… Everything I say will be under scrutiny and you have to be aware of mistakes. “I wouldn’t like to be too careful, I am not going to live in a bubble.” Liverpool begin the new season away to Newcastle on August 23. …
… But Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes’ stuttering penalty in the 15th minute was kept out by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who was as influential in their victory as Haaland. …
… Since his departure, Barcelona have signed Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon on a five-year deal worth more than 80m euros (£69.3m), while they could still move permanently for Marcus Rashford, who spent last season on loan from Manchester United. …
… Other sources claim the deal is worth up to £130m, which would represent a British record fee, eclipsing the £125m Liverpool paid Newcastle for striker Alexander Isak last summer. …
… Two soft penalty claims and a Scott McTominay header arrowed at Alisson were forgotten of when Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes dispossessed Kenny McLean, setting up Matheus Cunha to smash home. …
Joey Barton, 44, has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his trial in March 2027 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged March 2024 attack on Kevin Lynch at a golf club in Liverpool.
Joey Barton, 44, has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his trial in March 2027 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged March 2024 attack on Kevin Lynch at a golf club in Liverpool.
Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old Liverpool midfielder, has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season with no option or obligation to buy. This marks the second consecutive season Elliott has been loaned out by Liverpool, following a stint at Aston Villa last year.
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan until the end of the season, with no option or obligation for a permanent transfer. This is Elliott's second consecutive season on loan after spending the previous campaign at Aston Villa.
Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.
Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea demanding a minimum of £120m. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is keen on the move, and personal terms are not an issue if the clubs can agree on a fee.
Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.
Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.
Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international joins former City team-mate Savio at Spurs.
Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75m, reverting to his full name Savio Moreira de Oliveira. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side, which could pay up to a further £10m in add-ons.
Manchester City have agreed to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for a fixed fee of £32m plus £2.2m in add-ons, with a medical scheduled in the coming days. The 22-year-old arrives as a replacement for Savinho, who is set to join Tottenham.
Anthony Gordon made two assists in five minutes after coming on as a substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga victory over Elche, beginning the reigning champions' title defence with a win.
The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.
Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over signing central defender Ezri Konsa, increasing their initial offer to closer to their preferred valuation of around £30m, though Villa continue to demand £60m for the 28-year-old England international.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.
Sandro Tonali, Tottenham's club-record £100m signing, said he needed only 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. Their shared connection to Brescia, including De Zerbi's long-held interest in signing Tonali, facilitated the transfer.
Tottenham's club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took 10 minutes to decide to join from Newcastle after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi at his home. A shared passion for boyhood club Brescia helped pave the way for the transfer, with De Zerbi having sought Tonali years earlier during his Sassuolo spell.
Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Premier League champions Arsenal, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport that a move is increasingly likely. Arsenal, who made an initial £70m bid, are aiming to agree a deal worth around £80m in the coming days.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after becoming frustrated with the club's transfer business this summer, which saw key players including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and potentially Bruno Guimaraes departing. Howe's final match was a 4-1 pre-season loss to Bristol City, ending his tenure which began in November 2021 and saw him win the 2025 Carabao Cup and achieve Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.
Kevin Keegan, former England player and manager and double Ballon d'Or winner, has died at age 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at the time of his death.
Kevin Keegan, a double Ballon d'Or winner who played for Liverpool and managed England, has died at 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.