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'Tell you what'- Tottenham Hotspur’s ‘best signing’ revealed as new era beckons at N17

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has gotten off to a flying start at N17, barring the Bournemouth defeat last weekend. The Lilywhites are clearly playing with conviction, and there is a clear plan in place for the players during games.

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31-year-old ex-Barcelona star plans retirement after injury hell

Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is preparing for retirement at the age of just 31 after being released by Lille in June. Umtiti’s career has been dogged by chronic knee problems before, during and after his time in Catalonia from 2016 to 2022.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / September 3

Lazio Midfielder Nicolo Rovella Hails Man City Star, Reveals Great Bond with Arsenal Man

Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella touched on several topics in a candid international while on international duty. Despite the growing competition for spots

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 3

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms reason for Real Madrid move over Liverpool stay

Trent Alexander-Arnold is unfazed by the early criticism aimed in his direction since landing at Real Madrid in June. The England international made the bold call to opt against a contract renewal at his boyhood club Liverpool to start a new chapter in Madrid.

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How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

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Soccer News / Football Italia / September 3

Report PSG furious with Juventus GM Comolli after Kolo Muani breakdown

Reports in France claim that Paris Saint-Germain were left furious with Juventus general manager Damien Comolli after a breakdown in negotiations between

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 3

Real Madrid eye Liverpool target as 2026 free transfer option

Liverpool experienced elation and frustration on the final day of the summer transfer window on September 1. As the Premier League market mirrored La Liga and other major European leagues, Arne Slot finally secured his No.1 target, as Alexander Isak arrived at Anfield.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 3

Opinion: Could Arsenal sacrifice the Emirates Cup for Euro 2028 stadium plans?

The Emirates Cup has been synonymous with Arsenal’s home since 2007, played almost every summer apart from a handful of occasions. But with the club planning to expand the stadium in time for Euro 2028, could the pre-season tradition soon be put on hold?

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 3

‘Lucky’ Tottenham beat competition from Premier League rivals to land this midfield powerhouse

Tottenham Hotspur ended the summer transfer window on a high note after a difficult start. Spurs confirmed the £21million permanent signing of Kevin Danso from RC Lens on June 1, before opting to turn Mathys Tel’s loan into a permanent deal from Bayern Munich.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / September 3

A Manchester City legend leaves the club with class and dignity

Yesterday saw Ilkay Gundogan complete a permanent move from Manchester City to Galatasaray. The City legend gets to play out the final years of his storied career at the club he supported as a child.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 3

Chelsea player decided to leave last season as 'fan criticism' grew too great

Nicolas Jackson is still a Chelsea player, technically. The striker has joined Bayern Munich after a hectic deadline day drama, but only on loan. He needs to play a certain number of games (we don’t yet know how many) before the move becomes permanent.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 3

Opinion: Arsenal’s bad habit of loaning not selling continues this transfer window

If you were a club truly looking for a bargain, you could have acquired for a season Lokonga, Vieira, Reiss Nelson and Zinchenko for a fee of around 5 million.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 3

Wirtz training footage drops major Liverpool injury update

Liverpool’s former record signing has provided a much-needed boost after fears grew over his fitness in the aftermath of our win at Arsenal. Florian Wirtz was withdrawn in the final minutes of the 1-0 victory at Anfield, with concerns quickly growing that our £116 million signing had picked up a muscle injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 3

The 'surprising' £20m fee that Chelsea got has pundits scratching their heads

Chelsea’s transfer summer is done, and even by their standards it was an exciting one. So many players came and went – the Blues really chopped through a lot of important moves, improving the team and making money in the process.

'I’m not sure'- Julien Laurens has reservations about new Tottenham star with European pedigree

Well, it is fair to say that Tottenham fans were rewarded for their patience during deadline day as the club completed the signing of Randal Kolo Muani.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 3

Arsenal boss Arteta told he risks silverware by playing with the handbrake on

Pressure is building on Mikel Arteta to change his approach at Arsenal or risk finishing another campaign without silverware. Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool has divided opinion among supporters.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 3

Kelleher opens up on losing ‘huge friend’ Diogo Jota in emotional tribute

Liverpool are still coming to terms with the loss of Diogo Jota, and one of his closest friends has now spoken openly about the pain of losing him. Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher described Jota as a “huge friend” after the Portuguese forward tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this summer.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / September 3

Winners and Losers of the Alexander Isak Liverpool Transfer

Alexander Isak is finally a Liverpool player! After an excruciatingly lengthy transfer pursuit that stretched over multiple months, the 25-year-old striker has finally gotten his much-desired move to Anfield.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 3

Journalist reveals desperate Man United deadline-day manoeuvre as club descends to chaos

Manchester United were caught up in the chaos surrounding Sheffield Wednesday as the two clubs negotiated a deal for Harry Amass. In his editorial for The Star, Joe Crann shed some light on the absolutely calamitous situation witnessed at the Championship club on deadline day, and how it affected the Red Devils.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / September 3

'Everyone knows that'- New Tottenham signing Xavi Simons shares his preferred position as aims for instant impact at N17

Tottenham managed to come out on top in the transfer window after signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal. The Lilywhites were second-favourites to land the Dutchman for most parts of the summer, with Chelsea leading the race for his signature.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 3

What £22m Premier League star is now thinking about Old Trafford move as United and Chelsea prepare to go head-to-head

After Crystal Palace closed off the prospect of Adam Wharton being sold this summer, two clubs are already planning how they can test the Eagles’ resolve in January.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 3

BBC: Chelsea considered Dutch star striker’s future when making decision over Jackson and Harder

Chelsea’s deadline day striker run-around is going to be remembered for a long time. Having agreed a big deal to send Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich, the Blues suddenly were forced to try and cancel the deal because of an injury to Liam Delap.

Manchester United News / Extratime Talk / September 3

Senne Lammens Manchester United Transfer Should Boost Ruben Amorim’s Squad

The Senne Lammens Manchester United transfer from Royal Antwerp was completed on the final day of the summer window. The 23-year-old goalkeeper joins for a fee of €21 million plus add-ons and has signed a five-year deal that runs until June 2030.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 3

Why Arsenal believe £52m signing Piero Hincapie will be theirs for years

Arsenal have completed the signing of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie in a loan move worth £52 million, which includes an obligation to buy. Initially, Hincapie was not part of Andrea Berta’s plans.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 3

‘More than five teams’ approached United to sign revitalised Red, with Euro giants willing to double his wages

Since completing his desired move to Real Betis on deadline day, Antony has revealed that he wasn’t short of interest throughout the summer. Indeed, it seems as though his revitalised form in the second half of 2024/2025 when on loan from Manchester United to Betis caught the eye of a host of clubs – even European giants Bayern Munich.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 3