Binningen vs Old Boys - Friendlies Clubs

There is a notable edge to this Friendlies Clubs fixture. When Binningen meet Old Boys at the home ground on August 8, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Both Binningen and Old Boys will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Friendlies Clubs. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. That’s according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, who also adds that the Gunners remain keen on another world class forward in the form of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Binningen favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Old Boys are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. In his press conference on Friday, Tuchel admitted it 'hurt him' not to play the United man in America.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. I wish the players all the best this summer." The defender's mother Zoe also shared her disappointment.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Friendlies Clubs picture. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.