2026 World Cup
December 5, 2025
The official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Las Vegas, as confirmed by multiple sources. The tournament will be the first to feature 48 teams across three nations.
Las Vegas was chosen after Canadian and Mexican venues were ruled out. The front-runner venue is the Sphere, a cutting-edge arena with massive screen capacity, ideal for showcasing global football’s biggest pre-tournament event.
Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United)
July 2025
Newcastle have agreed a loan deal with Southampton for Aaron Ramsdale, including an option to buy next summer. The 27-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday.
After missing out on James Trafford, Newcastle moved quickly to secure Ramsdale as a key goalkeeper option. Ramsdale was cleared to travel and the club aims to finalize the deal this week.
James Trafford (Manchester City)
July 2025
Manchester City have re-signed 21-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley on a five-year deal with an optional sixth year. He will now compete with Ederson for the starting role at the Etihad.
Trafford said returning to City had always been his dream after joining the club at 12. City’s director of football praised his attributes and said he’s among the most promising young keepers in English football.
Adam Aznou (Bayern Munich > Everton)
July 2025
Everton have completed the signing of 19-year-old left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. The fee remains undisclosed, and Aznou joins after a loan stint at Real Valladolid.
Aznou said he was proud and thankful to join Everton, calling the Premier League the best in the world. He praised the club’s vision and promised to give his all in training and matches to earn his place.
Joao Felix (Chelsea > Al Nassr)
July 2025
Joao Felix has completed a move to Al Nassr for £43.7m, with the deal including £26.2m upfront and £17.5m in add-ons. This sale boosts Chelsea’s summer transfer funds significantly.
The funds from Felix’s exit will help Chelsea push for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. Felix had rejoined Chelsea permanently last summer and made 20 appearances last season, scoring seven goals.
James McAtee (Manchester City)
July 2025
Nottingham Forest had a £25m bid for James McAtee rejected by Manchester City. The 21-year-old midfielder is in the final year of his contract and is attracting interest from top European clubs.
City consider McAtee more valuable, especially after signing Rayan Cherki (Lyon), who will compete for the same role. McAtee’s camp has also held talks in Germany, with Frankfurt and Dortmund monitoring closely.
Igor Paixao (Feyenoord > Marseille)
July 2025
Marseille have won the race to sign Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao for £28m plus add-ons, despite Leeds increasing their offer.
Paixao chose Champions League-bound Marseille over newly-promoted Leeds. He’s expected to sign a five-year contract after finalizing move details.
Jota Silva (Nottingham Forest)
July 2025
Sporting Lisbon have held talks for a loan move with option to buy for Forest’s Jota Silva. No official offer has been made yet.
Sporting prefer a loan deal, but Forest reportedly want a permanent sale. Coach Rui Borges is keen on reuniting with Silva, whom he coached at Vitoria.
Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
July 2025
Josh Brownhill has announced his departure from Burnley after rejecting a new contract. The midfielder was the club’s top scorer last season with 18 goals.
Brownhill opted not to renew his deal after five-and-a-half years and two promotions with Burnley. He is exploring offers from clubs in England and abroad.
Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton)
July 2025
Newcastle are negotiating a loan deal with Southampton for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, including an option to buy. No official bid has been made yet, but personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue.
Newcastle tried to sign Ramsdale from Arsenal last summer but couldn’t reach a fee. They’re back in talks, this time with Southampton, where Ramsdale landed after leaving Arsenal.
