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Arsenal will not face Inter Milan at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, during the 2026/27 Champions League’s league phase after UEFA introduced a new regulation.



The Gunners were drawn to play Simone Inzaghi’s side away in January 2026, marking a second consecutive league phase match in Milan. They also travelled to the Italian city during their 2024/25 campaign, when a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty sealed Inter’s win.



However, UEFA’s Club Competitions Committee confirmed last week that the same fixture cannot be staged at the same venue consecutively for three seasons. The change means that, should Arsenal and Inter meet again in the 2026/27 league phase, the game would instead have to take place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.



The rule does not prevent the two clubs from meeting at the San Siro in the knockout rounds, while a tie with ground-sharers AC Milan would also still be possible.



Arsenal fans will therefore need to savour this season’s trip to Italy, as it may be their last chance to see the north London side take on Inter at the latter’s iconic home for some time. Real Madrid and Liverpool face similar restrictions under the new ruling.



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Arsenal Blocked From San Siro Trip by UEFA Ruling

William Osula will remain at Newcastle United following a failed transfer to Aston Villa.
According to reports, Osula – who signed with Newcastle in August 2024 – was on his way to Villa, who had sold midfielder Jacob Ramsey to the Magpies last month for £39 million.
However, UEFA’s strict financial rules apparently led to the collapse of this impending deal.
“Aston Villa weren’t able to proceed on a deal for William Osula, because it would’ve been characterised under UEFA’s accounting methods as being a ‘swap’ after Ramsey joined Newcastle,” explained sports writer David Ornstein in a recent YouTube video.
“UEFA would’ve seen it as a trade-off, not independent deals. They would’ve amended downwards the profit Villa made on that transfer.”
Bundesliga team, Eintracht Frankfurt, was also said to be interested in signing the 22-year-old Danish forward in a deal worth £30 million, including a buy-back clause.
However, the offer also fell through, meaning that Osula will remain at St James’ Park until the next transfer window opens in January 2026.
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Osula’s Villa Transfer Scuppered By UEFA

Liverpool have completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record £125-million deal, rising to £130 million with add-ons.



The 25-year-old Sweden striker will undergo a medical on Monday, 1 September, before inking a contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2031.



The move ends weeks of speculation, with Isak having pushed for the transfer after Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s initial £110-million offer in August. He was sidelined during the opening weeks of the 2025/26 English Premier League season and accused the Magpies of “broken promises”, though the club denied making any assurances about his departure.



Newcastle’s £69-million acquisition of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart paved the way for negotiations to accelerate. Isak, who struck 27 goals last season, leaves Tyneside after two years in which he helped deliver a Carabao Cup and Champions League qualification.



Liverpool’s mid-year transfer window outlay now exceeds £400 million following earlier moves for Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. The club are also in talks for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.



Pundit Gary Neville recently called Isak “one of the top centre-forwards in the world,” adding: “He’s a different level player.” Liverpool will hope that quality helps spearhead a new era under Arne Slot.



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Liverpool Smash Transfer Record to Land Isak

West Ham United have secured the signing of Mateus Fernandes from Southampton in a deal worth approximately £38 million.&nbsp;



The 21-year-old midfielder already completed his medical in London earlier in the week, and is expected to finalise his contract within the next few days.



Fernandes was one of the few bright lights in Southampton’s dismal 2024/25 campaign, which ended in the side’s relegation to the English Football League Championship. Despite the Saints’ struggles, the Portuguese Under-21 international impressed with his composure in possession and ability to drive set-pieces from midfield.



Hammers manager Graham Potter has been under pressure following a poor start to the new season, including a heavy 5-1 loss to Chelsea at home. He has been eager to strengthen his centre field options, targeting both a defensive anchor and a more creative playmaker.



Fernandes is seen as the latter, with his versatility allowing him to drive the ball or play as a more attacking position.



The move marks one of West Ham’s biggest transfers in recent years and is regarded as a statement of intent. With the summer window closing soon, the club hopes Fernandes can provide the spark needed to change their season’s fortunes.



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Mateus Fernandes Set to Join West Ham from Saints

Jack Grealish was left “devastated” after police dropped their probe into a burglary at the footballer’s England home without identifying a single suspect.



The home invasion took place in December 2023 while the 29-year-old winger was playing for Manchester City against Everton. Thieves broke into his £5.6-million mansion near Knutsford; his partner, Sasha Attwood, and 10 family members were inside at the time.



Jewellery, watches and other valuables worth over £1 million were stolen in a matter of minutes.



Despite the terrifying ordeal, nobody was injured, and Attwood was able to raise the alarm as the burglars escaped.



Local authorities released a statement earlier this week, which reads: “Following a detailed investigation by detectives, this case has now been closed with no suspects identified. Should any [new] information come to light, then it will be reviewed by officers.”



Reports suggest the robbery bore the hallmarks of an organised foreign gang, with similar incidents across the region linked to groups from Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru.&nbsp;



The unsolved crime has left the couple shaken, with sources close to them saying that the closure “means the gang are likely to get away with it.”&nbsp;



Grealish, now on loan at Everton, will aim to focus on football while coming to terms with the absence of justice off the pitch.



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