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.
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.
Como have withdrawn from the pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, leaving Inter Milan as frontrunners. AC Milan are nearing a deal for Ruben Amorim and Mario Gila.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Harry Kane merits the Ballon d’Or for his performances over the past year, though he fears England’s World Cup prospects may hinder the striker’s chances.
Newcastle United have opened negotiations to sign Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. The Germany international has a reported release clause of €36.5 million in his contract, which runs until 2028.
Representatives for John Stones have offered the former Manchester City defender to Inter Milan, though the Italian club appear reluctant to pursue a deal.