Premier League news

Manchester United have been handed a significant fitness boost with the news that Matheus Cunha has returned to first-team training. The Brazilian forward is now in contention for this weekend's Premier League showdown against Liverpool at Old Trafford after recovering from injury.

Carlos Vinicius endured a nightmarish evening in the Copa Sudamericana as he managed to miss the same penalty three times in quick succession. The former Tottenham striker, now back in Brazil with Gremio, saw a remarkable sequence of events leave him with his head in his hands.

Leeds United have reignited their pursuit of Sporting CP midfielder Hidemasa Morita as they begin planning for a second consecutive season in the Premier League. The Japan international is reportedly open to a move to Elland Road once the club’s top-flight status is mathematically confirmed, having opted to remain in Portugal last summer.

Inter have moved into a commanding position to sign Guglielmo Vicario after successfully agreeing personal terms with the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper. The Italian giants have outpaced domestic rivals to secure a deal for the 29-year-old, following a strategic decision by the North London club to sanction his departure this summer.

Manchester United are expected to withdraw from the race to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson after being quoted a record-breaking £120 million fee. The Red Devils are reportedly unwilling to enter a bidding war with Manchester City, choosing instead to prioritise a more sustainable approach to their summer recruitment.

Enzo Fernandez's agent has addressed the growing speculation surrounding the midfielder's future at Chelsea following a recent visit to the Spanish capital. The Argentina international was spotted at the Madrid Open, where a video of him greeting Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham quickly went viral among supporters.

Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about the transformative period at Tottenham Hotspur where he helped Harry Kane overcome "bad habits" to reach the pinnacle of world football. The former Spurs boss revealed that a frank conversation regarding professionalism was necessary to propel the striker from a fringe player to an elite goalscorer.

Ashley Young has confirmed his intention to retire from professional football following an illustrious career spanning more than two decades at the highest level. The 40-year-old former England international is set to bring the curtain down on a storied journey that saw him lift major trophies with Manchester United and Inter.

Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of AC Milan star Rafael Leao by offering a selection of first-team players to sweeten the deal. The Red Devils are exploring creative ways to lower the cost of the Portugal international as they look to overhaul their attacking options for next season.

Benfica have set their sights on Fulham manager Marco Silva as the primary candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz. This potential move creates a significant hurdle for Chelsea, who have also shortlisted the Portuguese tactician as they seek a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior ahead of a crucial summer rebuild.

Manchester United have identified Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the primary contender to challenge interim manager Michael Carrick for the permanent hotseat at Old Trafford. While Carrick has transformed the club’s fortunes since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January, the United hierarchy are determined to conduct a thorough search to avoid past mistakes.

Manchester United have secured the long-term future of academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder signed a lucrative new contract extension until June 2031. The 21-year-old, who has become a focal point of the club's midfield, rejected previous exit talk to commit himself to the project currently overseen by interim boss Michael Carrick.

Burnley have confirmed that Scott Parker has left his position as head coach with immediate effect following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The decision comes after internal discussions between the 45-year-old and the board, ending his two-year stay at Turf Moor before the current campaign has officially concluded.

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

West Ham have been warned that there will be “clubs circling” for Mateus Fernandes in upcoming transfer windows, with Joe Cole admitting to GOAL that the Hammers may find it difficult to retain the services of a “proper player”. After two seasons in English football, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder is already said to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Liverpool have moved to calm the nerves of the Anfield faithful by releasing a definitive update on Mohamed Salah's fitness. The legendary forward sparked major concern when he limped out of the recent win over Crystal Palace, with many fearing his historic spell on Merseyside had reached a premature conclusion.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being hit with a maximum four-year ban for a doping violation. The Ukraine international has been out of action for nearly 18 months following an adverse finding in a routine test, a situation that sent shockwaves through Stamford Bridge.