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Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut
Teenage forward Brian Madjo marked his long-awaited Aston Villa debut with a goal, despite the club losing to Paris St-Germain in the Uefa Super Cup. Accordi...
Hull sign central defenders Mendy and Herrington
Hull City have strengthened their defensive options with a double swoop, confirming the signings of Nobel Mendy and Lucas Herrington, according to BBC News. ...
Papers: Arsenal hold further talks over Villa's Konsa
Arsenal are reportedly continuing their pursuit of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with fresh talks said to have taken place between the two clubs, accordin...
More history made at Croke Park as Man Utd beat Leeds
Croke Park added another chapter to its sporting history books, hosting Manchester United against Leeds United in a fixture that saw one of English football'...
Fernandes the centre of attention - but what next for Man Utd captain?
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes remains firmly in the spotlight, both for his performances and his future at Old Trafford, according to BBC News. T...
Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Fernandez
Chelsea have reportedly given interested clubs until Friday to table offers worth £120m for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to BBC News. The W...
Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss
Newcastle's pre-season struggles continued as they fell 3-1 to Everton, prompting head coach Matthias Jaissle to admit he's fully "aware" of the gaps in his ...
Man Utd edge Leeds in friendly shoot-out but Rashford does not feature
Manchester United needed penalties to see off Leeds United in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park, winning the shoot-out 5-4 after the sides shared a 1-1 dra...
Atletico agree deal to sign Spurs captain Romero
Atletico Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign captain Cristian Romero, according to Sky Sports, ending a long-running saga that...
Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
Lionel Messi's future in the game is once again under the microscope, with BBC Sport reporting that the Argentine icon is weighing up retirement. While no fo...
Villa looking at move for relegated star
Aston Villa are reportedly turning their attention to the right-back market this summer, with The Athletic understood to have linked the club with a move for...
Everton breeze past lacklustre Newcastle in Murrayfield friendly
Everton eased to a 3-1 pre-season win over Newcastle at Murrayfield, exposing gaps in Matthias Jaissle's squad just 11 days before their Premier League opene...
QPR sign former Sunderland defender Cirkin
Queens Park Rangers have added defensive depth by signing left-back Dennis Cirkin on a free transfer, following his release from Premier League side Sunderla...
Hull set to sign €4m defensive midfielder
Hull City look set to bolster their midfield ranks with the reported signing of Lucas Gourna-Douath, according to The Athletic. The defensive midfielder is u...
Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee
Hull City have made a statement in the transfer market, confirming the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee, according t...
Could Lewis-Skelly end Man Utd's left-back search?
Manchester United's long-running hunt for a left-back could reportedly lead them to Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to BBC Sport. A source to...
Newcastle could be set for £30m full-back move
Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a £30m move for a full-back, according to English Premier League Index, as the Magpies continue to strengthen their sq...
What's happening with Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly?
Myles Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future is under scrutiny after the young defender fell down the pecking order last season, according to BBC News. The report not...
'I needed to be a number one at my club' - Rushworth on 'new challenge'
Carl Rushworth has completed his move to Coventry City, and the goalkeeper says he's relishing the chance to establish himself as a genuine number one. Speak...
Chelsea and Manchester United offered chance to sign England International
Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly been handed a potential transfer opportunity, with Arsenal willing to consider offers for young England interna...
Ex-West Ham striker Antonio training with Watford
Michail Antonio is reportedly training with Watford as the former West Ham striker looks to stay match-fit ahead of a potential move. According to BBC News, ...
Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa
Arsenal are reportedly circling back to Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as they push to strengthen their backline, according to BBC News. The England interna...
Report: Chelsea attacker set to head to Premier League new boys
Chelsea are reportedly willing to sanction a loan exit for Mykhailo Mudryk now that the Ukrainian winger has made his way back into competitive football, acc...
Palace bid for Monaco midfielder Camara rejected
Crystal Palace have had an early approach for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara knocked back, according to the BBC. The Premier League side reportedly made a v...
Former Bristol City and Fulham left-back Bryan retires
Left-back Joe Bryan has called time on his playing career, according to BBC News, bringing the curtain down on a journey that took in 464 appearances across ...
Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence
Inter Milan are reportedly closing in on a deal for Tottenham full-back Djed Spence, with the Serie A giants in advanced talks over a move worth at least £25...
Report: Aston Villa finally set to seal move for €26.5m defender
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the signing of Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, with a verbal agreement said to have been reached in a deal wort...
Villa close in on Atletico defender Ruggeri
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal for Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri, according to BBC News. Details remain scarce at this stage, but ...
Return after 16-month absence 'amazing' - Townsend
West Brom left-back Conor Townsend has described his return to competitive football as "amazing" after a gruelling 16-month lay-off through injury, according...
Chavarria's unconventional route to Stamford Bridge
Pep Chavarria's journey to Chelsea has been anything but a straight line, according to BBC News. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Chavarria didn't emerge through...
'Second season syndrome is lazy punditry'
Sports journalist Ian Murtagh has dismissed suggestions that Sunderland could suffer from "second season syndrome," calling such talk "lazy punditry," accord...
Neto attracting Premier League interest
Pedro Neto could be on his way out of Chelsea, with the BBC reporting that four Premier League clubs are circling the winger, including Manchester City. The ...
Could UK diaspora players represent India? | Bhatia closes in on Liverpool stake
**GoalPoles: Dev's Digest tracks South Asian football movers as Bhatia edges toward Liverpool stake** Sky Sports' Dev's Digest column, dedicated to covering ...
Report: Brentford ready £40m offer for former Premier League star
Brentford are reportedly preparing a significant £40m bid to test West Ham's resolve over El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to EPL Index. The Bees are said to...
'Everything is going well' on contract extension - Jakirovic
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic says talks over a new contract are progressing smoothly, insisting he and the club remain "on the same page" regarding his fu...
Hamer's poetic return to the Sky Blues
Gustavo Hamer's story has come full circle at Coventry City, according to BBC News. The Brazil-born Dutch midfielder joined the Sky Blues from PEC Zwolle bac...
How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?
Wait — the article title actually names Burnley, Sheffield United and Sunderland typically, but this brief cites West Ham, Burnley and Wolves as relegated si...
Tielemans: I did not expect to leave Aston Villa for Man Utd this summer
Youri Tielemans has admitted his switch from Aston Villa to Manchester United caught even him off guard, describing it as an unexpected turn to his summer. S...
Unal sale gives Jebbison opportunity
Bournemouth have completed the permanent sale of striker Enes Unal to Getafe, according to the BBC, opening the door for Daniel Jebbison to stake his claim i...
'This is a dream for me' - Chavarria
Chelsea have completed the signing of left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, with the 28-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year deal at Stamford ...
Championship play-off changes, new managers & star players - the EFL is BACK!
The EFL returns this weekend as the 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two campaigns get underway, with every fixture broadcast live on Sky ...
What next for Birmingham City? Why Davies is changing his approach
Birmingham City are eyeing further progress in the Championship this season, and manager Chris Davies believes a tactical rethink could be the key to pushing...
Why Celtic's slow and steady transfer approach could pay off
Celtic's patient, unhurried approach to transfer business may be starting to justify itself, according to BBC News. While some supporters have grown frustrat...
Ipswich agree fee for Paraguay forward Enciso
Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Paraguay international Julio Enciso, with a fee reportedly agreed with Strasbourg, according to BBC News. The a...
Chelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
Chelsea have completed the signing of left-back Pep Chavarria in a £16m deal, according to BBC News, with the defender putting pen to paper on a five-year co...
'Excellent footballer' Hodge boosts Motherwell's midfield options
Motherwell have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Republic of Ireland international Joe Hodge from Portuguese club FC Tondela, for an undisclos...
Mheuka assesses loan options after new deal
Chelsea's rapid rise continues to be recognised at boardroom level, with Shim Mheuka reportedly set to be handed a new long-term contract running until 2033,...
'Something I always dreamt of' - Hamer returns to Coventry City
Gustavo Hamer is back at Coventry City, completing a return to the club he left behind two years ago. According to BBC News, the 29-year-old midfielder has s...
Will Ipswich's new recruits deliver?
**Ipswich Bank on Physicality to Avoid Repeat of Premier League Struggles** Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton has admitted that last season's Premier League ...
Report: Everton star set to stay after impressive pre-season
Everton look set to keep hold of young defender Adam Aznou, according to a report from EPL Index, with the club reportedly increasingly minded to build him i...