… After featuring regularly for the Reds during pre-season, Elliott was left out of the squads to face Newcastle and Nottingham Forest by new head coach Andoni Iraola. …
… After featuring regularly for the Reds during pre-season, Elliott was left out of the squads to face Newcastle and Nottingham Forest by new head coach Andoni Iraola. …
… and become a better player. “I give absolutely everything and I can promise Manchester City that will continue now I’m here.” It is the second time in two months that City have broken their own transfer record, following the £116m arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest …
… It is the second time this summer that City have broken their own transfer record, following the £116m arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. …
… City have spent over £230m so far this summer with Elliot Anderson arriving from Nottingham Forest for £116m and Ayyoub Bouaddi joining for £85.6m from Lille. …
… It could potentially be the second time City break their transfer record in the same window, having paid £116m to recruit Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. …
Leeds United booked their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup as wasteful Nottingham Forest showed why they need to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline. …
Ghanaian women's football players showed strong performances for their respective clubs over the weekend ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers against Mauritius, with Benedicte Simon scoring for Servette FC, Josephine Bonsu netting her fifth goal in two games for Young Boys Women, and several other squad members featuring in various competitions.
Ghanaian women's football players showed strong performances for their respective clubs over the weekend ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers against Mauritius, with Benedicte Simon scoring for Servette FC, Josephine Bonsu netting her fifth goal in two games for Young Boys Women, and several other squad members featuring in various competitions.
Palmer, Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento have withdrawn from England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches; Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace them.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Mohammed Kudus' availability for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying the midfielder has not yet reached full fitness after returning from an injury sustained in January 2026.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was fined £8,000 by the FA after kicking an electronic substitution board following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The incident occurred after the fourth official did not have the board ready for Forest manager Andoni Iraola's triple substitution.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi commended Ghana's Mohammed Kudus for his performance off the bench in a Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest, where Kudus completed all eight passes and one of two dribbles in 29 minutes.
Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus following his comeback from a seven-month knee injury in a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. Kudus came off the bench in the 68th minute and completed all eight of his passes in 29 minutes of play.
Tottenham drew 0–0 with Nottingham Forest and remain without a Premier League win this season. Neco Williams' second-half goal was disallowed for use of arm, and Tottenham had 12 shots but none on target despite spending over £350m in the summer.
Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record. The deal takes City's spending to a Premier League record £458m for a single transfer window, though the club has also achieved around £300m from player sales.
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, a joint-British transfer record fee. Fernandez will undergo a medical and sign a long-term deal with City, reuniting with manager Enzo Maresca.
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.
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 signed Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for an initial £32m plus £2.2m in add-ons on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old replaces Savio, who moved to Tottenham Hotspur last week.
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.
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), while Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi on a five-year contract for £81.4m upfront plus £4.2m in add-ons.
Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 (later 2-0) to reach the Carabao Cup third round. Forest, who have agreed a club-record £50m fee to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, were wasteful in front of goal and suffered a second consecutive defeat without scoring.
Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.
Mohammed Kudus, the Ghana international, has been out since January after a quadriceps injury and subsequent surgery, but is now in the final stages of rehabilitation. Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi says Kudus is "almost ready" and could return before the next international break in mid-September.
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 have reached an agreement in principle worth €100m (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Lille to receive an initial £81.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons. The deal comes after City's midfield departures and follows their £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
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.
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
Barcelona have agreed to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65m on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major honours.
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34 million on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old centre-back, who has 15 caps for Ivory Coast and made 132 appearances for Sporting, is expected to fit into head coach Oliver Glasner's 3-5-2 system.
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi died at age 68 following a long illness in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Jorge, who served as Messi's agent since the player was 14 years old, played a significant role in his son's football career; Inter Miami and Barcelona both honoured him with moments of silence.
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.