Barcelona yet to meet Rodri valuation as Man City left baffled by approach Man City are open to letting Rodri leave this summer and a £70m fee could lead to a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez The Independent UK · Aug 14
Five Factors That Make La Liga Box-Office Viewing in 2026–27 Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are the headline acts as usual. Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
‘Enzo Fernandez might be a better fit to replace Rodri than Ayyoub Bouaddi – he’s already got experience of the Premier League, that’s a big factor’ Former Manchester City star gives FFT his verdict on the club’s midfield transfer conundrum As the end of the transfer window approaches, the Manchester side have big decisions to make FourFourTwo · Aug 14
Chelsea expect Enzo Fernández to stay after Manchester City opt not to meet deadline Manchester City did not make a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm deadline on Friday but Enzo Maresca still expects a busy end to the transfer window The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Enzo Maresca provides update on Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez ahead of Chelsea deadline Manchester City have been keen on the Chelsea midfielder but are unlikely to pay a hefty asking price The Independent UK · Aug 14
Five transfer rumours to keep an eye on today as Arsenal target Victor Osimhen Here are five transfer stories to keep a close eye on... The Independent UK · Aug 14
Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres closes in on PSG transfer Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish media outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign with the European champions for around €50 million. France 24 · Aug 14
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Record-Breaker Eyed by Rival; Man City Drop New Fernandez Bid Lamine Yamal, Julián Alvarez, Rodri, Eduardo Camavinga, Victor Osimhen and many more feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
‘Fed Up’—Jose Mourinho Slams ‘Spoiled’ Cristiano Ronaldo-Era Real Madrid The Portuguese coach struggled to manage some massive egos at the Bernabéu. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
The Curious Case of Paul Pogba—How the World Cup Winner’s Career Spiraled Out of Control The French superstar was once the most expensive soccer player in the world. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
What’s Next for Barcelona After Ferran Torres’s Head-Turning Transfer to PSG The Catalans now have a serious striker problem. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
Julian Alvarez Has No One to Blame for Atletico Madrid Predicament But Himself The Argentine wants out of the Metropolitano just two years after he pledged his future to Atlético Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
Why Man City stars missed training ahead of Arsenal clash as £52.1m transfer is agreed Rodri was not the only notable absentee from Thursday’s open training session Evening Standard · Aug 13
Barcelona Are Back on 1:1 Spending Rules But the Same Problems Persist Anthony Gordon is in the same position that Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo once were. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
Evening Standard · Aug 13 Chelsea braced for Enzo Fernandez bid as Man City 'near agreement' for £60m transfer Al Qadsiah In advanced talks with Man City for deal that may have an impact on Enzo Fernandez
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Brian Madjo and the tendency to lump expectations on young shoulders In today’s Football Daily: Leo mourns and star is born
Sports Illustrated · Aug 13 Michael Carrick’s Review of Marcus Rashford Paints a Clear Picture The forward's future at Manchester United has been the topic of conversation throughout the summer.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid La Liga begins its new season this weekend with some matches postponed. Defending champions Barcelona and Real Madrid will start their campaigns later. Atletico Madrid faces uncertainty regarding a key forward's potential departure. The league will introduce new "connected ball" technology for enhanced data. Three teams have been promoted to…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 13 There’s One Major Reason Why Barcelona Should Pay Up for Rodri Manchester City are reportedly testing Barcelona’s financial health but future events may force the Catalans to act decisively this summer.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Chelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new £51m Barça bid for Rodri Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s second bid of around €60m for Rodri, while Chelsea have set a 5pm Friday deadline for the club to bid for Enzo Fernández
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 This week’s soccer questions: is the Premier League wide open and should Barça avoid Rodri? We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa
Euronews · Aug 13 'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Michael Carrick offers update on Marcus Rashford’s future ahead of intriguing Man United reunion Rashford could make his first United appearance since December 2024 against Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan on Saturday
Sports Illustrated · Aug 13 The Greatest Soccer Players of All Time Ranked by Height From 5'1" butterfly fillets to 6'11" behemoths, the world of soccer has seen a wide range of different physical statures impress.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 12 Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Join Wharton Sweepstakes; Camavinga Makes Man Utd Call Rodri, Julián Alvarez, Martín Zubimendi, Curtis Jones and Ferran Torres all feature in the gossip.