Crystal Palace are preparing for life without Eberechi Eze as Tottenham push to land the England star. The Eagles have reportedly already approached Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis and Leicester City for Bilal El Khannouss as potential replacements, with talks ongoing amid uncertainty over Eze’s Selhurst Park future.
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City’s squad size is 'not healthy' after opening the Premier League season with a 4-0 victory against Wolves. Erling Haaland netted twice, while new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also scored, but Guardiola’s biggest concern was the number of players in his squad. With Ederson and Savinho linked with exits, he urged the club to trim numbers.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand dissected the club's performance in their season opener against Arsenal as the former defender highlighted captain Bruno Fernandes' 'problem'. The Gunners edged out the Red Devils in the first match of the season after Riccardo Calafiori took advantage of a blunder from Altay Bayindir and scored the solitary goal early in the game.
Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to act quickly in the transfer market and sign a new goalkeeper, warning that the lack of a commanding No.1 is "undermining" Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team. With Andre Onana sidelined and Altay Bayindir producing another costly error in the defeat to Arsenal, Neville insists United need a strong personality in goal to steady the squad.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Premier League debut at Old Trafford as the £64 million ($87m) summer signing failed to register a single shot during his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Swedish forward saw his 69-match streak of attempting at least one effort in league games come to an end during a dull outing in front of goal despite Arsenal sealing all three points.
AC Milan have confirmed interest in Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after he was dropped by manager Ruben Amorim for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rico Lewis has already told him he will stay at Manchester City, despite strong interest from Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are reportedly ready to double the 20-year-old’s wages in a bid to lure him away, but the Citizens remain determined to keep hold of one of their most exciting academy products.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes was not impressed after seeing his daughter wearing an Arsenal shirt during Sunday's clash between the two teams.
Eberechi Eze’s future at Crystal Palace is once again in the spotlight, with Tottenham Hotspur keen on a move for the England international. However, the transfer could face delays after manager Oliver Glasner revealed the midfielder’s release clause has expired, meaning Palace now have full control over whether their star man leaves before the end of the window.
Aston Villa stars Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have spoken out following Jacob Ramsey’s £44 million ($60m) move to Newcastle United, with both players making emotional statements about the homegrown midfielder’s departure. The transfer was undertaken as the Villans struggle with Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) and the move sparked strong reactions inside the dressing room.
Liverpool have made Alexander Isak their clear transfer priority this summer, with talks confirming they will not pursue both the Newcastle striker and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. While the Reds admire the Frenchman, all focus remains on the Swede, who has told Newcastle he no longer wants to play for them. Liverpool’s £110 million ($149m) bid was rejected last week, but the saga is far from over.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel was spotted at Manchester City's training centre as he shared a warm embrace with old adversary Pep Guardiola and was also seen sharing a chat with City and Three Lions defender John Stones. Tuchel is keeping an eye on the Premier League matches ahead of the September international break, where England will play two of World Cup qualifying matches.