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The latest Premier League stories, transfers and match reports.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

Why 'wanted' Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo
England midfielder Georgia Stanway has revealed she got a new tattoo to mark her move to Arsenal, telling the BBC the club made her "feel wanted" during the ...

Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks
Arne Slot has confirmed he held discussions over the vacant Netherlands managerial post but insists his next move will be in club football, according to BBC ...

Report: Tottenham Hotspur star heading for exit with deal almost agreed
Tottenham look set to part ways with Djed Spence, with TeamTalk reporting that Inter Milan are closing in on a deal worth around £26m for the full-back. Acco...

Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
**Emery eyes elusive Super Cup as Villa return to continental stage after 43 years** Aston Villa's appearance in the UEFA Super Cup marks their first since 1...

Tottenham transfer plans revealed after Van de Ven breakthrough
Tottenham's summer rebuild appears to be entering a decisive phase, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats), with progress on two fronts shaping Roberto De Zerbi's squad heading into the new season.

Papers: Chelsea and Man Utd turn down Lewis-Skelly opportunity
Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly rebuffed an approach to sign Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to Sky Sports' transfer roundup. El...

Coventry eye Mudryk on loan - Wednesday's gossip
Wednesday's transfer gossip column, via BBC News, throws up a trio of intriguing links across Europe. Coventry City are reportedly weighing up a loan move fo...

Journalist reveals Newcastle transfer strategy as Jaissle reshapes squad
Newcastle United's summer is shaping up to be far more than a routine refresh, according to EPL Index, with the potential departure of Bruno Guimaraes and th...

Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle may have come across as calm and composed at his official unveiling, but according to BBC News, Premier League riva...

Bezos deal would increase Liverpool's existing US links
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a stake in Liverpool, according to BBC News, with the world's fourth-richest man part of a consortium i...

Journalist: Chelsea stance revealed on trio attracting interest
Chelsea's transfer window is entering a quieter but telling phase, according to EPL Index, with the club's stance on several fringe figures reportedly becomi...

Sheff Utd re-sign Man City's Phillips on loan
Sheffield United have moved to bring Kalvin Phillips back to Bramall Lane, agreeing a season-long loan for the Manchester City midfielder, according to BBC N...