7 h. ago Man Utd continue ridiculous Premier League record as Manchester City pay penalty

Premier League fixtures for 2025-26 have been released and Manchester United have continued a quirky run on the opening day as they take on Arsenal and Old Trafford

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47 h. ago The two transfers that prove Liverpool are right to pay £116m for Florian Wirtz

The Premier League champions agreed to smash their transfer record to buy the Germany international but, in the case of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, there is a case for paying over the odds for the best

Economics

5 d. ago James Milner set to chase Premier League record after agreeing new Brighton deal

The midfielder will extend his career into a 24th season as he closes in on Gareth Barry’s appearance record

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5 d. ago The £140m example that showed why Liverpool had to sign Florian Wirtz

The Premier League champions agreed to smash their transfer record to buy the Germany international but, in the case of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, there is a case for paying over the odds for the best

Economics

5 d. ago Liverpool agree £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz

Fee of £100m plus £16m add-ons is possible British recordCoveted playmaker will seal move when window reopensLiverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Premier League champions will pay a guaranteed £100m for the coveted Germany international, plus potential add-ons of £16m that would make Wirtz the most expensive British transfer of all time.Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, has been engaged in negotiations for the attacking midfielder for several weeks and a deal was finally struck on Friday morning. Leverkusen had wanted €150m (£127.6m) for the 22-year-old, who had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid, but made it clear to the German club that Anfield was his preferred destination. He will undergo a medical in the coming days and finalise the transfer once the window reopens next week. Personal terms have already been agreed, with Wirtz understood to have rejected more lucrative off...

Economics

5 d. ago Liverpool agree £116m Florian Wirtz transfer to set new British transfer record

Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a mega deal that will see Florian Wirtz move to Merseyside in a British record deal for the Premier League champions

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6 d. ago EFL forced to add extra Carabao Cup round after nine Premier League teams qualify for Europe

A record number of Premier League sides will compete on the continent next season

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1 week ago Man City may have to revisit Manchester United plan despite Chelsea millions

Chelsea's interest in Jamie Gittens could see them pay Manchester City more millions, but is that a big enough price for the Blues?

Sport

1 week ago Liverpool up their bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz to £113m

German club rejected champions’ previous offerMidfielder has made clear he wants Anfield moveLiverpool have increased their offer for Florian Wirtz to £113m in an attempt to seal a club record deal for the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder.The Premier League champions had a £109m bid for the Germany international rejected last weekend but, after further talks between the two clubs, have submitted a new package that would guarantee Leverkusen £100m plus £13m in add-ons. The offer, however, still falls short of the German club’s £126m valuation and Liverpool appear unwilling to meet their asking price. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wrexham need to break record transfer if Ryan Reynolds wants to sign Premier League icon's son

Wrexham have been linked with a move for a Manchester United academy graduate whose dad once graced the Premier League, but they face stiff competition from their Championship rivals

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2 w. ago Florian Wirtz drops huge Liverpool hint in angry response to transfer claims

Florian Wirtz has taken to social media to deny reports that he has requested the No.10 shirt at Liverpool ahead of a potential club-record move to the Premier League champions

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2 w. ago Liverpool bid £109m for Wirtz and sign Frimpong as Alexander

Club-record offer submitted for Leverkusen playmakerFrimpong in as Alexander-Arnold joins Real for £10mLiverpool have started ambitious plans to build on their Premier League title triumph by submitting a club record £109m bid for Florian Wirtz and signing his Bayer Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5m. The moves came on the day Liverpool agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10m.Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, considers Wirtz an ideal option to improve his Premier League champions and the club moved quickly to open talks with Leverkusen once the coveted 22-year-old rejected a move to Bayern Munich. Manchester City were also interested in the attacking midfielder but withdrew, seemingly as a result of the financial package involved. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool hold talks over record Florian Wirtz deal in ‘busy’ summer plans

Chair Tom Werner says busy transfer summer has begunVan Dijk delighted to have been given trophy by HansenThe Liverpool chairman, Tom Werner, has confirmed the club’s busy summer has already begun with the Premier League champions in talks over the record transfer of Florian Wirtz and close to wrapping up a deal for his Bayer Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong.Liverpool are favourites to sign the £126m-rated Wirtz after he turned down a move to Bayern Munich and Manchester City pulled out of the running. The Anfield club have started negotiations over a fee with Leverkusen, who want £126m for the Germany international. That would comfortably eclipse Liverpool’s current record transfer, the £85m that brought Darwin Núñez from Benfica in 2022, but the club hope to structure a deal that would see Leverkusen accept a lower initial fee plus achievable add-ons. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emi Martinez ruins Premier League record with sending off at Man Utd

The Premier League had been without a goalkeeper red card all season but on the final weekend of the season Emi Martinez was sent-off for Aston Villa at Manchester United

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3 w. ago Southampton vs Arsenal Premier League prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The Gunners look to end the season on a high note after securing Champions League football for next season as they travel to face Southampton who have endured one of the worst Premier League seasons on record

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3 w. ago Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star named Premier League Player of the Season after stellar campaign

The Egyptian could break the record for most goals and assists in a Premier League campaign on Sunday

Sport

3 w. ago Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star named Premier League Player of the Year after stellar campaign

The Egyptian could break the record for most goals and assists in a Premier League campaign on Sunday

Sport

3 w. ago Van Gerwen crashes out of Premier League after loss to Aspinall as Littler sets record

Dutch dartist fails to make playoffs after 6-2 defeatLuke Littler sets points record by seeing off HumphriesMichael van Gerwen was knocked out of the Premier League after failing in his win-or-bust mission in Sheffield as a record-breaking Luke Littler won a sixth night. The seven-times Premier League champion has had a miserable campaign and came into the final weekly night having to win to stay in contention for the playoffs.But Van Gerwen fell at the first hurdle, losing 6-2 to Nathan Aspinall, whose victory guaranteed him a top-four spot and completed the lineup for next week’s playoffs at the O2 in London. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Luke Littler wins Premier League Darts Night 16 as he shatters another record

Records continue to fall at the feet of Luke Littler as the World Champion claimed another nightly in the Premier League during Night 16 in Sheffield

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