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.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a deal worth a reported €115m, making the Italy international the most expensive Italian player in history.
Manchester United are holding off on announcing Ederson’s transfer from Atalanta until the midfielder completes a second round of medical examinations in England.
Oliver Glasner has been confirmed as Nottingham Forest’s new head coach, replacing Vítor Pereira following the Portuguese’s abrupt dismissal last week.
Arsenal are monitoring Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda, joining Fiorentina in the race for the 20-year-old Argentine who has a £15 million release clause.
Romanian defender Radu Dragusin has landed in Italy to undergo medical tests with Fiorentina ahead of a loan move from Tottenham Hotspur that includes an obligation to buy.
Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Touré has joined Newcastle United from TSG Hoffenheim for a reported €50 million, setting new transfer records for both clubs.
John Stones has decided to leave Manchester City after a decade, but his wage demands of up to €12 million annually could price him out of a move to Italy’s top clubs.
Newly-promoted Hull City have registered interest in Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, with the Serie A club seeking at least €15 million for the Serbian international.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is looking to recruit from his former club RC Lens, with midfielder Mamadou Sangaré and several defenders under consideration, though Manchester United and Stade Rennais provide competition.
Manchester United and Newcastle are competing to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who is valued at £50m. The Brazilian is open to leaving Stamford Bridge for more regular playing time.