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.
Serie A side Torino will travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in a pre-season friendly on August 2, serving as the Championship club’s final warm-up before their Carabao Cup campaign begins.
Torino sporting director Gianluca Petrachi will meet striker Ché Adams to discuss his future, with the Scotland international entering the final year of his contract and attracting interest from Wolves and Venezia.
Jürgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool spent approximately €500 million attempting to sign Kylian Mbappé from Monaco in 2017, including a secret meeting with the player’s family aboard a private jet.
Arsenal have signed Spain international Ona Batlle from Barcelona on a free transfer, making her the fourth arrival at the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Manchester United are reportedly considering Roma midfielder Manu Kone as they look to add a third midfielder this summer, despite already securing deals for Ederson and Andrey Santos.
On 9 September 1981, Norwegian commentator Bjørge Lillelien delivered one of football’s most iconic rants after his country beat England 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier.
Newcastle United have agreed a €60 million fee with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi, beating Aston Villa to the 20-year-old’s signature.
Leeds United are targeting Japan international Zion Suzuki from Parma to replace Illan Meslier, who has completed his move to Arsenal after seven years at Elland Road.
Bruno Guimarães has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal, though Newcastle United remain firm on their €90m valuation after rejecting an opening €70m offer.
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler will make a final attempt to sign Saïd El Mala from 1. FC Köln, though the 19-year-old looks increasingly likely to remain in Germany.