Off-Pitch & Press

Forest Reward Nuno with New Three-Year Contract

Nuno Espírito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
June 2025

Nottingham Forest have extended manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s contract until 2028 after guiding the club to seventh place in the Premier League and securing European football for the first time since 1995–96.
Despite narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification after a late-season dip, Forest’s highest league finish in 30 years and an FA Cup semifinal earned Nuno full backing from owner Evangelos Marinakis for long-term continuity.

Chelsea Still Eyeing Winger Signing Despite Mudryk Case

Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea)
June 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed the club’s plan to sign a new winger this summer remains unchanged, despite Mudryk’s potential four-year ban following a positive doping test for the banned substance meldonium.
Mudryk, suspended since November, recently had his ‘B’ sample also test positive. Maresca emphasized the team had already played most of last season without him and needs proper wingers regardless, having also bid for Jamie Gittens.

Man City Fined Over £1M for Repeat Game Delay Offences

Manchester City
June 2025

Manchester City have been fined £1.08 million by the Premier League for breaching rules regarding delayed kickoffs and restarts across nine matches during the 2024–25 season, marking their second such fine in consecutive years.
The league cited delays in matches against West Ham, Spurs, and Man United, among others, with some exceeding two minutes. City accepted the ruling, apologized, and said players and staff have been reminded to strictly follow match timing regulations.

Sheffield United Appoint Selles After Wilder Exit

Chris Wilder > Rubén Sellés (Sheffield United)
June 2025

Sheffield United have appointed Rubén Sellés as manager on a three-year deal, shortly after parting ways with Chris Wilder by mutual consent.
Sellés, recently sacked by Hull City despite avoiding relegation, brings Championship experience and a track record of stabilizing clubs. He previously managed Reading and Southampton.

Tottenham Appoint Thomas Frank After Sacking Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur
June 2025

Tottenham have appointed former Brentford boss Thomas Frank as head coach until 2028, replacing Ange Postecoglou just one week after he led Spurs to a Europa League title—ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought.
Despite winning the Europa League, Postecoglou was dismissed over internal disagreements about long-term strategy, playing style conflicts with senior players, and fractured communication with the board—prompting Spurs to pursue the tactically steady Thomas Frank.

Woody Johnson Eyes Palace Takeover to Solve UEFA Conflict

Woody Johnson, Crystal Palace
June 2025

NFL’s Woody Johnson is in talks to buy a £200m stake in Crystal Palace, potentially resolving UEFA multiclub ownership concerns blocking their Europa League participation due to John Textor’s simultaneous stake in Lyon.
Palace’s Europa League status is at risk because of Textor’s failure to resolve dual ownership issues before the March deadline. Johnson is now leading takeover talks to buy Textor’s 43% stake and become Palace’s new majority owner.

Harvey Elliott Opens Up About Liverpool Future Uncertainty

Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
June 2025

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, 22, says he may consider leaving the club to avoid “wasting years” of his career after starting only two Premier League games during the title-winning campaign.
Despite loving the club, Elliott admits he needs regular minutes to develop further. His Champions League winner against PSG wasn’t enough to secure more playing time, leaving his future in limbo.

Arsenal Tie Down Gabriel Magalhaes With New Long-Term Deal

Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal)
June 7, 2025

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel has signed a new four-year contract extending his stay at the club until 2029. The Brazilian defender joined in 2020 for £27m and has become a core player under Mikel Arteta.
Gabriel has made 210 appearances, scoring 20 goals and forming a solid pairing with William Saliba. Despite missing the final two months of the season due to hamstring surgery, he is expected to be fit for 2025/26.

Ter Stegen Dismisses Barcelona Exit Rumors

Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona)
June 2024

Ter Stegen has ruled out any possibility of leaving Barcelona despite reports linking the club with Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia. He insists he is staying and is excited about the club’s youthful direction.
Speaking on Germany duty, Ter Stegen said no one has approached him and emphasized his commitment to Barcelona. Despite injury struggles last season, he remains confident amid rumors of Barcelona pursuing Garcia for added depth.

Infantino Hints Cristiano Ronaldo Could Join Club World Cup via Summer Transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025 (ahead of Club World Cup starting June 14)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo may still play in this summer’s Club World Cup, despite Al Nassr failing to qualify. Infantino revealed there are “discussions” involving other clubs potentially signing Ronaldo in time for the tournament.
FIFA has approved a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 for participating clubs to make new signings before the expanded 32-team event kicks off in the U.S. on June 14. Ronaldo’s current deal with Al Nassr is set to expire this summer.

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