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Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for the opener against SK St. Johann. He was still recovering from his extended break after Portugal’s UEFA Nations League win and joined the squad only a day before the match.

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Chelsea’s Move for Jorrel Hato Is Yet Another Brilliant Signing for the Blues

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax. The 19-year-old Dutch left‑back (who also slots into central defence) has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Blues, and club-to-club negotiations have entered their final stages.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / July 30

Chelsea’s Summer Sales Show They’ve Mastered the Transfer Market

Chelsea have agreed to sell promising teenager Ishe Samuels-Smith to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for €6.5 million, marking the club’s latest move in what’s becoming yet another remarkably profitable summer of outgoings.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 30

Man City, Man Utd Get Good News as PSG Star Urged to Sign With Premier League Club

According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United have emerged as the favorites to sign Donnarumma. Talks have occurred recently between the goalkeeper’s representatives and the club.

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Olympique Lyonnais News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Everton Left Hanging in Pursuit of ‘Explosive’ Attacker

Everton endured some unstable times under Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche before David Moyes returned and led the club to a 13th-place finish in the Premier League.

Lucas Chevalier News / PSG Talk / July 29

PSG Told What to Do With Man City, Man Utd Target After Lucas Chevalier Agreement

At PSG, situations like this have often become a real headache. Having two top-level goalkeepers share the spotlight has rarely worked out, as seen in the past with Alphonse Areola and Keylor Navas, or later with Navas and Donnarumma.

Soccer News / Total Apex Sports / July 29

Jack Grealish In a Three-Way Transfer Race

Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City is again up in the air, and it seems like this summer could finally be where he moves on. After falling out of favor under Pep Guardiola, the England international has found himself at the center of a growing tug-of-war between Everton, West Ham, and Napoli.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 29

Tottenham Eye Leicester City Standout as Potential UEFA Super Cup Arrivial to Face PSG

TBR Football reports that Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss has now emerged as a significant target. The report claims that El Khannouss could be available for around £25 million (€29 million / $33 million), though it’s also been rumored the Morocco international has a £22.5 million relegation release clause in his contract.

Lille News / Total Apex Sports / July 29

PSG Sweating Hard To Keep Gianluigi Donnarumma

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) may have secured its long-awaited Champions League triumph, but behind the scenes, uncertainty is growing, especially between the sticks.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

The Emerging Genius of Clearlake’s Chelsea Transfer Strategy

The Chelsea transfer strategy has been the talk of football at times. Complaints of their young approach, the player hoarding, and labels like Gary Neville’s notorious “billion pound bottle jobs” line have followed them ever since Clearlake Capital took over from Roman Abramovich.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 28

Man Utd Set Price for £35M-Rated Man City Target as Option to Pursue PSG Star Emerges

On Monday, CaughtOffside reported that Manchester United have set a price tag of £35 million to £40 million on Andre Onana. The club is increasingly open to selling him, especially since they could be targeting Donnarumma as his replacement.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 28

Lille Contact Tottenham Over Loan Deal to Replace €40M-Rated PSG Transfer Target

According to L’Équipe (h/t Le10Sport), the northern French team would like to recruit a replacement for its goalkeeper before accepting his departure. Lille club chief Olivier Létang would therefore currently be looking for the ideal profile, which could well be Antonín Kinský, who belongs to Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / July 28

Real Madrid Willing to Use Liverpool, PSG Target as Part of Blockbuster Offer for Man City Star

CaughtOffside reported Saturday that Real Madrid, according to sources, considered a bold offer to try and lure Manchester City into negotiations—one that included Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, and €40 million.

Marseille News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Roger Bennett Talks Everton, Club's Future, and What 2026 World Cup Means for U.S. Soccer

Roger Bennett, a successful writer, broadcaster, podcaster, filmmaker and a lifelong Evertonian, has become a strong influence in bringing more eyes to the sport of football or soccer in the United States.

Bryan Mbeumo News / HITC / July 27

Man United looking to pip Brentford to £15m signing after landing Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United have brought in Bryan Mbeumo and are now competing with Brentford for the signature of a promising young player. United came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 in the Premier League Summer Series, with Bruno Fernandes scoring both goals at the MetLife Stadium.

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Austin FC discover offense in doubling up D.C. United

Myrto Uzuni, Owen Wolff, Osman Bukari and Robert Taylor scored goals to help Austin FC to a rare offensive splurge while recording a 4-2 victory over D.C.

Soccer News / HITC / July 25

Ruben Amorim meets with MLS coach in Chicago as Man Utd academy player left surprised by pre-season tour

Manchester United have arrived in the US for their pre-season tour, with matches scheduled as part of the Summer Series. Their first match in the Summer Series is against West Ham in the early hours of Sunday morning, though they did play a goalless draw against Leeds in Stockholm to open their pre-season.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Aston Villa Now Target ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Regen’ Though Must Fight Chelsea for Signature

Aston Villa had a strong 2024/25 season, finishing in fifth place and securing Europa League football, though they haven’t been particularly active in the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Suitors ‘Pushing Hard’ Now Submit Bid for Tottenham Hotspur ‘Superstar’ in ‘Tricky’ Situation

Coming off the back of a tricky season, despite a long-awaited trophy in the Europa League, Spurs have been active in the transfer window, having already announced multiple exciting signings alongside lots of behind-the-scenes work to confirm more.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / July 23

Graham Potter’s West Ham Revamp Begins With Bold Mads Hermansen Pursuit

After a disappointing campaign last season, the Hammers are active in the transfer window. Graham Potter has made signing a goalkeeper a priority, especially after the departure of Łukasz Fabiański.

Real Madrid Block Sunderland's Move for €30M-Rated Striker

Real Madrid are negotiating a contract extension for Gonzalo Garcia, who is reportedly a Sunderland target. After Endrick (19) suffered a muscle injury relapse, AS reported that the 21-year-old striker now threatens the Brazilian's status in the team managed by Xabi Alonso.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 21

Key storylines driving 2025 MLS All-Star Game

MLS All-Star Game: Key storylines driving 2025 edition

There are plenty of juicy storylines between these two familiar foes. Here are the biggest ones as they prepare for their fourth official All-Star meeting.

Six players added to MLS ASG roster

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Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

‘Perfect’ Goalkeeper Set to Replace Ederson with Newcastle Missing Out

There have been multiple major updates regarding Manchester City’s goalkeeping department over the last few days as Ederson and James Trafford have verbally agreed to leave and join the Cityzens respectively, whilst Newcastle look set to pull out of the race to sign the Burnley shot-stopper.

Lens News / The Cult of Calcio / July 21

Roma to Complete Two Additions, Miss Out on Rumored One

Roma announced their first summer signing on Sunday night, Neil El Aynaoui, and will soon formalize the second, Evan Ferguson, who’s already in town for the medicals.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 21

Villarreal star suffers devasting ACL injury during pre-season friendly

Villarreal are preparing for the start of the 2025-26 season, which will see them return to the Champions League. But they have been dealt a major injury blow only three weeks before the start of the new campaign.