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Manchester City Sign Ayyoub Bouaddi in Record-Breaking £86m Transfer
Manchester City have completed an £86m transfer for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. Bouaddi signs a five-year contract through 2031 to anchor Enzo Maresca's midfield following key departures.
26 Aug 2026
19 Aug 2026
Transfer Roundup: Gavi Snubs Manchester United as Al Hilal Bid £38.5m for Ollie Watkins
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has rejected an approach from Manchester United, while Al Hilal submitted a £38.5m bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. Manchester City are pursuing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Everton monitoring Jack Grealish and Harry Kane turning down Al Hilal to stay at Bayern Munich.
16 Aug 2026
Manchester City Open Talks for Lille Prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi as European Transfer Market Heats Up
Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti has confirmed Manchester City are in talks to sign teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, though he hopes the move falls through. Meanwhile, Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, and Inter Milan continue talks for Curtis Jones.
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28 Aug 2026
UEFA Prepares Criminal Mismanagement Claims Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino
UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland under Article 158 for criminal mismanagement regarding plans to sell World Cup shares. The governing body has also launched legal discovery and subpoenas against JP Morgan and Thrive Capital in US federal courts.
27 Aug 2026
Pierre Sage Assesses Crystal Palace Transition Ahead of Manchester City Test
Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage addressed the team's opening-weekend loss to Everton and outlined his tactical demands ahead of hosting Manchester City. Sage emphasized squad consistency, reflected on his background from Ligue 1, and prepared for his home debut at Selhurst Park.
27 Aug 2026
Tottenham Defeat Charlton 5-1 in Carabao Cup as Savio Scores on Debut
Tottenham Hotspur secured progression to the Carabao Cup third round with a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. New £85m signing Savio scored 11 minutes into his debut after coming off the bench. Roberto De Zerbi's side will face Liverpool at Anfield in the third round.
27 Aug 2026
Liverpool Pursue PSG Winger Bradley Barcola as Transfer Deadline Approaches
Liverpool are holding talks with Paris Saint-Germain over winger Bradley Barcola ahead of the transfer deadline. The Reds are also monitoring departures for Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa while other Premier League clubs line up late moves.
27 Aug 2026
Savio Scores and Assists on Tottenham Debut as De Zerbi Demands More Goals
Savio marked his £85m Tottenham debut with a goal and an assist in a 20-minute cameo against Charlton. Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised the Brazilian's start but challenged him to reach a 10 to 12-goal target this season.
27 Aug 2026
Newcastle Complete £50m Transfer of Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City
Newcastle United have completed the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £50m. The Spaniard becomes manager Matthias Jaissle's second signing as Newcastle continue a major summer squad rebuild.
26 Aug 2026
Liverpool Approach Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr Amid Stalled Yankuba Minteh Talks
Liverpool have approached Crystal Palace over a transfer for winger Ismaila Sarr after negotiations with Brighton for Yankuba Minteh stalled at £60m. Sarr remains injured and under contract for three years, with Palace maintaining he is not for sale.
26 Aug 2026
Kaya-Iloilo Clinches PFF Women’s League Three-Peat with Victory Over FEU
Kaya-Iloilo completed a PFF Women’s League three-peat after sweeping the tournament with 21 points, capped by a 2-0 victory over FEU behind an Alex Carpio brace. The championship ties Kaya-Iloilo with DLSU for the most titles in league history as the club prepares for the AFC Women’s Champions League.
26 Aug 2026
Leeds United Secure 2-0 Carabao Cup Victory at Nottingham Forest
Leeds United secured qualification for the Carabao Cup third round with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Second-half strikes from Dan James and James Justin sealed the win, marking Leeds' second away victory against Forest in three days.