Former UK matchday reporter Chloe Davies provides an unfiltered, authentic look at the English Premier League. She specializes in capturing the drama, managerial mind games, and tactical nuances of English football for East African fans with sharp wit.
Inter Milan are pressing hard to sign Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur as a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, though manager Roberto De Zerbi is reluctant to lose the England international.
VfB Stuttgart have turned down an enquiry from Premier League newcomers Hull City for right-back Josha Vagnoman. The German club are unwilling to approve a temporary departure.
VfB Stuttgart have turned down another enquiry from Bournemouth for Germany winger Jamie Leweling, with the player unwilling to make the switch to the Premier League.
Antonio Conte has advised Inter Milan to pursue Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, calling him the best defender at the World Cup. The former Napoli boss also denied being contacted for the Italy job.
Rafael Leão is willing to consider a move to Turkey for the right salary, though he still hopes for a Premier League transfer after Chelsea made initial enquiries.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticised the escalating transfer market after reports emerged that Chelsea have agreed a £117m deal for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers.
AC Milan are prepared to accept offers of around €50 million for Portuguese winger Rafael Leão to fund new signings, with Aston Villa positioned as potential suitors.
Jeff Ekhator suffered a muscle injury during Juventus’s goalless pre-season draw with Basel, prompting Italian media to urge the club to accelerate their search for a new centre-forward.