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Transfer window latest state of play

Chris Davies remains keen for a couple of significant additions before Tuesday's deadline

27.08.26News

Members Barcelona

Deco's Vision: A Comprehensive FC Barcelona Squad Analysis

27.08.26Analysis

A general view prior to the Champions League match between Newcastle United and Athletic Bilbao at St. James's Park, Newcastle, England on 5 November 2025.

Albion player ratings at Newcastle and the display which might prompt a transfer rethink

Albion were excellent, even in defeat, at Premier League Newcastle United in the EFL Cup this week - to the point that it might have sparked an adjustment in their transfer plans

27.08.26Analysis

New arrival inbound for Swindon Town with deal expected to be done in next 24 hours

Ian Holloway has no more matchday loan spots remaining, with five loanees already in the squad, and The Moonraker understands that the new arrival will be a permanent transfer.

27.08.26News

Bolton Wanderers reportedly interested in 24-year-old Southampton goalkeeper

Bolton Wanderers are reportedly interested in a move for Southampton's goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. The 24-year-old spent part of last season on-loan with Stoke City.

27.08.26News

Premier League

How Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool collapsed: An anticipated approach, Brighton’s stance and failed negotiation tactics

Liverpool made their move for Yankuba Minteh expecting there to be room for negotiation. What followed was a week of talks, a stubborn Brighton stance and a deal that ultimately fell apart.

26.08.26Features

Premier League

Fulham forward Kevin Santos Lopes De Macedo (Kevin) (22) sprints forward with the ball during the EFL Cup match between Wycombe Wanderers and Fulham at Adams Park, High Wycombe, England on 28 October 2025.

Members Fulham

Arbeloa warns Smith Rowe and Kevin: Your cost, salary and reputations mean nothing.

Fulham boss in bullish mood as he challenges two out-of-favour big-money signings to prove their worth against AFC Wimbledon

26.08.26News

Brighton agree cut-price deal to sign Colombian teenager amid widespread Premier League interestBrighton agree cut-price deal to sign Colombian teenager amid widespread Premier League interest

Brighton are set to add another highly-rated prospect to their ranks, with the Seagulls once again turning to the tried and tested South American market.

26.08.26News

EFL Championship

Members Wolverhampton Wanderers

THE TRANSFER TRACKER: What is left for the club to do before the window shuts next week?

Members Wolverhampton Wanderers

Milestones on and off the pitch as thousands raised on the road for Wolves Foundation by loyal supporter.

Morrison's big re-build continues with Albion 'close' to signing Kareem Tunde for £4m - after selling Krystian Bielik to Cardiff for £2.5m

No excuses from Christoph Klarer as Blues simply have to perform at Wrexham

Across the divisions

Premier League transfers

Manchester United confirm Carlos Baleba signing as Brighton seal £70million deal with significant sell-on clause

Carlos Baleba’s move to Manchester United has now been confirmed, with the 22-year-old leaving Brighton after three years at the Amex Stadium.

25.08.26News

Championship transfers

Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers confirm the signing of Jayden Nelson from MLS side Austin FC

Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old Canadian international, Jayden Nelson, on a permanent deal from MLS side, Austin FC.

26.08.26News

Bolton Wanderers finalise deal for Canadian winger - Who is Jayden Nelson?Bolton Wanderers finalise deal for Canadian winger - Who is Jayden Nelson?

Bolton Wanderers appear set to make some attacking reinforcement, with Canadian winger, Jayden Nelson, set to join the Whites from MLS side Austin FC. Talks for Max Dean are also progressing, after reports stated both Bolton and KAA Genk were far apart on valuation.

25.08.26News

League Two transfers

Members Gillingham

Masterson moves up: Former Gillingham centre-back signs for Reading following Priestfield departure

One week to go: The key issues to be sorted at Swindon Town before the summer transfer deadline

Members Gillingham

New arrivals crucial for Gillingham FC as transfer window heads into final week, says boss

Deal for Danny Butterworth remains possible as Ian Holloway has to decide on risk-reward balance before transfer deadline

Transfer news

Transfer Round Up: Winger hunt continues as Wanderers struggle to offload the exiled Joel Randall

Bolton Wanderers are determined to bring in at least one winger before the end of the transfer window, whilst efforts to move Joel Randall on continue to be stalled by dwindling interest.

24.08.26News

General view before the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Burnley at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, UK on 23 August 2026.

Albion in talks to sign Levante winger Kareem Tunde

Albion are understood to be holding talks with Spanish side Levante about a permanent move for winger Kareem Tunde

24.08.26News

Members Aston Villa

Villa news round-up: Two transfers confirmed, centre-back deal close, free transfer explored

Friday was a staggering day of Villa news, with transfers leading dominating the agenda.

22.08.26News

Blues still seeking new recruits as the transfer deadline looms

Chris Davies is keen that Blues emerge stronger from the summer transfer window

21.08.26News

Premier League

Members AFC Bournemouth

Past, present and future: Inside Cherries’ historic academy win over Chelsea

Among the 1,388 in attendance to see Cherries start life in Premier League 2 with a victory over Chelsea at Wimborne Town were a host of the club's former players and managers, as well as current first-team head coach Marco Rose. Development squad boss Alan Connell reflects on a special night for the club's academy.

25.08.26Features

Romaine Mundle of Sunderland during the FA Cup match between Everton and Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, UK on 10 January 2026.

Members Sunderland AFC

Mundle signs new four-year contract with Black Cats

Romaine Mundle, who joined Sunderland from Standard Liege two years ago, agreed to fresh terms earlier today to extend his stay at the Stadium of Light.

25.08.26News

Members Barcelona

Alejandro Balde Should Be Loaned Out and Not Sold For a Relative Pittance by FC Barcelona

Tom explains why in his opinion, Alejandro Balde should be loaned out if he can't stay at FC Barcelona

25.08.26Opinion

EFL Championship

What the Brentford beat down told us about both old adversaries

Blues and Brentford used to have some rare old tussles back in the day. Now, though, there's a considerable gulf between them

26.08.26Analysis

Members Watford

BRUTAL: But it would be a travesty if this rout was held against Dionisi

Watford fielded probably their youngest back four since David Bardsley, Steve Terry, Lee Sinnott and Neil Price played in the 1984 FA Cup final - all of them with considerable first-team experience under their belts. Shipping five goals at home against a lower-ranked club was humiliating for the fans and not a good look for the club.

26.08.26News

Bolton Wanderers young guns hit seven as first-team members get more valuable minutes

The Bolton Wanderers U21's put seven past Colchester United on Tuesday as Ryan Hardie, Eoin Toal, David Watson, David Harrington and Samuel Iling-Junior all featured for Julian Darby's side.

26.08.26News

West Bromwich Albion midfielder (On loan from Leicester City) Harvey Barnes scores a goal and celebrates 1-1 during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Bolton Wanderers at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, England on 4 August 2018. Picture by Dennis Goodwin.

Harvey Barnes: The perfect loanee, Newcastle reunion and the Albion move which nearly didn't happen

Albion could come up against Harvey Barnes, if selected, this week when they take on Newcastle in the EFL Cup

26.08.26Features

EFL League One

Reading

Royal round-up: Drawing Bees, signing Masterson and closing roads

NEWS: Reading eased into the third round of the EFL Cup with a new signing on show, but off-field drama this summer continues.

27.08.26News

Leicester City

Expert Opinion On Ilari Kangasniemi: "A ball-playing centre-back with tremendous potential"

Leicester City's tenth signing of the summer is 6'6" Finnish centre-back Ilari Kangasniemi, dubbed the next Sami Hyypiä. For Fox Sake has spoken to the journalist who broke the transfer story, Eetu Ikola, about what to expect from the 19-year-old.

26.08.26News

Members Leyton Orient

A Bright Night For The O's In The Black Country

Orient once again prevail on penalties after failing to overcome a spirited Walsall side in normal time.

26.08.26News

Leyton Orient

The FAB Twelve Finally Get Together

Orient's Fan Advisory Board (FAB) has met for the first time. We hear from one of those elected to take part.

26.08.26News

EFL League Two

Members Rochdale

A different kind of leader - getting to know Rochdale's midfield heartbeat

Harvey Gilmour opens up to the Pearl Street Post about his journey with the club

27.08.26Features

What on earth is the Next Wave Championship? All you need to know about Swindon Town's new development competition

What is the New Wave Championship? How does it differ to previous development competitions Town have been involved in? And how does it tie in with Ian Holloway’s vision for the club? The Moonraker explores…

26.08.26Features

Members Chesterfield

Looking Back: Last Five Rotherham Meetings

Matthew Rhodes takes a look back at the last five times Chesterfield have met Rotherham United including one very memorable game indeed in 2011.

26.08.26Features

Members Rochdale

Why Rochdale MUST stick with a back three - for now

Has Ian Watson hit upon a formation that - with some tweaks - may get his side moving?

25.08.26Analysis

England

Members England Football

A football life like no other

PHIL MARTIN explores the remarkable story of Kevin Keegan, from Liverpool and Hamburg to Newcastle United and England. Discover how a fearless player and inspirational manager became one of the defining figures in English football history.

21.07.26History

Opinion

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Members Aston Villa

Final days of chaotic Villa summer will define 2026/27 season

The Villans have spent the window reacting to wholesale departures, but finally Unai Emery's squad is coming together

27.08.26Opinion

Members Gillingham

Return of the Max? Rumoured comeback for much-maligned left-back may offer more positives than negativesReturn of the Max? Rumoured comeback for much-maligned left-back may offer more positives than negatives

SIMON HEAD: Internet rumours linking Max Clark with a return to the club have split the fanbase, but when you think about it pragmatically, it's probably not the worst move Gareth Ainsworth could make under the circumstances.

25.08.26Opinion

Opinion

Coventry City draw Aston Villa in Carabao Cup – remembering the day the Sky Blues finally conquered Villa Park

Barcelona

Why Do Many Culers Want to Fill Camp Nou with Estelades This Thursday? And Why Might a World Cup Winners' Tribute Be Cancelled?

From Nando's to new pitches: How Richard Overson quietly helped fund Coventry City's rise

Brighton loan watch: Facundo Buonanotte features against Barcelona as Brajan Gruda scores for RB Leipzig in DFB-Pokal

Women's Football

Arsenal opener, four Amex matches and Crystal Palace clashes: Brighton's 2026/27 fixtures discussed

Brighton's fixtures for the 2026/27 Women's Super League season have been unveiled. The Brighton Base gives you the full overview.

30.07.26News

Members Leicester City

Doomed From The Beginning? Leicester City Women's Season Review

For Fox Sake's Women's Football Show host Lily Saunders takes a look back at the disastrous campaign that saw Leicester City Women finish bottom of the WSL. Beginning with a managerial sacking just ten days before the start of the season, and ending with a relegation play-off penalty shootout defeat.

11.06.26Opinion

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Members Leicester City

Charlton Athletic 0-0 Leicester City (2-1 on penalties): Scoreless City sink to WSL 2

Leicester City Women suffered penalty shootout heartbreak against Charlton Athletic in the first-ever WSL play-off, with relegation to WSL 2 compounding a miserable season for Rick Passmoor's side which sees them mirror the men's team in dropping down a division.

24.05.26Matchday

Features

Members Chesterfield

Spireites Show Many Sides To Seal Season's First Win : Salford City (A) Analysis

Ben Smith takes a deeper look at how Chesterfield beat Salford City 1-0 on Saturday lunchtime.

24.08.26Features

Members Barcelona

Flick's New Swiss Army Knife Espart Among Most Impressive in FC Barcelona at Elche Rout

FC Barcelona's latest 2007 star Xavi Espart put in one of many strong performances across Flick's team during the 5-0 La Liga debut win over Elche on Sunday.

24.08.26Features

Dion Dublin during the FA Cup first round replay match between Derby County and Torquay United at the Pride Park, Derby, England on 15 November 2022.

Dion Dublin has apologised to Coventry City – but does he really have anything to be sorry for?

Dion Dublin has apologised for his move from Coventry City to Aston Villa – but does the club’s record Premier League goalscorer really have anything to be sorry for?

24.08.26Features

Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer (38) sprints forward with the ball supported by Coventry City forward Viktor Gyokeres (17) during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Birmingham City at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, England on 29 April 2023.