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Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run
25 September 2026 Off

Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run

By Total Football News

The Premier League has joined three of its top European counterparts in calling for “fundamental” reform of the way that Fifa is run, claiming its president Gianni Infantino has “actively promoted exploitative ideas”.

In a joint statement with Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, and Italy’s Serie A, the English top flight says it is speaking out “because we understand how Fifa’s relentless expansionism affects everyone”.

The four leagues say the

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Coventry transfer news: Yann Gboho joins Sky Blues – cousin of Desire Doue
4 September 2026 Off

Coventry transfer news: Yann Gboho joins Sky Blues – cousin of Desire Doue

By Total Football News

Coventry City have confirmed the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho – the cousin of Paris St-Germain and France forward Desire Doue.

A deal for 25-year-old Gboho was agreed and submitted to the Premier League prior to Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

However, it required ratification from Fifa, which has since been provided. The move is now subject to UK visa approval.

Gboho, who was born in the Ivory Coast but represented

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Lucca Brughmans joins Liverpool in deal worth up to £30m
2 September 2026 Off

Lucca Brughmans joins Liverpool in deal worth up to £30m

By Total Football News

Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side Genk in a deal that could be worth up to £30m including add-ons.

Brughmans has agreed a six-year contract with Liverpool and will remain at Genk on loan this season before moving to Anfield ahead of the 2027-28 campaign.

The Belgian keeper, who is 6ft 7in, has started all four of Genk’s games this season and has

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Harvey Elliott to Valencia: Liverpool midfielder joins on season-long loan
1 September 2026 Off

Harvey Elliott to Valencia: Liverpool midfielder joins on season-long loan

By Total Football News

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined Valencia on a loan deal until the end of the season.

BBC Sport understands there is no option or obligation for the La Liga side to sign the 23-year-old permanently at the end of the campaign.

“I wanted the opportunity to come here, play regularly and experience a different league” said Elliott.

“I’m very grateful to Valencia for giving me that opportunity. I feel

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss joins elite list of managers, but where does he rank?
1 September 2026 Off

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss joins elite list of managers, but where does he rank?

By Total Football News

Arsenal have one of the best squads in Europe.

The Gunners spent £250m last summer bringing in eight players as they won the title and have already spent about £200m this year, turning Piero Hincapie’s loan deal into a permanent one (£34.5m), signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United (£75m), Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge (£34m) and bringing in Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa (£55m).

“That is what we need,” Arteta

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Nicolas Jackson joins Aston Villa: How striker compares with Ollie Watkins
28 August 2026 Off

Nicolas Jackson joins Aston Villa: How striker compares with Ollie Watkins

By Total Football News

On the surface, Jackson’s numbers at Bayern Munich last season compare favourably with those of Watkins at Villa.

The Senegal forward scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 1,320 minutes across all competitions, averaging 1.0 goal involvements per 90 minutes. Watkins recorded 21 goals and five assists in 3,837 minutes, an average of 0.6 per 90.

Jackson also generated more attacking opportunities. He averaged 3.8 shots per 90 compared

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Jordi Osei-Tutu: Full-back joins Millwall on a free deal from Bolton
21 August 2026 Off

Jordi Osei-Tutu: Full-back joins Millwall on a free deal from Bolton

By Total Football News

Millwall have completed the free signing of full-back Jordi Osei-Tutu on a one-year contract.

Osei-Tutu, 27, left Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season after helping them win promotion to the Championship and has been training with Millwall for the past two weeks.

The right-back began his career at Arsenal’s academy and spent time at Bochum, Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and Greek side PAS Giannina before joining

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Delano Burgzorg: Middlesbrough forward joins Preston on loan
7 August 2026 Off

Delano Burgzorg: Middlesbrough forward joins Preston on loan

By Total Football News

Preston North End have signed forward Delano Burgzorg on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough.

The 27-year-old Dutchman leaves the Riverside Stadium following the arrivals of Kyle Joseph and Will Lankshear, and after he spent the second half of last season on loan at Bristol City.

Burgzorg scored eight goals in his time at Boro and one in 16 games for the Robins last season.

Lilywhites manager Paul Heckingbottom said:

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Dom Ballard: Striker joins Bristol City from Leyton Orient
6 August 2026 Off

Dom Ballard: Striker joins Bristol City from Leyton Orient

By Total Football News

Bristol City have signed Leyton Orient forward Dom Ballard on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The Robins took their tally of newcomers this summer to eight by landing the 21-year-old, who topped the League One goalscoring charts last season.

Ballard scored 23 goals in 40 league appearances for the London club, despite the fact they finished one place above the relegation zone.

New manager Michael Skubala spoke in

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