Stoke City

FC Barcelona is set to play Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly on July 31, 2026, at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, marking a significant step in their preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

Arsenal are actively shaping their squad following a successful Premier League title win, with reported interest in Morgan Gibbs-White and Eli Junior Kroupi, while defender Riccardo Calafiori is a target for Real Madrid.