57 m. ago Problems piling up for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United struggle to rebuild | Jamie Jackson

The ‘infamous five’ told to train separately, lack of new signings and a restricted budget – United’s manager is stuck in summer of discontentThe on-off Bryan Mbeumo saga and Liam Delap choosing Chelsea are troubling bellwethers of Manchester United’s predicament a month from the start of the season. So, too, is having half an outfield first team in a bomb squad that skulks in for training in the late afternoon when those not in the same club-decreed quasi-shame have left for the day.As time ticks towards Arsenal’s opening Premier League Sunday visit and, beyond, to the window’s close on 1 September, Ruben Amorim can hardly be ecstatic at how the summer is progressing. The head coach has added only Matheus Cunha from Wolves, for the forward’s £62.5m release clause, a sizeable chunk of a transfer budget constricted by a looming debt mountain and the need to sell to buy a No 9 and, possibly, finally prise Mbeumo from Brentford. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds make Alexander Isak decision as talks continue for wonderkid

Liverpool have been one of the busiest Premier League teams in the transfer window after already securing six signings but they want even more quality added to their squad in hopes of retaining the title

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4 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo set for talks with rivals as Gunners eye another huge deal

Arsenal have already concluded some big business this summer but the Gunners still want to bring in more fresh faces before the new Premier League season kicks off next month

Economics

4 h. ago Four players signed, £111m spent and Man City still have one glaring squad issue

City have been active in the summer transfer window to give Pep Guardiola the perfect Premier League squad

Economics

8 h. ago Man United's Alejandro Garnacho eyed by Premier League club in 'lifeline' after Rashford decision

Aston Villa and two other Premier League clubs have registered their interest in signing Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the summer transfer window.

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8 h. ago Man Utd's Alejandro Garnacho eyed by Premier League club in 'lifeline' after Rashford call

Aston Villa and two other Premier League clubs have registered their interest in signing Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the summer transfer window.

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11 h. ago Liverpool fans think they know what Virgil van Dijk said to Alexander Isak amid £125m chase

Liverpool are on the hunt for a new forward to ensure they keep hold of their Premier League title and Newcastle's Alexander Isak has been identified as their primary transfer target

Economics

11 h. ago Tottenham warned transfer target will be on Arsenal and Man Utd's radar

Tottenham are understood to be pursuing Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa but Stuart Pearce reckons other top Premier League clubs will be keeping an eye on the Bees star

Events

13 h. ago Fulham star Calvin Bassey refurbishes childhood youth club to inspire next generation

Centre-back determined to invest cash and commitment to the centre that helped turn him into a Premier League and Europa League star

Society

15 h. ago Liverpool make approach to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle failed with £70m offer for EkitikeLiverpool prepared to pay British record fee for IsakLiverpool have made an approach for Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt as their competition with Newcastle over a new striker intensifies.The Premier League champions have been in the market for a No 9 all summer and have contacted Eintracht over the availability of Ekitike, the subject of a failed £70m offer from Newcastle this week. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Why Newcastle should be your next weekend city break in the UK

Amelia Neath discovers a northern city bursting with artistic communities, folksy pub sessions and well-preserved history

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15 h. ago Footballer’s career ended prematurely because of unnecessary procedure – court

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was operated upon by Professor James Calder after breaking his leg playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2013.

Events

17 h. ago Inbetweeners star James Buckley quits football and gives brutal Premier League assessment

The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley has been a Crystal Palace fan for years and even took the FA Cup trophy on tour with The Eagles after they won it last season

Politics

17 h. ago Premier League footballer sues surgeon for £7m saying his top flight career was ended by unnecessary operation for which he did not give proper consent

Ex-Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, 39, never played top-level football again after going under the knife following a leg break in 2013.

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19 h. ago Steve Parish says Crystal Palace will appeal against Europa League exclusion

The Eagles chairman says they ‘are still fighting’.

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19 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho offered Premier League lifeline after Marcus Rashford decision

Manchester United need to find a buyer for Alejandro Garnacho in the transfer window after Ruben Amorim told the winger to find a new club at the end of last season

Politics

20 h. ago Liverpool chief agreed transfer for Chelsea forward with private jet booked

Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, is a big fan of Nicolas Jackson, almost bringing the Senegal star to the Premier League well before his Chelsea move

Sport

23 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres 'at odds' setback as Bayern swoop for Gunners star

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer window but there is still work to be done as Mikel Arteta looks to give himself a squad that can challenge for the Premier League title and land striker Viktor Gyokeres

Sport

23 h. ago Manchester United reveal new away shirt for 2025/2026 Premier League season

Man Utd have officially revealed their new away kit for the 2025/2026 season and it's available to buy around the world.

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24 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak 'ploy' as Darwin Nunez move ruled out by signing

Liverpool have already broken the British transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz this summer but the Premier League champions could do it all over again for Alexander Isak

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