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Barcelona have registered new signings Rodri, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and João Cancelo ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga opener against Elche. Rodri, Gordon and Adeyemi were all inscribed with the Spanish league on Friday, with Cancelo’s registration completed on Saturday. All four players will therefore be available as the Spanish champions kick off their title defence at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero this weekend, although Rodri is unlikely to feature as…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists he’s “not worried” about the Julián Álvarez situation as the club’s search for a new striker drags on with just over a week to run in the transfer window. Álvarez is Barça’s top target to fill the gap left by Robert Lewandowski, but ESPN reported this week that the Spanish champions have parked attempts to sign the Argentina international due to Atlético Madrid‘s reluctance to…

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola knows Alexander Isak will score goals but is working on the striker’s ability to create chances for team-mates. The Sweden international has a pivotal role to play as the only available centre-forward with Hugo Ekitike still recovering from surgery on an Achilles tendon and Mohamed Salah having departed. It is vital he remains fit as his own debut campaign at Anfield was marred by injury…

Atlético Madrid chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín claimed on Friday that star forward Julián Álvarez has been poorly advised in seeking to push through a move to Barcelona this summer. The future of Argentina international Álvarez, 26, has been one of this window’s most high-profile transfer sagas after the player spoke publicly about his desire to leave Atlético during the World Cup, telling ESPN that he wanted to “fulfil…

João Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032 with an option of two further years. The striker’s previous deal, signed when he joined from Brighton for £60 million a year ago, was set to run until 2032 with the option of a further year. The extension, on improved terms, comes in recognition of the impact he made in finishing his debut season…

Enzo Maresca is hopeful Phil Foden will rediscover his spark this season after having two difficult seasons since being named player of the year in Manchester City‘s title-winning 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old’s struggles with City contributed to his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad. New City manager Maresca has been encouraged by a noticeable change in Foden’s mood since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium and handed him…

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended his club’s big-spending summer transfer window, adding that he is ready to set “big ambitions” for his new-look team. Only a final-day victory over Everton in May ensured Spurs’ Premier League survival last season, but owners the Lewis family promised “actions” would follow and a huge rebuild has occurred. – De Zerbi confirms Van de Ven as new spurs captain –…

Michael Carrick is targeting another Champions League finish as the Manchester United manager seeks evolution and improvement, as the path to a long-awaited Premier League title continues. A five-time top-flight winner during his playing days, the former midfielder is now tasked with leading the Old Trafford outfit back to English football’s summit. Carrick was part of United’s last Premier League triumph and 13 years on knows it will be a…

Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimarães‘ groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal‘s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday. Guimarães was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for the beginning of the Gunners’ Premier League title defence at Emirates Stadium. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and…

Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side backed up their billing as preseason title favourites with a victory that was never in doubt after Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored inside 23 minutes. Captain Martin Ødegaard added a third goal four minutes into the second half.…