Lamine Yamal scored twice and Marcus Rashford bagged an assist as Barcelona thrashed Jesse Lingard's FC Seoul 7-3 in their latest pre-season outing.
Rasmus Hojlund has declared his intention to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place amid reports that the club are trying to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. The Danish striker has insisted that he is ready to face competition and prove his worth, following a strong showing in pre-season against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has hailed Manchester United as a "hell of a team" after his side were thrashed 4-1 in a pre-season friendly. The Red Devils' sharpness and "intensity" impressed not just Iraola, but also Ruben Amorim, who noted his team’s progress as they gear up for the new campaign on the back of their horror 2024-25 season.
Fulham are reportedly targeting a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, marking their second attempt to sign an out-of-favour Arsenal player this summer. Currently also in talks regarding a move for winger Reiss Nelson, the Cottagers have now approached the Gunners regarding the Ukrainian left-back, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates under Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.
Joao Felix's move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr has sparked criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mate Saul Niguez, who claims that the Portuguese forward has failed to maximise his potential due to a lack of hard work. Saul insists talent is "worthless" without the work ethic to back it up, and has revealed that "many of us tried to help" Felix during his turbulent years in Europe.
Viktor Gyokeres has revealed that his move to Arsenal was a straightforward decision, despite late interest from Manchester United. The £64 million ($85m) striker cited the Gunners' history and desire to sign him as key reasons for his choice. The Swede is now set to debut for Mikel Arteta's side in a derby clash against Tottenham on Thursday.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has offered no clarity on Rasmus Hojlund's future at Old Trafford as the Red Devils continue to intensify their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The Danish ace scored in a 4-1 pre-season win over Bournemouth, but the arrival of a new striker could impact his role.
Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham has offered a guarded response regarding Sarina Wiegman's long-term future as England boss following the Lionesses' dramatic Euro 2025 final triumph over Spain. While Wiegman remains under contract through the 2027 World Cup, there is no confirmation yet about her plans beyond that tournament.
Everton have become the latest Premier League club to sell their women’s team to a sister company in a move designed to boost transfer funds and stay compliant with Profitability and Sustainability Rules. The deal, reportedly worth around £60 million, mirrors recent strategies undertaken by Chelsea and Aston Villa to avoid breaching the league’s PSR guidelines.
