- Top Countries
- Around the web
Competition with eighteen clubs not an option for Premier League director
Richard Masters rules out reducing the Premier League from twenty to eighteen clubs. The director of the English league thus opposes pressure from FIFA, which is struggling with an overcrowded match calendar.
He didn’t avoid Southampton’s relegation, but he remains in the Premier League
Aaron Ramsdale joins Newcastle United on loan from Southampton, keeping his Premier League status after the Saints' relegation. The 27-year-old England international brings experience and competition to a squad preparing for the Champions League.
Alli considering early retirement despite contract with Como
Dele Alli is considering ending his playing career at the age of 29, according to several Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. His situation at Como has become hopeless.
Ten Hag sees his core continue to thin: another Leverkusen departure imminent
Erik ten Hag is also likely to lose Lukas Hradecky. The Finnish goalkeeper wants to join AS Monaco, which means almost the entire spine of last season’s team is set to leave.
Howe struggles with Isak situation: 'It's complex and far from ideal'
Eddie Howe has not given up hope of having Alexander Isak available. The Newcastle United manager responded on Saturday morning to the news of Liverpool's bid for the striker.
FA finds no evidence: Paquetá escapes lifetime ban
The case against Lucas Paquetá ends with a whimper. The West Ham United midfielder has been fully cleared of violating gambling regulations.
Frimpong opts for familiar number, Wirtz benefits from Luis Díaz's departure
Liverpool has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming season. New signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong have made their choices.
Girona secure defender and target Manchester City winger
UEFA lifts transfer restrictions between Manchester City and Girona, allowing the clubs both under the City Football Group to resume player deals. Girona have already signed Vitor Reis and are targeting Claudio Echeverri and Sverre Nypan as they prepare for another ambitious season.
Banza's transfer to the Emirates suffers setback and is now at risk
Simon Banza’s transfer from Braga to Al Jazira has stalled after the striker raised his salary demands and his agent requested a high commission. The deal is now at risk, leaving the player training separately and Braga in an uncertain position.
Newcastle firmly reject Liverpool’s massive bid for Isak
The game appears to be on for Alexander Isak. Liverpool had already shown quiet interest in the Newcastle United striker, but have now submitted an initial bid. That offer has been rejected.