English football club in the Premier League
Everton’s McNeil moves to Crystal Palace in a four-year swap deal with Wales winger Johnson joining Palace from Tottenham for £35m. The swap follows a near-miss in February when a loan-to-buy collapsed due to paperwork issues; Johnson’s performance and injuries shaped the transfer window drama.
The Carabao Cup second round has been drawn, with Chelsea and Tottenham entering the competition alongside other Premier League clubs not in Europe. The draw is sectional (north and south) and ties will be played the week of 24 August. The nine top-flight teams in Europe this season join in the third round.
Wolves have concluded a leadership change after the season review, appointing a new head coach as they prepare to compete in the Championship next season.
Ipswich Town has announced Gary O’Neil as its new manager on a three-year deal, replacing Kieran McKenna as the club prepares for Premier League football. O’Neil arrives from Strasbourg after guiding them to a Conference League semi-final; he is supported by Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley and Ed Ames. The club’s chairman emphasises a clear vision and ambition.
United have already signed two midfielders this window and face injuries and departures that heighten the need for further reinforcements. Several targets are in play, with attention turning to a potential homegrown option as pre-season shows rising balance in midfield.