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Norwich hoping for Sargent stay after hot start

Norwich City manager Liam Manning said he is hoping not to receive any bids for Josh Sargent before the close of the transfer window after the United States striker scored for a third straight game to start the new season. Sargent netted his second goal in two Championship games, having also scored in the Carabao Cup in midweek, to give Norwich a 2-1 win at Portsmouth on Saturday. Sargent, who…

Transfer rumors, news: Eze keen on Spurs move, amid Arsenal links

Tottenham Hotspur could find themself front of the queue to land Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, while Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could replace Ederson at Manchester City if he decides to leave the club for Galatasaray. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Slot expects Chiesa to stay at Liverpool…

Sources: Utd close to signing ex-Barça star Rolfö

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of free agent Fridolina Rolfö, sources have told ESPN, following the termination of her Barcelona contract. Barça and Rolfö agreed to end the player’s contract one year early in June. Rolfö, 31, has played a major role in Barca’s dominance of European football since her arrival at the club from German side Wolfsburg four years ago. She won 13 trophies, including four…

Hollywood duo praised for Wrexham spending

Phil Parkinson said Wrexham have been forced to spend heavily to compete in the Championship after smashing their transfer record to sign Nathan Broadhead. Wales striker Broadhead joined from Ipswich on Thursday in a reported deal worth up to £10 million ($13.56m), although Parkinson quipped Wrexham would have “to get in the Premier League and win the Champions League” for the fee to reach that figure. Broadhead became Wrexham’s ninth…

Manchester City’s new ‘rain-soaked’ third kit is a total washout

Manchester City have gone all out to make a big splash with the source of creative inspiration for their new third kit — the dreary Mancunian drizzle. City have opted to pay homage to the famously near-perpetual rain clouds over Manchester with a perplexing jersey that is sure to split opinion between those who think it is a quirky cult hit and those who believe it to be among the…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United push for Baleba, look at Wharton

Manchester City are considering a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, while Manchester United will make a real concerted effort to sign either Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba or Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Forest agree £30m deal for City’s McAtee…

Prem chief: Don’t need to take matches overseas

The Premier League’s need to take matches overseas to boost its global appeal has “dissipated” since the idea of a 39th match round abroad was first floated in 2008, top-flight chief executive Richard Masters has said. Spain’s LaLiga and the Italian Serie A are taking steps to stage a domestic match each in the United States and Australia respectively in the coming season as those leagues seek further exposure. However,…

Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams

The 2025-26 European soccer season is here! After a busy summer of drama and excitement, including Chelsea knocking off Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, we are back with a new club season across the continent. In the Premier League, the action kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth on Friday. LaLiga and Ligue 1 also begin play this weekend, with the Bundesliga and Serie A beginning the…

Ranking the 30 best men’s soccer club managers in Europe

Plenty of elite managers have been moving around of late or taking a break, but who are the best in the men’s game in Europe? This list ranks the top 30, covering legends approaching the latter stages of their careers, rising stars just breaking through and everyone in between. How did you go about compiling the top 30? An initial group of around 50 managers was narrowed down to 30…

Filopoulos latest exec to exit Football Australia

Peter Filopoulos is the latest in a string of senior executives to leave Football Australia since the departure of former CEO James Johnson, with the federation also signalling an intent to “refresh” its technical leadership in the wake of Ernie Merick’s departure from the now redundant chief football officer role. First joining Football Australia as its chief corporate affairs, brand, and communications officer in 2020 and most recently serving as…