Fabrizio Romano

Liverpool unveil their new away kit for the 2026/27 season 🤍

Yann Bisseck has signed a new contract at Inter Milan valid until June 2031 ✍🏻⚫️🔵

Jordan Henderson has left Brentford after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract. “Jordan leaves with the best wishes and gratitude of everyone at Brentford 🐝 We wish you every success for the future, Hendo ❤️”

The three players with the most completed dribbles across Europe's big five leagues in 2025-26: Lamine Yamal (133) Yan Diomande (118) Vinícius Júnior (87) [Opta]

Chelsea had the youngest average starting XI age in the Premier League last season, at just 24 years and 194 days old. That was also the case in 2024-25 (24 years, 36 days) and 2023-24 (24 years, 232 days). [Opta]

Chelsea are in the process of finalising a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. Welbeck has been granted permission to undergo a medical by Brighton which, if all goes to plan, is expected to take place by the end of the week, enabling the 35-year-old to join the Chelsea squad in Hong Kong. Chelsea and Welbeck have an agreement in principle on a two-year contract.

OFFICIAL: Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Italy. ✍🏻🇮🇹

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new contract at Manchester City valid until June 2031 ✍🏻🩵

🚨🔵 Roberto Mancini has agreed to become new Italy head coach, here we go! 🇮🇹 New project set to start after president Malagò stopped Pirlo deal due to his collaboration with Russian brands. Mancini, back soon. 🔙 [Fabrizio Romano]

“ Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery. The midfielder had been feeling discomfort for some time but has now undergone a procedure to address the issue and will now begin a short period of rehabilitation. Everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery “

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new Head Coach of France on a four-year deal. ✍🏻🇫🇷

🚨⚫️🔵 BREAKING: John Stones to Inter , here we go! Approval on contract terms just arrived, all confirmed. Deal until June 2028, no option for further year. Salary around €4m net per season. Stones will undergo medical in Milano soon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 [Fabrizio Romano]

Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract at Newcastle United. The 28-year-old winger’s previous terms had been due to expire in 2028 but the Tyneside club confirmed on Monday he has extended his stay at St James’ Park. ✍🏻⚪️⚫️

Leeds United are set to agree a deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City. The deal is worth £40million plus bonuses and is in the process of being finalised. He is set to become Leeds’ third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo and Harry Wilson as a free agent after leaving Fulham. [David Ornstein]

Chelsea are working to sign midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. The Stamford Bridge club are the leading contenders to sign Henderson, with multiple Premier League sides interested in a move for the 36-year-old. [David Ornstein]

Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 35-year-old striker has 12 months left on his contract and Brighton are aware of the interest. As a player and a leader, Welbeck appeals to Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and although the situation remains at an early stage,there is optimism on all sides that a deal could be done. [David Ornstein]

Andrea Pirlo says he feels “great bitterness” after confirming that he is “no longer a candidate” for the Italy head coach role. Reports in Italy over the weekend suggested that Pirlo’s candidacy for the position was in jeopardy due to his links with Russian betting company Fonbet. The 2006 World Cup winner, who has coached UAE Pro League club Dubai United for the past year, has been a brand ambassador for Fonbet since October. Pirlo released a statement via his social media on Monday concerning his “professional arrangement” that he regretted that a “decision of a sporting nature” had been “dragged into a public debate” with political implications.

30 - Vinícius Júnior has 30+ goals/assists in all competitions in each of the last five seasons. 2021/22 - 22 goals, 16 assists 2022/23 - 23 goals, 19 assists 2023/24 - 24 goals, 9 assists 2024/25 - 21 goals, 15 assists 2025/26 - 23 goals, 11 assists Output. 🔥

🚨🇮🇹 Andrea Pirlo’s appointment as new Italian national team head coach has been called off. Federation president Malagò has decided not to proceed with the move due to Pirlo’s collaboration with a Russian betting brand. ❌ [Fabrizio Romano]

Al Hilal are in talks with Everton to sign Iliman Ndiaye 🇸🇦 Negotiations are at early stages but Al Hilal want one more star after Summerville and Iliman is high on the shortlist. Deal depends on Everton as the player’s side is open to initial discussions. [Fabrizio Romano]