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Tottenham Secure Savio From Manchester City in Record £85m Deal
Tottenham have completed the £85m signing of winger Savio from Manchester City. The deal includes an initial £75m fee with £10m in add-ons, taking Spurs' summer spending past £300m and setting a record sale for City.
25 Aug 2026
25 Aug 2026
Arsenal Weigh £130m Move for Julián Álvarez as Gabriel Martinelli Nears Saudi Switch
Arsenal are considering a £130m push for Julián Álvarez as Gabriel Martinelli edges closer to a £55m move to Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool have encountered firm transfer resistance over Alex Scott and Yankuba Minteh.
25 Aug 2026
Premier League 2026/27 Forecast: Neville and Carragher Project Arsenal Repeat as Squad Load Dictates Top Four
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville both backed Arsenal to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, highlighting squad depth and structural stability. Chelsea and Manchester City were tipped for strong top-four finishes as non-European schedules and injury management dictate season outcomes.
25 Aug 2026
Europa League and Conference League Draws: Dates, Teams, and New Format Explained
The Europa League and Conference League league phase draws take place this Friday at 12:00 PM UK time. British clubs, including Bournemouth, Sunderland, and Crystal Palace, will learn their eight-game or six-game European fixture list.
24 Aug 2026
Kaya-Iloilo Qualifies for AFC Women’s Champions League Main Stage After Scoreless Draw With TSL
Kaya-Iloilo secured qualification for the AFC Women’s Champions League main tournament after a 0-0 draw with TSL in Bishkek. Both clubs finished Group B on seven points, with the Philippine side advancing on a +10 goal differential.
24 Aug 2026
Gary Neville Backs Arsenal for Title as Man City and Liverpool Fall Behind
Gary Neville has backed Arsenal to cruise to the Premier League title, arguing that Manchester City and Liverpool are nowhere near the required standard. Following opening-weekend stumbles from the top contenders, Neville tipped Xabi Alonso's Chelsea as Arsenal's most likely challengers.
24 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace Prepare £50m Jarrod Bowen Bid as Al Hilal Target Premier League Duo
Crystal Palace are lining up an audacious £50m bid for Jarrod Bowen, while Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal target Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Elsewhere, Manchester United target Alejandro Balde was left out of Barcelona's league opener.
24 Aug 2026
Szoboszlai 99th-Minute Penalty Rescues Liverpool in 2-2 Thriller at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock scored for the Magpies, while Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai struck for the visitors.
23 Aug 2026
Erling Haaland Unveils New Look as Manchester City Begin Premier League Campaign Under Enzo Maresca
Erling Haaland revealed a fresh short haircut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. The match marks the beginning of the post-Pep Guardiola era under new head coach Enzo Maresca following City's Community Shield defeat.
23 Aug 2026
Arsenal Maintain Julian Alvarez Contact as European Transfer Rumours Gather Momentum
Arsenal remain in frequent contact with Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta seeks attacking additions from Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has taken a contract dispute to FIFA, and Rangers prepare to sanction multiple squad departures.
23 Aug 2026
Roberto De Zerbi Confronts Tottenham’s Rebuilding Void After Opening Brentford Defeat
Tottenham suffered a 3-0 opening-weekend defeat at Brentford, prompting manager Roberto De Zerbi to admit his heavily remodeled side is not yet a cohesive team. With five debutants starting and summer spending set to cross £300m, Spurs face immediate tactical questions ahead of fixtures against Charlton and Newcastle.
23 Aug 2026
Charlton Defeat West Ham 2-1 as Castellanos Misses Stoppage-Time Penalty
Charlton Athletic defeated West Ham United 2-1 at London Stadium in Sky Bet Championship action. Goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell built a lead before Joel Piroe scored for West Ham, followed by a stoppage-time penalty miss from Taty Castellanos.