The wait is almost over. One week from now, the 2026/27 Premier League season begins, with champions Arsenal welcoming newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates on Friday, August 21. But after an unusually long summer following the 2026 World Cup, this season could feel very different from the one fans left behind. The biggest…
Manchester City have tied Jérémy Doku down until 2031, handing the 24-year-old Belgian winger a new five-year contract as the club prepares for a new era under Enzo Maresca. The deal also includes an option for an additional year. But the bigger message isn’t simply that City want to keep Doku. They believe his most…
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s latest offer for Rodri, with reports putting the bid at around £51m (€60m). City are believed to want significantly more, with their valuation reported at roughly £60m–£70m or higher. But the interesting part of this transfer is no longer whether Barcelona want Rodri. They clearly do. The question is whether…
Rodri’s reported decision to choose Barcelona over Real Madrid has turned one of the summer’s biggest transfer battles on its head. After weeks of talks with Madrid, the Manchester City midfielder has reportedly informed the Spanish giants that his preference is now Barcelona, with personal terms understood to be in place and negotiations with City…
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City after the England international completed his medical ahead of a club-record £40 million transfer, plus add-ons. Documents are now being exchanged between the two clubs, with the deal approaching its final stage. For Leeds, this is about more than simply…
Manchester City’s move for Gerónimo Rulli looks like a straightforward goalkeeper transfer, but the more interesting story is the chain reaction behind it. City are working on a deal for the 34-year-old Marseille goalkeeper as James Trafford moves towards a £40 million transfer to Leeds United, with reports indicating that Rulli has already agreed personal…
Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
Chelsea have recorded the highest net transfer spend among Premier League clubs over the past five seasons, according to data compiled by Transfermarkt and shared by Prime Video Sport UK. The Blues sit top of the rankings with a net spend of €901 million, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur (€795m), Manchester United (€713m), Arsenal (€675m) and…
Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni as their priority signing to strengthen the heart of their midfield, but a potential deal faces significant financial and sporting hurdles. The French international is viewed by United as the ideal long-term replacement for Casemiro following the club’s renewed midfield rebuild. Reports indicate the Premier League…
