Premier League news

Brentford's hopes of signing striker Georges Mikautadze have been dashed as the player has refused to leave Lyon despite the club's financial pressure

Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.

Alejandro Garnacho is finally closing in on a £40 million ($54m) transfer to Chelsea, with Manchester United offloading another attacking outcast.

The shock Carabao Cup elimination at Blundell Park was the latest of many painful defeats the Red Devils have had to endure in the last 25 years

Legendary English forward Jamie Vardy’s next chapter may unfold in Italy as Cremonese pursue the 39-year-old after his Leicester City departure.

The Blues' talisman is already facing a short spell on the sidelines after a strenuous summer where he was overworked in the pursuit of silverware

Manchester United have been brutally trolled by Grimsby as part of the “You’ve just been…” meme craze after their shock Carabao Cup defeat.

AC Milan have joined the race to sign Chelsea outcast Christopher Nkunku before the summer transfer window closes. The Serie A giants have contacted the Blues to discuss a potential deal for the forgotten Frenchman, who has struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge since Enzo Maresca took charge of the club last summer. Nkunku is open to a move away from the Blues.

Pep Guardiola has called up three Manchester City youth players to train with the first team, including England and Liverpool legend Emile Heskey's son Reigan. The Cityzens are gearing up to face Brighton next in the Premier League and will aim to get back to winning ways after a frustrating 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Italian champions Napoli have emerged as a surprise contender to sign out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo this summer. Mainoo, who is struggling for game time under Ruben Amorim, is open to the idea of leaving Old Trafford in this window. The youngster is keen on playing in the Champions League this season, something Napoli will guarantee.

Manchester City have finally informed Tottenham Hotspur that they won't sell Savinho in the summer transfer window. This comes as a huge blow for Thomas Frank's side, who had earlier missed out on signing two key midfield targets, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze. While Nottingham Forest blocked Gibbs-White move, arch-rivals Arsenal hijacked Eze's transfer at the last moment.

Earlier this week, Newcastle United's search for a new striker hit another obstacle after their transfer bid worth £50 million ($67.6m) for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen was rejected. Wolves have maintained throughout the summer that Larsen won't be allowed to leave in this transfer window, irrespective of the offer as the player is an important part of their squad.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to hijack Chelsea's move for Xavi Simons after missing out on signing Eberechi Eze, who joined their arch-rivals Arsenal. The Blues have been interested in Simons for quite some time now, while the Dutch international is also keen on moving to Stamford Bridge. However, with Chelsea also showing interest in Fermin Lopez, Spurs could swoop in and secure Simons' transfer.

A Swedish police chief and match fixing investigator has suggested multiple Premier League players are guilty of rigging games.

Fulham are in talks with AC Milan over a €25 million deal for Samuel Chukwueze, with the winger close to leaving Italy after just two seasons.

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Manchester United outcast Antony has reportedly moved out of his luxurious mansion in Hale, Greater Manchester, as he checked into a hotel close to the airport with his family. The Brazilian winger is on the verge of ending his United nightmare after Real Betis reached an agreement in principle to bring back the 25-year-old to La Liga.