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.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea’s sixth permanent manager in four years, tasked with rebuilding a squad that finished 10th last season and faces a year without European football.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces an uncertain future ahead of the Championship season opener as the Football Association continues its investigation into last season’s spygate scandal.
Fiorentina have signed defender Alex Jimenez on loan from Bournemouth after the player was suspended by the Football Association over allegations of inappropriate messages to a minor. The deal includes an option to buy.
Elliot Anderson covered a team-high 14.8km in England’s victory over Norway after Declan Rice withdrew at half-time through injury and illness. The 23-year-old completed 87 passes at 94% accuracy.
Maxime Estève is expected to undergo a medical with RB Leipzig this week as his €25 million transfer from Burnley nears completion. The agreement includes performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause.
Watford have signed Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The deal becomes permanent if the Hornets secure promotion to the Premier League.
Paris Saint-Germain have opened discussions to bring Lucas Digne back to the club from Aston Villa. The French left-back has a reported release clause of €10m and previously spent three years in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain will pay Lucas Digne’s €10m release clause to bring the France international back from Aston Villa. The 32-year-old has agreed to return to the French champions.
Manchester United have pulled out of a €45m move for Atalanta midfielder Éderson following medical tests that uncovered knee issues, though the club may revisit the transfer later this summer.