Sandro Tonali signs contract extension with Newcastle until 2029
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2029, with an option to extend the deal by a further year.
Nottingham Forest appoint Sean Dyche as new head coach
Dyche, 54, becomes Forest's third manager of the season and will take charge of his first match on Thursday when the club hosts Porto in the Europa League.
The former Burnley and Everton manager returns to the City Ground, where he began his playing career as a youth trainee. He will be joined on the coaching staff by former Forest players Ian Woan and Steve Stone.
Postecoglou was dismissed just 17 minutes after Forest's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, having failed to win any of his eight matches in charge. The Australian, who was only appointed in September, lasted just 39 days in the role - the shortest tenure for a permanent manager in Premier League history.
Dyche had been out of work since leaving Everton in January. He brings significant top-flight experience, having managed over 330 Premier League matches. Forest said the new head coach offers “the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement” and highlighted his teams' trademark defensive organisation and set-piece strength as qualities that suit the current squad.
The recruitment process was led by global head of football Edu Gaspar and global technical director George Syrianos. The club also considered former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini, while Fulham's Marco Silva was an admired candidate but deemed difficult to acquire mid-season due to compensation challenges.
Forest are currently 18th in the Premier League with just five points from their opening eight matches, despite significant investment prior to the season exceeding 100 million pounds. The club is also competing in the Europa League this season, having qualified for European competition for the first time in two decades.
New Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche vows to rebuild players' confidence
Sean Dyche says restoring belief and reconnecting with fans are his top priorities as he begins his reign at Nottingham Forest.
Pep Guardiola hails Man City newbie Rayan Cherki as one of the best he has coached
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Rayan Cherki ranks among the most naturally gifted players he's coached in his career.
Mikel Arteta praises Diego Simeone ahead of Arsenal-Atletico meeting
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed admiration for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone ahead of their Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday night.