Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe remains 'confident' Alexander Isak will stay despite sending him home from a friendly amid Liverpool's heightened interest. Valued over £150m, Newcastle insists their star striker is not for sale, fending off top club inquiries.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham tenure begins with a promising 2-0 pre-season victory against Reading, featuring goals from Lankshear and Vuskovic, and a standout debut impact from new signing Mohammed Kudus. A positive start for the Spurs boss.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has surprisingly excluded veteran striker Patrick Bamford from his first-team plans, indicating the 31-year-old will train with the U21 squad if he remains at Elland Road. This decision marks a significant shift for the forward who has scored 60 goals for the club.
Norwich City's Ben Knapper discusses Josh Sargent's future, promising a replacement if he leaves. He confirms more attacking signings and highlights the club's ambition with new striker Mathias Kvistgaarden.
New Atalanta coach Ivan Juric was hospitalized due to a severe upper respiratory infection, missing the club's first pre-season training session. The club confirmed his condition is improving and he is expected to be discharged soon.
Hansi Flick's no-nonsense approach hit Barcelona early, with Hector Fort arriving late for medicals post-Lamine Yamal's birthday. This could see the young defender benched, given Flick's history of punishing tardiness.
Southampton secured a 2-1 pre-season win over Eastleigh in Will Still's debut. The new boss stresses squad reconstruction and hard work, while key forwards' futures remain uncertain ahead of the Championship season.
Real Madrid's 2024-25 season ended with a Club World Cup exit. Their request to delay the 2025-26 season opener for more pre-season training was denied by La Liga president Javier Tebas, leaving them with just 20 days to prepare for Osasuna.
Tom Cleverley, Plymouth's new boss, seeks 2-3 more signings, including a key striker, after a significant squad overhaul. Pre-season training in Austria is building team cohesion for the upcoming season.
Alvaro Morata's potential move to Como faces significant hurdles as he struggles to terminate his Galatasaray loan. The frustrated striker missed pre-season, signaling his desire to leave Istanbul for Italy, sending belongings to Madrid.
