João Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032 with an option of two further years. The striker’s previous deal, signed when he joined from Brighton for £60 million a year ago, was set to run until 2032 with the option of a further year. The extension, on improved terms, comes in recognition of the impact he made in finishing his debut season…
Enzo Maresca is hopeful Phil Foden will rediscover his spark this season after having two difficult seasons since being named player of the year in Manchester City‘s title-winning 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old’s struggles with City contributed to his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad. New City manager Maresca has been encouraged by a noticeable change in Foden’s mood since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium and handed him…
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended his club’s big-spending summer transfer window, adding that he is ready to set “big ambitions” for his new-look team. Only a final-day victory over Everton in May ensured Spurs’ Premier League survival last season, but owners the Lewis family promised “actions” would follow and a huge rebuild has occurred. – De Zerbi confirms Van de Ven as new spurs captain –…
Michael Carrick is targeting another Champions League finish as the Manchester United manager seeks evolution and improvement, as the path to a long-awaited Premier League title continues. A five-time top-flight winner during his playing days, the former midfielder is now tasked with leading the Old Trafford outfit back to English football’s summit. Carrick was part of United’s last Premier League triumph and 13 years on knows it will be a…
Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimarães‘ groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal‘s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday. Guimarães was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for the beginning of the Gunners’ Premier League title defence at Emirates Stadium. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and…
Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side backed up their billing as preseason title favourites with a victory that was never in doubt after Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored inside 23 minutes. Captain Martin Ødegaard added a third goal four minutes into the second half.…
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Cameroon international is set to move to Old Trafford for an initial fee of £65 million ($88.7m) with another £5 million ($6.8m) due in potential add-ons. – Premier League transfers: All confirmed ins, outs – Carrick: Man United easy start talk ‘ridiculous’ – Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released Baleba, 22,…
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones on a five-year contract, the Italian champions announced Friday. The Serie A club will pay an initial €30m for the 25-year-old, with the potential for a further €5m in performance-related add-ons, sources told ESPN. Inter had attempted to sign Jones in January and had seen several offers rejected by the Premier League club. He will now join fellow England…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be the next big-name player to leave the club this summer, while also revealing Emiliano Martínez has asked to move. Villa have rejected four bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery did not deny that the England striker could follow Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans out of Villa Park. Ezri Konsa’s move…
Ezri Konsa has joined Arsenal from Aston Villa, the club has confirmed. Sources told ESPN that the clubs agreed a deal in the region of £51 million ($69.4m), plus add-ons worth £4m, for the England defender. Villa originally rejected a bid of £30m ($40.8m) earlier this summer. Konsa arrives in north London to bolster Arsenal’s squad as they look to defend their Premier League title and go one better in…