The Department for Culture, Media and Sport opened a consultation on 15 July 2026 to ban unlicensed gambling operators from all sponsorship and advertising in Britain.
Brighton signed 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club-record £46m rising to £50m.
Arsenal confirmed the free transfer signing of 26-year-old goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United on 9 July 2026.
Xabi Alonso conducted his first press conference as Chelsea manager on 13 July 2026 at Stamford Bridge after beginning work at Cobham the previous week.
Government launches consultation on banning unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams including Premier League clubs.
Coventry City signed 22-year-old French winger Loum Tchaouna from Burnley in a reported £20 million deal on 11 July 2026.
