Iraola says Ekitiké could return by January 2027, after a surprise Champions League squad call.
Emery, Kompany and Arteta headline a strong 2026 Coach of the Year shortlist after major seasons.
PSG, Arsenal and Bayern Munich headline the 2026 Club of the Year shortlists.
Barcola’s Liverpool start may be delayed, with fitness concerns following a disrupted summer.
Chelsea have sent Robert Sánchez to Como on loan after repeated errors undermined his position.
The Champions League league phase draw arrives on Aug. 27, with five Premier League clubs watching closely.
Aston Villa have contacted Manchester United about Joshua Zirkzee, but any deal looks difficult to complete.
Guardiola’s City crisis, Walker fallout and divorce confession are all revisited in A Beautiful Obsession.
Arteta says Saliba and Timber remain weeks away, leaving Arsenal to adapt early in 2026/27.
Vinícius Júnior’s deal runs to 2027, but salary talks and Arsenal interest remain unresolved.
