English footballer; attacking midfielder/winger at Aston Villa; England international
Arsenal have secured Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for £75m on a four-year deal with an option for a further year. The transfer closes a long-running saga and strengthens Arsenal’s midfield as they move to defend their title. Newcastle accept a fee around £75m as they look to replace him with younger options.
Manchester United has strengthened its midfield with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and added Karl Darlow, while Marcus Rashford has returned from Barcelona. Gareth Carrick says more signings are needed to challenge for the title and maintain Champions League contention. Rivals have spent heavily, prompting questions about United’s strategy and pace of spending.
Chelsea has set a 17:00 BST Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina midfielder is central to Chelsea’s plans after a season with uncertainty; Real Madrid have ruled out a move, while Manchester City’s interest remains contingent on broader midfield reshuffles.
Chelsea have not received a formal bid for Enzo Fernandez, who remains a Chelsea player as the transfer window closes. City are keen, while Chelsea are eyeing replacements and preparing for the season opener against Fulham.
Arsenal have begun the season with a string of wins, including a hard-fought Champions League victory over Napoli decided late by Martin Odegaard, and sit among early title favourites. Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at Old Trafford, while Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also taken strong early European results.
Hibs have taken a major step toward the league phase of the Europa Conference League after a disciplined goalless first leg against Gent in Ghent. Elding’s saved penalty keeps the tie alive ahead of the return at Easter Road.
Fulham host Chelsea as Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso begin managerial duties, backed by hefty summer signings including Morgan Rogers. Chelsea arrive with a club-record 117m outlay and a reshaped squad aiming to push up the table after finishing 10th last season. The match kicks off tonight at Craven Cottage in a decisive early-season showdown.
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso’s first Premier League game in charge. Joao Pedro opened after 31 seconds, Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut, and Cole Palmer netted a late goal. Chelsea’s defense looked vulnerable at times due to goalkeeping errors, prompting questions about the goalkeeper position.
Chelsea have moved to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a two-year contract, with a medical expected in London. The move follows mixed performances from Robert Sánchez and comes after Villa allowed Martínez to depart amid a squad reshuffle that includes Zion Suzuki’s arrival.
Chelsea has completed the signing of Emi Martínez on a three-year contract for 7.5 million pounds. The goalkeeper has declared he is ready to help the club win titles, following a career at Aston Villa and success with Argentina.
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson remains a key figure for Bologna as leadership duties shift under new coach Domenico Tedesco. Orsolini and De Silvestri assume top roles, Ferguson sits third, with Bologna opening the season in defeat as transfers and captaincy discussions unfold.
Liverpool has paid a record transfer fee for Barcola, a France international who has helped PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles. The move signals a shift in the market as Liverpool builds a high-priced attack around Isak and Wirtz, while PSG posts a hefty profit from Barcola’s sale.
Transfer deadline day arrives as leagues close windows; clubs ensure paperwork is complete and deals can proceed, with free agents able to sign after the deadline under certain conditions. The top leagues set deadlines, and deal sheets provide extra time for finalising terms.
Arsenal has started the new campaign by extending their perfect run with a 1-0 win at Aston Villa, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s late decisive goal. Riccardo Calafiori and the defence have kept a clean sheet, while Villa’s new signings and unsettled lineup struggle to trouble the visitors.
Liverpool has spent heavily this window, with Barcola signing from PSG for 123m as part of a broader, high-stakes activity. The club has also seen big-name exits and loan moves, leaving it with questions about defensive depth and midfield balance as the season begins.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
Everton has equalised through Tarkowski in stoppage time after Bournemouth looked set for a win in the Europa League clash at the Vitality Stadium. Evanilson had given Bournemouth the lead, but late drama allowed Tarkowski to lash home from a corner to share the spoils.
Arsenal have sold Gabriel Martinelli in a record-breaking deal, ending a seven-year spell since his 2019 arrival. The club confirms the departure follows a period of transformation under Mikel Arteta, with the Brazilian forward contributing 98 goal involvements during his time in north London.
Motherwell’s Zlatan Johansson has stayed with the club until at least January 2027 after a disrupted pre-season due to a jaw injury. He has netted twice and provided two assists in 11 appearances this season as manager Johansson says the squad is in good shape and focused on building fitness and team relationships during the upcoming fixtures.
Arsenal have beaten Chelsea in a London derby as Mikel Arteta’s side show resilience after a 2-1 win at the Emirates. Chelsea, despite strong attacking moments, are struggling defensively and still adjusting under Xabi Alonso. The result underscores a widening gap between the two clubs early in the season.
England has named its provisional squad for the Nations League, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer returning alongside a crop of young players. The team faces Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia during the extended break.
England’s Nations League campaign has seen Alexander-Arnold deliver a decisive assist for Gordon as Tuchel weighs his plans at right-back; Palmer’s withdrawal from duty draws attention to squad depth and selection strategy ahead of a Spain opener.
England has secured a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League, with Anthony Gordon scoring and Harry Kane adding a second. The win strengthens England’s position in Group A3 as Tuchel refines his attack, notably Kane and Gordon, who are emerging as key threats. Alexander-Arnold returns with a pivotal assist, and England’s defense keeps a clean sheet against 10 men.
England has secured a convincing Nations League win, with Harry Kane scoring twice to become the national record scorer and lead a strong performance under coach Thomas Tuchel. The win strengthens England’s position in Group A3, with Spain ahead and Croatia trailing.
Chelsea have defeated Everton 2-0, with Neto scoring twice and Henderson delivering a standout midfield display. Emi Martínez has been taken to hospital after a head clash, with Mike Penders making his Premier League debut for Chelsea in goal. Chelsea secure their first league clean sheet since January and move into the top four.
Richarlison has been recalled to the bench as Tottenham’s plans for him remain uncertain, with his form and registration issues limiting first-team chances. He scored for Spurs’ under-21s in a trophy clash, while his broader future at the club and potential moves have dominated headlines.
Switzerland 21-year-old Manzambi scores the match-winner as Aston Villa beat Newcastle 1-0. The victory caps a strong run under Unai Emery, extending Villa’s unbeaten run in all competitions to five. Manzambi has been central to Villa’s resurgence, following a record-breaking transfer from Chelsea-linked move.
Chelsea suffer a home defeat as Tottenham claim a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, with a first-half own goal by Mike Penders and late goals from Marmoush and Davies securing the win. James Maddison marks his return with a goal, while Joao Pedro’s absence shapes Chelsea’s attack.
Middlesbrough has routed Bolton 5-0 in a performance that confirms their place among the Championship’s top teams. Will Lankshear has added to his tally with two goals, taking his season total to 13 in all competitions. The display featured 31 shots, 12 on target, and an expected goals figure of 4.17, underscoring a dominant performance.
Nicolas Jackson scores twice to seal Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park, ending City’s seven-game winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma has a difficult afternoon at the back, with Villa’s finishing proving decisive. Emery’s side shows resilience after summer upheaval, while City face questions over defensive robustness heading into a packed fixture list.
Arsenal has crashed out of the League Cup after a 5-3 penalty defeat to Fleetwood following a 1-1 draw. Bruno Guimarães misses for Arsenal; Conor Haughey nets Fleetwood’s winner as Dowman is sent off on a volatile night at Fleetwood's ground.
United have drawn level with two stoppage-time goals after a disastrous early two-goal deficit at Old Trafford. The result leaves them in the relegation zone with a club-record winless run, and caretaker manager Michael Carrick faces renewed scrutiny ahead of key fixtures including a Roma match and a Chelsea test.
Manchester United faces a mounting crisis after a winless run extends to nine games in all competitions, with Lisandro Martínez sent off and Bruno Fernandes restored in a pivotal league loss to Chelsea. City’s defeat and Chelsea’s rise compound pressure on Carrick, as United edge toward relegation danger ahead of a tough run of fixtures.