⚽ Mourinho set to return to Stamford Bridge with Fenerbahçe
José Mourinho is scheduled to return to Stamford Bridge this season, with his Fenerbahçe side set to face Chelsea in a pre-season friendly.
The Portuguese manager, who led Chelsea to two Premier League titles during two separate spells at the club, will be back at the ground where he built much of his managerial legacy.
José Mourinho is scheduled to return to Stamford Bridge this season, with his Fenerbahçe side set to face Chelsea in a pre-season friendly.
The Portuguese manager, who led Chelsea to two Premier League titles during two separate spells at the club, will be back at the ground where he built much of his managerial legacy.
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✍️ Emi Martinez heading to Chelsea in £7.5m deal
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m permanent deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, with the Argentina goalkeeper now in London undergoing his medical. A two-year contract is in place after Martinez gave the green light to the move, per Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues moved quickly to secure a new No.1 before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with Martinez set to finalise the switch this weekend.
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m permanent deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, with the Argentina goalkeeper now in London undergoing his medical. A two-year contract is in place after Martinez gave the green light to the move, per Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues moved quickly to secure a new No.1 before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with Martinez set to finalise the switch this weekend.
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✍️ Chelsea contact Camara camp as Liverpool race heats up
Chelsea have made direct contact with representatives of AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are pushing to beat Liverpool to the signing of the 22-year-old Senegal international before the window closes — and Camara is reportedly open to joining Chelsea.
Chelsea have made direct contact with representatives of AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are pushing to beat Liverpool to the signing of the 22-year-old Senegal international before the window closes — and Camara is reportedly open to joining Chelsea.
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✍️ Arsenal sign James Scanlon from Manchester United
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of James Scanlon from Manchester United. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder joined United's academy in 2021, having previously been on Derby County's books, but will now continue his development at the Emirates.
The move sees Arsenal turn the tables on United, who have raided the Gunners' academy on multiple occasions in recent seasons.
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of James Scanlon from Manchester United. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder joined United's academy in 2021, having previously been on Derby County's books, but will now continue his development at the Emirates.
The move sees Arsenal turn the tables on United, who have raided the Gunners' academy on multiple occasions in recent seasons.
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✍️ Gabriel Jesus heading to Barcelona in €10m deal
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set to join Barcelona after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee of €10m, with a medical already booked, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City for £45m in 2022, was left out of the Gunners' first two games of the new season and had been training away from Mikel Arteta's first team. Arsenal are said to remain active in the transfer market ahead of Deadline Day, with a double signing reported to be in their plans.
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set to join Barcelona after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee of €10m, with a medical already booked, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City for £45m in 2022, was left out of the Gunners' first two games of the new season and had been training away from Mikel Arteta's first team. Arsenal are said to remain active in the transfer market ahead of Deadline Day, with a double signing reported to be in their plans.
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✍️ Grealish set for Everton return on season-long loan
Jack Grealish is heading back to Everton after the club reached an agreement with Manchester City over a season-long loan. The 30-year-old is undergoing a medical today to complete the move.
Grealish impressed during his previous loan spell at Goodison Park before a foot injury cut his season short. Everton have also greenlit a significant wage package to secure the deal.
Jack Grealish is heading back to Everton after the club reached an agreement with Manchester City over a season-long loan. The 30-year-old is undergoing a medical today to complete the move.
Grealish impressed during his previous loan spell at Goodison Park before a foot injury cut his season short. Everton have also greenlit a significant wage package to secure the deal.
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✍️ Chelsea's £40m Ahanor deal includes a Crystal Palace loan
Crystal Palace are closing in on a season-long loan for 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor, with Chelsea holding a pre-agreed permanent transfer set for the summer of 2027. The fee is reported at around £40m, with the full package potentially reaching €48m.
Ahanor will spend the 2026–27 campaign at Palace before completing his move to Chelsea — a structure reportedly influenced by Premier League squad regulations. The Nigeria prospect is currently at Atalanta.
Crystal Palace are closing in on a season-long loan for 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor, with Chelsea holding a pre-agreed permanent transfer set for the summer of 2027. The fee is reported at around £40m, with the full package potentially reaching €48m.
Ahanor will spend the 2026–27 campaign at Palace before completing his move to Chelsea — a structure reportedly influenced by Premier League squad regulations. The Nigeria prospect is currently at Atalanta.
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🇪🇺 Champions League draw: Arsenal face Real Madrid, Man City get Barcelona and PSG
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw has been made, handing England's five representatives demanding group-stage schedules.
Arsenal — last season's finalists, beaten by PSG on penalties — will host Real Madrid on matchday one, and also face Bayern Munich away and welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates. Manchester City face a blockbuster double-header against Barcelona and PSG. Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa have also learned their opponents.
PSG enter the campaign as defending champions, targeting a third successive UCL title after their penalty shootout win over Arsenal in last season's final.
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw has been made, handing England's five representatives demanding group-stage schedules.
Arsenal — last season's finalists, beaten by PSG on penalties — will host Real Madrid on matchday one, and also face Bayern Munich away and welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates. Manchester City face a blockbuster double-header against Barcelona and PSG. Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa have also learned their opponents.
PSG enter the campaign as defending champions, targeting a third successive UCL title after their penalty shootout win over Arsenal in last season's final.
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⚽️ PSG goalkeeper Safonov involved in scary warm-up collision
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov suffered a heavy head collision with a member of the club's coaching staff during the warm-up before the match against Lille.
The Russian goalkeeper received medical attention and was briefly left stunned, but recovered in time to start the match.
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov suffered a heavy head collision with a member of the club's coaching staff during the warm-up before the match against Lille.
The Russian goalkeeper received medical attention and was briefly left stunned, but recovered in time to start the match.
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⚽ Chelsea fans chant Xabi Alonso's name after 4-3 Brighton thriller
Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and the home crowd made their feelings clear — chanting Xabi Alonso's name throughout the match.
The seven-goal thriller was described as a "devastating" attacking display, with Alonso's free-flowing style already winning over supporters in his first season as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and the home crowd made their feelings clear — chanting Xabi Alonso's name throughout the match.
The seven-goal thriller was described as a "devastating" attacking display, with Alonso's free-flowing style already winning over supporters in his first season as Chelsea manager.
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⚽ Maguire handball goal vs Ipswich allowed to stand after VAR review
Harry Maguire's deflected shot gave Manchester United their crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League — but not without controversy. The defender handled the ball in the build-up, prompting a VAR check.
The goal stood. Under Premier League rules, a handball in the build-up does not automatically disallow a goal — officials determined the incident did not meet the threshold required for intervention, and the strike was allowed.
Harry Maguire's deflected shot gave Manchester United their crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League — but not without controversy. The defender handled the ball in the build-up, prompting a VAR check.
The goal stood. Under Premier League rules, a handball in the build-up does not automatically disallow a goal — officials determined the incident did not meet the threshold required for intervention, and the strike was allowed.
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✍️ Liverpool's transfer window enters final stretch
Liverpool have completed the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola, but business at Anfield isn't finished yet with Tuesday's deadline approaching fast.
Cody Gakpo's future is central to the remaining activity — his potential departure could shape what further moves Liverpool make before the window closes. Several deals, both incoming and outgoing, are still in the balance.
Liverpool have completed the £123m signing of Bradley Barcola, but business at Anfield isn't finished yet with Tuesday's deadline approaching fast.
Cody Gakpo's future is central to the remaining activity — his potential departure could shape what further moves Liverpool make before the window closes. Several deals, both incoming and outgoing, are still in the balance.
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⚽ Big Six squads still show gaps after £1.7bn summer spend
Despite collectively spending £1.7bn this summer, all six of England's top clubs head into the new season with notable squad weaknesses.
Arsenal lack proven striker cover behind their first choice. Chelsea's investment hasn't resolved defensive concerns at left-back. Liverpool face questions in midfield depth, while Manchester City's options thin quickly in key positions. Manchester United's rebuild remains incomplete, and Spurs carry structural imbalances despite heavy recruitment.
The window is closed — now the managers must work with what they have.
Despite collectively spending £1.7bn this summer, all six of England's top clubs head into the new season with notable squad weaknesses.
Arsenal lack proven striker cover behind their first choice. Chelsea's investment hasn't resolved defensive concerns at left-back. Liverpool face questions in midfield depth, while Manchester City's options thin quickly in key positions. Manchester United's rebuild remains incomplete, and Spurs carry structural imbalances despite heavy recruitment.
The window is closed — now the managers must work with what they have.
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🇪🇺 Kane joins Ronaldo in Champions League history with eight straight scoring games
Harry Kane extended his remarkable Champions League form as Bayern Munich beat Bodø/Glimt 2-0 at the Allianz Arena, with the England striker now having scored in eight consecutive Champions League matches.
That run places Kane among just four players in competition history to achieve the feat — a group that includes Cristiano Ronaldo. The milestone adds further weight to Kane's Ballon d'Or credentials as he continues to be one of Europe's most consistent performers this season.
Harry Kane extended his remarkable Champions League form as Bayern Munich beat Bodø/Glimt 2-0 at the Allianz Arena, with the England striker now having scored in eight consecutive Champions League matches.
That run places Kane among just four players in competition history to achieve the feat — a group that includes Cristiano Ronaldo. The milestone adds further weight to Kane's Ballon d'Or credentials as he continues to be one of Europe's most consistent performers this season.
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