Liverpool, FSG, Amit Bhatia and Jeff Bezos
Wednesday

Liverpool’s possible minority investment talks took a new turn after reports said Jeff Bezos had been approached about joining Amit Bhatia’s consortium. FSG declined to comment on whether Bezos was involved.

The development follows confirmation that Bhatia’s group is exploring a strategic minority investment in Liverpool. A potential deal has reportedly valued the club at around £4.5bn, raising questions over FSG’s long-term plans.

Mike Harris, The New Saints and the FAW
Wednesday

The Football Association of Wales charged The New Saints chairman Mike Harris with multiple disciplinary offences over a deleted social media post. The post appeared to show AI-generated video of topless women.

Harris is accused of publishing offensive, insulting and derogatory content that brought Welsh football into disrepute. He has seven business days to respond and was previously punished by the FAW in 2019.

Wrexham, Newcastle United and Steve Nickson
Wednesday

Wrexham are close to appointing Newcastle United recruitment chief Steve Nickson as their new sporting director. Nickson is expected to leave Newcastle this summer and join the ambitious Welsh Championship club in September.

Nickson helped Newcastle sign Joelinton, Miguel Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes during 15 years at the club. Wrexham see the move as a next-level appointment as they chase a future Premier League push.

Pep Guardiola, Italy and Giovanni Malago
Wednesday

Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed talks have taken place with Pep Guardiola over becoming Italy head coach. He also said financial exceptions could be made, though Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo remain among the candidates.

Italy are without a manager after Gennaro Gattuso resigned following a third straight World Cup failure. Guardiola left Manchester City in May, making him a high-profile but expensive option for the Azzurri rebuild.

Spain, Morocco, FIFA and the 2030 World Cup organisers
Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

Spain and Morocco are competing to host the 2030 World Cup final, with Madrid’s Bernabeu and Morocco’s planned Stade Hassan II viewed as the leading contenders for the showpiece match.

Spain has history, football power and established infrastructure, while Morocco is building a 115,000-seat stadium and pushing hard politically. FIFA’s final decision could hinge on control, government support and strategic relationships.

Belgium, Mark van Bommel and Rudi Garcia
Wednesday

Belgium have reportedly reached an agreement for Mark van Bommel to become their next manager. The Dutchman is expected to replace Rudi Garcia, who left after Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final defeat by Spain.

Van Bommel’s deal is said to run until June 2028, covering the next major international cycle. He brings experience from PSV, Wolfsburg and Royal Antwerp, but limited exposure at elite national-team level.