Soham Mukherjee

Manchester City have secured the future of one of their brightest young stars, with Rico Lewis committing his long-term future to the Premier League giants. The 20-year-old defender has signed a fresh two-year extension to his existing agreement, ensuring he remains at the Etihad until 2030. Reports suggest there is also an option that could stretch his stay through to 2031.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has rubbished claims he tried to strong-arm the club into keeping Marc Guehi by threatening to quit. The Austrian coach, whose contract runs until the end of this season, insisted there was no ultimatum and no heated fallout with chairman Steve Parish. Instead, Glasner said the saga was a matter of pure footballing logic.

Arsenal star Chloe Kelly has suffered an injury setback early in the campaign after making a permanent switch from Manchester City in the summer. The winger kicked off the Women’s Super League season in electric fashion with a goal in the Gunners’ 4-1 demolition of London Lionesses. But hopes of seeing her build on that momentum were halted when she was left out of the squad to face West Ham.

Enzo Maresca admitted that he's in the dark after Chelsea received 74 charges of alleged rule breaches by the FA. The charges focus on agents, intermediaries, and third-party involvement in player deals, with the timeline running from 2009 to 2022, the bulk of Roman Abramovich’s controversial ownership. The revelations were made public this week, piling yet more scrutiny onto the club, which has spent the past two years trying to redefine itself under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Real Betis are launching a unique clothing range inspired by Antony's neck tattoo as the club look to fund £21.6m move from Manchester United. The Brazilian winger had already won fans over during his loan spell in Seville last season, but finances threatened to derail the deal. United stood firm on their valuation, leaving Betis to search for creative ways to bridge a £5m gap.

Bruno Fernandes may be Manchester United’s talisman, but even the skipper admits he isn’t immune to pre-match tension. The Portuguese midfielder confessed that before every fixture, he feels “nervous” – not in fear, but in a way that keeps his brain sharp and engaged. For Fernandes, the sense of restlessness fuels his involvement, whether he’s on the pitch, on the bench or watching from home.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly "working hard with Arsenal coach" to improve two key weaknesses after losing his starting spot to Riccardo Calafiori. The teenage academy graduate had been thrown into the deep end during an injury crisis, cementing himself as Mikel Arteta’s surprise first-choice left-back. He racked up 15 league starts in the second half of last season, dazzled in the Champions League quarter-finals by keeping Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo quiet, and even scored on his England debut under Thomas Tuchel.

Arne Slot has lifted the lid on Liverpool's failed attempts to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi while admitting "it happens to our players as well". The Reds' dramatic deadline-day move sensationally fell apart in the final moments of the transfer window, despite the England star completing a medical and agreeing terms at Anfield.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Graham Roberts has revealed he is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The 66-year-old, who wore Spurs colours with distinction throughout the 1980s, confirmed the news in a heartfelt message shared on social media.

Ruud van Nistelrooy could soon return to management as the former Manchester United striker has reportedly emerged as an option for FC Twente after a dismal spell with Leicester City. Across 27 matches, the Dutchman managed only five wins, while suffering 19 defeats at the King Power Stadium. His side leaked 57 goals, and ultimately the Foxes tumbled back into the Championship.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan, drawing a temporary line under his turbulent spell in England.

Former Burnley skipper Josh Brownhill has turned his back on English football after sealing a surprise move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab. The 29-year-old midfielder, who had become a fan favourite at Turf Moor, opted for a new chapter in the Middle East despite strong interest from Premier League rivals Brentford, Wolves and West Ham, as well as Championship heavyweights Leicester City.

Jose Mourinho has been backed for a stunning return in east London as West Ham consider Graham Potter's future. The Portuguese coach, who has made no secret of his desire to live and work in London again, has emerged as a serious candidate for the London Stadium dugout as pressure mounts on Potter.

Newcastle United have sensationally pulled the plug on 45 tickets allocated to pupils from the High School of Dundee for their blockbuster Champions League showdown against Barcelona, sparking a storm of controversy. But just days after news of their planned adventure broke, the Magpies confirmed the seats were being stripped away, bowing to mounting fury from their own loyal supporters.

Jadon Sancho could reportedly end up in MLS as the Manchester United flop is interested in a stateside switch in the future after sealing his loan to Aston Villa. When United splashed £73 million ($99m) to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger was hailed as the missing piece of their attacking puzzle. Sancho himself called it “a dream come true.” Fast forward three years, and that dream has dissolved into a prolonged nightmare.

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc has lifted the lid on one of North London's transfer sagas, revealing that the club came agonisingly close to landing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma before an untimely injury torpedoed the deal. Giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were both circling, sensing an opportunity to snap up a proven Premier League talent. Yet despite heavy speculation and weeks of negotiation, no agreement has been reached.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Premier League dream has been handed a major boost as the Championship reportedly consider expanding the play-offs to six teams. The English Football League is weighing up a bold revamp of its play-off system that could dramatically alter the promotion race and inject fresh hope into clubs with Premier League ambitions.

Ange Postecoglou, who is known for his bullish belief in his ability to win silverware, declared he is aiming to do what he always does at Nottingham Forest: win. Just months after being shown the door at Tottenham despite delivering the Europa League, the 60-year-old is back in English football, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo only three games into the new Premier League campaign.