The Premier League will unite this weekend in tribute to Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre Silva, with all clubs set to observe a moment of silence before kick-off. The 28-year-old former Liverpool and Wolves forward, and his 25-year-old brother, tragically lost their lives in a car crash in northern Spain last month. As part of the tribute, players across all 20 clubs will wear black armbands, and messages…

Tottenham Hotspur have opened discussions with Manchester City over a potential move for Brazil winger Savinho, as Thomas Frank seeks to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The 21-year-old, who has scored one goal in 13 appearances for the Brazil national team, is seen as a player with significant upside. Talks between the two clubs have taken place in recent days, although negotiations are still…

Bournemouth are on the verge of completing the signing of French centre-back Bafodé Diakité from Lille in a deal worth up to £34.6m, as Andoni Iraola’s side continues a major defensive rebuild ahead of the new Premier League season. The 24-year-old, who has represented France at youth level, will cost an initial £30.3m with a further £4.3m payable in performance-related add-ons. Once finalised, the move will make him the Cherries’…

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare found the back of the net for the first time this season, but his goal was not enough to prevent KRC Genk from falling 2-1 to Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who topped the scoring charts in Belgium last season, began the match on the bench at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne. Head coach Thorsten Fink opted for Jarne Steuckers in…

Chelsea have agreed to allow striker Nicolas Jackson to leave the club this summer, with the 24-year-old left out of the squad for Friday’s pre-season clash against Bayer Leverkusen. The Senegalese international trained alone at Cobham on Friday as speculation over his future intensified, following interest from Newcastle United. Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for a reported £32 million fee. Despite a mixed first season,…

The Premier League has ended its long-standing partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, confirming it will no longer participate in the Rainbow Laces campaign, a decision that marks a major shift in the league’s approach to promoting inclusion and diversity. First reported by The Daily Telegraph and later confirmed by the Premier League, the top flight of English football now plans to launch its own inclusion initiative to coincide with LGBTQ+…

Chelsea have now generated over £250 million from academy player sales in just three years, a remarkable figure that reflects both the club’s youth development success and the financial pressures of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The latest addition to that total came with the sale of striker Armando Broja to Burnley, a deal reportedly worth up to £20 million with add-ons. His move follows several other…

Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has officially joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a permanent deal from English side Leicester City, bringing an end to an eight-year spell with the Foxes. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the option of an additional year, as he looks to embrace a fresh challenge in the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas confirmed the signing on Thursday, describing Ndidi as a “proven leader and…

AC Milan are reportedly exploring a potential deal to bring Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund to San Siro, as the Danish international’s future at Old Trafford comes under renewed scrutiny. Despite publicly committing to staying at United just last week, fresh developments have cast doubts over his role in Ruben Amorim’s plans, especially with the impending arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. United signed Hojlund for a staggering £72…

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with confirmation that midfielder James Maddison has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the majority of the 2025/26 campaign. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea last weekend. Manager Thomas Frank had initially confirmed Maddison had damaged the same knee that kept him out of…

Manchester United have struck a major blow in the summer transfer window by agreeing a £73.7 million deal with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football, and United have moved decisively to beat Premier League rivals to his signature. The agreement with Leipzig includes an initial payment of £66.3 million, with the remaining £7.4 million tied…

Darwin Nunez time at Liverpool looks set to come to an end after Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal agreed a £46.3 million (€53m) deal to sign the Uruguay international striker. The 26-year-old is now expected to undergo a medical before finalising his move to the Middle East, where he will join a growing list of European stars lured by the Saudi project. Al-Hilal, coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone…