Premier League news

Wayne Rooney couldn’t resist a playful jab at Jack Grealish after the England winger chose Everton’s famous No.18 shirt, a number steeped in Merseyside football folklore. This summer, the jersey was up for grabs again after veteran Ashley Young’s departure, and Grealish, fresh from sealing a loan switch from Manchester City, wasted no time in claiming it.

Chelsea players will reportedly donate aportion of their Club World Cup bonuses to the family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

Manchester City have wasted no time in filling the famous No.10 shirt, handing it to French prodigy Rayan Cherki in the wake of Jack Grealish’s departure to Everton. The 21-year-old arrived from Lyon just before the FIFA Club World Cup in a deal worth €36 million (£30.5m), with further add-ons potentially inflating the fee.

Everything you need to know about the new Manchester City kits for the 2025-26 season.

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Manchester United’s Under-21s were forced to abandon their National League Cup tie at Tamworth following a frightening head injury to rising star Sekou Kone. The Group A fixture, held at the Lamb Ground on Wednesday evening, came to an abrupt halt after the 19-year-old Mali international was hurt while defending a corner.

Ruben Amorim is reportedly urging Manchester United to try and sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba but a list of alternative options have been drawn up.

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko described the 2024-25 season as the 'worst season' of his career, as he claimed that Mikel Arteta stopped believing in him. The Ukrainian defender started in only five Premier League matches throughout the campaign, including the opener against Wolves, despite limited injury issues.

Alexander Isak is continuing to train alone as he maintains his bid to force through a move to Liverpool this summer.

Arsenal are yet to make progress in their transfer pursuit of Eberechi Eze, while Tottenham Hotspur have reignited their interest in the Crystal Palace talisman. Eze reportedly has a release clause in his current contract worth £68 million ($92m/€79m), which is active until August 15. The Gunners have added firepower to their attack this summer by signing Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer had some hilariously cheeky answers to questions about his Fantasy Premier League rating. The England international is valued at £10.5 million in FPL for the 2025-26 campaign, which actually shocked Palmer. After emerging as the Blues' top goal-scorer in back-to-back seasons, the attacking midfielder is gearing up for yet another stellar campaign.

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma in a deal worth €35 million (£30m/$41m).

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored an outrageous goal during a training session, while claiming he 'likes a challenge'. The Reds skipper's recent performances have come under scrutiny after the club conceded in five of their six pre-season friendlies. At the same time, the English champions also squandered their lead twice and lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

Manchester United and Chelsea are struggling to bridge the gap in their valuations of Alejandro Garnacho as the Blues continue their pursuit.

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has opened up on his tough experience of playing at Bayern Munich under then-manager Julian Nagelsmann, as the Dutchman struggled for game time at Allianz Arena after completing a dream move from Ajax. Gravenberch lasted just one season in Munich before being sold to Liverpool, where the Netherlands international started to grow in stature.