Former River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo is reportedly in negotiations with the Ecuadorian Football Federation to become the next coach of the Ecuador national team. This information comes from Tyc Sports, which has confirmed the talks.
Vasco da Gama has played seven games under Portuguese coach Pedro Emanuel, with two wins, four draws, and one loss, since his arrival a month ago, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The source confirms this development.
Ajax has inquired about the situation of Lutsharel Geertruida, according to Voetbal International. The report confirms that Ajax has held talks with Geertruida about a possible transfer.
Emre Mor, a 25-time Turkish international, has scored a winning goal for NEC in their match against Olympiakos Piraeus. This news comes from an interview with Mor himself, as reported by Pro Shots and confirmed by Voetbal International.
Napoli have officially confirmed the permanent transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce, with the Italian club now looking to strengthen their attack with the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.
Manchester City has rejected the second offer from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The Spanish club increased its offer, but it still falls short of Manchester City's valuation.
Cristian 'Cuti' Romero has played his last match for Tottenham Hotspur, according to multiple sources, including the BBC and The Guardian. The transfer deal between Tottenham and Atlético Madrid is reportedly worth 40 million euros, including bonuses, as confirmed by Voetbal International.
Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ended in a dispute over a penalty shootout. The match had finished 2-2, with Malaga equalising in the last minute of normal time.
Zinédine Zidane has been appointed as the new coach of the French national team, according to the French Football Federation (FFF). The news was confirmed on Thursday. Zidane has chosen Fabien Barthez, the 1998 World Cup champion, as the goalkeeper coach for the next cycle.
Ajax player Tolu Arokodare is set to face Shelbourne in the Conference League play-offs on 18 August 2026, according to Voetbal International. Arokodare has previously played for Grimsby Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and has experience playing on challenging pitches.
Galatasaray are reportedly willing to spend £38m on Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, according to The Guardian Football. The original source is The Guardian Football, with a confirmation status of unconfirmed.
NEC has signed Gabriel Brás, a 22-year-old Portuguese defender, on a one-year loan from FC Porto, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The original source is VoetbalPrimeur, with a confirmation status of confirmed.