Sky Sports identify Kelly Cates' successor as football presenter set to join BBC as part of Match of the Day team

Cates will quit Sky Sports at the end of the 2024-25 campaign to make a switch to BBC where she will be a part of a three-member team alongside broadcasters Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to present their flagship Premier League highlights programme, Match of the Day. The three presenters will replace ex-England international celebrated pundit Gary Lineker, who announced that he would quit the programme at the end of this season, ending a 25-year association with the media group as their lead anchor.

With Cates leaving the organisation, Sky Sports have reportedly identified her successor as they are set to appoint NBC's star presenter Rebecca Lowe, according to The Sun. Lowe, who formerly worked with BBC, is a highly regarded presenter and Sky remains confident that they will able to secure her services ahead of the new season.

Lowe also shares a close bond with Sky pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher as she launched a podcast named 'It's Called Soccer' last year along with the ex-Three Lions stars.

Liverpool continue to lead the title race as they enjoy a two-point lead over Chelsea at the top of the table. The league will be back in action on Saturday with reigning champions Manchester City taking on Aston Villa in the first match of the gameweek.