Brentford have suffered a major transfer blow after a proposed €50 million deal for Koln winger Said El Mala collapsed at the final hurdle. Despite both clubs reaching an agreement over the historic valuation, the 19-year-old's mother, who acts as his primary advisor, ultimately pulled the plug on the move to London.
Said El Mala is expected to leave 1. FC Köln this summer after just one season. However, the record transfer that had reportedly been agreed has temporarily fallen through.
Brentford have reportedly reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Koln starlet Said El Mala, securing a deal that will see the teenager move to London in a record-breaking transfer. The Bees have moved aggressively to beat several Premier League rivals to the signature of the Bundesliga sensation.
The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.
The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.
There has been a new development in the race to sign Said El Mala. FC Brentford of the English Premier League has made an offer to 1. FC Köln that is significantly closer to the €50 million asking price than previous bids from rival clubs.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson could be the next high-profile Scotsman to swap the Premier League for Serie A as Juventus ramp up their interest in the left-back. Potentially following in the footsteps of Scott McTominay, the Liverpool stalwart is reportedly considering his options ahead of an expected departure from Anfield.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
And there we have it: another Premier League season is in the books. It was a campaign that delivered at both ends of the table, with both the title race and the desperate fight for survival going right down to the wire in a nerve-shredding conclusion for fans of Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and West Ham. Ultimately, it was the Gunners who tasted glory for the first time in 22 long years, while the Hammers suffered the heartbreak of relegation on the final day.
The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.
Mohamed Salah bid a highly emotional farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, breaking down in tears in front of the Kop alongside his two daughters. The Egyptian superstar received a guard of honour from his team-mates and a standing ovation from the Anfield faithful, bringing down the curtain on a legendary nine-year era filled with goals and trophies.
Mohamed Salah officially cemented his legendary status at Liverpool by surpassing Steven Gerrard to become the outright top assist provider for the Reds in Premier League history. In Sunday's game against Brentford, the Egyptian winger produced a magnificent assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted to a standing ovation in the 74th minute, marking his 93rd assist in the English top flight.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will feature in Sunday's crucial season finale at Anfield, casting doubt over a final home appearance for the departing forward. The 33-year-old Egyptian icon is set to end his legendary nine-year spell on Merseyside this summer amidst an increasingly tense relationship with his head coach.
Wayne Rooney has launched a stinging attack on Mohamed Salah, labelling the Liverpool forward "selfish" and "disrespectful" following his latest public outburst against manager Arne Slot. The Manchester United legend has also called for the Egyptian to be sensationally axed from the squad for his final farewell at Anfield next weekend.
Erling Haaland has issued a stern warning to Arsenal and the rest of Manchester City’s rivals, admitting that the pursuit of silverware is his constant obsession. Following a dominant victory over Brentford, the Norwegian forward made it clear that the winning culture at the Etihad Stadium remains as intense as ever.
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews was left incensed with the officiating as Manchester City secured a controversial 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the comfortable scoreline on paper, the Bees boss believes a series of "baffling" decisions prevented his side from upsetting the Premier League title race.
Jeremy Doku insists he has not changed his approach despite a significant uptick in his goalscoring output for Manchester City. The Belgian winger was the star of the show as Pep Guardiola's side secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford to stay within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Mohamed Salah has made a heartfelt plea to Liverpool supporters to provide Jordan Henderson with the "farewell he deserved" when the former captain returns to Anfield. The Egyptian forward believes the sudden nature of Henderson’s 2023 departure robbed the club legend of a proper send-off following over a decade of trophy-laden service on Merseyside.
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a major lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival following West Ham's 3-0 defeat at Brentford. The Hammers’ failure to secure points in the London derby means the North London side could leapfrog their rivals and escape the bottom three with a victory on Sunday.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided an update on Matheus Cunha after the star forward was a surprise omission from the squad that defeated Brentford in the Premier League on Monday night. The Brazilian was left out of the team sheet entirely as the Red Devils took a major step toward Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are on the brink of a return to the Champions League after Michael Carrick’s transformative spell as interim boss continued with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brentford. The Red Devils have been revitalised since the former midfielder took the reins in January, prompting Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher to claim that he will "certainly" be given the job on a permanent basis.
Michael Carrick has warned his Manchester United stars not to "over celebrate" Champions League qualification, which is now all but secured after a 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford on Monday night. The home supporters also aimed "one more year" chants at Casemiro, but Carrick maintained that the midfielder’s summer exit remains the "clear" plan as the club eyes a broader squad refresh.
Manchester United will be wearing a different front-of-shirt sponsor than usual in Monday's Premier League match against Brentford in order to raise funds for the fight for health around the world.
Michael Carrick has insisted he is not putting pressure on the Manchester United hierarchy to make a final decision regarding his future at Old Trafford. The interim head coach has enjoyed a successful period since taking over, but remains focused on the immediate task of securing Champions League football.
“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.
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