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• How £75m Bruno Guimaraes can take Arsenal to next level: Better numbers than Declan Rice, leading Mikel Arteta's press and how his deep passes unlock low blocks25 July 2026, 1:00 am
  As owner Josh Kroenke said at the end of the season: 'It is about trying to stay at the top knowing everyone is trying to climb the mountain after you.' Bruno Guimaraes would help Arsenal do just that.
  
• The clues Enzo Maresca gave away at Man City unveiling: How he'll manage after messy Leicester and Chelsea exits, why he's 'not worried' about Rodri's future or 115 charges and what's happening to Jack Grealish25 July 2026, 1:00 am
  Maresca is not Guardiola. As much as he admires the man who brought an unprecedented era of success to City and spent time with last week, he made it clear that he intends to do it his way.
  
• Revealed: Jude Bellingham's brutal dig at World Cup referee as unseen footage goes viral - moments before England star slapped Argentina rival following semi-final defeat24 July 2026, 10:16 pm
  The Real Madrid star made a point of confronting Ismail Elfath - Lionel Messi's favourite referee - to share his grievances after England's 2-1 loss last week.
  
• Real Madrid step up pursuit of Rodri with star pushing to join Spanish giants in blow for new Man City boss Enzo Maresca - and move could benefit Man United24 July 2026, 9:46 pm
  City are primed for an approach from Real, where there is growing support for the move on the back of the 30-year-old leading Spain to World Cup glory over the summer.
  
• Chelsea plunder yet another major talent... as they land Scottish set-piece specialist Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa24 July 2026, 9:42 pm
  Former Scotland assistant coach Austin MacPhee is set to join Xabi Alonso's backroom team at Chelsea's after agreeing a move from Aston Villa.
  
• Real open talks for Yan Diomande, Chelsea go back to Villa to poach set-piece coach Austin MacPhee... and Brentford bid for West Ham wing back: WINDOW WATCH24 July 2026, 9:27 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
• Rosenborg vs Manchester United - friendly RECAP: Joshua Zirkzee and Shea Lacey score superb goals for Michael Carrick's men24 July 2026, 7:28 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Manchester United thrashed Rosenborg in a pre-season friendly in Norway.
  
• Why Joshua Zirkzee might have a future at Man United after all, how Shea Lacey stole the show and the kids shine again: THINGS WE LEARNED as Michael Carrick's men thrash Rosenborg24 July 2026, 7:25 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Head coach Michael Carrick again started with a strong line-up against a side who are 13 games into the Norwegian League season, and his team won 5-0.
  
• Como set to make improved bid for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah... with Blues holding out for £35m including add-ons24 July 2026, 7:17 pm
  The centre back is keen on making the move and the Italians have indicated they would increase their bid closer to Chelsea's valuation of £35million including add-ons.
  
• The World Cup may have underlined their fading genius but let's get one thing straight... Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been football's GREATEST DOUBLE ACT OF ALL TIME24 July 2026, 6:49 pm
  It was billed as The Last Hurrah.
  
• Falkland Islanders hit out at Lionel Messi and Co over controversial World Cup banner and blast Argentina's 'dirty' and 'deeply unpleasant' antics during tournament24 July 2026, 4:38 pm
  NIK SIMON IN GLASGOW: The Ministry of Defence commission their only direct flight to the UK so they donned their Commonwealth Games uniform and began the 8,000-mile journey.
  
• Chelsea star Pedro Neto on Man City's radar as Enzo Maresca considers swoop on former club24 July 2026, 4:09 pm
  Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is understood to be among the names on Manchester City's radar. City have looked at PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, among others.
  
• USA goalkeeper who made embarrassing World Cup mistake is brutally mocked by rival fans in first game back24 July 2026, 3:52 pm
  The memory of American soccer fans is short, and after USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese made a myriad of mistakes at the World Cup, it doesn't seem the public is set to forgive him any time soon.
  
• Liverpool flop Loris Karius opens up on nightmare fallout after Champions League final horror show - and admits he nearly QUIT after his career 'suddenly crashed to rock bottom'24 July 2026, 2:52 pm
  The former Liverpool goalkeeper has publicly spoken about 'hitting rock bottom' after that dreadful night in Kyiv had on his mental health and his career.
  
• Enzo Maresca vows not to let Man City crumble like at Man United when Sir Alex Ferguson left as he delights at sealing Man City return to replace Pep Guardiola following Chelsea exit24 July 2026, 2:47 pm
  Maresca walked out at Chelsea in January to position himself as the number one candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola - who stepped down at the end of last season -at City.