Enzo Maresca fired a warning to Estevao Willian as Chelsea fans clamour to see the £29 million ($39m) wonderkid start matches. The 18-year-old Brazilian made his competitive debut for the club in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and earned praise for his impressive cameo from the right-wing. However, Maresca, while acknowledging the teenager’s promise, is resisting the temptation to rush him.
Wayne Rooney has revealed how he ended up partying with Liverpool boss Arne Slot despite his allegiance to Manchester United & Everton. This remarkable tale unfolded at a Calvin Harris performance on the party island of Ibiza as both Rooney and Slot found themselves at the same venue, tickets in hand, ready for a night of music.
Viktor Gyokeres has been defended by Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit after he was left "alone" by his team-mates following his disappointing Gunners debut. Despite Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, the Swedish forward was left frustrated, failing to register a single shot on goal. His performance was a far cry from the explosive displays that saw him secure a £64 million ($86m) transfer from Sporting Lisbon, with many Gunners fans left questioning whether he could live up to his hefty price tag.
Newcastle could reportedly move for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus hope for a late summer bid amid the ongoing Alexander Isak saga. The Serie A giants are reportedly keen to offload the Serbian striker, hoping to balance their financial books with a €38 million (£33m/$44m) sale.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that the Gunners’ swoop for Eberechi Eze was triggered by Kai Havertz’s injury setback. The north London side moved quickly to finalise a £60 million deal for the Crystal Palace star, beating Tottenham to his signature, but Arteta stressed the transfer had been long in the making and not a reaction to recent fitness concerns.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri will be available for Manchester City’s vital clash against Tottenham on Saturday, hailing the Ballon d'Or holder as 'still the best player in the world'. The Spaniard missed the Premier League opener at Wolves but is now set for his first minutes of the new campaign after a careful recovery from his ACL tear last season.
Pep Guardiola has revealed he faces a big dilemma on who to select in goal for the clash with Tottenham after Ederson returned to fitness after illness.
Ruben Amorim has made it clear Manchester United’s ‘bomb squad’ players must take responsibility for securing their own exits before the transfer window closes. With Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia still on the fringes of his squad, the Red Devils boss admitted it is 'not a good thing' to carry unsettled players into the new season.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Leandro Trossard’s new contract as deserved 'recognition' for the Belgian’s impact since joining from Brighton in 2023, while hinting transfer speculation around the winger can be put to rest. Trossard has been linked with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce but looks set to remain at the Emirates until the summer of 2027.
Dani Ceballos' preference when it comes to his future has been made clear, with reports from Spain pointing towards interest from Champions League clubs.