USMNT Star Adds to Growing List Swapping MLS for EFL Championship The Columbus Crew standout played only one minute for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structure The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Premier League family dynasty continues as Rio Ferdinand's son signs professional terms Tate Ferdinand has worked his way through the academy system and has now penned his first senior contract FourFourTwo · Jul 31
Chelsea fined £10 million for FA rule breaches, avoid points deduction Chelsea received a ten million pound fine from the English FA. This penalty follows admitted historical breaches of football regulations. The club avoided a points deduction after a successful appeal. A suspended two-window registration ban remains in effect until 2027. The fine will fund grassroots football initiatives across the country. The Economic Times · Jul 31
Eddie Howe's Exit Costs Newcastle Nothing: Why the Club Still Has an £8.5M Issue Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United after five years, prompting a potential £8.5 million fee for Matthias Jaissle's appointment amidst financial constraints. Discover the impact on the club's future. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Xabi Alonso sends clear Chelsea transfer message with multiple deals needed Blues boss has clear squad numbers in mind for first season at Stamford Bridge Evening Standard · Jul 31
John Stones ‘didn’t hesitate’ in seizing Inter Milan opportunity amid Premier League interest England defender Stones has realised an ambition to play abroad after signing a deal with the Italian champions The Independent UK · Jul 31
‘Impossible’—Andoni Iraola Rules Liverpool Star Out of Premier League Opener The Reds’ academy has been relied on in the early stages of preseason. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
New Bruno Guimaraes plan revealed with Arsenal transfer agreement close Gunners are optimistic of finalising move for Newcastle captain after long saga Evening Standard · Jul 31
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's future Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to fans, and not become commercial asset. UEFA has also resisted the proposal, fearing financial returns will overshadow the sport's interests. The Economic Times · Jul 31
The Longest Serving Managers in the Premier League Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City departure means there’s a new leader. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
'Underdog' — this is why struggling browser Firefox and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham football club are now joined at the kit Why is Firefox sponsoring Wrexham AFC? The connection between the scrappy football club and struggling web browser is more obvious than you might think. We got to the bottom of it. TechRadar · Jul 30
'It Is a Disaster': Newcastle Fans in Revolt as Eddie Howe Quits Three Weeks Before Premier League Season Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle United manager, citing frustrations with the club's transfer strategy. His departure leaves the team scrambling for a replacement just weeks before the new season. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
John Stones completes move to Inter Milan after Man City exit The defender left Manchester City at the end of last season The Independent UK · Jul 30
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Pictured: Tottenham summer signing reports for pre-season with returning World Cup stars Marcos Senesi arrives in Enfield for the first time
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30 Arsenal ‘Ramp Up’ Bruno Guimaraes Pursuit With Third Offer—But It Comes With a Risk The Brazilian midfielder is the latest Newcastle star looking for a fresh start elsewhere.
FourFourTwo · Jul 30 Release clause activated as Newcastle United line up first transfer after Eddie Howe resignation: report Newcastle are closing in on a new goalkeeper as Zion Suzuki pursuit comes to an end
Fortune · Jul 30 Jeff Bezos could add to the swelling ranks of American billionaires in English soccer Half of the 20 Premier League clubs are already owned by Americans.
FourFourTwo · Jul 30 Fulham strike stunning double deal with Real Madrid: report Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be reunited with former Real Madrid duo in the Premier League
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Toon turnover: the stats behind Eddie Howe’s highs and lows at Newcastle During Eddie Howe’s time at Newcastle, only four clubs earned more Premier League points, but the team underperformed last term
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Premier League agrees proposal to share an extra £1.5bn with EFL clubs The Premier League has proposed a deal that would result in an extra £1.5bn being shared with EFL clubs over the next decade
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Liverpool step up pursuit of £145m-rated PSG winger Bradley Barcola Liverpool are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Premier League season
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30 Man City’s Bid to Sign Next Rodri, Busquets May Be on the Ropes The Premier League giants are already well into a midfield rebuild, exclusive of Rodri.
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Premier League clubs unanimously agree for major ‘long-term’ funding proposal to be put to EFL The news marks a major breakthrough in the so-called ‘New Deal’ discussions which came to a halt in 2024
FourFourTwo · Jul 30 How the promoted Premier League sides are shaping up in the summer transfer window Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City each face a particular challenge after winning promotion to the Premier League