Soham Mukherjee

Manchester City’s Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland has long been a source of admiration for young footballers across the globe, and the 24-year-old’s influence continues to grow with every game he plays. Among those looking up to him are Brighton’s emerging Greek talents, Charalampos Kostoulas and Stefanos Tzimas, who recently shared their thoughts on the prolific forward during a light-hearted Q&A session.

Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley, beating Newcastle United to his signature. The 22-year-old, who originally left the Etihad for Turf Moor in 2023, rejoins on a long-term contract, committing to a five-year deal with an option for an additional season.

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a potential summer swoop for Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope. The 33-year-old has been a reliable presence for the Magpies since joining from Burnley and he has been zeroed by the Old Trafford hierarchy to provide competition to an inconsistent Andre Onana.

Manchester City officials were reportedly left incredulous after the Premier League approached them with an unexpected request: to collaborate on content with Conor Moore, a comedian known for his satirical sketches that often target the Cityzens and their manager Pep Guardiola. The timing and subject of the proposal left many at the Etihad Stadium shocked, especially as the club remains embroiled in an unresolved legal dispute with the league over 115 alleged financial breaches.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old striker Will Wright from Salford City, beating competition from Arsenal. Reports suggest the total package could reach approximately £200,000, with further performance-related add-ons included. His contract will run until 2028.

Arsenal supporters have emphatically welcomed Viktor Gyokeres to North London — and the numbers prove it. The Swedish striker's No.14 shirt has already smashed previous club sales records for a new signing, with early figures showing unprecedented levels of demand across both physical and online retail platforms.

Mason Mount has received an unexpected boost in his bid to return to the England national team, thanks to a personal video call from former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, who now leads the Three Lions. The Manchester United star, who thrived under Tuchel during their time together at Stamford Bridge, was pleased to reconnect with the coach who helped guide him to the pinnacle of club football.

Morgan Gibbs-White has extended his contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. The 25-year-old, who has become a central figure in the team’s resurgence, was tied to the club until 2027, but Forest were always eager to extend that commitment further., despite Tottenham triggering his £60 million ($81m) release clause.

Reiss Nelson is on the verge of returning to Craven Cottage, with Fulham and Arsenal locked in advanced negotiations over a potential deal. Both clubs are working on the structure of the transfer, which could take the form of either a permanent sale or a loan arrangement with a mandatory purchase clause.

Leah Williamson has urged the Lionesses to give their all ahead of a date with destiny in the Euro 2025 final against Spain. Sarina Wiegman's troops are gearing up for another monumental clash and they will hope to retain their European crown won at Wembley in 2022. However, Williamson is well aware that taking on the reigning world champions will be a massive challenge.

Newcastle are reportedly determined to sign Yoane Wissa amid the Alexander Isak transfer saga despite Brentford's hardline stance on exit. The Magpies view Wissa as a crucial addition to their frontline and are reportedly willing to return with an improved offer after seeing an initial £25 million bid turned down by Brentford.

Lauren James has been declared fully fit and available for selection by Sarina Wiegman as England prepare to face Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final. She had sparked concerns in the Lionesses dressing room after she picked up an ankle issue during the semi-final win over Italy. However, the Chelsea star completed training on Saturday in Zurich and is now in contention for Sunday’s high-stakes finale in Basel.

Viktor Gyokeres has already been replaced by Sporting, with Conrad Harder to operate as the club's No.9 for the 2025/26 season. After two successful years leading the line in Portugal, Gyokeres is now set for a Premier League challenge and Sporting are prepared for a new era without their talismanic striker.

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze after almost sealing a deal for Viktor Gyokeres. Having spent the past two months working to bring Gyokeres to North London, Arsenal are now ready to turn their full attention to bolstering their midfield by targeting Eze, who has emerged as one of their top priorities in the summer.

Everton have reportedly stolen a march on rivals Liverpool and Bayern Munich as they close in on Lyon wonderkid Malick Fofana. The Merseyside club has submitted an official bid and entered direct negotiations with the French club, while also engaging in advanced discussions with the 20-year-old’s representatives, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.

For the first time since 2019, global hip-hop icon Drake made his long-awaited return to the Manchester stage, and Cole Palmer did not miss the opportunity to watch him live. The Chelsea forward traced his way to Co-Op Live on Friday night and was accompanied by another celebrity guest, Central Cee.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has prematurely ended his participation in the club’s ongoing pre-season tour of Asia with a discomfort in his Achilles. The 28-year-old was flown back to England for further evaluation following concerns that arose during a training session at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium on Thursday.

Chelsea appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons, with advanced discussions underway between the Blues and German outfit RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as a priority target for the Premier League side, who are reportedly confident of finalising the transfer before the summer window shuts.