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Argentina's Valentín Barco joins Chelsea from Strasbourg

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Aug 3, 9:52 AM

Argentina's Valentín Barco joins Chelsea from Strasbourg

Argentina international Valentín Barco has joined Chelsea from Strasbourg, the London club have announced.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Chelsea winger Pedro Neto

Manchester City are preparing a surprise move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Premier League

Wrexham end pre-season with defeat to Sunderland in Philadelphia

Wrexham ended their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in Philadelphia.

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Premier League

Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid 'scar' has healed, Chelsea situation 'not as bad as it looked' last season

Xabi Alonso said the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season.

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Premier League

Kai Havertz on Arsenal's ambitions for new season: 'Want all the trophies'

Kai Havertz has underlined Arsenal's ambitions for the upcoming season by saying the club wants to win "all the trophies" on offer.

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La Liga

Barcelona's Hansi Flick as Marcus Rashford returns to Man United: 'I will miss him'

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has said he will "miss" Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United forward returned to his parent club following a successful loan in Spain.

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Premier League

Liverpool's Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz to play preseason clash vs Leeds

The Liverpool trio of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch are set to feature in the club's final United States preseason tour match against Leeds United.

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Ligue 1

Summer transfer window: Grading big signings in men's soccer

The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.

Sam TigheAug 2

Premier League

Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released

It's still a few weeks before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.

Chris WrightAug 2

Premier League

Liverpool vs. Leeds: TV channel, how to watch in UK, kickoff time, live stream, team news

Liverpool and Leeds will continue their preparation for the Premier League season when they meet in Chicago.

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Premier League

Brentford sign Mamadou Sangaré from Lens for club-record fee

Brentford have signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangaré from Lens for an undisclosed club-record fee, reported to be around £38.5m ($52m).

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La Liga

Endrick scores as Real Madrid get draw in Mourinho's return

Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a preseason friendly on Saturday, in new coach José Mourinho's first game in charge.

Alex KirklandAug 1

Premier League

Bournemouth announce the signing of Antonio Silva from Benfica

Bournemouth have announced the signing of António Silva from Benfica for a fee believed to be in the region of £25 million ($33.7 million.)

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Premier League

Chelsea complete the signing of Danny Welbeck from Brighton

Chelsea have completed the signing of Danny Welbeck from Brighton, the club have announced.

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Premier League

Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle looking at move for USMNT's Adams

Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly linked with a move to Newcastle United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Premier League

Nicol sees Arsenal's Guimaraes move as 'a great deal'

Aug 1

Premier League

Xabi Alonso: Chelsea 'very happy' about surprise return of Mykhailo Mudryk

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has found his attacking stocks unexpectedly boosted just three weeks out from the Premier League season with the surprise return of full-back Mykhailo Mudryk from a doping ban.

Samantha LewisAug 1

Premier League

Richarlison sometimes says he wants to leave Tottenham - Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Richarlison's future at the club, saying sometimes the Brazil forward wants to leave.

Samantha LewisAug 1

Ligue 1

Man City want Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of Rodri's future - sources

Manchester City will push ahead with a deal with Ayyoub Bouaddi regardless of doubts about Rodri's future at the Etihad Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

Rob DawsonAug 1

La Liga

Barcelona sign teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge

Barcelona's attacking revamp has continued with the signing of young Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge.

Sam Marsden, Moises LlorensJul 31

Premier League

Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle accept €90m Arsenal offer for Guimarães

Arsenal are reportedly looking for confident that they will sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPNJul 31

Premier League

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban resolved

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to playing immediately after the Football Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency "resolved his appeal" against a ban for failing a doping test.

ESPN News ServicesJul 31

Premier League

Where will Man United finish in the Premier League next season?

Jul 31

Premier League

Eddie Howe confirms Newcastle exit: 'Privilege of my lifetime'

Newcastle United have confirmed that Eddie Howe has stepped down from his role as head coach.

PAJul 31

Premier League

Ogden: Man United should keep Rashford at the club

Jul 31

Premier League

How will Chelsea's ban affect the club moving forward?

Jul 31

Premier League

Newcastle head to Spain amid Eddie Howe, Matthias Jaissle uncertainty

Newcastle players headed to a preseason training camp in Spain on Friday amid uncertainty over their coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season.

ESPN News ServicesJul 31

Premier League

Explaining each top Premier League team's transfer strategy

Manchester United opted for affordable options, while Chelsea, Man City and Spurs all spent big. Here's the thinking behind the summer's transfer action so far.

Sam TigheJul 31

Premier League

Bee-utiful! Haaland unveils Man City's new 2026-27 away kit

You could say that there is already plenty of buzz surrounding Manchester City's new away kit -- if you'll excuse the woeful pun.

Chris WrightJul 31

Premier League

Wojciech Szczesny: It 'hurts' to have missed out on winning a Premier League with Arsenal

Veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits it "still hurts" to have missed out on a Premier League title during his time at Arsenal.

Adriana GarciaJul 31

Premier League

Sandro Tonali: 'I know I have a lot of pressure, but I have to play like a normal Tottenham player'

Sandro Tonali has opened up about his £100 million ($133 million) move to Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle this summer, naming head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key figure in the transfer.

ESPNJul 31

Premier League

Cole Palmer jokes about Morgan Rogers using his celebration: 'He'll have bailiffs at the door'

Cole Palmer has joked that new Chelsea teammate Morgan Rogers should be wary of using his trademark 'ice cold' celebration.

Hannah RyanJul 31

Premier League

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer warns: 'Challenging times ahead'

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has thanked Eddie How for giving him the best day of his life as a fan and warned there are tough times ahead for the club.

ESPNJul 31

Premier League

Lukas Nmecha opens the scoring from distance for Leeds

Jul 31

Premier League

John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer after Man City exit

England defender John Stones joined Serie A champions Inter Milan on Thursday, after a decade and numerous titles at Manchester City.

ESPN News ServicesJul 31

La Liga

Fulham agree £34m fee with Real Madrid for Gonzalo García, deal for César Palacios also close - sources

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Fulham for forward Gonzalo García to join the Premier League club, sources have told ESPN, and are close to another which will see midfielder César Palacios make the same move.

Alex Kirkland and RodraJul 31

La Liga

Real Madrid sign forward Carlos Espí from Levante

Real Madrid have signed forward Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year contract, the club announced on Thursday.

Alex KirklandJul 31

Ligue 1

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Bouaddi as potential Rodri replacement

Manchester City are reportedly looking to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPNJul 31

Premier League

Iraola: Isak is going to be massive for Liverpool next season

Jul 30

Premier League

Harvey Elliott unsure on Liverpool future after 'very tough' Aston Villa stint

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has opened up on his "very tough" loan spell at Aston Villa and said he is still unsure about his long-term future at Anfield.

Beth LindopJul 30

Premier League

Liverpool's Joe Gomez to miss start of Premier League season

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the new season after picking up a muscle injury during the Reds' preseason tour of the U.S.

Beth LindopJul 30

Premier League

Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle - sources

Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle head coach, sources have told ESPN, bringing an end to his five years in charge.

Tom HamiltonJul 30

La Liga

What can Barcelona achieve next season under Hansi Flick?

Jul 30

La Liga

Kirkland: Atlético Madrid are deeply upset with Barcelona over Alvarez

Jul 30

Premier League

Is Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle a surprise?

Jul 30

Premier League

Arsenal confident of signing Bruno Guimarães as Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle - sources

Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United following the exit of manager Eddie Howe, sources have told ESPN's James Olley.

ESPNJul 30