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.
Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell has reached an agreement with Stade Rennais, though Crystal Palace remain interested and the French club demand €25m.
Deborah Cusack told Chesterfield coroner’s court that her daughter feared being blacklisted, while Sheffield United’s former club doctor admitted failing to report a serious medical data breach affecting women’s team players.
AC Milan have informed Rafael Leão’s representatives that the Portugal winger is available for €60-70m, with the club open to a loan deal containing an obligation to buy.
Newcastle United have agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for €116m and are reportedly targeting Inter’s Davide Frattesi and Fiorentina’s Nicolò Fagioli as replacements.
AS Monaco have secured 19-year-old midfielder Mathys Detourbet on loan from Manchester City, days after the Premier League champions signed him from sister club ESTAC Troyes.
Bayer Leverkusen will travel to England this August for two high-profile pre-season friendlies against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United as they finalise preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.
Stade Rennais are closing in on the signing of Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda in a deal worth around €25 million. The 21-year-old Spain Under-21 international is expected to return to French football two years after leaving Sochaux.
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Michael Svoboda from Venezia. The Austria international joins on a four-year deal after the Seagulls triggered his €5m release clause.
Tottenham Hotspur have held informal discussions with Milan regarding Rafael Leao as Roberto De Zerbi seeks a left-sided forward, with the Portugal international featuring on a three-player shortlist.