Premier League news

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to watch most. The Portuguese attacker faces an increasingly uncertain future at the San Siro following the Rossoneri's failure to qualify for the Champions League, which could force the Italian giants to cash in.

Crystal Palace have initiated formal discussions with former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Dino Toppmoller as they search for a successor to Oliver Glasner. The South London club look set to repeat history by turning to another former Frankfurt boss to guide them forward following Glasner's decision to step down at the end of the campaign.

Madonna has become the latest celebrity to be spotted wearing Chelsea’s unreleased Nike shirt for the 2026/27 season. The pop icon appeared in a social media video alongside Gymskin, weeks after golfer and lifelong Blues fan Justin Rose showcased the strip at the PGA Championship.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

Former Arsenal and AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini has opened up about his incredible parallel career as a green biochemistry pioneer. The 42-year-old Frenchman revealed that he started working on his global eco-friendly firm during his playing days in Italy, heavily inspired by the entrepreneurial drive of his former club president, Silvio Berlusconi.

Manchester United have opened up significant room for summer spending after repaying £110 million of debt in recent weeks. The move gives Michael Carrick a stronger platform to reshape his squad ahead of the new season.

Italian icon Andrea Pirlo has leaped into the defense of Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, insisting the Arsenal manager has cultivated a unique identity that goes far beyond simple physical football. As the Gunners prepare for a historic Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, the former AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro dismissed suggestions that the North London side rely too heavily on set-pieces.

Liverpool icon John Barnes has boldly claimed that manager Arne Slot does not need to dip into the transfer market to replace outward-bound forward Mohamed Salah. The former England international also took aim at the departing frontman, accusing him of speaking nonsense online after the legendary attacker appeared to criticise Slot’s tactical approach.

Barcelona are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol alongside ongoing negotiations for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants face fierce European competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, who have already initiated formal inquiries to lure the versatile Croatian international back to Germany.

Barcelona are targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as Hansi Flick searches for a left-footed centre-back. However, Arsenal remain in pole position after securing a £45 million purchase option in the Ecuador international’s loan agreement.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will reportedly leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer. Despite months of negotiations and public confidence from the player himself, a final agreement could not be reached to keep the Frenchman at Anfield beyond July 1.

A Sweden national team doctor has delivered a new update on Dejan Kulusevski amid the Tottenham and Sweden star's year-long injury absence. Despite Kulusevski missing the entire 2025-26 season, the medical staff provided positive reassurance that he will eventually return to the pitch.

Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester United supporters that they must remain grounded regarding their expectations for the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Despite the club's remarkable turnaround under Michael Carrick, the legendary former captain believes a title challenge might still be out of reach.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has expressed his long-term desire to return to his boyhood club Roma, admitting he has "unfinished business" in the Italian capital. Despite establishing himself as an indispensable squad player under Mikel Arteta and fresh off clinching the Premier League title, the 23-year-old opened up about his deep connection to the Giallorossi ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.