Premier League

Despite seeing their deadline pass, Chelsea could still sell midfielder Enzo Fernández to Manchester City and replace him with at least one big signing. Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are the top targets for the Blues. (Source: Si Phillips)

Fernández’s agents remain in contact with Man City, who could still try and negotiate with Chelsea, although the previous asking price of $162 million (£120 million) is expected to have risen. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Also linked with an exit from Chelsea is winger Pedro Neto, who has reached an agreement over personal terms with Al Hilal. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has made it clear he would be open to joining Manchester United, who have made an enquiry about his availability. (Source: Football FanCast)

Similarly, Osimhen is keen to join Arsenal after the Gunners looked into their own deal. (Source: Football Insider)

Liverpool are ready to bid $75 million (€65 million, £55.5 million) to sign Real Madrid striker Endrick. An offer of that size could force Los Blancos to reconsider their desire to keep the Brazilian. (Source: Fichajes)

Inter are set to launch a new bid for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones once they finalize the sale of winger Luis Henrique. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Man Utd are ready to try and lure midfielder Gavi away from Barcelona amid doubts from the youngster over his role in the team. A bid of $64 million (€55 million, £47 million) is being prepared. (Source: El Nacional)

Having been left out of Sunday’s squad for the Community Shield, Arsenal’s plan is to part ways with midfielder Ethan Nwaneri before the end of the summer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool hope to tie midfielder Alexis Mac Allister down to a new contract and will not entertain talk of a transfer despite recent expressions of interest from Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Tottenham are resigned to losing midfielder Lucas Bergvall this summer, with Newcastle United preparing a second bid for the Sweden international. (Source: Football Insider)

Aston Villa have struck a deal to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki following the collapse of a move to Paris Saint-Germain. The agreement could pave the way for Emiliano Martínez to leave amid interest from Juventus. (Source: The Athletic)

La Liga

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has spoken with Inter center back Alessandro Bastoni, but club officials are reluctant to commit to another big-money move for a defender after recruiting Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries already. (Source: Ruben Martin)

But Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi could end up at Real Madrid after Mourinho approved a move for the long-time target. Both Zubimendi and the Gunners are open to the deal at the right price. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Just $11.5 million (€10 million, £8.5 million) separates Barcelona and Man City in negotiations over midfielder Rodri, with the Cityzens holding out for a package worth $92.5 million (€80 million, £68 million). (Source: MARCA)

Barcelona want the same fee for right back Jules Koundé following an approach from Chelsea. (Source: El Nacional)

Juventus are keen to sign Real Madrid left back Álvaro Carreras, with Man City’s Rayan Aït-Nouri an alternative target. (Source: Fichajes)

Al Hilal are close to finalizing the termination of João Cancelo’s contract, paving the way for a free transfer back to Barcelona. (Source: Hamad Al-Suwailhi)

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Osimhen Wants Man Utd Switch; Real Madrid Make Zubimendi Move.

The majority of fresh regulations are being enforced to limit timewasting and frequent disruptions to the tempo of matches—a growing problem across recent campaigns in English soccer.

Attempts to thwart the dark arts should result in the ball being in play for more time every match, but without increasing the amount of stoppage time at the end of each half, as per BBC Sport.

With that in mind, here are all the new rules supporters need to be aware of for the 2026–27 season—and don’t worry, there are no hydration breaks!

New Rules for 2026–27 Premier League Campaign

Substitutions

Let’s begin with substitutions. A classic timewasting tactic employed by coaches and players should be snuffed out by the confirmed rule changes.

Next season, substituted players must leave the field within 10 seconds at the nearest point available.

Failure to do so will result in the substitute being forced to wait a minute before entering the pitch, and their team subsequently playing with 10 men. After a minute, the substitute must wait until the next stoppage in play to come on.

The time limit should prevent players from slowly wandering off the field to waste time, as well as stopping managers from making late substitutions in matches merely to disrupt the flow.

The only reason the new regulation will not be enforced is if a player is struggling with injury, or if there are safety concerns over them leaving the field at its nearest point.

Throw-ins

There will be a five-second countdown for players taking throw-ins next season, with that countdown beginning once the referee deems a player is intentionally halting play.

The referee will blow their whistle and demand the player hurry up to alert him to the beginning of the countdown, after which they will physically count down from five to zero using one hand.

If a player takes longer than five seconds after the countdown commences, the referee will blow their whistle again and give the throw-in to the opposing team.

However, it’s worth noting that this rule will not apply to players taking a long throw—unless they are considered to be purposefully taking too long—as this is deemed a genuine set piece tactic.

Goal Kicks

Goalkeepers are often guilty of delaying the restart at goal kicks, especially as matches progress toward the dying embers.

Players can already be booked for taking too long at a goal kick, but referees are now able to award the opposition a corner kick in that eventuality.

Also, there has been a clarification over potential handballs at goal kicks.

There have been multiple occasions previously in which a goalkeeper has passed the ball to his center back in the six-yard box, after which the defender handles the ball and attempts to take the goal kick again. Sometimes this has been punished with the concession of a penalty, while other instances have gone unpunished.

Moving forward, however, the goal kick is deemed to have been taken as soon as the goalkeeper or defender kicks the ball. After this point, a defender handling the ball will concede a spot kick, while a goalkeeper handling will surrender an indirect free kick.

Injuries and Timeouts

Last season, injured players who required treatment from their club’s medical team were made to leave the field for 30 seconds. That has now been upped to 60 seconds.

Not only this, injured players must now sit out for a minute if they prevent the referee from restarting the match, even if physios aren’t required to treat the condition. This doesn’t apply if the ball goes out of play naturally, though, such as for a goal kick or corner.

The new rule isn’t applicable if the player who committed the foul is booked or sent off. In this instance, the injured player can instantly re-enter the field.

Goalkeeper timeouts have proven increasingly frustrating over recent years. This involves a team’s stopper going down injured, thus slowing the play and allowing managers to offer their players tactical instructions.

However, this is no longer possible. If a goalkeeper requests medical aid, their manager must select an outfield player to leave the field for a minute within 10 seconds. If that time limit is breached, the captain will be forced to exit.

VAR Changes

There are several extra responsibilities for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) next season.

Firstly, when a player is sent off for two bookable offenses, the second yellow card can now be assessed by the VAR. However, the only way the red card will be overturned is if the award of the foul was an obvious error, rather than due to any subjective debate over whether a yellow card was merited.

Secondly, the VAR can now review if a foul has been committed before a set-piece has actually been taken, but only if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary action.

For example, if an attacking team scores from a corner but one of their players committed a foul before the cross was delivered, the VAR will recommend that the goal is disallowed and the corner is retaken.

Finally, the VAR is able to weigh in on cases of mistaken identity. For example, if the wrong team was penalized for a handball, that decision can be reversed.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Every New Rule Confirmed for 2026–27 Premier League Season.

Preseason friendlies are heading back into the wilderness as the serious stuff beckons. The champions, Arsenal, get the 2026–27 campaign underway, hosting the newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.

It’s the time of year when predictions run amok. From former players to content creators, we’re subject to so many opinions that boast little distinction. We all generally think along the same lines.

So, what does the omniscient supercomputer believe? Opta has released its predictions for the upcoming Premier League season, rating the likelihood of where each team will finish based on its Power Rankings. The model has run thousands of simulations for every Premier League fixture, and quantified the title chances, Champions League hopes and threat of relegation for all competing teams.

Let’s take a look at the supercomputer’s first 2026–27 Premier League projection.

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Premier League Title Race

Opta got it wrong last year, backing Liverpool to retain their Premier League crown after snapping Manchester City’s stranglehold over the division during Arne Slot’s first season in charge.

Slot departed off the back of a sorry title defense, and the Reds’ demise should serve as a stark reminder to champions Arsenal that retaining the Premier League title is as hard as it gets. Only Man City have done so since 2009.

Still, the supercomputer doesn’t believe that the Gunners will be usurped this season, giving them a 38% chance of winning the league. That’s considerably higher than the 28.5% chance they gave Liverpool last season, having also predicted Arsenal to finish second for the fourth season running.

Andoni Iraola is the new man at the helm at Anfield, succeeding Slot in June. The Spaniard has called for more signings despite the club’s record splurge 12 months ago, and few believe Liverpool are ready to compete for the title again. Opta rates their title chances at 9.2%, making them third favorites

A City led not by Pep Guardiola, but by Enzo Maresca are projected to be Arsenal’s stiffest challengers, as they were last season. However, as is the case with the vast majority of the Gunners’ potential title rivals, City are drenched in uncertainty. Arsenal, now, look like the safe bet, even if they haven’t quite evolved as Mikel Arteta would’ve liked this summer.

Manchester United were mightily productive under Michael Carrick and finished third, but maintaining such high standards while juggling Champions League soccer will be a huge test. Thus, their title hopes are slim (6.2%).

Aston Villa (4.8%) have lost too many important cogs in Unai Emery’s machine to compete for the highest honor, while Chelsea (4.1%) and Tottenham Hotspur (2.9%) will be improved—but not title-contending improved.

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Champions League Race

Assuming the Premier League’s coefficient remains strong, a top-five berth will be enough to qualify for the 2027–28 Champions League.

Despite Liverpool’s massive drop-off as champions last season and eventual fifth-place finish, Opta just doesn’t see it happening to Arsenal. The Gunners are projected to qualify for UEFA’s premier club competition with plenty of comfort, as are Man City and Liverpool. Even Man Utd‘s chances are rated as highly as 40%.

Villa are set to retain their Champions League status, having qualified for the competition in two ways last season. They complemented a fourth-place finish with a Europa League triumph, thrashing Freiburg 3–0 in the final.

There’s title talk surrounding Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea, given the significance of playing just one match a week. However, the Blues will prioritize a Champions League return over domestic glory, and their chances of playing Champions League soccer next season are 30.3%.

Opta believes Spurs are more likely to win the title than Newcastle United, but rates the Magpies’ chances of finishing in the top five higher. Plenty are writing Matthias Jaissle’s side off after their summer reset, which means they’re primed to turn heads this season.

After back-to-back 17th-place finishes, Spurs, despite their huge outlay, must regard a push for Europe as a pretty successful season. They just want some stability.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth will have to juggle Thursday nights this term, and Opta currently has them missing out on the European spots as a result.

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Premier League Relegation Battle

The newly promoted teams broke the mold last season. Well, two of them did anyway. Burnley were rubbish. Sunderland enjoyed a remarkable campaign, qualifying for the Europa League, while Leeds United enjoyed a strong second half to the season, and finished well clear of the drop zone.

We all thought the three that came up would go straight back down, and that’s the consensus again this time around. Opta agrees: Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City are the three favorites for the drop.

Tough starts to the season work against Coventry and Hull, with newly promoted teams generally requiring bright beginnings to stave off the threat of relegation. In Premier League history, none of the 16 promoted teams who won at least eight points from their opening five games have gone straight back down.

Opta is projecting Sunderland to succumb to second-season syndrome, rating them as the most likely of the non-newly promoted teams to go down. The Black Cats have been quiet in the transfer market and have Thursday soccer to think about. A decline makes sense.

Fulham are an unknown without Marco Silva, with Álvaro Arbeloa surely a strong candidate to get the boot first. Crystal Palace could also be in some bother after losing Oliver Glasner to Nottingham Forest, although Opta believes six teams are more likely to succumb to the second tier.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Premier League Table As Arsenal Aim to Defend Title.

Premier League

In an expected twist, Chelsea are thought to be circling Manchester United’s 15-year-old wonder kid JJ Gabriel. A pre-contract agreement for personal terms is already being discussed at Old Trafford in an attempt to fend off interest from the Blues as well as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Manchester City and Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah have agreed a $70.4 million (£52.1 million, €61 million) deal for Tijjani Reijnders, yet the player himself has not greenlit any such move. Nottingham Forest’s interest is not expected to extend to a rival offer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea could be persuaded to lower their outrageous $101.3 million (£75 million) asking price for Malo Gusto should Liverpool cement burgeoning interest in the France fullback. (Source: Si Phillips)

An agreement has been struck between Arsenal and Liverpool’s 16-year-old gem Vincent Joseph in a major blow for the Merseyside club. The Reds have not yet settled on a transfer fee which could be decided by a tribunal given Joseph’s youth. (Source: The Athletic)

In the event that Enzo Fernández is lured away to Manchester City, Chelsea would be prepared to rival Liverpool for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Bournemouth’s Alex Scott also remains a keen candidate. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Discussions between Arsenal and Napoli have opened up regarding an Emirates exit for Gabriel Jesus this summer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

In the face of a firm ultimatum from Chelsea that Enzo Fernández will cost $162.1 million (£120 million, €140.5 million), Manchester City have responded with a bid of $138.4 million (£102.5 million, €120 million). It remains to be seen whether the Blues can be tempted. (Source: César Luis Merlo)

After conversations with Diego Simeone, it’s been made clear to Julián Alvarez that he will not have any transfer to Barcelona sanctioned. Any club outside of Spain, however, is a viable suitor for Atlético Madrid, which has prompted Arsenal to be considered “favorites” in the pursuit of the World Cup finalist. (Source: El Nacional)

Aston Villa’s quest to build upon last season’s Champions League qualification has led Unai Emery’s side to target João Palhinha of Bayern Munich and West Ham United fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka. (Source: The Times)

Tottenham Hotspur have tabled a bid of $94.5 million £70 million) for Manchester City forward and long-term target Savinho. (Source: Indykaila)

Mikel Arteta is expected to give serious consideration to dispensing with second-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after a largely underwhelming first year in north London. Illan Meslier has already been brought in as a potential backup to David Raya, which could pave the way for the Spaniard’s exit. (Source: The Telegraph)

Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi has been hailed as a figure of interest for Manchester United this summer. Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham have also been touted. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Ipswich Town’s offer of $23.1 million (£17.1 million, €20 million) for Exequiel Palacios has been bluntly rejected by Bayer Leverkusen. The player is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League, but it will take a much higher bid. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

La Liga

Lamine Yamal is not thought to be convinced by the prospect of Barcelona missing out on signing a new striker this summer, with any suggestion of the teenage winger playing through the middle firmly rebuffed. (Source: El Nacional)

Despite missing out on Rodri, Real Madrid are prepared to not buy another midfielder this summer unless an existing player leaves the club. (Source: The Athletic)

Eduardo Camavinga, however, could force Madrid’s hand as Michael Carrick has identified the France midfielder as an ideal target for Manchester United, with contact already made. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona would be willing to accept an inviting offer for Jules Koundé, whose future has been unsettled by Hansi Flick’s supposed preference for Eric García. It remains to be seen whether the France international would be interested in any links to Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Should Koundé move on, Barcelona would be eager to add Tottenham fullback Pedro Porro to their ranks this summer. (Source: Jijantes)

Real Madrid have been tipped to make a shock move for freshly crowned world champion and former Barcelona target Aymeric Laporte. (Source: DefensaCentral)

Atlético Madrid have struck an agreement with Aston Villa worth $23.1 million (£17.1 million) to sell fullback Matteo Ruggeri. (Source: The Times)

One of the unforeseen consequences of Rodri’s potential arrival at Barcelona could be the enforced exit of Barcelona’s academy gem Tommy Marqués, who is being evaluated by none other than Manchester City. (Source: El Nacional)

Rest of the World

Galatasaray have pre-emptively shut down any talks of selling Victor Osimhen, even after Al Hilal presented a verbal offer of $149.9 million (£111 million, €130 million). (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is closing in on a $40.4 million (£29.9 million, €35 million) move to Paris Saint-Germain. However, the U.S.-born Japan international has already sanctioned an immediate loan move to Juventus for the 2026–27 season. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

England international and former Chelsea center back Fikayo Tomori has been surprisingly put up for sale by AC Milan’s incoming manager Ruben Amorim. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Record-Breaker Eyed by Rival; Man City Drop New Fernandez Bid.

In the wake of a relatively successful World Cup, several USMNT players earned moves to Europe, and others are bound for potential breakout seasons in the upcoming campaign after transfers last season as they seek further chances with Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. squad.

Here, Sports Illustrated highlights five USMNT players to follow in Europe this season.

Sebastian Berhalter and the Middlesbrough Trio

Outside of Lionel Messi in 2025 and 2026, there was a case that Sebastian Berhalter was the best player in Major League Soccer with Vancouver Whitecaps. With unrelenting defensive prowess, the ability to spark quick transitions and the ability to fire accurate long passes and shots from distance, he became a vital player on the league’s best team over the last year and a half.

After impressing at the 2026 World Cup and establishing himself with the USMNT, Berhalter is bound for his first European season with Middlesbrough, as the club looks for Premier League promotion after falling in the EFL Championship promotion play-off final to Hull City last season. 

Already, Berhalter impressed with an assist against Wrexham in his competitive debut in the Carabao Cup first round, and will hope to quickly establish himself as a bona fide second-tier star, with eyes on the top flight as soon as next season. If you’re tuning in to see him, you’ll also be treated to his midfield partner Aidan Morris and fullback Max Arfsten, both USMNT talents on the rise as well. 

Alex Freeman

One of the breakout stars of this summer’s World Cup for the USMNT, Freeman embarks on his first full European campaign after joining La Liga’s Villarreal midway through the 2025–26 season. At the World Cup, he scored a vital goal in the USMNT’s win against Australia and played 90 minutes in four of the team’s five games. 

While he has yet to get substantial minutes in La Liga, he is set for a breakout this season under manager Iñigo Pérez, who came into the role in June following the departure of Marcelino García.

With Freeman, Villarreal have a versatile wide defender who can also play as a defensive winger or in a back three. After finishing the 2025–26 La Liga campaign in third behind Barcelona and Real Madrid, the club is looking to contend at the top of the domestic game once again, while also chasing a deep run in the Champions League. 

Folarin Balogun

The future around Folarin Balogun remains cloudy. The USMNT’s top striker at the World Cup and for the foreseeable future is currently with Ligue 1’s Monaco, where he has a contract, but he has been linked to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, as well as clubs in the Bundesliga, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. For now though, he’s locked in on Monaco, looking to improve on the 13 goals he scored in league play last season. 

Should he stay with Monaco, there’s a chance he could push for the Ligue 1 Golden Boot after finishing fourth in the top goalscorers last season. He was still well behind Esteban Lepaul, who scored 21 league goals with Rennes, though.

Regardless of which club Balogun is at, he’s going to be must-watch and will likely play European soccer, with Monaco set for the Conference League and other destinations likely lined up for the higher-tier Champions League or Europa League.

Christian Pulisic

AC Milan is still one of the premier clubs in the world, even with their struggles for relevance and championships in recent seasons. And Christian Pulisic remains one of, if not the best, USMNT players, despite his injury and international struggles over the last year. 

Still, it’s must-watch TV as he fights his way back from injury, with hopes of helping Milan back to the upper echelon of Serie A, after finishing fifth last season and eighth the season prior. From an individual perspective, the 27-year-old winger will also need to rekindle his own form after a lengthy goal drought at the end of last season and a lackluster World Cup campaign. 

With New York City FC publicly stating their efforts to bring Pulisic to MLS, any continued poor play could see the American end up in the league sooner rather than later. In many ways, the 2026–27 season seems like it could be make-or-break for Pulisic, especially in Italy. 

Zavier Gozo

It’s not locked in yet, but every indication is that Zavier Gozo is bound for Premier League side Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake. While the 18-year-old uncapped USMNT prospect isn’t likely to slot in as an immediate member of the first team, he could very well get minutes in the Premier League this season. 

A skillful winger and fullback who can cut in more centrally, Gozo has six goals and five assists in 16 MLS matches with Real Salt Lake this season and has shown positional versatility. He was in contention for the USMNT’s World Cup squad, and while he ultimately missed out, he could be in the mix for the fall windows and beyond. 

While tuning into weekly Crystal Palace clashes might not offer regular Gozo-viewing, it will certainly showcase potential USMNT captain Chris Richards on the backline as he continues to stand out as a prominent centerback in the Premier League and internationally. 

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Five USMNT Players to Follow in Europe in 2026–27.

Premier League

Liverpool have made direct calls to Crystal Palace about midfielder Adam Wharton. Manchester United also previously inquired about the England international, but now have increased competition from their Premier League rivals. (Source: Indykaila)

Arsenal are open to selling midfielder Martín Zubimendi following Bruno Guimarães’s arrival. The Gunners have slapped a €90 million ($104 million) price tag on his head. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Xabi Alonso is a strong admirer of Zubimendi from their time working together at Real Sociedad. Chelsea could make a move for the midfielder in the event Enzo Fernández leaves for Man City this summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)

The Cityzens have circled Fernández as their ideal replacement for Rodri, who Barcelona have submitted an improved offer of £51.3 million ($69.2 million) for after seeing their first bid swiped away. (Source: The Times)

Meanwhile, the Blues are trying to offload several unwanted players, including Tosin Adarabioyo. The center back has interest from Benfica, where he could reunite with former Fulham boss Marco Silva. (Source: BBC Sport)

Galatasaray have submitted an official €45 million ($51.9 million) bid for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Turkish club views the Brazilian as its top transfer priority. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Tottenham Hotspur have begun laying the groundwork to sign U.S. men’s national team and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Spurs are considering shelling out €60 million ($69.1 million) for the 25-year-old. (Source: L’Equipe)

Inter remain keen on signing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The Italian giants are hopeful of snagging the Englishman’s signature for €35 million ($40.3 million) but only once Davide Frattesi leaves. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa have set their sights on West Ham United right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 28-year-old is keen on making Villa Park his new home, though Fulham are also interested in snagging his signature for a season-long loan. (Source: Sky Sports)

The Villans have also agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha. Discussions between both clubs will follow. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Crystal Palace submitted a £50 million bid ($67.5 million) for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara that the French club rejected. The rebuff leaves the door open for Chelsea or United to act on their interest in the 22-year-old. (Source: Football Insider)

La Liga

Real Madrid have explored the possibility of selling Eduardo Camavinga this summer as interest from United grew, but the midfielder wants to stay at the Bernabéu despite any offers that could come. (Source: The Athletic)

Negotiations remain ongoing between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. The striker previously already agreed to personal terms with the French giants. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Despite his wishes to join Barcelona, Julián Alvarez will stay at Atlético Madrid this season after a productive conversation with manager Diego Simeone. The forward’s services are needed now more than ever following Alexander Sørloth’s injury. (Source: Fichajes)

Meanwhile, Los Rojiblancos are gearing up to welcome Tottenham Hotspur center back Cristian Romero to the Spanish capital. Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Spurs for the Argentine. (Source: Sky Sports)

Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal is still in Hansi Flick’s plans even if Rodri arrives from Manchester City. The club will only consider sending the teenager out on loan if he requests such a move. (Source: AS)

Real Madrid are keen on offloading injury-prone left back Ferland Mendy and center back Raúl Asencio this summer, but little progress has been made on either front. (Source: AS)

Following the departure of Ronald Araújo, Barcelona have made contact with Real Betis for center back Natan. The Catalans have yet to submit an official offer. (Source: Fichajes)

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Join Wharton Sweepstakes; Camavinga Makes Man Utd Call.

Premier League

Juventus have turned down an approach from Arsenal for winger Kenan Yıldız, who is seen as untouchable in Turin. (Source: Tutto Juve)

As a result, Arsenal have informed the agents of Chelsea winger Pedro Neto of their interest in striking a deal this summer. (Source: Si Phillips)

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye remains keen to complete a move to Liverpool this summer despite a rival approach from Bayer Leverkusen. (Source: Football Insider)

Manchester United and Arsenal are both chasing Club Brugge left back Joaquin Seys, who also has admirers at both Aston Villa and Newcastle United. (Source: The Sun)

Aston Villa are ramping up their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha while Newcastle focus on Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)

AC Milan are expected to sell center back Fikayo Tomori this summer amid interest from Coventry City, Liverpool and Newcastle. (Source: Quotidiano Sportivo)

Manchester City have reached an agreement over personal terms with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who are in advanced talks over a transfer fee. He is expected to move to the Etihad Stadium immediately, rather than in 2027. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

But Rodri’s impending exit from Man City has left club officials concerned that striker Erling Haaland will opt out of the project next summer, when Real Madrid are expected to try and strike a deal. (Source: El Nacional)

Tottenham Hotspur center back Cristian Romero, a target for Arsenal, has a release clause of $74 million (£55 million) in his contract which is valid only for Premier League clubs. (Source: El Desmarque)

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun is open to leaving Monaco this summer and has attracted interest from Tottenham. (Source: Football Insider)

La Liga

Barcelona have rejected an opening offer of $46 million (€40 million) from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Meanwhile, Barcelona are increasingly confident of striking a deal for Man City midfielder Rodri in a package worth around $81 million (€70 million). (Source: ESPN)

Having missed out on Rodri, Real Madrid continue to search for a creative midfielder. The dream target is João Neves of PSG but Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is also under consideration. (Source: El Nacional)

Another priority for Real Madrid is finding a left-sided central defender. (Source: El Larguero)

Aurélien Tchouaméni will not be leaving Real Madrid this summer despite continued interest from Man Utd. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Atlético Madrid are interested in signing Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal, who remain keen to land Julián Alvarez from Diego Simeone’s side. (Source: FourFourTwo)

Fulham have reached out to Barcelona over a deal to sign right back Héctor Fort. (Source: Fichajes)

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Join Neto Race; Real Madrid’s Haaland Boost.

Premier League

Arsenal have been approached by Galatasaray over a deal to sell winger Gabriel Martinelli, but they are expected to block the Brazilian’s exit while they evaluate their options following the failed pursuit of Vinícius Júnior. (Source: football.london)

Manchester United want to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton but are expecting fierce competition from Chelsea. Real Madrid also hold an interest in the England international. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Crystal Palace have made an offer for 22-year-old Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. Nottingham Forest are expected to submit a bid, while both Man Utd and Liverpool could still join the race. (Source: Foot Mercato)

If Manchester City can strike a deal to sign either Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister or Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, they would be prepared to lower their asking price for Barcelona target Rodri to $69 million (£51.5 million). (Source: El Nacional)

Man City’s owners have also spoken with Barcelona over a separate deal to sign 19-year-old midfielder Tommy Marqués. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Benfica manager Marco Silva is plotting a reunion with Chelsea center back Tosin Adarabioyo following their successful spell together with Fulham. (Source: Correio da Manhã)

Al Ahli center back Roger Ibañez has rejected a move to Aston Villa in favor of increasing his salary with the Saudi Arabian side. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Man City striker Omar Marmoush but are prioritizing moves for winger Savinho and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo. (Source: Fichajes)

Liverpool could open the door to selling Gakpo to Tottenham if they strike a deal for one of Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola or Ibrahim Mbaye. (Source: Football Insider)

With Newcastle United needing to replace both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has been added to a shortlist which also includes Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of Marseille. (Source: Daily Mail)

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is speaking with Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa in his search for a new center back. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Both Arsenal and Man Utd have made offers for Leicester City midfielder Louis Page. The highly -rated 18-year-old is believed to favor a move to Old Trafford. (Source: Pete O’Rourke)

La Liga

Barcelona are considering Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth and Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi as alternatives to Atlético striker Julián Alvarez. (Source: El Nacional)

But Barcelona are still determined to land Alvarez and are ready to increase their offer to $138.5 million (€120 million) to try and convince Atlético to sell. (Source: Gastón Edul)

PSG have made an offer of $133 million (€115 million) to sign Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler. (Source: Fichajes)

Real Madrid are keen to sign Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi but are braced for competition from Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who wanted the Spaniard in Madrid last summer. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Anthony Gordon was the dream “Galáctico” signing for Real Madrid manager Florentino Pérez before the Englishman joined Barcelona instead. (Source: Paco Buyo)

Roma are exploring a loan deal to sign Real Madrid striker Endrick. (Source: Alfredo Pedullà)

Alongside Roma, Aston Villa have made contact in an attempt to sign Endrick. (Source: AS)

Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for 20-year-old right back Héctor Fort following the conclusion of his loan with Elche. (Source: Matteo Moretto)

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Receive $133 Million Guler Bid; Man Utd in Wharton Battle.

From cutting-edge, state-of-the-art grounds that make watching a match feel more like a trip to the movies, to classic, old-school arenas that capture the spirit and history of the beautiful game, England’s top division offers a stadium for every taste.

Here, Sports Illustrated has ranked every current stadium the Premier League has to offer.

20. Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace)

Capacity: 25,486

What some old-school, Sunday League-loving soccer purists would call quirky and full of character, other would simply describe as outdated.

Cramped concourses, obstructed views and an aging design leave Selhurst Park feeling well behind many of its Premier League counterparts, despite its famous atmosphere on matchdays.

Now that Crystal Palace are European champions, the club desperately needs either a major redevelopment or a move to a stadium that better reflects its growing stature.

19. MKM Stadium (Hull City)

Capacity: 24,983

The MKM Stadium—previously known as both the KC Stadium and KCOM Stadium—returns to the Premier League in 2026–27 for the first time in a decade.

Aside from the name, very little has changed at the home of Hull City. Safe standing has been introduced, adding a welcome touch of old-school atmosphere, while improved segregation between home and away supporters has also been implemented.

Shared with rugby league side Hull F.C., it remains a perfectly functional stadium—but compared to many of the Premier League’s newer venues, it now feels a little dated.

18. Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)

Capacity: 12,357

Let’s set the record straight: the Vitality Stadium is not a bad ground.

Its compact design keeps supporters close to the pitch, creating an excellent atmosphere, while its modern facilities and accessibility make for a solid matchday experience.

The problem is simple—it is tiny. With a capacity of just over 12,000, the Vitality is smaller than the home of many Championship clubs and even several teams in League One and League Two. For a club now competing in Europe, that is a major limitation.

Fortunately for Bournemouth, plans have already been approved to redevelop the stadium and increase its capacity to more than 23,000 in the coming years.

17. CBS Arena (Coventry City)

Capacity: 32,609

One of the newer stadiums on this list, the CBS Arena opened in 2005 and offers many of the features expected from a modern venue.

There are spacious concourses, plenty of hospitality options, on-site hotels, comfortable seating and a range of facilities designed to improve the matchday experience.

The downside is that, despite its practicality, the stadium lacks a certain identity. Its fairly generic design and bowl-like layout mean it does not always generate the same intensity or atmosphere as more traditional grounds. Its location, tucked away beside a motorway, also does little to enhance the overall experience.

16. Amex Stadium (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Capacity: 32,500

On paper, the AMEX Stadium has almost everything you could want from a modern soccer ground: a large capacity, contemporary design and a picturesque setting in the village of Falmer.

Aesthetically, it is one of the Premier League’s more impressive venues. However, it does come with some notable drawbacks.

Because supporters rely heavily on public transport to reach and leave the stadium, the AMEX can often appear quieter than expected, with fans regularly departing before the final whistle or struggling to attend altogether. This can take some edge away from the atmosphere.

The stadium’s spacious, open design also makes it difficult to create the intense, compact noise levels found at more traditional grounds. The result is a beautiful and well-designed venue—but one that can sometimes feel lacking in atmosphere.

15. Portman Road (Ipswich Town)

Capacity: 30,056

Portman Road is a classic old-school ground: tightly packed, with supporters positioned close to the pitch, located just minutes from Ipswich town center and easily accessible for fans.

The drawbacks, however, come from its age. Some sections of seating are extremely cramped, with limited legroom becoming a real issue in the older stands. The atmosphere can also be inconsistent, as the stadium’s design does not always allow noise to travel effectively, leaving certain areas feeling strangely quiet on matchdays.

14. Etihad Stadium (Manchester City)

Capacity: 61,470

Often mocked with the nickname “Emptyhad” due to Manchester City’s struggles to consistently fill it despite becoming the Premier League’s dominant club of the modern era, the Etihad Stadium has developed something of an unfair reputation.

In truth, though, the facilities are excellent—spacious seating, huge concourses and first-class hospitality areas—while the design itself is genuinely innovative. Its trademark toroidal-shaped roof was created to maximize sunlight, while perforated walls and movable louvres help improve ventilation and maintain an award-winning playing surface.

A lack of matchday atmosphere really lets it down.

13. Gtech Community Stadium (Brentford)

Capacity: 17,250

Another relatively small ground for a Premier League club, the Gtech Community Stadium has a lower capacity than a number of teams across the lower divisions.

However, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in design. As the newest stadium in the league, its smart, compact construction creates an intense atmosphere, with supporters kept close to the action. It is also easily accessible by public transport and offers excellent modern facilities.

A small expansion adding a few thousand more seats would elevate it even further—turning an already impressive venue into one of the league’s best.

12. Emirates Stadium (Arsenal)

Capacity: 60,704

Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium ushered the club into a new era, replacing the aging Highbury with a state-of-the-art venue built for the modern game.

Its bowl design provides excellent sightlines from almost every seat, while the stadium boasts a superb playing surface, impressive fan facilities and strong transport links. The only real criticism comes from some of the underwhelming hospitality areas, which fall short of the standards expected at such a venue.

The one thing the Emirates has struggled to replicate, however, is the magic and atmosphere of Highbury. At times, it can feel surprisingly flat—even with Arsenal competing at the very top and winning the Premier League.

Perhaps, with time, it will develop the same character and history that made its predecessor so special.

11. City Ground (Nottingham Forest)

Capacity: 31,042

The same ground where Nottingham Forest lifted two European Cups under the legendary Brian Clough, the City Ground is steeped in history.

Its traditional, old-school design provides a welcome contrast to the growing number of modern bowl-style stadiums, while its excellent acoustics allow the atmosphere to become truly intimidating when the supporters are in full voice.

The main drawback is that some of its facilities have struggled to keep pace with the modern game, particularly the concourses and catering areas, which can feel limited compared to newer venues.

10. Elland Road (Leeds United)

Capacity: 37,890

Few teams relish a trip to Elland Road.

Its traditional, non-bowl design, with stands tight to the pitch, creates an intense, in-your-face atmosphere. Add in the ground’s rich history—Leeds United have played there since the club’s formation in 1919—and a fiercely passionate fanbase, and it becomes one of the most intimidating venues in the game.

The concourses may feel a little outdated, but that only adds to the charm. It’s a stadium that wears its history proudly—and visiting teams feel every bit of it.

9. Stamford Bridge (Chelsea)

Capacity: 41,631

For a club of Chelsea’s stature—two-time European champions and five-time Premier League winners—Stamford Bridge is relatively modest in size. But what it lacks in scale, it more than makes up for in intensity.

When the stadium is rocking (and admittedly, it’s not always), it becomes a cauldron of noise. The steep stands and tight, enclosed design trap the sound, creating a charged, almost claustrophobic atmosphere that can feel like a true fortress.

Add in the rhythmic clatter of fans banging metal in the stands after a goal, and it gives the place a raw, unmistakable edge that few grounds can replicate.

8. Stadium of Light (Sunderland)

Capacity: 48,707

The Stadium of Light is simply too good a venue to have spent years outside the top flight—but now that Sunderland are back in the Premier League, it feels like it’s finally where it belongs.

Relatively modern, having been Sunderland’s home since 1997, the ground strikes a rare balance between spaciousness and intimacy. The concourses are wide and comfortable, the seating is tidy with excellent sightlines and no obstructions and the overall layout makes for a smooth, enjoyable matchday experience.

With a lively fan zone and the potential for future expansion, it’s a stadium built not just for the present, but for the long term.

7. Craven Cottage (Fulham)

Capacity: 29,589

Though relatively small compared to many others on this list, Craven Cottage is one of the most unique and charming stadiums in the game—and boasts arguably the best location in the league, perched right on the banks of the Thames, surrounded by pubs and bars.

Famous for its iconic 1905 red-brick pavilion, the ground blends old-world character with modern upgrades, including a state-of-the-art new stand. It’s a rare example of tradition and luxury coexisting seamlessly—giving it a feel that few stadiums can match.

6. Villa Park (Aston Villa)

Capacity: 42,918

Aston Villa’s Villa Park holds just over 42,000 people, but thanks to its structure—and especially the famous Holt End, with its depth and proximity to the pitch—it often feels much bigger.

The steep stands and tight sightlines create a wall of noise, giving the stadium a constant sense of intensity. Add in strong views, fair pricing and a proper old-school soccer feel, and it’s easy to see why Villa Park remains one of the best matchday experiences in England.

5. Old Trafford (Manchester United)

Capacity: 74,879

Old Trafford is, in many ways, a stadium in decline. The roof leaks, parts of the structure are showing their age and its layout can feel like a cramped, confusing maze of corridors.

So why does it still rank so highly? Because Manchester United’s iconic home—despite its flaws—has something intangible. It’s steeped in history, a place that carries decades of triumph, drama and unforgettable moments within its walls.

The fanbase, of course, plays a huge role, but there’s a deeper aura to Old Trafford that’s hard to replicate. And when it is eventually replaced, even if supporters welcome a modern upgrade, recreating that same sense of history and atmosphere will be no easy task.

4. Hill Dickinson Stadium (Everton)

Capacity: 52,769

Everton fans bid an emotional farewell to Goodison Park at the end of the 2024–25 season, closing the chapter on 131 years at one of England’s most iconic grounds. But while that goodbye was difficult, their new home more than rises to the occasion as a worthy successor.

Beautifully located on the waterfront at Bramley-Moore Dock, the stadium delivers everything you’d expect from a modern venue—and then some.

There’s a wide range of social spaces, from traditional pubs and bars to high-street-style restaurants and premium dining experiences, along with self-service “eBars” and top-tier seating. Some areas even feature cinema-style chairs and private screens for instant replays.

3. St. James’ Park (Newcastle United)

Capacity: 52,258

Not so much for away fans, who are perched high up in the gods, but if you can get a ticket in the home end, St. James’ Park offers one of the best matchday experiences in the Premier League.

A towering cathedral of a stadium, it dominates the city skyline, while its steep stands create an intense, close-to-the-action feel despite its size. The result is a unique sense of drama that makes it one of the most special grounds in England.

2. Anfield (Liverpool)

Capacity: 61,276

Thanks to recent redevelopment, Anfield has been brought firmly into the 21st century—transforming what was already an iconic ground into a home truly worthy of giants. The new stands blend seamlessly with the original structure, preserving that classic, old-school aesthetic while modernizing the experience.

When it comes to individual stands, few in world soccer can match the Kop. The sight and sound of Liverpool fans belting out You’ll Never Walk Alone, scarves held high, is enough to give anyone goosebumps, regardless of who they support.

1. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Tottenham)

Capacity: 74,879

Tottenham Hotspur may be a club in crisis at times, but their stadium is anything but.

The newly built ground is a state-of-the-art facility, boasting exceptional sightlines—almost every seat offers a superb view of the pitch—along with outstanding comfort. Off the field, it’s just as impressive, featuring modern amenities such as its own in-house brewery, spacious concourses, a wide range of bars and restaurants, and even bottom-up pouring pints.

The only real drawback is access, as getting in and out can be a challenge. But when it comes to the stadium experience itself, few—if any—in England can match it.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Every Current Premier League Stadium—Ranked.

Premier League

Manchester United are plotting a double swoop for the Real Madrid duo of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga for the combined sum of $172.7 million (£128.5 million, €150 million). This would, in turn, accelerate Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri. (Source: El Nacional)

In an attempt to find Rodri’s replacement, Manchester City have struck a total verbal agreement with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. A fee is still to be settled, but a sum in excess of $115.1 million (£85.7 million, €100 million) will be required. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Arsenal have finally opened official, direct talks with Newcastle United regarding a transfer for Bruno Guimarães. The club’s first bid of somewhere in the region of $100.8 million (£75 million) was rejected. (Source: BBC Sport)

The Gunners have been more successful with their follow-up offer. A deal thought to be accelerating toward an agreement of $108.2 million (£80.5 million) is in the works. At that sum, Guimarães would become the second-most expensive recruit in Arsenal’s history. (Source: Indykaila)

While outgoings should theoretically remain a point of focus, Xabi Alonso is still eyeing one more major buy: Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. The Portugal international has a $69.1 million (£51.4 million, €60 million) release clause that Chelsea are supposedly considering. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Liverpool have opened up talks regarding a move for Paris Saint-Germain center back Illia Zabarnyi. (Source: DAVE OCKOP)

For all the speculation over Julián Alvarez, Lamine Yamal’s first priority for Barcelona is thought to be the acquisition of Tottenham Hotspur fullback Pedro Porro, with whom he dovetailed so well for Spain at the World Cup. (Source: El Nacional)

Nottingham Forest have shown surprise interest in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer. Newcastle are thought to be another concerned party. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham’s quest to sign a replacement for Richarlison has led to interest in Chelsea’s returning striker Nicolas Jackson. The former Bayern Munich loanee is valued at $87.3 million (£65 million). (Source: The Daily Mail)

Aston Villa are also thought to be interested in Jackson but the quest for recruits in the Midlands won’t end upfront. Unai Emery’s side have been linked with Atlético Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri. (Source: MARCA)

Known Manchester United target and Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr has also attracted admiring glances from Turkish outfit Fenerbahçe, who have also been linked with Marcus Rashford. (Source: Foot Mercato)

PAOK’s prolific attacking midfielder Giannis Konstantelias has landed on Chelsea’s wide radar. The Greece international is also a figure of interest for Borussia Dortmund and Juventus. (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)

La Liga

If Real Madrid do give in to Vinícius Júnior’s contract demands, Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler are expected to queue up demanding similar renegotiations. (Source: El Nacional)

Chelsea are on the cusp of striking a permanent agreement for Rayo Vallecano left back Pep Chavarría. Marc Cucurella’s replacement is set to cost the Blues $28.8 million (€25 million). (Source: The Athletic)

Ferran Torres’s very public courting of PSG has “angered” Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and several of the Spaniard’s teammates. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona are demanding at least $63.3 million (€55 million) for Torres from PSG. (Source: SPORT)

Real Madrid’s young gem Thiago Pitarch has still not been assured of his future in the Spanish capital while José Mourinho continues to mull over his usefulness. (Source: El Nacional)

Rest of World

A new report has quashed speculation that Inter Miami were interested in signing Napoli playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. (Source: ESPN)

De Bruyne has instead been tipped as a target of interest for San Diego FC and Chicago Fire. (Source: Fichajes)

San Diego could free up room in the frontline with Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano’s exit. The divisive Designated Player is thought to be in advanced talks regarding a loan move to LA Galaxy after falling out of favor in southern California. (Source: The Athletic)

Trabzonspor have belatedly reached an agreement to tie Mohamed Salah down to a two-year contract, thought to be worth $19.6 million (€17 million) per year in salary. (Source: Yağz Sabuncuoğlu)

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s $170 Million Real Madrid Raid; Yamal Eyes World Cup Star.

It no doubt stung when Gozo was left off Mauricio Pochettino’s 2026 World Cup roster, forced to sit and watch the U.S. men’s national team compete on soccer’s grandest stage from home. But just a month after the Stars and Stripes crashed out in the round of 16, the teenager is in line for the ultimate bounce back.

The Athletic report Crystal Palace are in “advanced talks” to bring Gozo to Selhurst Park. The deal is expected to be in the range of $15 million (£11.1 million). Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid were among several teams interested, but the Eagles are the favorites to snag the American’s signature.

Gozo gained attention from multiple suitors across Europe after his breakout 2025 campaign. The teenager cemented his place as a starter for Real Salt Lake, making 31 appearances and recording seven goal contributions along the way.

He picked up right where he left off, tallying six goals and four assists in just 16 appearances this season. Gozo earned himself a 2026 MLS All-Star selection and now could be on his way to south London.

Gozo Could Join USMNT Contingent in the Premier League

Should Gozo’s transfer to Crystal Palace get over the line, he will be joining USMNT center back Chris Richards. The 26-year-old defender played a pivotal role in the Eagles’ Conference League-winning campaign despite missing the final through injury and would be a familiar face for Gozo to lean on as he becomes acclimated to the Premier League.

Gozo would have to face off with fellow Americans in the English top-flight, including Antonee Robinson at Fulham, Tyler Adams at Bournemouth and Brenden Aaronson at Leeds United. The players are living proof of what impressing in the Premier League can do for their international careers.

After all, Richards, Robinson and Adams are permanent fixtures in Pochettino’s XI and starred for the USMNT on home soil this summer. There is no more competitive league in the world for Gozo to hone his talents and make the leap from the U.S. youth ranks to the senior team.

Crystal Palace finished 15th in the Premier League last season and bid farewell to manager Oliver Glasner at the end of the season. The Eagles, now led by Pierre Sage, are hoping for a much better campaign in 2026–27, especially with Europa League soccer now on the calendar.

Gozo, who most recently represented the U-23 side during the November international break, has yet to make his debut with the U.S. senior team. He will be itching to make Pochettino’s squad for the expanded international window in September and October, when the Stars and Stripes will take on Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.

The Argentine boss, who recently inked a a new four-year deal with the USMNT, will be focused on developing young talent in the build-up to the 2030 World Cup. Gozo, alongside the likes of Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre and Julian Hall, are all eager to break into the team with the hopes of competing in Spain, Portugal and Morocco in four years.

Gozo, though, will have the edge if he makes a splash in the Premier League.

READ THE LATEST USMNT NEWS, ANALYSIS AND INSIGHT FROM SI FC

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Nine different sportswear manufacturers have been busy fine-tuning the designs for England’s leading teams over recent months, and the outcome of those collaborations are unsurprisingly varied.

There are many gorgeous kits being donned next season, including three corkers for the newly-promoted sides, but they’re not all works of art. In fact, many are dull as ditch water, or just downright ugly.

With that in mind, here is Sports Illustrated’s ranking of all 20 Premier League home shirts for 2026–27.

20. Bournemouth

Our 2026/27 home kit is now on sale ✅

Available to purchase online and at the Red & Black Shack 🍒

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 15, 2026

Hummel is usually ever so reliable—underscored by Bournemouth’s lovely purple away kit—but this is not great, plain and simple.

The club’s red and black stripes have never been so hurt, chiefly due to the oversized, circular Vitality sponsor overpowering all other aspects of the jersey.

Often, that is out of the designer’s hands. But gold details near the neckline really don’t work either, making for a swing and a miss.

19. Newcastle United

Home lives in black and white.

This is Newcastle.

Introducing the 26/27 Newcastle United home jersey, available now.

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) June 10, 2026

Newcastle United can be grateful for Bournemouth’s disaster, as their grim home shirt would likely have finished rock bottom most other years.

Reminiscent of West Bromwich Albion’s infamous ‘barcode kit’ for the 2020–21 campaign, Newcastle’s latest collaboration with adidas must be considered one of the club’s worst home shirts of the modern era.

There is simply nothing redeeming this jersey.

18. Fulham

Introducing our 2026/27 @adidasfootball Home Kit.

Available to purchase online and in-store now.

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 23, 2026

Fulham’s latest home shirt is completely inoffensive. And that there is the problem.

Once again, the Cottagers have only underscored their reputation as one of the Premier League’s dullest clubs by releasing the blandest of jerseys, which is effectively a glorified white T-shirt with a fittingly boring sponsor.

Their new checkerboard away jersey, which is comparatively stunning, only makes this look even more uninspiring.

17. Everton

Our 2026/27 home kit – available online and in-store now! 🔵

— Everton (@Everton) July 2, 2026

Everton, much like Fulham, are hardly renowned for excitement in the kit department—or on the field for that matter—and that reputation seeps into their latest home shirt from Castore.

The white and yellow sleeve cuffs and collar are remarkably similar to those on the 2016–17 home jersey, of which the current kit is essentially a carbon copy.

It was dull then and it’s still dull now.

16. Nottingham Forest

Home kit looking 🔝 on tour.

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 3, 2026

Nottingham Forest were clearly too preoccupied firing head coaches to focus on producing a pleasant home jersey for the 2026–27 campaign.

Seemingly opting for a tie-dye look, the shirt instead appears ridden with sweat stains at first glance, which was perhaps not the intention during the planning process.

It’s not disastrous, but it’s incredibly forgettable.

15. Leeds United

🤍 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲
26/27 home shirt, available now!

— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 28, 2026

Leeds United have at least tried something a little unexpected with their latest adidas home shirt. After years and years of unremarkable offerings, the club have gone for a horizontal pattern for 2026–27.

Yellow and blue pinstripes adorn the shirt and it does offer something unique, even if it doesn’t completely work.

A third successive season of the striking Red Bull sponsor also helps elevate a fairly tame release.

14. Manchester City

Suited up 🧵 pic.twitter.com/zocTWNRNfU

— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 23, 2026

Puma has not been afraid to take risks with Manchester City’s alternate strips—for good and bad—but generally play it safe with home shirts. That’s certainly the case for the new season.

The only point of interest on a simplistic jersey is the gradient from sky blue to white going from the top to bottom, which works better alongside the matching shorts and socks than it does solo.

Enzo Maresca will hope a timid jersey doesn’t mirror his team’s performances in his debut season as manager.

13. Tottenham Hotspur

This is where it starts.

Introducing our 2026/27 Nike Home & Away kits.

🔗 https://t.co/YgBeOQt5kr pic.twitter.com/BL6GRo3wuK

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 19, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur have attempted to deviate from basic white tees in recent seasons, often incorporating a sprinkling of navy blue to keep things interesting. However, they have reverted to type for 2026–27.

There are a couple of navy blue accents, but otherwise this is a Fulham-esque jersey possessing little swagger.

A subtle diagonal pattern enhances the shirt slightly, but it’s not enough to make too much difference.

12. Brentford

One home kit. Two seasons. ❤️🤍

Continuing our commitment to affordability and sustainability, our new home shirt will be worn through to the end of 2027-28.

Prices remain frozen across replica and authentic shirts. pic.twitter.com/kalQatq9Lj

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 15, 2026

Brentford deserve major praise for their decision to buck modern trends and return to a two-season timescale for each new home shirt, thus reducing waste and keeping things more affordable for supporters.

Their latest shirt is far from scintillating, but it’s certainly clean.

The red and white stripes look smart when partnered with a yellow-black combo on the cuffs and collar, marking a rare success for the usually unspectacular Joma.

11. Aston Villa

made for Villa Park. built for every roar. this is Home. 🩵

available 28.05

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 26, 2026

Simple doesn’t always equal boring. Aston Villa’s newest home shirt is an excellent example of that.

A third straight year with adidas has yielded a sharp-looking jersey in the usual claret and blue, with a sleek collar significantly elevating a bicolor number which will be donned in the Champions League next season.

Sometimes less is more, even if last term’s kit was arguably nicer.

10. Crystal Palace

50 years of the sash.

Introducing our home kit for the 2026/27 season, featuring our new front of shirt sponsor, @temporalio 🦅

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 17, 2026

For the first time since the 2008–09 season, Crystal Palace have gone with a predominantly white home shirt brought to life by a red and blue sash.

The sash has been an important part of the club’s kit history, regularly featuring on alternate shirts since being used on home jerseys in the 1980s. A nostalgic nod to the past always goes down well with fans.

This is likely to be popular following a Conference League-winning campaign, even if the new sponsor, Temporal, is not the most aesthetically-pleasing.

9. Brighton & Hove Albion

Past & Future. Our 26/27 @NikeFootball home kit! 🔥

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 8, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion should always stick with pinstripes. A design first used by the club in the mid-1980s, its return for the 2020–21 season was fiercely celebrated, and Nike has taken note ahead of the new term.

An angular collar is a nice touch, but it’s those dotted white stripes that steal the show on a Brighton-blue base.

A shirt worthy of a European return, the Seagulls will be one of the Conference League’s best-dressed teams.

8. Ipswich Town

In blue and white. 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/pQwtoInBPg

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) July 25, 2026

Newly-promoted sides often arrive in the Premier League with kits hardly fitting of the top tier, but all three returnees have manufactured exquisite home shirts for next term.

Ipswich Town’s is perhaps the weakest of a strong bunch, yet still a lovely design overall which sees the fabled blue enhanced by a subtle but effective diamond motif running across the shirt.

Historic U.K. brand Umbro has been guilty of dropping the ball in recent years, but this is excellent.

7. Liverpool

an icon reimagined. ❤️​

introducing the Liverpool FC home kit 26/27.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 19, 2026

Liverpool are another club who have sought inspiration from the past. Their newest home shirt is heavily inspired by the jersey worn 1989–1991, which was also manufactured by adidas during an earlier partnership.

While the retro number is one of the club’s all-time greats, the updated iteration is just a bit too similar, to the point where you rub your eyes and expect to see the iconic Candy sponsor appear.

Sure, it will sell well as an unquestionably lovely shirt. But it certainly feels a little lazy.

6. Manchester United

This is Manchester United. Always ❤️

Introducing the @adidasFootball x Manchester United 2026/27 home jersey, available now 🔗

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 14, 2026

Cetainly, adidas knows not to try anything unorthodox when designing Manchester United’s home shirt, with the club’s stature and commercial infrastructure ensuring plenty of sales no matter what.

However, the preference for a simple, stripped-back aesthetic has often worked wonderfully and it’s the same story for 2026–27.

The Red Devils have returned to a polo collar for the first time since 2022–23 and it looks ever so slick, boosted by clean black and white trim.

5. Hull City

A King’s town then a city. 👑

Introducing our new technical partner @oxensportsuk and proudly revealing our 2026/27 home kit. On sale Friday 9am. 🧡

🔗 https://t.co/q1zbTUrVfH#hcafc pic.twitter.com/piDCF4SweS

— Hull City (@HullCity) June 10, 2026

Manufacturers Oxen is making its first-ever Premier League kits in 2026–27 after partnering with Hull City, and this has been knocked out of the park.

Thick black and orange stripes are teamed with a chunky white collar and sleeve cuffs, with the combination enhanced by a retro-style club crest which simply reads ‘HCAFC’.

This will fly off the shelves at the club shop, especially with the Premier League badges applied to the sleeves.

4. Arsenal

Celebrating our connection 🔗

Dive into the details behind our 26/27 @adidasFootball home kit 👇

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 15, 2026

Arsenal are always among the Premier League’s most stylish clubs, with adidas often saving its best creations for the Gunners. While not the best-ever home jersey, this newest release is still delightful.

Patterned sleeve cuffs and a unique collar stand proud, as will the golden Premier League badges last seen on an Arsenal jersey during the 2004–05 season.

The away and third shirts are much more striking, rather understandably, but the home jersey is still incredibly effective.

3. Coventry City

Your 2026/27 Coventry City Home Kit.

Available at The Cov Store and online now!

— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) July 2, 2026

After not really doing Bournemouth justice, Hummel makes amends with Coventry City’s design. After their 25-year absence from the Premier League, they will look chic on their long-awaited return.

Even a bright orange Monzo sponsor cannot detract from what is a glorious jersey. Textured light blue stripes immediately catch the eye, even if they’re not as light blue as some supporters would like.

Frank Lampard will want his side to play smart soccer in an elegant shirt.

2. Chelsea

Our new home kit around the US. 💙📸

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 20, 2026

Xabi Alonso is one of soccer’s most stylish managers and his players will follow in his footsteps when donning the new Chelsea home jersey for the Spaniard’s first season in charge.

A solid blue base is completely transformed by striking yellow accents, which include the simplified club crest. The current Chelsea badge also features subliminally on closer inspection.

Minimalism at its finest. Take a bow, Nike.

1. Sunderland

New Jersey 🤝 New jersey

View the full gallery of the first outing in our '26-27 home shirt 👇

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 31, 2026

Hummel bookends our rankings. After Bournemouth and Coventry, the Danish brand delivers an indisputably sublime home jersey for Sunderland.

After selecting a unique pink color scheme for the away shirt, Hummel stuck to a tried-and-tested formula for the home jersey.

Slick red and white stripes. Tick. A chunky, vintage collar. Tick. The retro Sunderland shield. Tick.

What’s not to love about it?

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Premier League

Manchester United are evaluating a possible move for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as a possible alternative to top target Lewis Hall of Newcastle United. (Source: The Independent)

Arsenal are not prepared to meet Real Madrid’s demands of $196 million (€170 million, £145.5 million) for winger Vinícius Júnior and are instead hoping to get a deal done for less than $173 million (€150 million, £128 million). (Source: SPORT)

Monaco are ready to bid $34 million (£25 million) to sign injury-plagued Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia. (Source: Simon Phillips)

Also linked with an exit from Chelsea is center back Axel Disasi, who has emerged as Crystal Palace’s top target to replace Maxence Lacroix after his move to Stamford Bridge. (Source: Fabrice Hawkins)

Fenerbahçe are ready to “break the bank” in an attempt to convince Marcus Rashford to leave Man Utd this summer. (Source: The Sun)

Juventus have reached an agreement over personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, but their hopes of striking a deal have been complicated by Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi’s increasing reluctance to sanction a sale. (Souce: Calciomercato.it)

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Porto over a move for goalkeeper Diogo Costa. (Source: Pedro Almeida)

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has been offered to clubs in Saudi Arabia. While Al Hilal and Al Nassr have declined the offer, Al Ahli, Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah are all considering moves. (Source: Kalid Al-Zahrani)

Aston Villa are ready to pay $40.5 million (£30 million) to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, who is manager Unai Emery’s top transfer target. (Source: The Sun)

Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners is another on the radar of both Aston Villa and Man Utd. (Source: Calciomercato.it)

La Liga

Barcelona sporting director Deco has reignited his interest in Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who is also of interest to Tottenham. (Source: Fichajes)

Meanwhile, Barcelona are not giving up in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri and are waiting for the player’s approval before launching a bid to try to rival Real Madrid. (Source: Cadena SER)

Another Man City player, winger Jack Grealish, is being monitored by Atlético Madrid. (Source: The Sun)

Atlético Madrid have tried to convince Federico Chiesa to leave Liverpool, but the Italian international remains keen to prove himself at Anfield. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Barcelona defender Jules Koundé in a double deal alongside forward Ferran Torres. (Source: El Nacional)

Roma are looking into a loan move for Endrick that would include an option to buy, but Los Blancos are reluctant to lose the striker permanently. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have ended their pursuit of Tottenham center back Cristian Romero, believing they have no chance of meetings Spurs’ lofty financial demands. (Source: Football Insider)

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Despite the disruption of the World Cup, Premier League sides have already been frantically recruiting before the new campaigns begins on Aug. 21, after which they will only have until Sep. 1 to finish any outstanding business.

Significant movement is still projected, both in terms of incomings and outgoings in England’s top tier. Every single one of the league’s 20 clubs still have areas where they must improve, with some issues set to be exacerbated by departures.

Here is one position every Premier League club must strengthen during the rest of the window.

Arsenal—Central Midfielder

Arsenal’s opportunistic pursuit of Vinícius Júnior has been dominating headlines and while the club could use an additional left winger, central midfield is in greater need of reinforcement.

The Premier League champions were over-reliant on Declan Rice last season, an arduous and exhausting campaign significantly depleting his engine—as evidenced at the World Cup. Elsewhere, Martín Zubimendi had a wobble during the second half of last season, Myles Lewis-Skelly is yet to be entirely trusted in midfield and Mikel Merino could be more useful as a versatile, impact substitute.

Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze and the flexible Kai Havertz are all offensive options, meaning Arsenal would hugely benefit from another box-to-boxer capable of sharing minutes with Rice. Bruno Guimarães is their leading target and the Newcastle United star could certainly make a title-winning squad even better.

Aston Villa—Left Back

Aston Villa have lost some key players this summer in Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers, and they could soon lose Lucas Digne, too. The Frenchman appears destined to make his return to former side Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Unai Emery incredibly short of options at left back.

Should Digne depart, then Villa will be left with just Ian Maatsen in the role. While a capable, attack-minded fullback with huge potential, another option is needed with Villa competing in the Champions League once again this season.

Bournemouth—Winger

Outside of Rayan, who is the subject of transfer interest from Europe’s elite and Saudi Arabia, Bournemouth aren’t blessed with a great deal of depth in the wide forward department. Ben Gannon-Doak, David Brooks and Amine Adli are hardly inspiring options for new manager Marco Rose.

Right back is another area that needs bolstering, but the Cherries appear set to sign Juanlu Sánchez in the position, shifting focus back onto new wingers. Let’s not forget that they lost Antoine Semenyo last winter and must handle the extra workload of Europa League soccer in the new term.

Brentford—Left Back

Brentford have a few areas that require inspection before the summer is out and the club have already made some new additions. However, one department yet to be bolstered is left back, with the club’s current options hardly spectacular.

Rico Henry’s injury history means he cannot be trusted this season—the Englishman has made just 41 appearances across the past three campaigns—and Keane Lewis-Potter is not a natural left back. Signing a more orthodox and reliable option is a must.

Brighton & Hove Albion—Striker

Brighton & Hove Albion’s transfer plans have now changed. The Seagulls have already made a number of signings, but the recent exit of Danny Welbeck to Chelsea means a new striker is now essential. They must replace the veteran’s 13 Premier League goals from last term.

At present, Fabian Hürzeler has just three center-forward options, all of whom are under the age of 22 and yet to prove themselves in the Premier League. With Conference League soccer to contend with this season, too, a clinical striker needs to be top of the wishlist.

Chelsea—Goalkeeper

Chelsea have been typically active in the transfer market already under new manager Xabi Alonso, but are yet to strengthen in between the sticks. Despite an improved 2025–26 season from Robert Sánchez, the Spaniard is not a strong enough goalkeeper to take the Blues where they want to be.

Signing another stopper has long been a priority for Chelsea, who attempted to recruit Mike Maignan from Milan last year, but rumors have been quieter this summer. Whether Alonso trusts his compatriot Sánchez remains to be seen, or perhaps the precocious Mike Penders will be handed an opportunity to shine.

However, Chelsea realistically need an elite goalkeeper to make rapid improvements.

Coventry City—Left Back

Coventry City need a goalkeeper and a deal for the permanent signing of Carl Rushworth is close to being completed. Once that has been finalized, the Midlands side appear set to pivot to the search for a new left back.

Light of top-quality contenders in the position, Frank Lampard needs a tried-and-tested Premier League defender capable of thwarting some devastating right wingers up and down the country. A ruthless striker is also on their wishlist.

Crystal Palace—Center Back

Crystal Palace are desperately short at center back. After losing Marc Guéhi in January, they have now seen Maxence Lacroix join Chelsea. That leaves just a few options, with Chris Richards joined by Chadi Riad and Jaydee Canvot as senior first-team players.

The Eagles appeared set to sign Chrislain Matsima from Augsburg, but the deal ultimately fell through. Now they must turn to alternatives, with at least one if not two additions required in the heart of Pierre Sage’s backline.

Everton—Defensive Midfielder

A new striker remains a possibility following inconsistent campaigns from Beto and Thierno Barry, but a defensive midfielder is a greater priority right now. After all, Everton lost Idrissa Gana Gueye for free this summer and while they signed midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, a true enforcer is still lacking.

Given the way Everton play under David Moyes, prioritizing a strong, structured defense over attacking freedom, it’s of paramount importance they have somebody capable of effectively screening the back four.

Fulham—Winger

Once Fulham sign Gonzalo García from Real Madrid, they will have gone some way to remedying their issues at center forward. Next they will turn their attention to signing at least one new winger, with the club desperately short of bodies after the exits of Harry Wilson and Samuel Chukwueze.

In terms of out-and-out wide men, Oscar Bobb and Kevin are Álvaro Arbeloa’s only candidates, neither of whom have been particularly impressive at Craven Cottage. Fulham will be in big trouble if they fail to address their need for speed on the flanks.

Hull City—Winger

Hull City have already made four additions this summer and the club’s owner, Acun Ilıcalı, has promised another eight signings before the window closes. At least one of those should be a winger, with the Tigers lacking star options in attack.

Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey appears likely to make the move north this summer, but that might not be the end of Hull’s reinforcements on the flanks. To stay in the Premier League, they must improve their collection of wide forwards.

Ipswich Town—Central Midfielder

Like their fellow promoted sides, Ipswich Town need plenty of fresh faces to improve their roster, with eight players already recruited. However, Gary O’Neil still awaits the addition of a central midfielder.

A move for Burnley’s Florentino Luís appears close to being completed, but that might not stop Ipswich from re-entering the market for another engine room operator. As things stand, O’Neil is also battling fitness issues in his midfield, only underscoring the need for reinforcements.

Leeds United—Striker

Leeds United’s impressive second half of the 2025–26 season was aided by a flurry of goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but an alternative striker to the England international might be needed given his record of injury problems.

Leeds won’t want to have to rely on Lukas Nmecha or Joël Piroe for an extended period if Calvert-Lewin was to become sidelined, but finding a clinical No. 9 capable of sharing goalscoring duties won’t be straightforward.

Liverpool—Winger

Liverpool have glaring holes across their roster despite last summer’s record-breaking spend. A new center back would do nicely, as would another right back and defensive midfielder. However, signing a winger is currently top of the to-do list.

Following Mohamed Salah’s exit, Liverpool signed Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna to ease their growing problems on the flanks, but he’s more suited to playing on the left wing. The Reds need sombody capable of playing on the right flank to replace Salah.

PSG’s Bradley Barcola is their leading target despite his preference for playing on the left, but any deal would be extremely expensive.

Manchester City—Right Back

Manchester City have spent big on Elliot Anderson, but he’s the only immediate first-teamer recruited to date. Following the exits of Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Aké and Bernardo Silva, more signings are needed ahead of Enzo Maresca’s debut term.

One area that has long been missing an elite option is right back. Matheus Nunes was converted into a defender by Pep Guardiola, while academy graduate Rico Lewis has also featured sporadically in the role.

However, City’s previous interest in Tino Livramento and admiration for Malo Gusto suggests they still want a fresh face at right back.

Manchester United—Central Midfielder

Manchester United have already started addressing their biggest roster issue by signing two in central midfield, although a third addition in the department is still important, owing to the lack of a direct replacement for Casemiro.

Youri Tielemans is more of a progressive forward-thinking midfielder. And while Andrey Santos has defensive qualities, a real destructive force in the center of the pitch would make a huge difference to the balance of the team. Carlos Baleba and Manu Koné are most heavily linked.

Newcastle United—Left Back

Newcastle have endured a traumatic summer so far which has seen Eddie Howe sacked, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon leave, and Guimarães strongly linked with Arsenal. If Hall were to join Man Utd, albeit for a huge fee, it would add to the growing dumpster fire.

It would also leave Newcastle alarmingly short at left back, an area that needs strengthening no matter Hall’s future. The Magpies could also do with signing a right back to cover for Livramento, so a versatile fullback addition would tick two boxes.

Nottingham Forest—Central Midfielder

The obvious area Nottingham Forest must strengthen is the engine room, with a new central midfielder utterly essential following the departure of Elliot Anderson to Man City. It appears unlikely they will replace the England international with somebody of the same caliber, but they must at least try.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall is their favored replacement, although striking a deal with Spurs might be tough given the Swede’s lofty asking price. Perhaps looking abroad might be the more cost-effective option, even if it’s riskier.

Sunderland—Left Back

Sunderland have already signed a fullback this summer, but Thomas Meunier is an option for the right-hand side. Now they could add a left back to their ranks, with 32-year-old duo Reinildo and Arthur Masuaku not wholly inspiring options.

Régis Le Bris must prepare for a surprise European campaign, meaning the Black Cats need to seriously bolster their team to juggle continental and domestic duties. A new winger is also on the club’s radar.

Tottenham Hotspur—Winger

Tottenham Hotspur have quickly acted on last season’s disaster by signing a host of new names. Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes have all cost big sums, while Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dúbravka have arrived as free agents.

Spurs still need to sign a winger, however, which was a department where they regularly came up short last term. With Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert still injured, Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus and Manor Solomon are the options at present, with the latter potentially leaving this summer.

Splashing the cash on an explosive, goalscoring wide forward would be wise.

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Premier League

Chelsea are ready to submit an improved offer of $94 million (£70 million) for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Meanwhile, Chelsea are back in negotiations with Crystal Palace over the signing of another midfielder, Adam Wharton. The Blues would need to sell first before being able to make a move for the England international. (Source: Sébastien Vidal)

Galatasaray have informed Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes that they are prepared to meet his bumper salary demands. Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to get underway soon. (Source: HT Spor)

Arsenal are ready to test Aston Villa’s resolve over center back Ezri Konsa with a bid worth $87 million (£65 million). (Source: SportsBoom)

But Arsenal are growing increasingly unconvinced of their chances of signing Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, who the Gunners expect to remain at the Bernabéu. (Source: Fichajes)

Vinícius Jr is not the only Real Madrid player of interest to Arsenal this summer. (Source: Alex Kirkland)

Inter are gearing up for a fresh move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who remains keen to join the Serie A side. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

But Inter’s willingness to pay $40 million (£30 million) falls short of Liverpool’s asking price for Jones. (Source: The Athletic)

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have both approached the representatives of Atalanta center back Giorgio Scalvini, who is valued at over $57.5 million (£43 million). (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)

Chelsea have also approached Scalvini’s representatives, learning the young defender is available for $46 million (£34 million). (Source: Luca Cerchione)

AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund are both chasing Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. The Gunners are looking for $67 million (£50 million). (Source: The Times)

Both Chelsea and Manchester City have opened talks over the signing of 22-year-old Scottish striker Robbie Ure, who netted 15 goals in 14 appearances in the Swedish top flight with IK Sirius last season. (Source: Mark Brus)

Interest from Chelsea and Man Utd could convince Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi to leave the club this summer. (Source: Het Laatste Nieuws)

Newcastle have reignited their interest in Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt as a replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who is in talks over a move to Arsenal. (Source: Correio da Manhã)

La Liga

Endrick could leave Real Madrid this summer following the arrival of Carlos Espí. (Source: Alberto Pereiro)

Real Madrid have paused their pursuit of Man City midfielder Rodri in order to focus on the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Once that deal is done, Rodri will become the priority. (Source: AS)

Rodri’s refusal to negotiate with Paris Saint-Germain has seen the French side launch a bid for Barcelona midfielder Pedri, but the proposal of $104 million (€90 million) is not enough to get a deal done. (Source: El Nacional)

Arsenal have joined PSG and Tottenham in pursuit of Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. The Blaugrana still hope to tie him down to a new contract. (Source: Estadio Deportivo)

Dušan Vlahović has once again offered his services to Barcelona on a free transfer, but is not willing to wait much longer and wants to have his next club secured by the end of the first week of August. (Source: SPORT)

New Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has requested the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who has not traveled with the rest of the squad for preseason as he sorts out a loan move. (Source: AS)

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Premier League

Manchester United are considering moves for three strikers: Chelsea’s Liam Delap, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins or Duşan Vlahović, formerly of Juventus. (Source: Fichajes)

Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle United will spark a bid from Man Utd for left back Lewis Hall. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Hall remains a dream target for former team Chelsea, who continue to monitor his situation and could be sparked into action by a lack of progress from leading suitors Man Utd. (Source: Simon Phillips)

Chelsea are ready to rival Barcelona and AC Milan in pursuit of Crystal Palace right back Daniel Muñoz. (Source: El Universal)

Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, who is expected to get the chance to prove himself to manager Mikel Arteta once again in preseason before a final decision on his future is made. (Source: The Sun)

Manchester City have made an offer to sign Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli as their new backup. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Man Utd have recently been offered the chance to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, but the Red Devils would rather focus on a move for Juventus’ Francisco Conceição instead. (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)

Porto are negotiating with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to buy young defender Souza. (Source: Globo Esporte)

Inter are agonizingly close to an agreement over personal terms with Tottenham center back Cristian Romero, with a deal for the Argentina international likely be struck at $46 million (€40 million, £34 million). (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to strike a deal for Bournemouth winger Rayan, who is also on the radars of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. (Source: The Sun)

Chelsea are determined to sell 21-year-old striker Deivid Washington permanently but are yet to find any teams prepared to pursue anything other than a loan deal. (Source: Trivela)

La Liga

Real Madrid are hopeful of agreeing a deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande before the Bundesliga side depart for their preseason tour on Saturday. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona as a replacement for the injured Frenkie de Jong. (Source: Matteo Moretto)

The father of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham met with club officials at the end of last season to discuss a possible sale because of sporting disagreements with those in charge. Los Blancos made it abundantly clear they will not entertain such a move. (Source: Pepe Álvarez)

Barcelona are ready to raise their offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez. Fear of a rival approach from Arsenal, coupled with a serious injury to primary alternative Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth, has left president Joan Laporta believing he has no choice. (Source: El Nacional)

João Cancelo missed his scheduled return date with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal as he continues to push for a move back to Barcelona. (Source: SPORT)

Real Madrid have added Juventus defender Renato Veiga to their list of potential targets after being impressed by his performances at the World Cup. (Source: Ben Fernandes)

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During the 2025–26 season, there were 11 managerial changes across the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all parting ways with multiple managers.

There have been mass changes since the campaign concluded, too, with a sea of fresh faces residing in dugouts for the 2026–27 season.

With that in mind, here are the longest-serving managers currently operating in the Premier League—for now, at least.

The Longest Serving Managers Currently in the Premier League

For the first time in Premier League history, there will be nine managers making their official dugout debuts with their clubs during the opening round of fixtures. Newcastle United were the latest to sack their head coach over the summer, and they’re yet to appoint Eddie Howe’s successor.

Álvaro Arbeloa is the most recent appointment, joining Fulham on July 7 following an unsuccessful stint as Real Madrid boss. He’s one of eight managers to have arrived since the beginning of June, joining the likes of Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola, who were hired by Chelsea and Liverpool respectively.

Ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca made the move to Manchester City at the end of June, while Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest), Gary O’Neil (Ipswich Town), Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace) and Marco Rose (Bournemouth) have all been recently appointed as well.

Over half of the Premier League clubs hired new managers in 2026—if we include Newcastle, who are expected to soon appoint Matthias Jaissle. The fact Michael Carrick is in the top 10 after being named as interim Manchester United boss in January and then permanently hired in May is staggering. Roberto De Zerbi, first signed by Tottenham Hotspur in March, is only just behind him.

At the other end of the scale, Mikel Arteta is currently the longest serving manager in the division—and by quite some distance. Hired all the way back in Dec. 2019, the Spaniard has overcome plenty of challenges en route to making Arsenal the best team in the league.

The manager he replaced, Unai Emery, was not appointed by Aston Villa until Nov. 2022, yet is still second in the list. The third-longest serving manager is Daniel Farke, who joined Leeds United eight months after Emery arrived at Villa.

Régis Le Bris (Sunderland), Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Frank Lampard (Coventry City) were all appointed in 2024, ranking them fourth to sixth in that order. David Moyes made his return to Everton at the beginning of 2025.

Both Hull City’s Sergej Jakirović and Brentford’s Keith Andrews were signed ahead of the 2025–26 campaign, yet already feature at eighth and ninth respectively.

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An agreement was struck between the two clubs last week worth somewhere in the region of £52 million ($69.3 million), and Lacroix has now put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

He becomes the third signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Chelsea, following Marco Palestra and Morgan Rogers, while new faces Emmanuel Emegha, Geovany Quenda and Dastan Satpayev have all completed pre-agreed moves.

Rogers described Chelsea as the “biggest club in London” after sealing his own move to Chelsea, but Lacroix went one further with his praise for his new club.

“I think it’s the best move for me because it’s the best club in the world,” Lacroix told club media.

“I spoke with Malo [Gusto]. I spoke with Trev [Chalobah]. I spoke with Benoît [Badiashile]. It’s easy for people to speak well about this club because it has a lot of big history and I’m really proud to be a part of it now.

“I spoke with the manager on the phone. We spoke about tactics, we spoke about how he sees the game. First of all, I was happy just to speak about football with him, and I saw that we have the same direction and desire for this club.

“When I spoke with the gaffer, when I spoke also with the people I know from the national team who play for Chelsea, like Malo, they told me it was the best club I can go to.

“So already I was saying: ‘O.K., I don’t need to think too much.’ After talking to people I said to myself: ‘This is the best step forward for me.’”

Why Have Chelsea Signed Lacroix?

Center back proved to be a particularly delicate topic at Chelsea last season, when Levi Colwill’s summer ACL injury saw former manager Enzo Maresca publicly request a replacement. The refusal to grant that wish contributed to behind-the-scenes tensions that ultimately led to the boss’s departure in January.

Even with Colwill back in action, Chelsea went into this summer prepared to bolster in defense and quickly settled on Lacroix. The 26-year-old had four impressive years in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg and quickly established himself as a leader in the Palace back line upon his arrival two years ago.

That sort of Premier League-ready quality is right at the top of Chelsea’s list of priorities this summer, with the Blues also closing in on the signing of 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck and 36-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson in a major shift away from their divisive transfer policy.

Lacroix has not just been signed for his experience, but is expected to play a major role under Alonso in the coming season, particularly with a handful of Chelsea’s current center backs made available for transfer.

Chelsea are open to offers for Trevoh Chalobah, who played more minutes than any other Blues. center back in the Premier League last season, while Badiashile and Axel Disasi are both thought to be available for transfer.

Mamadou Sarr and Aarón Anselmino could both depart on loan, while even Wesley Fofana and Josh Acheampong have faced questions about their futures.

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An underwhelming 2025–26 campaign, in which Newcastle finished down in 12th following the departure of star striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool, prompted talks between Howe and club management earlier this summer, when all parties confirmed a desire to continue working together.

Now, however, The Athletic state Howe has had a change of heart and is set to leave his post imminently and bring his five-year tenure at the club to an end.

Matthias Jaissle, currently in charge of Saudi Pro League side and PIF-owned Al Ahli after an impressive spell at Red Bull Salzburg, has been lined up to replace Howe.

Why Is Eddie Howe Leaving Newcastle?

Howe seemingly confirmed his commitment to Newcastle just a few months ago, but the situation at St James’ Park has changed drastically since the conclusion to last season.

According to Sky Sports News, much of Howe’s initial decision to remain stemmed from a belief that a strong summer transfer window would be enough to steer the team back towards the Premier League’s top four. While new signings have been found, they have come at the expense of several of Howe’s established stars.

Anthony Gordon was sold to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali sealed a big-money switch to Tottenham Hotspur. Significant uncertainty also surrounds the future of captain Bruno Guimarães amid interest from Arsenal.

It is said that Howe, whose squad has been bolstered by the arrivals of 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Touré,18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur and 20-year-old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, has concerns about the state of his squad heading into the new season.

A bruising 4–1 friendly defeat to Championship side Bristol City on Wednesday night, while insignificant in the grand scheme of things, hardly boosted Howe’s morale and the decision has been taken to move in a different direction.

The initial report on Howe’s future states the 48-year-old plans to take some time away from management.

Eddie Howe’s Record at Newcastle

Howe was handpicked by the Saudi Public Investment Fund following the group’s takeover of Newcastle in late 2021, leading the Magpies away from a strong relegation threat—Newcastle became the first team in Premier League history to avoid the drop despite failing to win any of their first 14 games.

Several January arrivals, including Guimarães and fan-favorite Dan Burn, quickly became central to a new era at St James’ Park. Newcastle roared up to fourth the following season, qualifying for the Champions League and re-restablishing themselves as part of England’s elite.

Howe led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years as they lifted the 2024–25 Carabao Cup, but a dramatic slump the following season quickly saw most of the high spirits fade across Tyneside and put increasing pressure on Howe, who is now set to bring his time at the club to an end.

His total of 231 games managed leaves Howe seventh on Newcastle’s all-time chart, while only the great Sir Bobby Robson has ever led the team in more Premier League matches.

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Premier League

Should Arsenal fail to secure a blockbuster transfer for Vinícius Júnior, they have identified RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as their top alternative. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Liverpool have made direct contact with the camp of Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora. The teenager is being monitored by 15 clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Another youngster attracting the Reds’ attention is Bournemouth winger Rayan. Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the forward as well, much like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG. (Source: SunSport)

Despite Real Madrid’s rekindled pursuit of Rodri, Manchester City would rather keep the Spanish midfielder at the Etihad Stadium next season, even if he does not want to sign a new contract. (Source: Ben Jacobs)

All the documents to complete the transfer of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea are signed and in place. The only thing left is for the Blues to officially announce the new arrival. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are also preparing to welcome Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck. The club is finalizing the transfer, with the Englishman expected to undergo a medical this week and then join up with Xabi Alonso’s squad in Hong Kong. (Source: The Athletic)

Welbeck’s impending arrival pushes Liam Delap further out the door. The striker has interest from Leeds United and his camp also reached out to Manchester United, but the Red Devils are not interested. (Source: TEAMtalk)

After an underwhelming loan with Tottenham Hotspur last season, striker Randal Kolo Munai is headed back out on loan, this time to Juventus. A full agreement, including an obligation to buy worth around €45 million ($51.2 million), has been reached with PSG. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

The transfer likely eliminates a suitor for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkee, but the striker still has interest from Roma and Como. (Source: The i Paper)

Should a deal go through for Zirkee, United could turn their attention to Aston Villa man Ollie Watkins. The club is also keeping tabs on Dušan Vlahović, who left Juventus as a free agent. (Source: The Sun)

Brentford have circled Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré as their Jordan Henderson replacement. The club is preparing to lay down around £41 million ($54.5 million) to secure the Mali international’s arrival. (Source: Sky Sports)

The Bees are also exploring a move for Jadon Sancho. The winger is a free agent after finally leaving Old Trafford. (Source: SportsBoom)

La Liga

Barcelona have ruled out signing Bournemouth standout Eli Junior Kroupi. The Catalans are unwilling to pay his €100 million ($114 million) price tag. (Source: Fichajes)

The club has now turned to Chelsea striker João Pedro and Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis as potential Robert Lewandowski replacements. Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez remains Barcelona’s top target, though. (Source: Cadena SER)

The defending Spanish champions will surely have to hit the market for a new No. 9 if they lose Ferran Torres, who is wanted by PSG. (Source: SPORT)

Speaking of strikers, José Mourinho has asked Real Madrid to sign Dušan Vlahović. The new boss wants a physical, natural No. 9 in his team. (Source: Defensa Central)

Real Madrid have identified Diogo Costa, Gregor Kobel and Bart Verbruggen as possible Thibaut Courtois replacements. Although the club has no plans to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, this is to get a head start on searching for a successor. (Source: Fichajes)

Former Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa is continuing his raid of Los Blancos’ young talents for Fulham. The Spaniard, who is already trying to secure Gonzalo Garcia’s signature, is now in talks for attacking midfielder Cesar Palacios. (Source: The Athletic)

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The 23-year-old inked a four-year contract with the Red Dragons, becoming the club’s first new arrival of the summer. The deal was for an undisclosed fee that ESPN report is in the region of £5 million ($6.7 million).

Fans of the Welsh outfit were starting to get rather impatient as the weeks ticked by without a new face joining Phil Parkinson’s ranks. The quiet approach from Wrexham was a stark contrast to their booming transfer window last summer, when they welcomed 13 new players to North Wales.

Like many of those signings that helped the club finish seventh in its return to the EFL Championship, Imray comes with experience playing in England’s second tier. He finished 2025–26 on loan at West Bromwich Albion, where he recorded a goal and two assists in 17 appearances.

Imray actually featured in Wrexham’s 2–2 draw with West Brom back in April, a match that came amid West Brom’s 10-game unbeaten run to fend off relegation. Now, the right wing back will be wearing red next time he takes the pitch in the Championship.

Imray Echos Wrexham’s Premier League Ambitions

Adding Imray, an attack-minded speedster with heaps of potential, to Parkinson’s squad gives Wrexham a much-needed reinforcement at right wing back since Aaron James and Ryan Barnett are both expected to leave the club in some capacity.

The 23-year-old, who joined Crystal Palace as a teenager, is hoping to play a large role in Wrexham’s push for promotion to the Premier League. “First and foremost, I think where this club is going it’s definitely on an upward trajectory,” he said in a statement.

“It’s just everything about the club really—everything behind the scenes. I’ve watched Welcome to Wrexham and it’s not just a football club that wants to do well on the pitch, but one that wants to do well off the pitch too.

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“The community means a lot to the club and I think that’s such a good way to be because without the fans, the clubs are nothing. There were loads of things that enticed me to come here, but the club want to be in the Premier League and after speaking to the gaffer it’s just such an exciting project to be a part of.”

Six years ago when Wrexham were stuck in the National League, one day playing in the Premier League seemed laughable. But the Red Dragons proved they can hang with England’s elite, finishing just two points out of the Championship playoff race. They also nearly eliminated Chelsea in the FA Cup last season, and have already beaten Manchester United and Leeds United this summer.

Imray has joined up with the team in New York ahead of Wrexham’s preseason friendly with Liverpool, before Parkinson’s men take on Sunderland in Pennsylvania. Then, they are headed back home to gear up for the Carabao Cup first round against Middlesbrough.

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A player capable of finding the net week after week, season after season, can be the difference between chasing trophies and falling short, securing European soccer and settling for mid-table or even surviving the drop and suffering relegation.

Since England’s top flight entered its modern era in 1992–93, countless elite forwards have graced the division—but none have been better at doing the one thing that matters most: scoring goals.

From record-breaking strikers and legendary No. 9s to unexpected goal machines who defied expectations, these are the players who have found the back of the net more than anyone else in Premier League history.

30. Paul Scholes

Goals: 107
Club(s): Manchester United

Paul Scholes was some player—blessed with magical feet, a superb eye for a pass and a thunderous shot.

His highlight reel of goals for Manchester United is truly something to behold.

29. Ryan Giggs

Goals: 108
Club(s): Manchester United

No player has won more Premier League titles than Ryan Giggs, who collected a remarkable 13 league trophies during his time with Manchester United.

28. Emile Heskey

Goals: 110
Club(s): Leicester City, Liverpool, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa

Once described by The Guardian’s Paul Wilson as “a blunt instrument with which to bludgeon defenders,” Emile Heskey was certainly a one-man wrecking ball, although his intelligence and movement inside the penalty area often went overlooked.

27. Dion Dublin

Goals: 111
Club(s): Coventry City, Aston Villa, Manchester United

Before becoming a well-known television presenter, Dion Dublin was a fearsome scorer, netting over a century of Premier League goals during his playing career.

26. Sadio Mané

Goals: 111
Club(s): Southampton, Liverpool

Sadio Mané made his name at Southampton, where he scored the fastest Premier League hat-trick of all time, before becoming a world-class superstar at Liverpool.

25. Erling Haaland

Goals: 112
Club(s): Manchester City

It took Erling Haaland just four seasons—and three Premier League Golden Boots—to reach crack triple digits for Manchester City in the competition.

No striker in Premier League history has reached that milestone faster, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

24. Ian Wright

Goals: 113
Club(s): Arsenal, West Ham United

Ian Wright, Wright, Wright!

The Arsenal legend certainly knew where the net was, although he never managed to get his hands on a Premier League Golden Boot.

23. Steven Gerrard

Goals: 121
Club(s): Liverpool

There was little anyone could do when Steven Gerrard decided to shoot from range, with his rocket of a right foot finding the net 33 times from outside the box during his Premier League career with Liverpool.

22. Romelu Lukaku

Goals: 121
Club(s): West Bromwich Albion, Everton, Manchester United, Chelsea

He may not have been everyone’s cup of tea, but Romelu Lukaku generally made a habit of scoring goals wherever he played.

The less said about his second spell at Chelsea, though, the better ...

21. Raheem Sterling

Goals: 123
Club(s): Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea

A four-time Premier League champion with Manchester City, Raheem Sterling also turned out for Arsenal in England’s top flight, although he failed to score a single league goal for the Gunners.

20. Dwight Yorke

Goals: 123
Club(s): Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, Birmingham City

Dwight Yorke scored the majority of his Premier League goals (73) for Aston Villa, but he is perhaps best remembered for his four years at Manchester United, where he formed a formidable partnership with Andrew Cole and won three Premier League titles.

19. Nicolas Anelka

Goals: 125
Club(s): Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion

Nicolas Anelka has one of the most impressive résumés in Premier League history, at least in terms of the clubs he represented, with the French striker scoring goals for four of the traditional “Big Six”: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.

18. Robbie Keane

Goals: 126
Club(s): Coventry City, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United, Aston Villa

Robbie Keane, famous for his trademark cartwheel celebration, scored Premier League goals for no fewer than six different clubs, with the majority of them—80—coming for Tottenham Hotspur.

17. Son Heung-min

Goals: 127
Club(s): Tottenham Hotspur

Son Heung-min scored all 127 of his Premier League goals for Tottenham, but unlike Harry Kane, he was able to fire the club to any major silverware, even if it came outside domestic competition.

16. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Goals: 127
Club(s): Leeds United, Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic

If there was one thing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink could do well, it was strike the ball really, really hard.

The man had a right foot like a traction engine.

15. Robin van Persie

Goals: 144
Club(s): Arsenal, Manchester United

Robin van Persie scored 96 Premier League goals for Arsenal but never managed to get his hands on the title during his time in north London.

After making the controversial switch to rivals Manchester United in 2012, he finally lifted the Premier League trophy in his first season at Old Trafford.

14. Jamie Vardy

Goals: 145
Club(s): Leicester City

Jamie Vardy made the remarkable rise from non-league soccer to Premier League hero, with his goals for Leicester City proving vital during the club’s surprise title-winning campaign in 2015–16.

13. Teddy Sheringham

Goals: 146
Club(s): Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Portsmouth, West Ham United

Teddy Sheringham aged like a fine wine.

On top of being one of the Premier League’s all-time top scorers, he is also the division’s oldest-ever goalscorer, finding the net for West Ham United at the ripe old age of 40 years and 268 days.

12. Les Ferdinand

Goals: 149
Club(s): Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Leicester City, Bolton Wanderers

Nicknamed “Sir Les” because of his noble demeanor and elegant style of play, Les Ferdinand was awarded an MBE in 2005, although he is still yet to receive an official knighthood.

11. Michael Owen

Goals: 150
Club(s): Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Stoke City

Had injuries not taken their toll on his career, Michael Owen could have easily added even more Premier League goals to his tally.

10. Jermain Defoe

Goals: 163
Club(s): West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Bournemouth

A pocket rocket of a striker, Jermain Defoe not only scored plenty of goals throughout his Premier League career, but is also remembered as one half of one of the division’s best striker partnerships alongside Peter Crouch.

9. Robbie Fowler

Goals: 163
Club(s): Liverpool, Leeds United, Manchester City

So prolific was Robbie Fowler in front of goal during his early years that he earned the nickname “God” among Liverpool fans.

8. Thierry Henry

Goals: 175
Club(s): Arsenal

He may not be the competition’s all-time top scorer, but Thierry Henry gets our vote for the greatest Premier League player of all time.

7. Frank Lampard

Goals: 177
Club(s): West Ham United, Chelsea, Manchester City

The highest-scoring midfielder in Premier League history, Frank Lampard’s goals were a defining part of Chelsea’s golden era, helping fire the Blues to three Premier League titles.

6. Sergio Agüero

Goals: 184
Club(s): Manchester City

Sergio Agüero’s incredible record of scoring a Premier League goal every 108 minutes remains one of the most remarkable feats in the competition’s history, bettered only by the man who eventually inherited his role as Manchester City’s main striker: Erling Haaland.

5. Andrew Cole

Goals: 187
Club(s): Newcastle United, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth

One of the most underrated and well-travelled strikers in Premier League history, Andy Cole had a knack for finding the net wherever he played, building a reputation as one of the division’s most reliable goalscorers.

4. Mohamed Salah

Goals: 193
Club(s): Chelsea, Liverpool

Of Mohamed Salah’s Premier League goals, 191 came in a Liverpool shirt. The only two exceptions arrived during a brief and underwhelming spell at Chelsea, several years before his transformation into an Anfield superstar.

3. Wayne Rooney

Goals: 208
Club(s): Everton, Manchester United

One of only three players to ever surpass the 200-goal mark in Premier League history, Wayne Rooney was far more than just a prolific scorer—he was a complete player capable of influencing every aspect of the game.

2. Harry Kane

Goals: 213
Club(s): Tottenham Hotspur

Despite scoring a remarkable 213 Premier League goals for Tottenham Hotspur, Harry Kane was never able to get his hands on major silverware in north London.

A lack of consistent quality around him ultimately left one of the league’s greatest-ever strikers without a trophy before his move to Bayern Munich.

1. Alan Shearer

Goals: 260
Club(s): Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United

A Premier League champion with Blackburn Rovers and a Newcastle United icon, Alan Shearer’s record-breaking tally of 260 Premier League goals remains a benchmark that still looks almost impossible to surpass.

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The tournament has helped spark significant interest in the beautiful game that, with any luck, will continue to build in the coming weeks, months and years.

The Premier League, world soccer’s most prestigious division, is keen to mobilize the hype created during the World Cup as it launches a ‘Coast-to-Coast’ initiative across the United States for the opening weekend of the 2026–27 season.

Here are all the details.

What Is Premier League Coast-to-Coast?

The Premier League’s Coast-to-Coast project spans the opening round of fixtures for the 2026–27 campaign, from Friday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Aug. 24, with watch parties staged up and down the United States for each of the 20 clubs.

Supported by NBC, Peacock and USA, there will be events in 15 different U.S. cities, allowing supporters to connect with their team and other members of the fanbase.

“We are planning a nationwide celebration of all 20 Clubs, our players and all the exciting Premier League action—by bringing fans together across 15 U.S. cities for activations and watch parties during our opening weekend,” a statement from the Premier League recently revealed.

How to Watch, Full List of Events

All 20 teams will be represented across the country, with demand likely to be highest for the traditional ‘Big Six.’

The event for Manchester United supporters will take place in New York, while Liverpool’s will be staged in Boston—where their owners, Fenway Sports Group, own the Red Sox. Champions Arsenal will open the Premier League season and U.S. fans will have to flock to Denver to get involved.

Manchester City’s event occurs in Washington, D.C., while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur watch parties will both be held in Texas—Dallas and Austin respectively.

Further details will be announced in due course, but fans can register their interest here.

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Brad Friedel, Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan have all enjoyed stints in the Premier League, paving the way for America’s next generation of burgeoning stars.

Many of the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup roster ply their trade in England’s first and second tier as they follow in the footsteps of the influential trailblazers that came before.

While the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun no longer represent English sides, there remains a healthy representation of Americans in the Premier League and Championship.

Here are the USMNT stars—who have earned call-ups in the past year—that will play in England during the 2026–27 season.

Tyler Adams (Bournemouth)

It’s been nearly eight years since Tyler Adams left New York behind to begin his European adventure. A move to RB Leipzig proved fruitful and the defensive midfielder soon garnered attention in the Premier League, with Leeds United taking the plunge.

A productive debut season couldn’t prevent relegation for Leeds, however, and Bournemouth swooped in to ensure Adams returned to England’s top tier. An injury-hit debut season was followed by two strong campaigns on the south coast.

Haji Wright (Coventry City)

Haji Wright bounced around Europe before eventually ending up at Coventry City. A journey that took him to the Midlands via Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Türkiye has now peaked, with the striker’s 17 Championship goals last season helping Coventry reach the Premier League.

Wright, who has never previously played in England’s top flight, will be eager to make a positive impression and retain the faith of manager Frank Lampard. Now 28 years old, he can’t afford to let the opportunity slip.

Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)

Chris Richards failed to make the grade at Bayern Munich early in his career, but he’s discovered his mojo at Crystal Palace. Joining the club in 2022, he’s proceeded to make well over a century of appearances, and has been crucial to the club’s most successful period.

While Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze often stole the show before their Selhurst Park exits, Richards’s performances were critical to Palace winning the FA Cup and Conference League under Oliver Glasner. He’s developed nicely in London.

Antonee Robinson (Fulham)

Antonee Robinson has spent his entire career in England, which is hardly surprising given he was born and raised in the country. After rising through the system at Everton, the left back enjoyed loan spells at Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic before permanently joining Fulham.

It’s now been six years since Robinson made the move to Craven Cottage and he’s flourished season upon season. A particularly productive 2024–25 campaign, which yielded 10 assists from defense, even saw him linked with Premier League giants Liverpool.

Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)

Leeds has proven a popular destination for American talents, including Brenden Aaronson. The attacking midfielder traded Philadelphia Union for RB Salzburg in 2020 and enjoyed 18 fruitful months in Austria before Leeds came calling.

Bar a season on loan at Union Berlin, Aaronson has been at Elland Road for the last four years, and was significant to the club’s Premier League return in 2025. In the top tier last season, he managed nine goal involvements as Leeds beat the drop.

Patrick Agyemang (Derby County)

Patrick Agyemang hoped to play some role in the USMNT’s home World Cup over the summer, but a devastating and long-term Achilles injury ruled him out of contention. The Derby County forward might not even return until 2027.

He’s been very clinical for both club and country to date, with six goals in 14 national team appearances and 10 goals in 38 matches during his debut Derby season pointing to his quality and potential.

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough)

While he was used sparingly by Mauricio Pochettino at the World Cup, Sebastian Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg, sparkled when called upon. Middlesbrough were evidently watching intently, recently signing him from Vancouver Whitecaps for $2 million.

The all-action midfielder will be keen to thrive in his first season outside of Major League Soccer and could help Middlesbrough make their Premier League return after being beaten in last term’s Championship playoff final.

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Berhalter has a compatriot on hand to help him at Middlesbrough. His positional peer Aidan Morris joined the club two seasons ago and has become a mainstay at the Riverside Stadium, playing 45 times during the 2025–26 campaign.

The 24-year-old is making good on his potential after a $4 million move from Columbus Crew, with his continued success in the Championship only likely to lead to more minutes for the USMNT.

Damion Downs (Southampton)

Damion Downs was raised between Germany and the United States. While he chose to represent the latter internationally, it was in the former he made his breakthrough as a graduate of the Köln academy.

An 11-goal campaign with the Bundesliga outfit in 2024–25 convinced Southampton to sign the promising striker, but a disastrous debut season ensued. Fourteen appearances led to zero goals and he spent the second half of last term on loan at Hamburg, where he also failed to find the net.

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The 23-year-old is set to become the Red Dragons’ first signing of the summer as Phil Parkinson looks to strengthen a squad that finished seventh in the Championship last season and narrowly missed out on a playoff place.

Wrexham have prioritized adding at least one right wingback this summer, with Imray viewed as a player who offers enormous potential while also being capable of making an immediate impact in the first-team squad.

Although Imray has yet to make a competitive appearance for Premier League side Crystal Palace, he impressed during loan spells with Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion last season. It is understood the deal will be worth around £5 million ($6.65 million).

Who Is Danny Imray?

Imray began his career with local clubs Ilford and Billericay Town in non-league soccer before joining Chelmsford City to continue his development. He spent 18 months with Chelmsford before being scouted by Premier League side Crystal Palace and joining the club’s academy.

A year after arriving at Crystal Palace, Imray returned to Chelmsford on loan to continue his development. He then spent the next two seasons progressing through Palace’s youth system before joining Bromley on loan two years ago to gain his first experience in the English Football League.

The right-sided defender impressed during a full season in League Two and earned a loan move to League One side Blackpool last summer. Imray was initially expected to spend the entire campaign at Bloomfield Road but performed so well that Crystal Palace recalled him in January before sending him to Championship side West Bromwich Albion for the remainder of the season.

Although born in England, Imray is eligible to represent the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Wrexham have previously had six Trinidad and Tobago players on their books, including club legend Denis Lawrence, who became the first Wrexham player to appear at a FIFA World Cup when he represented his country in 2006.

Danny Imray 2025–26 Championship Stats

*Stats via Fotmob

What Would Signing Imray Mean for Wrexham?

Imray is expected to become a key part of Wrexham’s starting lineup once he completes his move from Crystal Palace in the coming days. The Red Dragons made signing a new right wingback a priority this summer after deciding against reviving their interest in Manchester City loanee Issa Kaboré.

Wrexham have rotated Aaron James, Ryan Barnett and Ryan Longman in the right wingback role throughout preseason, with Imray’s arrival expected to pave the way for two departures. James has been earmarked for a loan move, while Barnett is expected to leave the club in some capacity. That would leave Imray as the first-choice option, with Longman likely providing cover.

Imray is renowned for his pace and attacking intent, and his arrival is expected to give Wrexham another dangerous outlet in the Championship next season. There is also a belief that he can not only improve the starting lineup immediately but also develop into a player capable of making the step up to the Premier League should Wrexham secure promotion.

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A crackdown on time-wasting has inspired most of the rule changes brought in by the game’s lawmakers in recent years. There were several alterations to the statues of the sport ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including a countdown on goal kicks, throw-ins and substitutions. Many of these are already set to be adopted by the Premier League for the 2026–27 season.

However, the entire width and breadth of professional English soccer has opened itself up to an even more radical rule change by volunteering to trial the latest attempt to combat deliberate delays from goalkeepers, BBC Sport was the first to reveal.

How Does New Goalkeeper Rule Work?

Players have been accused of exaggerating injuries for years, wailing on the turf to receive medial treatment and break the game up before miraculously recovering. To try to limit that disruption, a new law was brought in to ensure that any player to have accepted an on-pitch visit from the physio must wait on the touchline for 60 seconds after the restart. However, goalkeepers could still have some magic spray and continue playing as normal. That loophole has now been closed.

Under the new regulations, once the referee has signaled for medical staff to treat a goalkeeper, that team’s manager has 10 seconds to tell the fourth official which outfield player will be removed from the match for one minute after play is resumed. If no player is chosen in time, the captain is removed. If the goalkeeper is also the captain, then the outfield player who had been nominated to speak to the referee ahead of the game is the one forcibly sacrificed.

This concept of tactical timeouts from goalkeepers feigning injury to force a break in play for managers to impart in-game instruction has been on the rise since at least the COVID-19-enforced hiatus. It reached such a peak of prominence last season that Leeds United manager Daniel Farke made a point of calling out Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma.

“We know this happens, but if we don’t educate our players in football, what to do in terms of fair play, sportsmanship and you just try to bend the rules to your advantage, you can even do a fake injury in order to do an additional team talk, it’s nothing I personally like,” he fumed. “We should think about how we can deal with it, and also how we educate it,” Farke added. His advice has been heeded.

Now, there are exceptions to the rule. No outfield player will be removed in the following scenarios:

• The goalkeeper has disagreed with the referee and waved away the physio
• The goalkeeper has suffered a foul immediately before the stoppage
• There has been a collision between the goalkeeper and an outfield player, even if it wasn’t a foul
• The goalkeeper in question is visibly bleeding
• The goalkeeper has suffered a “serious injury” (i.e. an injury which requires a substitution) or a concussion.

When Will New Rule Be Introduced?

English soccer was waiting for the sign-off from International Football Association Board (IFAB), which amends the official laws of the game that are distributed worldwide.

Permission has since been granted, ensuring that the first ever fixture to include this extreme new measure will be Tranmere Rovers vs. Rochdale in the Carabao Cup preliminary round on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The first Premier League fixture for which this will apply is Arsenal’s top-flight opener against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, Aug. 21.

Which Leagues Will Implement New Rule?

This rule change is not reserved for the highest tier of English men’s soccer. The Women’s Super League will also adopt this measure which will be universally implemented across the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, the EFL Championship, League One, League Two and the National League.

Intriguingly, the Australian top flight is also expected to act as global guinea pig for this goalkeeping crackdown. However, the A-League won’t give the manager a chance to name their outfield player to be removed, it will always be the captain who is sacrificed.

No other division, not La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A or Ligue 1, has yet volunteered for this trial scheme. It will also not be applicable in the Champions League.

The tactical implications of this radical rule change could be seismic, although it’s unlikely there will be many examples to watch the mayhem unfold. These grand alterations are either avoided by referees not wishing to rock the boat or serve their purpose as a deterrent.

Much was made of the law that would see a team concede a corner if their goalkeeper held onto the ball for more than eight seconds. Burnley’s Martin Dúbravka was the Premier League’s first dilly-dallying victim on the opening weekend of last season, yet it was scarcely applied over the subsequent 10 months. There may very well be an unwitting goalkeeper who goes down for cramp in August, but once one team is punished, it would be a major surprise to see more sides fall into the same trap.

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FPL has officially returned ahead of the upcoming term and players can now select their squads ahead of Gameweek 1, which kicks off on Friday, Aug. 21.

However, before drafting up a roster, managers must first choose their witty, pun-based team name—an essential tradition since the game’s inception.

There are an abundance of legendary team names which have been recycled time and time again over the years, but we at Sports Illustrated have compiled a fresh list of options for each of the Premier League’s current teams.

We apologize in advance for some of the toe-curling word play you’re about to lay eyes on.

Arsenal

• Old Havertz Kai Hard
• Shiver Me Timbers
• Eze Come Eze Go
• Quantum of Tzolis
• Livin Saliba Loca
• Saka Potatoes

Aston Villa

• Me Myself Unai
• Lord of the Mings
• McGinn and Tonic
• Pau Patrol
• Behind Emery Lines

Bournemouth

• Saving Private Rayan
• Evanilson Almighty
• Battle of Toth
• Guns N Rose

Brentford

• Dango Unchained
• 50 Schades of Grey
• Milambo No. 5
• Kayode Parfum

Brighton & Hove Albion

• Uptown Dunk
• Now I’m a Baleba
• Minteh Wonderland
• Gross Misconduct
• Mitomachondria

Chelsea

• Jolly Rogers
• Tosin and Turning
• Back of the Neto
• Reece’s Set Pieces
• Vote for Pedro
• Sega Emegha Drive

Coventry City

• ThrowTheKitchingSink
• Simms Card
• Haji Go Lucky
• Frank You Lampard

Crystal Palace

• Hakuna Mateta
• Lerma Driver
• Sarr Sarr Binks
• Pino Grigio

Everton

• Backstreet Moyes
• For Beto or Worse
• Escape From Alcaraz
• Me Myself Ndiaye
• Rock N Rohl

Fulham

• Iwobi Wan Kenobi
• Berge King
• The Bernd Leno Show
• Silent Bobb

Hull City

• Hit The Targett
• Belloumi Burger
• Egan to Please
• Millar’s Crossing

Ipswich Town

• PhilogenesNotMyLover
• Femme Fatawu
• Burns Baby Burns
• Greaves Lightnin’

Leeds United

• Tiki-Tanaka
• Stach of Cash
• Farke the Bus
• How Nmecha Mother

Liverpool

• Alisson Wonderland
• Wirtz Team Name Ever
• Frimp My Ride
• Endo The World
• LoveTheWaySzoboszlai

Manchester City

• Peaky Reijnders
• Champagne Khusanova
• Count Doku
• HaalandGlobetrotters
• GvardiolsOfTheGalaxy
• Beef Cherki

Manchester United

• Yoro Wizard Harry
• Afternoon De Ligt
• Stairway to Heaven
• Bruno Dos Tres
• Shut the Dorgu

Newcastle United

• Botman Begins
• DontLookBackInElanga
• Wissa of Oz
• Sonny and Schar
• Swedish Howe’s Mafia

Nottingham Forest

• Matz Sels Sea Shells
• MacAwoniyi Cheese
• Super Murillo Galaxy
• Wood I Lie to You?

Sunderland

• Through the Roefs
• Moves Like Xhaka
• Le Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
• Talbi or Not Talbi

Tottenham Hotspur

• Los Porro Hermanos
• MaddisonSquareGarden
• What the Van Hecke?
• Return of the Djedi
• Gray’s Anatomy

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While the World Cup has disrupted preseason preparations for all 20 Premier League clubs—some affected more than others—England’s top division sides have still been playing plenty of warmup friendlies ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Friendlies are crucial to building match sharpness and momentum before the term commences, while also offering new signings and emerging academy stars the chance to impress their manager.

Here’s a full breakdown of preseason fixtures and results for Premier League teams.

Arsenal

The reigning Premier League champions played their first overseas friendly on Aug. 1, hammering Catalan outfit Girona 4–1. However, Mikel Arteta lamented a sloppy showing against Real Betis in Dublin, as the Gunners fell to a 3–1 defeat, before again losing 3–2 to Borussia Dortmund. Their final proper friendly ended in a 1–1 draw with Como.

Arsenal will also partake in England’s traditional curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, a week before the Premier League season begins, facing FA Cup victors Manchester City at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

• Five Arsenal Players Who Need to Impress in Preseason

Aston Villa

Bournemouth

Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

Chelsea’s tour of Australia began with victory for Xabi Alonso in his first match as manager, an utterly chaotic affair ending 6–4. A youthful team struggled until the Spaniard made changes, with João Pedro shining brightest with a hat trick and assist.

A meeting with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 2–1 defeat,Juventus edged a friendly bereft of quality 1–0 in Hong Kong, before the Blues then swept aside AC Milan 3–0 in Jakarta.

They concluded their preseason by returning to Stamford Bridge for their final friendly with Alonso’s former club Real Sociedad, winning the clash 3–1.

• Six Chelsea Players Who Need to Impress in Preseason

Coventry City

Crystal Palace

Everton

Fulham

Hull City

Ipswich Town

Leeds United

Liverpool

Liverpool are once again embarking on a preseason tour of the United States, which opened with a 4–2 victory over Sunderland in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge. The Reds then beat Wrexham 1–0, but suffered a first defeat under their new boss against Leeds United, surrendering a two-goal lead in the 4–2 loss.

Iraola got his first taste of the Anfield dugout as Liverpool manager when his side fell to a 3–2 defeat against AS Monaco. Two final preseason games against Como now remain, with one being played behind closed doors and the other in front of supporters at Anfield, before Liverpool open their Premier League campaign against Newcastle United.

• Eight Liverpool Players Who Need to Impress in Preseason

Manchester City

As was often the case under Enzo Maresca’s predecessor Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have a light preseason schedule planned. Their first friendly wasn’t until Aug. 1, where they drew 1–1 against Inter in a repeat of the 2022–23 Champions League final.

The Cityzens were in South Korea for a short while, with their stay starting with a 3–1 win over the K League All-Stars and finishing with a 3–1 win over Atlético Madrid. Next, they’ll return to the United Kingdom to face Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Manchester United

Manchester United started preseason earlier than many of their Premier League rivals, suffering a defeat to Wrexham in Finland before thrashing Norwegian side Rosenborg 5–0.

The Red Devils started a spree of tougher matches with a 2–1 victory over Atlético Madrid and a 1–1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain as they tour Europe. A journey to Dublin to face Leeds United also ended in a 1–1 stalemate, although they were victorious in a subsequent penalty shootout.

Michael Carrick’s finished up with a trip to Poland, where they were beaten 4–2 by AC Milan and former manager Ruben Amorim.

• Seven Man Utd Players Who Need to Impress in Preseason

Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest

Sunderland

Tottenham Hotspur

A crucial preseason for Tottenham Hotspur began with victory as new signing Mateus Fernandes fired home the only goal of a friendly win against MK Dons.

Spurs then traveled across the world to face Auckland FC in New Zealand, whom they beat 2–0 before Mathys Tel scored in the subsequent 1–1 draw with Sydney FC. Rivals Chelsea were their final opponents down under and they picked up a 2–1 win to wrap up their Oceania tour.

Tottenham are now back in north London, where they have already drawn 1–1 with Getafe and beaten Hoffenheim 3–0. They play the Germans again on Aug. 16.

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As always, there’s a bit of everything. Some teams have played it safe with uninspired designs that feel little different from last season’s, while others have embraced bold colors, eye-catching patterns and fresh ideas that stand out for all the right reasons.

With plenty of new jerseys already released, here are our rankings of the best Premier League kits for the 2026–27 season.

20. Chelsea (Away)

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The France center back emerged during the World Cup as a figure of interest for a club actively trying to strengthen their backline after a leaky 2025–26 campaign. That pursuit has accelerated since the tournament’s conclusion and appears to have reached a prompt resolution.

After negotiations at ownership level, Chelsea have struck an agreement with Palace to sign Lacroix for a transfer fee in the region of £52 million ($69.3 million), The Athletic reported. The Eagles were thought to have been holding out for £60 million but they still stand to make a tidy profit on a player who cost just £18 million when signed from Wolfsburg two years ago.

Lacroix is Chelsea’s seventh acquisition of an exceedingly busy window already. While deals for Geovany Quenda, Emmanuel Emegha and Dastan Satpaev had been previously confirmed before official completion this summer, Lacroix joins Marco Palestra and Morgan Rogers in Chelsea’s expensive rebuild for new manager Xabi Alonso.

Yet, this is not the first costly foray the Blues have embarked upon in recent years.

How Chelsea Can Afford Constant Spending

Chelsea gained a notorious reputation for extravagant expenditure under Roman Abramovich but the global inflation of the transfer market coupled with BlueCo’s attempts to “disrupt” said market have seen countless records tumble. This will be the fourth time in five summers that Chelsea have surpassed the €300 million barrier.

At a time when financial regulations have led to points deductions for several Premier League teams, the Blues have managed to evade any sporting punishment despite outspending the rest of the division. This is thanks to a revolving exit door.

Since BlueCo’s first wild summer at the helm of Chelsea, when the club’s transfer strategy was dictated by Thomas Tuchel—a manager who would be sacked within a week of the window closing—and co-owner Toddy Boehly, the west London outfit have spent around $2.2 billion, comfortably the most of any club on the planet. However, over the same timeframe, Chelsea have amassed more than $1.2 billion from player sales, again, a world-leading figure.

The accounting trick of amortization allows a club to spread a player’s transfer fee over the length of a contract (up to five years), whereas a sale is recorded in the books at full face value in the year it was made. So, Lacroix’s arrival for $69.3 million when spread over his proposed contract would represent less than $13.9 million (69.3 divided by 5) in the accounts, while the sale of Andrey Santos to Manchester United is registered at a full $64.1 million in the club’s coffers. So, two deals for around the same price actually represents around $50 million of incoming (64.1 minus 13.9) in Chelsea’s accounts.

The issue with this strategy is that you have to keep on selling players. Lacroix only costs $13.9 million for the 2026–27 accounts, but he will also cost $13.9 million in 2027–28, 2028–29 and all the way up to 2030–31. Santos’s deal, however, is banked and forgotten after this summer.

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That prediction was in 1998. It’s safe to say that it’s come to pass.

For many fans, the World Cup has served as a distraction from the real event of Premier League action. Fortunately for those with that particularly modern slant, there is little more than a month between the international competition’s conclusion and the return of away games for Coventry City.

However, the repercussions of the World Cup are likely to drag long into the domestic season. The Premier League comfortably contributed more players to the summer tournament than any other division on the planet. Some clubs were spared more than others, while there were a few particularly beleaguered manager who have come to rue the competition’s very existence.

Taking into consideration how many minutes each club’s players racked up, how deep they went into the tournament, the importance of these individuals to each side’s success, any serious injuries and Sky Sports’s World Cup impact index, here’s how each team compared.

20–11: Newly Promoted Teams Unscathed

Frank Lampard had so few Coventry City players at the World Cup he was actively in the U.S. scouting the competition for talent. “The World Cup is a great stage to look at players,” he told Gary Lineker during a mid-tournament appearance on The Rest Is Football, “so we’re looking across the spectrum of players.”

Haji Wright was given an almost insulting pair of stoppage-time cameos for the USMNT while fellow forward Brandon Thomas-Asante only started one game for Ghana.

Coventry were part of a trend of promoted teams having minimal involvement in the World Cup this summer, with Hull City and Ipswich Town also largely unscathed.

Ever-present Premier League side Everton only had three senior players at the tournament and only England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made it past the round of 32. The practically omnipresent shot-stopper has missed one top-flight match in the last four seasons and isn’t likely to add to that modest haul despite some busy outings for the Three Lions.

10–6: Half of the ‘Big Six’ Escape the Worse

There was a distinct set of mixed fortunes for the Premier League’s so-called elite. While several managers with a roster stacked full of glittering internationals watched the knockout stages unfold between a lattice of their fingers, the new managerial duo of Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso managed to escape the worst impact.

Liverpool’s squad for the 2026–27 campaign included eight World Cup participants, many of whom would have expected deep runs this summer. Yet, the Dutch contingent of the locker room was dumped out of the round of 32 on the same day as Florian Wirtz’s Germany. Alexander Isak had almost the perfect number of matches (four) to bolster his fitness without overdoing it for Sweden while Alisson only lasted one more round with Brazil.

Even the freshly acquired World Cup winner Victor Muñoz didn’t spend an actual minute on the pitch for Spain. Alexis Mac Allister did, however, get pulled through the ringer with Argentina. Yet, given his underwhelming displays of last season, Liverpool should be used to a fatigued version of the midfielder.

Chelsea were similarly fortunate. Enzo Fernández made it to the final (but ended his day after 90 minutes) while Reece James and Malo Gusto had deep runs without being ever-presents for England or France respectively. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) and Pedro Neto (Portugal) both went home earlier than they may have expected (or Chelsea dared to hope).

5. Sunderland

Key World Cup Players: Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey, Thomas Meunier.

Sunderland were one of the surprise success stories of the World Cup. The Black Cats boasted players who scored a combined eight goals between them, a tally only one Premier League club could top.

There was a remarkable dozen of Sunderland players at the competition in North America, 11 of whom made it into the knockout rounds for their nations. While this should serve as a boost to the club’s global appeal, it could come back to haunt Régis Le Bris, especially in a season with the demands of Europa League action.

4. Manchester United

Key World Cup Players: Lisandro Martínez, Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo.

Manchester United not only had a lot of players at the World Cup, but the vast majority of that traveling party suffered through the tournament. Lisandro Martínez got furthest only to watch his Argentine compatriots lose the final to Spain after being forced off with a concerning injury.

Manuel Ugarte’s tournament was cut short much earlier and for much longer, while the Portuguese enclave of Old Trafford are nursing the psychological wounds of disappointing summers. Even Senne Lammens, a bastion of stability throughout his debut Premier League season, sent Belgium home with a blunder against Spain.

One of the few United players who didn’t see a single minute of action may prove to be the most impacted. It will be intriguing to discover how Kobbie Mainoo responds to the ignominy of getting shunned by England all summer long.

3. Manchester City

Key World Cup Players: Erling Haaland, Rodri, Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi, Rúben Dias, Nico O’Reilly, Jérémy Doku.

No Premier League club’s players racked up more collective minutes than Manchester City’s cabal. Yet, only one of them made it into the final.

Rodri lived up to Pep Guardiola’s prediction by discovering his best form for Spain at just the right time. Whether he can replicate that output at City will depend on how much rest he is afforded—and Real Madrid’s transfer strategy.

Erling Haaland is on his way back to Manchester with a taxidermy racoon in his carry-on while England semifinalist Elliot Anderson blossomed into one of the most impressive midfielders at the whole tournament.

2. Arsenal

Key World Cup Players: Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, David Raya, William Saliba, Gabriel.

“It’s a period that I don’t enjoy a lot,” Mikel Arteta admitted when quizzed on his experience of international soccer earlier this year. Putting the success of his nation to one side, the World Cup cannot have been pleasant viewing for the Arsenal boss.

Thomas Tuchel made it abundantly clear that most members of the English Gunner contingent came into the tournament half-fit and very much remained that way—not withstanding a few stellar showings in the public training session that was the third-place playoff.

Arsenal’s three World Cup winners spent much of the tournament on the bench but William Saliba, as instrumental for France as he is in north London, could be facing several months out with a back injury after pushing through the pain barrier for too long.

1. Aston Villa

Key World Cup Players: Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana, John McGinn.

Five members of Aston Villa’s starting XI for the Europa League final were part of squads which made it all the way to the final weekend of the World Cup. That is a weighty physical toll for the likes of Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa.

Yet, arguably the biggest blow for Villa was the ACL injury to quarterfinalist with Belgium, Amadou Onana. In the wake of Youri Tielemans’s sale to Manchester United and Morgan Rogers’s Chelsea exit, Unai Emery’s midfield is looking awfully light after this World Cup.

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Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain have deliberately tried to spark a bidding war by informing clubs that Bradley Barcola is up for sale. A prohibitive asking price of $171.4 million (£127.5 million, €150 million) has been set, while the first offers from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have been closer to $80 million (£59.5 million, €70 million). (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Chelsea are facing the unexpected threat of losing versatile defender Jorrel Hato. The Dutch left back, who stood to become the club’s first-choice option after Marc Cucurella’s sale, has been offered to Arsenal and Manchester United in the pursuit of Champions League action. (Source: The Chelsea Chronicle)

To make sure there are at least some defenders at Stamford Bridge next summer, Chelsea have ramped up their interest in Crystal Palace center back Maxence Lacroix, who carries a minimum price tag of $80.7 million (£60 million). (Source: BBC Sport)

In a major boost for Liverpool, PSG are expected to pass on the chance to sign RB Leipzig superstar Yan Diomande due to the “complexity” of negotiating personal terms. The new target is Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi. (Source: Malick Traoré)

Atlético Madrid’s renewed interest in Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is expected to take the form of a bid in the region of $80 million (£59.5 million, €70 million). (Source: Fichajes)

In their quest to potentially replace Martinelli, Arsenal have been tipped to make an approach for freshly-crowned World Cup winner Mikel Oyarzabal. There is a $85.7 million (£63.8 million, €75 million) release clause in his Real Sociedad contract. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Not content with one world champion, Arsenal have also been linked with Nico Williams. The Athletic Club winger could be available for $103.5 million (£77 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)

AC Milan have also thrown their hat into the ring in the pursuit of Phil Foden. The Manchester City academy graduate is also a target for Barcelona while his future remains “uncertain” with a contract that expires in 2027. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Man City appear to already be preparing for life without Foden as they line up a record-shattering $194.3 million (£144.5 million, €170 million) bid for Barcelona’s Fermín López. (Source: Fichajes)

Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr has attracted keen interest from Manchester United, who are scouting the Senegal international this summer. (Source: Foot Mercato)

As Aston Villa prepare to part ways with Morgan Rogers, Crysencio Summerville has been identified as an ideal replacement. The West Ham United forward, however, is also the subject of a $53.7 million (£40 million) bid from Roma. (Source: talkSPORT)

Manchester United’s interest in Nottingham Forest fullback Neco Williams has been complicated by rival advances from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. (Source: Football Insider)

Keen to avoid a swift return to the Championship, Ipswich Town are hopeful that a $11.4 million (£8.5 million, €10 million) bid for Fulham’s Issa Diop will be quickly accepted. (Source: Foot Mercato)

After emerging as one of the few Tottenham players to demonstrate any fight during the bleakest point of last season’s relegation battle, Mathys Tel has attracted admiring glances from Turkish giants Galatasaray. (Source: Sporx)

La Liga

Rodri is so eager to join Real Madrid this summer that he has rejected offers of a contract renewal at Manchester City. (Source: Ramon Alvarez de Mon)

Without setting out a firm destination, Erling Haaland has informed his agents to secure his exit from Manchester City by the summer of 2027. Real Madrid loom large on the horizon. (Source: El Nacional)

A meeting with Ferran Torres has been arranged so that Barcelona can establish what the Spain international wants from this summer window. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Spain’s World Cup winner is the subject of even heightened demand since his goal in the final against Argentina. Torres has long been a target for PSG and has now inspired a $57.1 million (£42.5 million, €50 million) offer from Aston Villa. (Source: El Nacional)

Not content with his fairytale career at the age of 39, Jamie Vardy is thought to be pushing for an unexpected move to Sevilla. (Source: Fichajes)

While sporting director Deco was anticipating a $80 million (£59.5 million, €70 million) bid from Bayern Munich for Jules Kounde, Barcelona’s right back has emphatically quashed any chance of him leaving Catalonia this summer. (Source: El Nacional)

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One final goal of the tournament sufficed for Spain to claim the title over Argentina. Given the expanded 48-team field plus the introduction of an extra knockout round, the 2026 World Cup becoming the highest scoring of the 23 total editions of the tournament is no surprise.

It’s also no secret that the top national teams in the world that made a deep run in North America this summer were headlined by world-class talents that play for the biggest clubs on the planet and spend the season scoring goals for fun in the biggest club competitions in the sport.

Powerhouses from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 unsurprisingly top the list of the clubs with the most goals at the 2026 World Cup, but there are also players from more modest clubs that had prolific campaigns.

8. Sunderland—8

Sunderland had a dream season in their return to the Premier League, finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League a year removed from being in the Championship. Some of their players continued the positive momentum with strong World Cup campaigns.

Bryan Brobbey started the tournament as a Netherlands backup but earned the starting role after bagging a brace against Sweden and another strike vs. Tunisia. Similarly, Habib Diarra broke the deadlock against Iraq in his fist start of the tournament and scored another next time out against Belgium.

Nilson Angulo ignited Ecuador’s comeback against Germany and Granit Xhaka scored his lone goal of the tournament for Switzerland in the 4–1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, Wilson Isidor scored a goal of the tournament candidate with a screamer against Morocco.

7. Manchester United—8

Manchester United are interesting, bear with me.

Matheus Cunha bagged three goals for Brazil during lopsided group stage wins, scoring a brace against Haiti and then another in the dismissal of Scotland. United wing-twin Amad Diallo scored Côte d’Ivoire winner in the opening game against Ecuador and then the momentary equalizer prior to Norway ending the Ivorian’s World Cup dreams in the round of 32.

Lisandro Martínez struck in extra time in Argentina’s memorable 3–2 win over Cabo Verde in the round of 32. Now, things get interesting.

Marcus Rashford and Casemiro both scored a goal each this summer. However, the former spent last season on loan at Barcelona and the latter bid farewell to Old Trafford at the end of the season. Still, the pair of players were both property of Manchester United when the tournament started.

Even if you don’t count those two goals, United’s did complete the signing of Belgium international Youri Tielemans only days after he bagged a brace for Rudi García’s side in a wild comeback against Senegal.

6. Crystal Palace—8

For a while it seemed like Crystal Palace would end the World Cup as the top scoring Premier League club thanks to three players who stole the show.

Ismaïla Sarr scored in three straight games and was Senegal’s best player this summer. He first scored a brace in defeat against Norway, added another in the dismantling of Iraq and scored his team’s second against Belgium before suffering a heartbreaking collapse.

Daichi Kamada’s header at the death won Japan a point in a thrilling 2–2 draw with the Netherlands and he added a second against Tunisia. Daniel Muñoz scored a cracking volley for Colombia in its opener against Uzbekistan and then the winner against DR Congo a game later.

5. Inter Miami—8

Reigning Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami find themselves on this list among some of the best clubs in the world because of one player and one player only: Lionel Messi.

The greatest of all time scored a career-high eight World Cup goals, carrying Argentina to another final.

Argentina resembled Inter Miami a lot this summer: it went as far as an aging yet still dominant Messi could take it.

4. Bayern Munich—12

Bayern Munich led all clubs in Europe’s top five leagues last season with 122 goals. Harry Kane was the main reason why, and he continued his devastating form as he captained England at the World Cup.

Kane scored a brace in the opener against Croatia and then added another in the win over Panama. He then single-handedly rescued England with a brace against DR Congo in the round of 32 before scoring the winning goal from the spot in the memorable triumph at Mexico’s Estadio Azteca. Goals dried out for Kane after that, especially since he didn’t play a single minute of the glorified training session that was the Bronze final with France.

Newest Bayern Munich forward Ismael Saibari found the back of the net in Morocco’s three group games against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. A hamstring injury cut his World Cup short in the round of 16, and Morocco never looked quite the same.

Outside of the opening game goal against Uzbekistan, it was an underwhelming World Cup for Luis Díaz. The same can be said about Jamal Musiala, who only contributed to Germany’s cause in the 7–1 win against Curaçao, a game in which right back Nathaniel Brown also scored.

Incredibly, Michael Olise didn’t score a single goal for France, but he did break the record for most assists in a single World Cup with seven.

3. Arsenal—13

Seven different Arsenal players found the back of the net during the World Cup, perfectly showcasing the wealth and depth of talent Mikel Arteta’s side boasted as they ended a 22-year Premier League title drought last May.

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka led the way with three goals each. The German scored a brace in the demolition of Curaçao and the equalizer against Paraguay which didn’t avoid Die Mannschaft’s early tournament exit. Bukayo Saka battled fitness issues and had a limited role all tournament, that was until he scored a hat-trick in England’s 6–4 win over France in the Bronze final, a match in which Declan Rice also scored his lone goal of the World Cup.

No Arsenal goals were more important than the ones Mikel Merino bagged for Spain. The midfielder with a striker’s heart played nine combined minutes against Portugal and Belgium in the round of 32 and 16, but that’s all he needed to score late match-winners in both games, fueling La Roja’s title run.

Speaking of important goals, Gabriel Martinelli’s lone strike of the tournament completed Brazil’s comeback at the death against Japan and fired Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the round of 16.

Before leaving north London for Beşiktaş, Leandro Trossard scored a brace for Belgium against New Zealand. Viktor Gyökeres helped Sweden put five past Tunisia in its opening game, but the Scandinavians struggled after that and Gyökeres couldn’t find the back of the net again.

2. Paris Saint-Germain—15

Some of the brighest stars from back-to-back Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t shine at the World Cup—namely Vitinha. Yet, seven PSG players still managed to score with the reigning Ballon d’Or holder leading the way.

After an international career defined by underwhelming performances, Ousmane Dembélé scored six goals for Les Bleus this summer, including a hat-trick against Norway and a goal in the quarterfinal win over Morocco.

Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué compete for playing time with both club and country, and in the 2026 World Cup, the former scored three times to the latter’s one. Barcola pounced against Senegal, Sweden and England, while Doué’s lone goal of the summer came against Norway.

PSG academy gem Ibrahim Mbaye opened his World Cup account aged 18 when he scored Senegal’s consolation goal against France.

João Neves and Nuno Mendes couldn’t shine as bright for Portugal, but the pair did score a goal each during the infancy of the tournament. Achraf Hakimi, on the other hand, was brilliant for Morocco, yet he could only find the back of the net once in the win over Haiti.

Fabian Ruíz is the only PSG player that lifted the ultimate prize, and the midfielder made a vital contribution to Spain’s cause when he scored the opener against Belgium in the quarterfinals.

1. Real Madrid—22

No club in the world is more synonymous with attracting star talent than Real Madrid. In the 2026 World Cup, following an trophy-less season with Los Blancos, Real Madrid’s “Galacticos” made sure to remind the planet of their undeniable quality.

Arda Güler scored his maiden World Cup goal, helping an already eliminated Türkiye defeat the USMNT to return home with three points. But Real Madrid’s three biggest players were the ones who truly stole the show.

Less than two months after Kylian Mbappé declared he was Madrid’s fourth-choice striker, he produced the most prolific goalscoring World Cup campaign since 1958. The Frenchman rattled in 10 goals and became the first player to win the Golden Boot twice, but more importantly, he became the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history with 22 career strikes.

Jude Bellingham steered England to its greatest World Cup result since 1966 with seven goals, including braces against Mexico in the last 16 and Norway in the quarterfinals. Brazil’s overall campaign might’ve come to a painfully premature end, but Vinícius Júnior was La Seleçao’s best player by a landslide, bagging four total goals.

The trio performed up to their Ballon d’Or potential during the 2026 World Cup. Imagine all the success Real Madrid could’ve had over the last two seasons if only those three were willing to find a way to work together on the pitch for the betterment of the team.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as The Clubs With the Most Goals Scored at the 2026 World Cup.

Premier League

Atlético Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández who, while prioritizing Real Madrid, is so keen to leave Stamford Bridge that he would consider an offer from Diego Simeone’s side. (Source: Si Phillips)

Manchester United are demanding just $57 million (€50 million, £42 million) to sell midfielder Bruno Fernandes, although his salary expectations could be too high for Turkish suitors Galatasaray. (Source: Süleyman Rodop)

Meanwhile, Man Utd have joined Arsenal in pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, and that may not be the only time the two giants collide as the Gunners are ready to rival United over unsettled Magpies left back Lewis Hall. (Source: Football FanCast)

Man Utd and Newcastle could be set for another transfer battle, with both teams set to open talks over Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Linked with an exit from Man Utd is winger Amad Diallo who is a priority target for former boss Ruben Amorim at AC Milan. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Tottenham Hotspur have shown renewed interest in Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers, who is still giving his priority to Arsenal. (Source: HandofArsenal)

Arsenal have turned back to Real Madrid winger Rodrygo after agreeing to offload Leandro Trossard, although much will depend on the Brazilian’s recovery from injury. (Source: Fichajes)

Manchester City are set to close the sale of winger Savinho to Tottenham and are looking for replacements. Enzo Maresca’s side have joined Aston Villa, Spurs and RB Leipzig in pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye. (Source: Daily Mail)

Chelsea and Man Utd are both ready to spend $103 million (€90 million, £76 million) to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. (Source: El Nacional)

Liverpool turned down the chance to rival Aston Villa for midfielder João Gomes after establishing Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as their top target. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Benfica manager Marco Silva has personally intervened in talks with Tottenham over winger Andreas Schjelderup, blocking an exit and informing the Norway international of his decision not to entertain offers for at least another year. (Source: Sporten)

Como are hopeful of closing a deal with Chelsea over center back Trevoh Chalobah after significantly improving their opening offer to somewhere much closer to the Blues’ asking price. (Source: Calciomercato)

Pedro Porro has already informed his agent he has no desire to leave Tottenham this summer despite attracting interest through an impressive World Cup journey. (Source: El Nacional)

However, Tottenham are ready to cash in on another defender, Djed Spence, to help fund their summer rebuild. (Source: talkSPORT)

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has admirers at Aston Villa, Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool. (Source: Voetbalkrant)

Man Utd have looked at West Ham United left back Oliver Scarles but have not yet progressed their interest. (Source: Ben Jacobs)

La Liga

Vinícius Júnior is most likely to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer. Man City striker Erling Haaland is expected to fill the void. (Source: Carlos Carpio)

Barcelona are ready to meet Arsenal’s asking price of $69 million (€60 million, £51 million) for striker Viktor Gyökeres, who wants to leave after just one season following a bust-up with manager Mikel Arteta over his reduced role in the late stages of the campaign. (Source: El Nacional)

An increase in Dani Olmo’s value after an impressive World Cup with Spain has seen Barcelona decide to cash in on the midfielder. (Source: Fichajes)

Real Madrid center back Raúl Asencio has rejected an approach from Chelsea, instead looking to establish himself under José Mourinho. (Source: Le Journal du Real)

Alessandro Bastoni is Mourinho’s top target to bolster Real Madrid’s defense, but president Florentino Pérez does not want to spend $69 million (€60 million, £51 million) on the Inter center back, while he also wants to sell one of the team’s current defenders first. (Source: Látigo Serrano)

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s Shock Fernandes Asking Price; Barcelona Plan Gyokeres Bid.

Premier League

AC Milan are evaluating Manchester City star Phil Foden and would fund a shock approach for the Englishman by selling Rafael Leão. This is after an intermediary has been offering Foden’s services to several clubs, with only a year on his contract. (Source: SportMediaset)

Arsenal have the edge over Liverpool when it comes to Bradley Barcola, because the Paris Saint-Germain star would prefer to move to London if he swaps France for England. (Source: Kostas Lianos)

It’s considered pointless for Manchester United to initiate any negotiations with Real Madrid over Eduardo Camavinga because the player himself is determined to stay at the Bernabéu. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Sander Berge is emerging as a “serious” target for Man Utd to add a third midfielder to the squad this summer and is being discussed internally. A $54 million (£40 million) price tag makes the Norwegian more affordable than someone like Carlos Baleba. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Still to replace Mohamed Salah, the Red have made enquiries regarding Bournemouth winger Rayan. The young Brazilian is one of many on Liverpool’s radar. He has a release clause set at $175 million (£130 million), but it’s not active until 2027. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Liverpool are front of the chasing pack for Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano, ready to offer $69 million (£51 million) to Mainz. But Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund have all been in contact with his entourage as well. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Amid Serie A interest from Inter, Tottenham value Cristian Romero up to $57 million (£42.5 million) and Djed Spence up to $46 million (£34 million). Such costs are considered a major obstacle for the Italian champions (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Lucas Bergvall remains the subject of negotiations between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, after the latter rejected a $51 million (£38 million) opening offer. (Source: Sky Sports)

Chelsea are still well short of matching Diogo Costa’s Porto release clause, set at $69 million (£51 million). But Porto’s concern regarding the goalkeeper is any club triggering it late in the window, with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich linked. (Source: Correio da Manhã via Sport Witness)

Chelsea have rejected two offers for Trevoh Chalobah, a player they value up to $47 million (£35 million). He is keen on going to Italy and Inter and Como are both in the hunt. (Source: football.london)

Strasbourg have interest in Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. But the French side could also consider a move for fellow Blues stopper Filip Jörgensen instead. (Source: L’Équipe)

Crystal Palace are showing interest in Augsburg center back Chrislain Matsima, a potential replacement for Marc Guéhi after his exit back in January. (Source: Sky Sports)

La Liga

The only way Real Madrid can sign Michael Olise is if he actively tells Bayern Munich he wants to leave. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Cristian Romero would prioritize joining Barcelona over Atlético Madrid or Inter, although center back isn’t the club’s most pressing need. A permanent transfer might be difficult without first offloading, but a loan deal could have the Catalans very interested. (Source: SPORT)

Senior Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo is well liked by Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Real Madrid could rival Aston Villa and Tottenham when it comes to Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. A move to the Bernabéu would reunite the Ukrainian with José Mourinho, an apparent driving force behind the interest. (Source: A Bola via Sport Witness)

Raúl Asencio is no longer closed to leaving Real Madrid this summer, with agent Jorge Mendes now exploring opportunities that would ensure no drop in salary. (Source: RubenMartin)

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As the new term draws closer, all 20 clubs have now officially dropped their latest home jersey, with Sunderland’s release in late July completing the set.

Here’s an overview of all the confirmed Premier League home kits for 2026–27.

Arsenal

twenty years of games, one home. ❤️   ​
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introducing the Arsenal Home Jersey 26/27, available now 👉 https://t.co/pmeUUbpOBb pic.twitter.com/fCxvbrspv8

— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) May 15, 2026

There will be golden Premier League badges on Arsenal’s attire for the 2026–27 campaign.

Their new home kit looks classic on the surface, but there are subtle details that render it more interesting. There’s a burgundy collar which also features a zig-zag pattern, for example, and it’s rare for Arsenal’s home attire to include multiple shades of red.

Few clubs have monetized the power of nostalgia quite like the Gunners, who will undoubtedly be plotting countless scores of spin-off designs released throughout the year to keep the cash rolling in.

Aston Villa

Share your best photos of our new 2026/27 home kit, Villans 🤩

Tap below to get involved...

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) June 1, 2026

Aston Villa’s new home kit has taken inspiration from their 1969 attire and features a sky blue collar on a polo-like design. It’s an interesting era for the club to hark back to, considering Villa were skulking around the bottom end of the Second Division. They would be relegated to the third tier in 1970.

Bournemouth

New era, new threads 🔥🧵

Introducing the 2026/27 AFC Bournemouth home kit 🍒❤️

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 10, 2026

Bournemouth have ditched Umbro for Hummel, and the new manufacturer’s first home kit with the Cherries hasn’t exactly won the masses over.

Wider black and red stripes feature, with a tonal pattern using the club’s original crest from 1936 subtly weaved in the background. The center-circle-like Vitality sponsor is impossible to ignore.

Brentford

One home kit. Two seasons. ❤️🤍

Continuing our commitment to affordability and sustainability, our new home shirt will be worn through to the end of 2027-28.

Prices remain frozen across replica and authentic shirts. pic.twitter.com/kalQatq9Lj

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 15, 2026

Brentford have ditched Hollywood Bets as their primary shirt sponsor, and Indeed, the “#1 job site in the world,” will instead dominate the front of next season’s attire.

Their new home jersey for next season shows the continuation of their classic red and white stripes, and a subtle wave design has been worked into the jersey’s fabric.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Past & Future. Our 26/27 @NikeFootball home kit! 🔥

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 8, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion have returned to the safety of pinstripes for their 2026–27 home jersey, last properly seen in 2020–21—one of the club’s sleekest kits since its ascent to the Premier League.

The latest iteration pays homage to the home shirt worn during the run to the FA Cup final in 1983, which ultimately ended in defeat to Manchester United following a replay.

There is also a commemorative message inside the collar to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary. It reads: “We are Brighton. 1901 - 2026.”

Chelsea

Step inside the Lion’s den.

The 26/27 Chelsea home kit is here. Created with @NikeFootball.

The Pride hunts together. #CantTameUs

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 2, 2026

Chelsea’s new home kit features sharp yellow—or ’Midwest Gold’—accents to cut through the royal blue. The club’s familiar lion badge is lightly layered across the center of the design and will take full billing if Chelsea continue their unsuccessful search for a permanent front-of-shirt sponsor.

The most recent incumbent, artificial intelligence firm IFS, was only signed in February and expired at the end of last season. The Blues have lost millions by not signing a long-term sponsor in another example of BlueCo’s failed attempts to prove how much smarter they are than the rest of the soccer industry.

Coventry City

Your 2026/27 Coventry City Home Kit.

Available at The Cov Store and online now!

— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) July 2, 2026

Coventry City’s return to the Premier League is accompanied by another bold Hummel-manufactured home jersey, which boasts a controversial deep blue—rather than traditional sky blue—alongside white stirpes.

The vibrant orange Monzo sponsor immediately catches the eye.

Crystal Palace

50 years of the sash.

Introducing our home kit for the 2026/27 season, featuring our new front of shirt sponsor, @temporalio 🦅

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 17, 2026

Crystal Palace‘s new front-of-shirt sponsor features on an unfamiliar-looking home kit. While many associate the Eagles with red-and-blue home shirts, the club used to don white, and they’re bringing back the iconic sash after a 50-year absence.

It’s nostalgic feel is enlivened by the use of Palace’s classic circular crest, although a semblance of modernity is offered via the bands of blue and red strips that run down the sleeves.

Everton

Our 2026/27 home kit – available online and in-store now! 🔵

— Everton (@Everton) July 2, 2026

Everton’s latest home shirt is as simple as it comes. Strikingly similar to the 2016–17 jersey, it features white and yellow sleeve cuffs and collar on top of the traditional blue base.

CMC Markets has been selected to replace Stake.com following the Premier League’s decision to ban gambling companies as front-of-shirts sponsors.

Fulham

Introducing our 2026/27 @adidasfootball Home Kit.

Available to purchase online and in-store now.

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 23, 2026

Fulham’s latest collaboration with adidas is nothing ground-breaking, with another plain white shirt boasting minimalistic black trimmings around the sleeves and cuffs. A new sponsor, ClickHouse, fills the center.

Hull City

A King’s town then a city. 👑

Introducing our new technical partner @oxensportsuk and proudly revealing our 2026/27 home kit. On sale Friday 9am. 🧡

🔗 https://t.co/q1zbTUrVfH#hcafc pic.twitter.com/piDCF4SweS

— Hull City (@HullCity) June 10, 2026

A nod to the 1978–79 home jersey, Hull City’s shirt for their Premier League comeback is produced by a new manufacturer in Oxen, and also features a change of club crest as the HCAFC lettered badge replaces the famous tiger.

Hull have returned to stripes after a deviation from the norm last season.

Ipswich Town

🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/aoxyaHUalx

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) July 3, 2026

Umbro haven’t strayed too far from their comfort zone with Ipswich Town’s 2026–27 home jersey. A subtle pattern inspired by the architecture of the Sir Alf Ramsay and Sir Bobby Robson stands at Portman Road elevates an otherwise plain jersey.

Halo continues as the club’s main sponsor for a second successive season.

Leeds United

⚪🔵🟡 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Leeds United 26-27 Home Kit Leaked: https://t.co/sC6HR9ze70

— Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) April 28, 2026

The Elland Road faithful are set to be treated to some unprecedented attire for the 2026–27 season. For the first time in the club’s history, Leeds United’s home shirt will feature horizontal stripes! Groundbreaking, we know.

There’s surely some inspiration from their 2005–06 Admiral shirt, which boasted vertical blue and yellow pinstripes.

Liverpool

😍 pic.twitter.com/0GCaadIZxa

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 19, 2026

Liverpool have drawn inspiration from the club’s iconic Candy-sponsored home shirt, worn between 1989–91, for their latest release. However, this iteration is darker in tone—even compared to their 2025–26 home shirt.

The Candy vintage was the end of Liverpool’s great era of English dominance. When Sir Kenny Dalglish steered the club to the 1989–90 top-flight title, it represented the club’s 10th crown in 15 league seasons. They would not win another for 30 years. New manager Andoni Iraola will be hoping for a shorter drought.

Manchester City

A closer look at our new shirt 👕

🔗 https://t.co/RfltCT4Rts pic.twitter.com/rwBTGXDgSQ

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 20, 2026

Puma have produced some quirky designs for Manchester City as of late, although the home kit has remained relatively classic.

The 2026–27 home shirt is traditional for the most part, but there is some fading from sky blue to white at the bottom which may incentivize fans to wear the matching white shorts.

Manchester United

The jersey lives on ♥️

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 18, 2026

Leaks of Manchester United’s latest home jersey emerged all the way back in January, with the projected 2026–27 shirt having long been officially released—and even worn during the final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest.

Another clean look is tailored by adidas and pays homage to the attire donned during the 1970s, primarily through the appearance of a chunky striped collar.

Newcastle United

Home lives in black and white.

This is Newcastle.

Introducing the 26/27 Newcastle United home jersey, available now.

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) June 10, 2026

The defining feature of Newcastle United’s kit is obvious: stripes. The black and white vertical bars have taken many different forms over the years and are once again much-changed for 2026–27.

The Magpies have opted for stripes of different sizes, with even narrowing black stripes bleeding out of each large chunk. Perhaps the brain behind the design is a keen physicist as it looks uncannily like the visual representation of the Doppler effect.

It’s not gone down particularly well among fans, though.

Nottingham Forest

Mist rolling in…

Introducing your 26/27 Nottingham Forest home jersey. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/arVBQN8i2v

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 17, 2026

A new era beckons at the City Ground with Oliver Glasner taking the reins, and Nottingham Forest will be wearing a home jersey that pays homage to the club’s pre-match anthem.

The pinstripes from last season are no more. This new shirt features a tonal pattern on a Garibaldi base, which Forest state is inspired by the aforementioned anthem and the City Ground atmosphere.

Sunderland

Our 2026-27 hummel home shirt is now on sale, in-store and online! ❤️‍🔥

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 29, 2026

Ahead of a European campaign, Sunderland have looked to the past for inspiration with their latest home jersey. The classic red and white stripes pay homage to the 1936–37 FA Cup-winning side, with a stylish retro badge and chunky collar.

Tottenham Hotspur

Sandro in Lilywhite 📸🤍 pic.twitter.com/oZ5tls8c06

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 6, 2026

Faint diagonal striping is the only noteworthy aspect of another bland Tottenham Hotspur home shirt. Nike tend to opt for minimalism over flair when designing for Spurs, often leaving their jerseys looking remarkably similar year on year.

But, hey, at least this won’t be worn in the Championship.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Premier League Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Home Jerseys for 2026–27 Season.

With four of the most powerful nations in world soccer making up the semifinals, it is no surprise that the stage is still filled with some of the game’s biggest stars—many of whom represent the world’s elite club teams.

From Champions League winners to global superstars, the semifinal lineup features a stacked collection of talent from across Europe and beyond.

But which clubs have the most players still competing for World Cup glory? Here’s a look at the teams with the strongest representation in the tournament’s final four.

8. Crystal Palace (Four Players)

Players: Dean Henderson (England), Jean-Philippe Mateta (France), Maxence Lacroix (France), Yeremy Pino (Spain)

Perhaps a surprise inclusion—or perhaps not, considering Crystal Palace’s recent rise after winning both the FA Cup and Europa Conference League over the past two seasons—the Eagles still have four players fighting for World Cup glory.

Yéremy Pino has been the most involved of the group, featuring in multiple matches for Spain, while Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta have each made one appearance for France. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson, meanwhile, remains part of England’s squad but has yet to see action.

7. Chelsea (Four Players)

Players: Reece James (England), Trevoh Chalobah (England), Enzo Fernández (Argentina), Malo Gusto (France)

Chelsea would have had an even stronger presence in the semifinals if Marc Cucurella had not completed his surprise move to Real Madrid during the tournament.

Of the Blues’ remaining representatives, Enzo Fernández has been the standout, becoming an important figure in Argentina’s midfield.

6. Aston Villa (Five Players)

Players: Ezri Konsa (England), Ollie Watkins (England), Morgan Rogers (England), Emiliano Martínez (Argentina), Lucas Digne (France)

Aston Villa’s five remaining players are split between three different semifinalists, with England accounting for the majority of their representation.

Ezri Konsa has been the biggest contributor, emerging as a trusted option in England’s defense. Meanwhile, Emiliano Martínez continues to be first-choice between the sticks for Argentina, while veteran Lucas Digne remains a regular for France.

5. Manchester City (Five Players)

Players: Marc Guéhi (England), Nico O’Reilly (England), James Trafford (England), Rodri (Spain), Rayan Cherki (France)

Manchester City started the tournament with one additional player, but England defender John Stones has seen his contract expire at the end of June, meaning just five City players remain in the final four.

Elsewhere, Rodri appears to have rediscovered his best form with Spain after returning from injury, while Rayan Cherki has found minutes harder to come by in a star-studded France squad.

4. Paris Saint-Germain (Six Players)

Players: Ousmane Dembélé (France), Bradley Barcola (France), Désiré Doué (France), Warren Zaïre-Emery (France), Lucas Hernandez (France), Fabian Ruíz (Spain)

As back-to-back Champions League winners, it is hardly surprising that Paris Saint-Germain still have a strong presence at the business end of the World Cup.

The French champions have five players remaining with France, including 2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, while Fabian Ruíz is the club’s lone representative on Spain’s side.

3. Arsenal (Eight Players)

Players: Declan Rice (England), Bukayo Saka (England), Eberechi Eze (England), Noni Madueke (England), David Raya (Spain), Martín Zubimendi (Spain), Mikel Merino (Spain), William Saliba (France)

Arsenal’s remaining World Cup contingent has played a major role in their nations’ successes.

Declan Rice has been the heartbeat of England’s midfield, while Bukayo Saka has delivered important contributions in attack. For Spain, Mikel Merino has emerged as a difference-maker with crucial goals, while William Saliba has helped anchor a France defense that has been among the tournament’s strongest.

2. Atlético Madrid (Nine Players)

Players: Julián Álvarez (Argentina), Nahuel Molina (Argentina), Nico González (Argentina), Thiago Almada (Argentina), Giuliano Simeone (Argentina), Marcos Llorente (Spain), Álex Baena (Spain), Marc Pubill (Spain)

With Argentine icon Diego Simeone as their manager, Atlético Madrid have long been associated with intensity, resilience and a never-say-die mentality—the same qualities that have defined Argentina’s tournament run.

Five Atlético players remain with La Albiceleste, including Simeone’s own son Giuliano, while Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, and Marc Pubill represent Spain.

1. Barcelona (10 Players)

Players: Lamine Yamal (Spain), Pedri (Spain), Gavi (Spain), Dani Olmo (Spain), Ferran Torres (Spain), Eric García (Spain), Pau Cubarsí (Spain), Joan García (Spain), Jules Koundé (France), Anthony Gordon (England)

Just like the golden years of Spanish soccer, watching Spain at the 2026 World Cup has often felt like watching Barcelona in disguise.

The semifinalist’s squad is packed with Barça talent, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Pau Cubarsí, who have all played major roles in Spain’s run.

Beyond their Spanish contingent, Barcelona also have Jules Koundé representing France and new signing Anthony Gordon carrying the club’s colors with England.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as The Clubs with the Most Players in the World Cup Semifinals.

Premier League

Despite Manchester United’s interest, Aurélien Tchouaméni will still be a Real Madrid player this forthcoming season. (Source: Ramón Álvarez de Mon)

Some reports go so far as to claim that Tchouaméni has already signed a new contract with Real Madrid to firmly rebuff United’s approach. (Source: Fabrice Hawkins)

There is an “open race” for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi brewing, with Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool all in talks to sign the 18-year-old World Cup breakout star. But no one club is considered the favorite at this stage. (Source: Football Insider)

Man Utd have made contact with representatives of Borussia Dortmund and Norway right back Julian Ryerson, who marked Vinícius Júnior out of his country’s World Cup win over Brazil. But Dortmund will only consider selling for a fee above $34.3 million (€30 million). (Source: Bild)

Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh could cost up to $107 million (£80 million), with Brighton & Hove Albion measuring the winger’s value against Anthony Gordon’s recent transfer to Barcelona. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Man Utd plan to test Wolverhampton Wanderers’ resolve to keep teenage talent Mateus Mané with an opening offer worth $26.8 million (£20 million). Wolves value the 18-year-old, also being tracked by Liverpool, closer to $46.9 (£35 million). (Source: United in Focus)

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur feature on a list of five Premier League clubs keeping tabs on RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup performances. Newcastle, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are the other three. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Chelsea have started to consider free agent striker Dušan Vlahović a “serious option” to strengthen up front. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Emiliano Martínez remains a target for Juventus, who want to “exhaust all possibilities” for the Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper before considering alternative options. (Source: Sky Italy)

Man Utd are unsure about whether to move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott due to the numbers being thrown around. (Source: Football Insider)

Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Monaco to sign winger Maghnes Akliouche, who had been linked with Liverpool. An agreement between Akliouche and PSG is in place. (Source: RMC Sport)

Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry, who made his first-team debut in February 2026, is “close” to joining Sporting CP on a season-long loan. (Source: Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace are on the verge of signing former Barcelona defender Óscar Mingueza as a free agent following his departure from Celta Vigo. A verbal agreement has been reached. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd will bank some cash when Mason Greenwood joins Fenerbahçe from Marseille thanks to a sell-on clause. The amount will be around $13.7 million out of a total $48 million fee. (Source: RMC Sport)

La Liga

Having played with both Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi has advised Barcelona to prioritize signing the latter. In the eyes of the icon in Argentina and Catalonia, Martínez is more suited to a system that will get the best out of Lamine Yamal and Pedri, offering more of a fixed focal point rather than the mobile Alvarez.

Eduardo Camavinga will only leave Real Madrid this summer if two things happen: a suitable offer comes in, and he changes his mind about wanting to stay and fight for his place. (Source: Ramón Álvarez de Mon)

Barcelona are trying to persuade Club Brugge to sell 18-year-old winger Jesse Bisiwu, with sporting director Deco now directly involved. One undisclosed offer has already been made and rejected, but the Catalans are not giving up just yet. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

João Cancelo is on the verge of becoming a permanent Barcelona player, with a deal now considered complete and a two-year contract to be confirmed. (Source: COPE)

Real Madrid intend to keep left back Álvaro Carreras as cover for new first choice Marc Cucurella, thereby rebuffing interest from Man Utd and Chelsea. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, currently a free agent, has opened the door to rejoining Real Madrid. The Brazilian spent one season on loan with the B team over a decade ago. (Source: El Chiringuito)

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Premier League

Manchester United are ready to pay more than the $114 million (£85 million) earmarked for Mateus Fernandes to wrap up the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, believing they cannot afford to miss out on the Frenchman if he becomes available. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Meanwhile, Man Utd have also joined Chelsea and Crystal Palace in pursuit of 18-year-old Toulouse midfielder Alexis Vossah. (Source: Fussballeuropa)

Manchester City are ready to make an offer of $171.5 million (£128 million) to sign Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior. (Source: Fichajes)

After selling both Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United are ready to block an exit for Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães. (Source: Football Insider)

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano, who is expected to cost upwards of $57 million (£43 million). (Source: Fussballdaten)

Also of interest to Liverpool is 17-year-old Club Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, looking to beat Man City, Barcelona and Real Madrid to the Mexico international’s signature. (Source: El Universal)

Chelsea insist they want $120 million (£90 million) to part ways with Alejandro Garnacho this summer but are expected to agree to a lower price if an offer arrives. There is interest from Serie A and Saudi Arabia, with a move to the Middle East not ruled out by Garnacho. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Young defender Josh Acheampong wants to leave Chelsea this summer and is interested in joining Arsenal, although the Blues are determined to try and hold on to the academy graduate. (Source: Eduardo Hagn)

Tottenham Hotspur fullback Djed Spence is not prepared to consider his club future until after the World Cup. Everton are among the admirers of the England international. (Source: Tottenham News)

Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have reached an agreement over personal terms with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and are now working to negotiate a fee with the Villans. (Source: Sabah)

Aston Villa are doing “everything they can” to prevent defender Ezri Konsa from joining Arsenal this summer. (Source: Football Insider)

Chelsea still want Crystal Palace center back Maxence Lacroix but have to sell players before being able to submit a new offer to the Eagles, who want around $80 million (£60 million). (Source: Si Phillips)

La Liga

Atlético Madrid have made former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah their top target to replace the recently departed Antoine Griezmann. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have joined Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain as admirers of Arsenal center back William Saliba. The Gunners will not even entertain conversations about a transfer without an offer of $171.5 million (€150 million, £128 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)

Following Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup, Real Madrid have given winger Vinícius Júnior a matter of hours to decide his future. Los Blancos do not want him at the club by August if a new contract has not been signed and will put him on the market immediately if necessary. (Source: El Nacional)

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has asked for information about Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, having worked with the Scotland international at Man Utd. (Source: Nicolò Schira)

Barcelona’s top transfer priorities are João Cancelo and Julián Alvarez. The desire to sign the pair is so strong that no other deals are being considered at this point unless money can be raised through sales. (Source: The Athletic)

Despite Atlético Madrid’s public dismissal of Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez, the two clubs remain in contact and negotiations are expected to reignite after the World Cup. (Source: El Chiringuito)

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has emerged as a “low-cost option” for Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes)

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The World Cup has complicated business for English sides and might create a flurry of activity later down the line, but there have still been an array of blockbuster transfers completed—many involving the Premier League’s traditional elite.

Over $4 billion was splashed across the division during the chaos of last summer and it remains to be seen if that record-breaking total will be eclipsed before the current window closes.

Here are all the Premier League’s done deals for the 2026–27 season.

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Arsenal

Arsenal are signing players from a position of ultimate strength this summer, and they’ve completed their first deal of note. Christos Tzolis has joined the champions from Club Brugge as a Leandro Trossard replacement. Piero Hincapié has also completed a permanent move, while goalkeeper Illian Meslier arrives as a free agent.

The marquee arrival, however, is Bruno Guimarães, who completed a £75 million ($101 million) move from Newcastle United.

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Aston Villa

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Chelsea

Chelsea have once again smashed their club transfer record by signing Morgan Rogers for a truly eye-watering sum, the Englishman adding to youthful reinforcements in Emmanuel Emegha, Dastan Satpayev, Valentín Barco, Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda. There have been some notable exits, too, with Marc Cucurella and Andrey Santos departing for big fees.

The Blues have strayed from their usual transfer strategy by signing 35-year-old Danny Welbeck and 36-year-old Jordan Henderson.

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