West Ham will welcome Charlton Athletic to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon in front of a sell-out 62,500 crowd for their second match of the EFL Championship campaign.

The 2026/27 EFL Championship season kicked off last weekend. Charlton started the season by coming from behind and beating Derby County 2-1. Whilst the Hammers took a 2-0 lead away at Burnley; however, Zian Flemming’s late brace for the hosts meant they only came away with a point.

Debutant Manor Solomon opened his account for the East London side, and since the 2-2 draw, West Ham have made further signings. Arne Engels joined the club from Celtic in a Championship record deal, and Leeds United Striker Joël Piroe joined on loan until the end of the season. Manchester City youngster Divine Mukasa also looks set to join the Hammers on loan. These arrivals will undoubtedly bolster West Ham’s squad going into the weekend’s game, which the visitors will obviously have to be wary of.

Charlton have strengthened their squad since their opening-day victory, with goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo arriving on loan from Wrexham.

The two sides have not met since September 2020, when West Ham recorded a 3-0 victory over Charlton in the Carabao Cup. Sébastien Haller scored a brace, with Felipe Anderson grabbing the third. There has been a 19-year gap between league meetings, with the last one coming in February 2007, when Charlton beat West Ham 4-0 at The Valley in the Premier League.

Ahead of the fixture, Hammers boss Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that both Engels and Piroe will be available for selection.

On the contrary, forward Pablo Felipe will need to be assessed after he was forced off at half-time against Burnley with a reported calf issue. Tomáš Souček will also be unavailable as he continues to nurse the serious injury he suffered at the World Cup.

“We have some problems with injuries. Players who are not going to be available. It’s about assessing them day by day. We have one more day, then we’re going to make the squad list,” stated Nuno at Thursday afternoon’s pre-match press conference.

Charlton manager Nathan Jones hinted that summer signing Timothy Ouma could be involved after missing the opening game of the season.

“Ouma was fine the other day in the U21s. The intensity of a Championship fixture and an U21S fixture are vastly different; he has hardly trained, and he had visa issues early on. That wait prevented us from being able to bring him back over from Kenya, so he has missed a lot of pre-season, and we are building him up; it is a work in progress.”

Jones was also full of praise for the hosts, stating that ‘everything about West Ham is Premier League’.

“It’s a wonderful game to test ourselves against a Premier League club really. I know they came down, but everything about them is Premier League. The stadium, the crowd, the finances- they have managed to keep the majority of their players and add, so arguably they are as strong as they were last year. It’s a tough fixture.”

The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.

There have been several notable moves throughout Europe over the summer, with Barcelona’s capture of Rodri and the transfers of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes making headlines.

But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals if they’re to compete this season.

Clubs such as Newcastle and Aston Villa will need to replace some of their outgoing stars, while Liverpool, both Manchester United, Manchester City and even champions Arsenal are all hoping to make late additions in the coming days.

So, with just over a week of the window left, here are 10 big transfers that could still happen before deadline day

Liverpool’s pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola has been one of the stories of the summer, and while the Reds are yet to submit a formal bid for the Frenchman, this is a potential deal that could run right until the end of the window. PSG are said to want around £145m for the 23-year-old, and while Liverpool will not go that high, there is hope at Anfield that a deal could be done at a price closer to £120m. Barcola was left out of the PSG squad for the French Super Cup last week – with manager Luis Enrique refusing to comment on his future – and the two clubs are still in negotiations, with reports suggesting that this is a deal that could be done before end of the month.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was booed on his return to Stamford Bridge after a turbulent summer that ended in a sending off and a defeat in the World Cup final. The Argentine has previously suggested he’d be happy to leave the Blues, and new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca is a big fan of his former midfielder. However, Chelsea previously set a deadline of 5pm on Friday 14 August for clubs to bid for the midfielder, and with that deadline having passed the club expect him to stay at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso recently stated that Fernandez is “training really well” as he prepares for the new season, but City could yet test Chelsea’s resolve before the end of the window, especially if they were to make an offer at or near the Blues’ demands of £120m.

Arsenal’s much-publicised pursuit of Vinicius Jr might have ended in disappointment, but the Gunners are still hoping to sign a left-sided forward before the end of the summer window. That desire has seen them turn their attentions to Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with the Turkiye international valued at over £60m by the Italian giants. There is plenty of space for negotiations - with Gabriel Martinelli even potentially going the other way – but this is one to watch as the window enters its final days, even if the champions might decide to wait until January to upgrade the attack.

The saga around Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is another that has rumbled on throughout the summer, and the Argentina international has been Arsenal’s primary target throughout the window. The Gunners seemingly turned their attentions elsewhere after the Argentine made it clear that he hoped to join Barcelona, but with Atletico refusing to do business with their LaLiga rivals, the door could open up for Mikel Arteta and co. Any deal would be a club record though, with Atletico having turned down bids of £85m and £130m from Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The Spanish club insist Alvarez is not for sale at any price this summer, though Arsenal could yet decide to test their resolve.

While Liverpool’s pursuit of Barcola has dragged on throughout the window, the Reds’ bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh seemed to come out of nowhere. Brighton rejected the £50m offer, and it is not yet known whether Liverpool will return with another bid for the Gambia winger, who joined the Seagulls from Newcastle for £30m two years ago. Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, and while much of their budget has been reserved for a winger such as Barcola, it seems the Reds could look elsewhere if they have no luck in negotiations with PSG.

The loss of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders this summer means that Manchester City are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements, despite the arrival of Elliot Anderson. While Enzo Fernandez has been a notable target, the club are said to be closing in on a deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who is valued at around £85m by the French club. Talks have been ongoing between the clubs for a while, and the 18-year-old is expected to make the move after impressing for Morocco at this summer’s World Cup.

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sell Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur for up to £85m, and it seems like Omar Marmoush will join the Brazilian in north London soon. Marmoush cost City £59m in January 2025 but he is another player who failed to hit the ground running at the Etihad. While he impressed at times, he never managed to nail down a starting spot under Pep Guardiola, and Spurs are hoping to do a deal at around £75m, making it a combined fee of close to £160m for the City duo.

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has been a target for Manchester United since last summer, when Brighton insisted that they wanted at least 100m for the Cameroon international. The 22-year-old suffered from injuries and mixed form last season and it seems that the Seagulls might decide to cash in this summer. United recently made a £60m for the midfielder, and while Brighton want a slightly higher fee, it is thought that the two clubs should be able to agree a deal before the end of the window.

Another Manchester City midfielder who could be leaving the Etihad is Nicolas Gonzalez. The Spaniard joined from Porto for £50m in February 2025, but he has not managed to settle in Manchester and was seemingly not trusted by Guardiola. Reports suggest that Newcastle are looking to sign the Spaniard, and while he may feel he can still make an impact at the Etihad, City may choose to cash in (if they can recoup the fee they paid for him) as they continue their midfield rebuild.

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has long attracted interest from the tops clubs in England, and he was the subject of a recent enquiry from Manchester City. The 22-year-old has also reportedly been a long-term target for Liverpool, though Palace insist he will not leave the club this summer. Wharton did not make the England squad this summer but he has impressed over the last couple of seasons at Selhurst Park, and the Palace hierarchy likely know he will only continue to improve as they look to land a huge fee in the future. This is not a move that looks likely at present, though anything can happen if one of the big clubs decides to test Palace’s resolve.

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason resumes with three games Friday, but what teams are playing tonight?

Here's the 2026 NFL preseason schedule, start times, how to watch, and more.

• New York Jetsat Pittsburgh Steelers: 7 p.m. ET | NFL Network | Jets TV | Steelers TV | box score
• Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars: 7:30 p.m. ET | Panthers TV | Jaguars TV | box score
• Green Bay Packersat Denver Broncos: 9 p.m. ET | NFL Network | Packers TV | Broncos TV | box score

The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers will play at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers will air on NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Here is where to watch the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers game locally, according to steelers.com:

• KDKA CBS2 (Pittsburgh)

Here is where to watch the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers game locally, according to newyorkjets.com:

• WCBS CBS2 (New York)

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The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers will stream on NFL+ at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will play at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Watch the NFL with Fubo

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will air at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to jaguars.com:

• WJAX CBS47 (Jacksonville)

Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to panthers.com:

• WJBF ABC6 (Augusta)
• WJCL ABC22 (Savannah)

Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to panthers.com:

• WSOC ABC9 (Charlotte)
• WITN NBC7 (Greenville/New Bern)
• WXII NBC12 (Greensboro)
• WRAL NBC5 (Raleigh/Durham)
• WRAZ FOX50 (Raleigh/Durham)
• WWAY ABC3 (Wilmington)

Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to panthers.com:

• WCSC CBS5 (Charleston)
• WLTX CBS19 (Columbia)
• WHNS FOX21 (Greenville/Spartanburg)
• WFXB FOX43 (Florence/Myrtle Beach)

Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to panthers.com:

• WRLH FOX35 (Richmond)
• WDBJ CBS7 (Roanoke/Lynchburg)
• WZBJ TV24 (Roanoke/Lynchburg)
• WVEC ABC13 (Tidewater/Outer Banks, N.C.)

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The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will stream on NFL+ at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos will play at 9 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

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The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos will air on NFL Network at 9 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

Here is where to watch the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos game locally, according to denverbroncos.com:

• KUSA NBC9 (Denver)

Here is where to watch the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos game locally, according to packers.com:

• WGBA NBC26 (Green Bay)
• WTMJ NBC4 (Milwaukee)
• Complete list of affiliates

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The Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos will stream on NFL+ at 9 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday.

Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the start of the US Open.

Trailing 4-1 in the opening set of Thursday's Cincinnati quarter-final, Rybakina suddenly pulled up short at 40-all, heading to her bench and consulting with the trainer.

She went back out and played one more point before quitting.

"I was feeling anxious watching the whole situation," said her opponent Swiatek. "I hope she will be fine. Health is always the priority."

"This is an important tournament, but the US Open is the US Open. I hope she is ready for that," she said, referring to the major which begins in New York on August 30.

"It was a shame she was injured, we were having a good match."

Had two-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina reached the Cincinnati final she would have risen to number one in the world for the first time in her career, following incumbent Aryna Sabalenka's shock exit to 20-year-old Sara Bejlek.

Defending Cincinnati champion Swiatek said she had "gained a lot of confidence in the last weeks," which have also included her victory over Rybakina in the final of this month's Toronto event.

"I feel great, ready to play my game... I'm happy to be playing the tennis that I am."

- 'Good record' -

Poland's Swiatek now plays a semi-final against Jessica Pegula, who is reportedly carrying a hip niggle after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4).

Sixth-seeded Anisimova converted all five of her break points against Pegula, breaking her three times in the second set, before the world number three rebounded to win.

Pegula is setting WTA records at age 32. She is the fourth player since 2009 to reach five or more Masters 1000 quarter-finals after turning 30, along with Li Na, Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Pegula needed just 34 minutes to pocket the opening set.

But Anisimova struck back in the second, earning a double break for 4-0.

After Anisimova squared the match at one-set each, Pegula regrouped with an opening break in the deciding set.

They would each be broken twice as they went to the tiebreaker, where Pegula sealed the win on her first match point.

Pegula's win was her sixth without a loss to Anisimova.

"I know I have a good record against her, but literally every single match is like it was today," she said.

- Sweet victory -

In the men's draw, Flavio Cobolli advanced to the final four with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Tommy Paul, gobbling down a handful of sweets for an unorthodox boost midway through the match.

The Roland Garros runner-up asked for the candy to be brought to the court and seemingly took energy from the pause before dispatching Paul, who had himself eliminated top seed Alexander Zverev 24 hours earlier.

"A sweet with chocolate makes me happy," Cobolli said. "I've tried it in doubles so why not singles?"

Cobolli mounted the comeback after dropping the opening set.

With the match tied at a set apiece, Paul needed an extraordinary effort to hold serve for 4-3 in the final set, battling through five deuces and saving four break points.

But Cobolli ignored the showing and closed out victory.

"It was a difficult day," the winner said. "I'm proud of my effort, my game and my mental strength. It is all good practice for the US Open.

Cobelli will play for a place in the final when he faces Arthur Fils, who defeated Thiago Tirante 6-3, 6-2 in just 64 minutes -- the shortest men's match of the event.

Fils, the eighth Frenchman to reach Cincinnati semi-finals in the Open Era, said he was impressed by the weight of his opponent's big game.

"He has an unbelievable serve, I was surprised by the speed of his ball," he said.

"I tried to make him play a bit more. I stayed solid in my head and it worked pretty well for me."

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