Paul Vegas
Senior Reporter
With almost 20 years of experience covering football, Paul Vegas has established himself as a trusted source for breaking news and developments from across the game. Born and raised in Bolton, England, he has built a reputation as a reliable daily beat reporter, delivering timely coverage of the Premier League, European football and beyond for Football Presse.
Articles by Paul Vegas
→Barcelona shut door on Spurs kid Bergvall as Rodri remains priority
Lucas Bergvall has been offered to Barcelona for the first time since he snubbed the club to join Tottenham in 2024, but Deco has no interest in reopening talks.
8 August 2026
→Liverpool close to loan deal for Barcelona's Ronald Araujo
Liverpool's search for defensive cover following Ibrahima Konate's departure looks set to end with a loan swoop for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo.
8 August 2026
→Arsenal weigh up alternatives after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Arsenal are turning their attention to alternative left-wing targets after missing out on Vinicius Junior, who signed a new contract at Real Madrid on Thursday.
8 August 2026
→Leeds submit formal offer for Paraguay keeper Orlando Gill
Leeds United have become the first Premier League club to make a formal move for Orlando Gill, submitting an offer to San Lorenzo for the Paraguay goalkeeper.
8 August 2026
→Crystal Palace confirm Tomiyasu signing and academy deal for Lamidi
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer, while handing academy defender Dotun Lamidi his first professional deal.
8 August 2026
→Coventry break transfer record again to sign Caleb Yirenkyi
Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from Danish side Nordsjaelland in a deal worth up to £25.6m.
8 August 2026
→Man City eye Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez as direct Rodri replacement
Manchester City are working on a plan for life after Rodri, with reports linking the club with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as his direct replacement.
7 August 2026
→Hull City sign Norway midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Tromso
Hull City have beaten competition from Rangers and Cardiff to sign Tromsø midfielder Jens Hjertø-Dahl, who has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
7 August 2026
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Sheffield Wednesday complete signing of ex-Everton midfielder Tyler Onyango
Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of former Everton midfielder Tyler Onyango, adding a familiar face for sporting director Simon Wilson on a free transfer.
7 August 2026
→Monga explains committing to Man City after Arsenal talks
Manchester City completed a stunning late hijack of Arsenal's move for Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga last month.
7 August 2026
→Man United present new Colombian teen Orozco as academy exodus looms
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco, even as they prepare to let a string of academy graduates leave this summer.
7 August 2026
→Atletico favourites for Romero as Arsenal make surprise contact
Atletico Madrid remain favourites to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham despite Arsenal making contact over a surprise move for the Spurs captain.
7 August 2026
→Leeds sign Man City's Trafford in record British goalkeeper deal
Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £45m, making him the most expensive British goalkeeper ever.
7 August 2026
→NBA champion Haslem joins Ipswich as Burns exits for Leicester
Ipswich Town have added an NBA champion to their ownership group and sent a promotion winning midfielder to the King Power Stadium in a busy few days at Portman Road.
7 August 2026
→Arsenal winger Martinelli emerges as Galatasaray option amid Leão pursuit
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has emerged as Galatasaray's leading alternative if the Turkish champions fail to land AC Milan attacker Rafael Leão.
7 August 2026
→Bournemouth sign Juanlu Sanchez as Araujo has surgery
Bournemouth have signed right-back Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla for a fee worth up to £11.1m, adding cover after a fresh injury blow to defender Julian Araujo.
7 August 2026
→Man United and Arsenal scouts see Shakhtar striker Kaua Elias hit hat-trick
Manchester United and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kaua Elias score a perfect hat-trick, with both clubs impressed by what they saw.
6 August 2026
→Brighton midfielder Baleba facing spell out injured as Veltman completes West Ham move
Brighton have been handed an early-season injury concern over Carlos Baleba, though it comes as former Seagulls defender Joel Veltman completes his move to West Ham.
6 August 2026
→Fulham eye new centre-back options after Ait Boudlal bid rejected
Fulham have had an opening £20m bid for Rennes centre-back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal turned down, and now look unlikely to return with an improved offer.
6 August 2026
→Calafiori: Arsenal need Guimaraes and Vinicius to stay on top
Riccardo Calafiori says Arsenal need players of the calibre of Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior if they are to retain their Premier League title this season.
6 August 2026
→Nottingham Forest join race for Racing star Gustavo Puerta
Nottingham Forest have opened talks over a move for Racing Santander's Gustavo Puerta, with the Colombian midfielder attracting interest from across Europe.
6 August 2026
→Celta Vigo sign Barcelona defender Alexis Olmedo
Celta Vigo have officially announced the signing of central defender Alexis Olmedo from Barcelona, their third addition to the squad within 24 hours.
6 August 2026
→Sevilla in talks to sign in-form Scotland striker Robbie Ure
Sevilla are negotiating a deal for IK Sirius striker Robbie Ure, with the Scotland Under-19 international in exceptional form ahead of LaLiga's new season.
6 August 2026
→Deportivo confirm Angeliño return on loan from Roma
Deportivo La Coruna have officially completed the signing of Angeliño on loan from Roma, reuniting the left-back with the Galician club where his career first began.
6 August 2026
→Norgaard completes Everton move after Arsenal exit
Christian Norgaard has completed a move to Everton from Arsenal on a two-year deal worth around £7m, ending a brief and largely peripheral spell in north London.
6 August 2026
→Welbeck relishes Chelsea debut despite Juventus defeat in Hong Kong
Danny Welbeck was delighted to make his Chelsea debut at the Kai Tak Stadium, and praised the Hong Kong public for the reception the squad received.
6 August 2026
→Xabi hails Mudryk's emotional Chelsea return in Juventus loss
Xabi Alonso says Mykhailo Mudryk's return from a doping suspension was an emotional moment for everyone at Chelsea, after the winger featured in Wednesday's defeat.
6 August 2026
→Arteta reacts to Arsenal's 3-1 defeat by Real Betis
Mikel Arteta admitted his young Arsenal side have things to improve after a 3-1 pre-season defeat to Real Betis in Dublin, in which Kepa Arrizabalaga endured a torrid night.
6 August 2026
→Torino reject Crystal Palace's opening offer for Everton target Alieu Njie
Crystal Palace have had an opening bid for Torino forward Alieu Njie turned down, though the Eagles' offer comfortably outstrips an earlier approach from Everton.
6 August 2026
→Giovanni Leoni gives Liverpool injury update on ACL recovery
Giovanni Leoni has offered Liverpool supporters an encouraging update on his recovery from an ACL injury, saying he can now train alone on the pitch again.
6 August 2026
→Aaron Briggs reflects on painful final months at Liverpool
Aaron Briggs has spoken for the first time about the set-piece struggles that led to his Liverpool exit, insisting there were "no regrets" despite a painful second season.
6 August 2026
→Aston Villa close in on deal for Atletico's Matteo Ruggeri
Matteo Ruggeri is poised to leave Atlético Madrid for Aston Villa, with the two clubs having agreed a fee and only the Italian left-back's final sign-off still needed.
6 August 2026
→Maresca hails Man City effort in extreme Seoul heat for victory over All Stars
Enzo Maresca says it was important for him to see his Manchester City players work hard despite tough conditions in Wednesday's 3-1 win over K-League All Stars in Seoul.
5 August 2026
→Villa braced for fresh Arsenal bid for defender Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa are bracing for an improved Arsenal bid for England defender Ezri Konsa, even as the club attempts to tie him down to a new long-term contract.
5 August 2026
→Hull break transfer record for Tzolakis as Meyler returns
Newly promoted Hull City have smashed their transfer record to sign Greece international goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year contract.
5 August 2026
→Bardghji shows his worth again as Barcelona future in doubt
Roony Bardghji used his 45 minutes against Birmingham City to remind Barcelona he remains a player in demand, even as his path to regular football at the club narrows.
5 August 2026
→Chicago Fire left frustrated as Van Dijk skipped Liverpool's US tour
Virgil van Dijk's absence from Liverpool's US pre-season tour left Chicago Fire officials disappointed, given the MLS club's hopes of signing him next summer.
5 August 2026
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Maresca says Man City still have transfer business to do
Enzo Maresca has stressed there is no need for major surgery on his Manchester City squad this summer, but admitted there is still transfer business to complete.
5 August 2026
→Wilshere urges Arsenal fullback Lewis-Skelly to fight on amid Man Utd interest
Myles Lewis-Skelly has been told to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal by former coach Jack Wilshere, amid reported interest from Manchester United.
5 August 2026
→Man United in advanced talks with Middlesbrough over Vitek exit
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Middlesbrough over the sale of goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who has spent this summer chasing regular first-team football.
5 August 2026
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Nottingham Forest eye £55m move for Man City's Reijnders
Nottingham Forest have identified Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as a £55m transfer target, with the Dutchman open to a move for regular football.
5 August 2026
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Man City submit opening bid for Marseille keeper Rulli
Manchester City have sent an official opening bid to Olympique Marseille for goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, with negotiations now under way between the clubs.
5 August 2026
→Boreham Wood reject second Djurgården £1m bid for Abdulmalik
National League side Boreham Wood have turned down a second bid worth £1m from Swedish club Djurgården for in-form forward Abdul Abdulmalik this summer.
5 August 2026
→Aston Villa win Madjo case as McGinn hurt in Pathum win
Aston Villa have been cleared to register teenage striker Brian Madjo for the season after winning their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over his transfer.
5 August 2026
→Johnston tells Celtic he wants Everton move as O'Neill responds
Alistair Johnston has told Celtic he wants to join Everton, reports the Liverpool Echo, with a Toffees representative watching the right-back start their Scottish Premiership title defence.
4 August 2026
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Mudryk could make Chelsea return 20 months on against Juventus
Mykhailo Mudryk could make his first appearance in 20 months on Wednesday, after being named in Chelsea's squad to face Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
4 August 2026
→Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool rift with Jones after clash
Dominik Szoboszlai has dismissed talk of a rift with Curtis Jones after a heated on-pitch exchange, insisting the whole Liverpool squad remains 'cool' with each other.
4 August 2026
→Tottenham weigh up controversial move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson could make a rare move between bitter rivals, with Tottenham weighing up a £65m Chelsea target as their attacking search continues.
4 August 2026
→Trabzonspor table huge Salah offer, but insist no deal is done
Trabzonspor have tabled a lucrative two-year offer to free agent Mohamed Salah worth a reported €17m a season, though the club insist no deal is actually done yet.
4 August 2026
→Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa
Chelsea have entered advanced talks to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, as Juventus and PSG's earlier interest in the Portuguese fails to develop further.
4 August 2026