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.
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.
Aston Villa are close to completing a £49m deal for Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, usurping Newcastle United after the player had verbally agreed terms with the Magpies.
Manchester United are preparing to lodge a bid for AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, who is also a target for Arsenal. The Serie A side value the France international at €55 million but must balance their books this summer.
Aston Villa are set to sign SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi after hijacking Newcastle United’s €60 million deal. The 20-year-old Swiss international has agreed terms with Villa in a transfer worth almost €70 million including add-ons.
Aston Villa are stepping up negotiations with Milan to sign left-back Pervis Estupiñán as a replacement for Lucas Digne, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup.
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94. He bought the club for £1 in 1982, saved Stamford Bridge from developers, and sold to Roman Abramovich in 2003.