From around the league
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Friday, 21 August 2026
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![Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead]()
Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan, with Chelsea asking £65 million and training-away reports pointing to an exit.
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![Arsenal injury update: Bruno Guimarães a late fitness check]()
Arsenal injury update: Bruno Guimarães a late fitness check
Arsenal injury update: Bruno Guimarães is a late fitness check for the opener, while Jurrien Timber is still weeks away.
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![Ipswich Town vs Sunderland preview: tactical test at Portman Road]()
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland preview: tactical test at Portman Road
Ipswich Town spent over £100m on 10 arrivals as Sunderland bring continuity into the opening-day tactical test at Portman Road.
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![Liverpool transfers: Thompson says four or five signings are still needed]()
Liverpool transfers: Thompson says four or five signings are still needed
Phil Thompson says Liverpool still need four or five more signings, with defence, midfield and wide areas all needing reinforcements.
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![Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview built around Doku's absence]()
Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview built around Doku's absence
Manchester City face Bournemouth on Sunday with Jérémy Doku out after the Community Shield and City already reshuffling their front line.
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![Joshua Zirkzee exit race between Juventus and Napoli]()
Joshua Zirkzee exit race between Juventus and Napoli
Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United future is under pressure as Juventus and Napoli circle, with his modest output shaping the summer race.
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![Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle have no excuses after summer upheaval]()
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle have no excuses after summer upheaval
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle will have no excuses after summer change, with six under-24 signings, a reset and Liverpool next.
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![Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034]()
Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034
Chelsea are set to extend Joao Pedro to 2034 after his rapid rise, with 20 goals last season, Club World Cup goals and a number nine shirt.
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![Everton vs Crystal Palace preview: history, injuries and Hayden Hackney]()
Everton vs Crystal Palace preview: history, injuries and Hayden Hackney
Everton host Crystal Palace in the Premier League opener, with a strong head-to-head record, midfield injuries and Hayden Hackney to watch.
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![Premier League corners face stricter refereeing under Howard Webb]()
Premier League corners face stricter refereeing under Howard Webb
Premier League set-piece rules are getting stricter at corners, with Howard Webb pushing fewer warnings and more penalties for clear holding.
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![Ezri Konsa move explained as Arsenal address defence]()
Ezri Konsa move explained as Arsenal address defence
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal needed another defender, with Ezri Konsa's £51m move from Aston Villa driven by injuries in the back line and Saka's praise.
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![Arsenal's Kenan Yildiz pursuit is getting more complicated by the week]()
Arsenal's Kenan Yildiz pursuit is getting more complicated by the week
Kenan Yildiz remains an Arsenal target, but Juventus want upwards of £60m and swap talk involving Gabriel Martinelli is still speculative.
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![Brighton and Hearts Conference League ownership rules]()
Brighton and Hearts Conference League ownership rules
Brighton and Hearts could both be eligible for the Conference League because Tony Bloom kept his stakes at 29%, below UEFA’s 30% threshold.
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![Yankuba Minteh: Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid]()
Yankuba Minteh: Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid
Brighton have rejected Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh. The winger is injured, under contract until 2029 and still highly rated.
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![Enzo Fernandez backed by Chelsea before Fulham]()
Enzo Fernandez backed by Chelsea before Fulham
Xabi Alonso has backed Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea try to shut down transfer speculation before Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham.
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![Adam Wharton future: Crystal Palace draw a line through summer exit talk]()
Adam Wharton future: Crystal Palace draw a line through summer exit talk
Pierre Sage says Crystal Palace want to keep Adam Wharton, with Manchester City among the clubs linked to the 22-year-old midfielder.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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![Champions League draw puts Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in pot one]()
Champions League draw puts Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in pot one
Champions League draw day is 27 August in Monaco, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in pot one and lower-pot places still undecided.
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![Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea after six appearances]()
Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea after six appearances
Mamadou Sarr has made six Chelsea appearances and is already attracting Al-Hilal and Real Sociedad interest. Chelsea may yet opt for a loan move.
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![Kieran Morrison loan talks put Sheffield Wednesday in position]()
Kieran Morrison loan talks put Sheffield Wednesday in position
Sheffield Wednesday are in talks for Kieran Morrison on loan from Liverpool. The 19-year-old has 14 goals and two assists in 18 Premier League 2 games.

















