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‘It’s All Done’: Bournemouth Agree to Pay Full ‘Demanded’ Fee for International Star

Andoni Iraola’s side opened their season with a 4-2 loss to the defending champions, Liverpool. The Cherries put up a good fight, coming back from 2-0 down thanks to two Antoine Semenyo goals, but failed to hold onto a result.

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Barcelona star in the dark over exit date and destination

Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena still has no idea when, or if, he will leave the Catalan giants in the coming weeks. Pena has been on course to depart since the start of 2025, following Hansi Flick’s decision to drop him as first choice back in January, as Wojciech Szczesny took over.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 17

'Very good' Chelsea player on his 'chilled' new position for team

Josh Acheampong filled in in the middle of defence today with Chelsea struggling with injuries in that position, and the defender spoke to Chelsea at full time about how he felt he had got on.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / August 17

Player 'very, very happy' after chat with Thomas Frank, Tottenham 'really want' deal done

Cristian Romero was heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham during the summer transfer window. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid wanted to sign the player this summer, but the move has not worked out.

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Soccer News / HITC / August 17

What Man United fans all said about Benjamin Sesko’s debut against Arsenal

Manchester United fans did not hold back their opinions on Benjamin Sesko following his Premier League debut against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim was back in the Old Trafford dugout on Sunday to kick off the 2025-26 Premier League season, with pre-season now wrapped up.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / August 17

'Terrible substitution' – BBC pundit slams Amorim’s pecking order as Man Utd star fails Arsenal test

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been criticised for his decision-making on the opening-day defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. The Portuguese manager gave Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo their debuts from the start, and the attacking duo impressed on their Old Trafford bow, especially the Brazilian who looked absolutely electric.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 17

The interesting '88%' stat that backs up claims that tepid Chelsea deserved to win

Chelsea have just finished their first game of the season, a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. It was a disappointing result, all told. Enzo Maresca’s team could have lost it had Eberi Eze’s free kick not been ruled out for a minor infringement in the wall.

Bologna News / Football Italia / August 17

Calafiori reacts after scoring first Arsenal goal of 2025-26: ‘We have to improve’

Riccardo Calafiori insists that Arsenal still have to ‘improve if possible’ after scoring the only goal of the game to help his side to a 1-0 victory over

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 17

Miguel Gutierrez shakes off injury concern to close in on Napoli move

Girona left back Miguel Gutierrez is edging ever closer to leaving the club this summer amid interest from Serie A. The former Real Madrid defender was linked with an exit last summer, with Manchester City tracking his situation in Catalonia, but he opted to stay.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / August 17

It looks like it could be one Brazilian in and one out at Manchester City

It is no secret that Tottenham are keen to sign Savinho from Manchester City. The Brazilian international missed Manchester City’s first game of the Premier League season yesterday due to injury.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 17

La Liga new boys Elche land two international stars

Elche have pulled off two major attacking transfer coups for their return to La Liga for the 2025/26 season. Eder Sarabia’s side kick off their 2025/26 campaign at home to Real Betis on August 18 and it’s been a summer of change on Spain’s east coast.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 17

Enzo Maresca predicts new signing will be 'fantastic player for the club' after debut

Chelsea have just drawn 0-0 with Crystal Palace at home, a little bit of a disappointing start to the season after so much promise in the friendly games last week.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / August 17

'Wow!' – Rio Ferdinand bewitched by ‘unbelievable’ Man United debutant

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand expressed his delight with Matheus Cunha who’s producing the goods on his club bow. The Red Devils are hosting Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Transfer Demand ‘Made Clear’ By Graham Potter to West Ham United for Final Weeks of Window

West Ham kicked off their 2025/26 campaign with a shocking 3-0 defeat away at the Stadium of Light, against Sunderland. Hammers fans may be concerned, with the Black Cats alongside fellow promoted side Leeds, conducting some exciting business in their efforts to beat the drop.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / August 17

Roadblocks emerge as Tottenham continue to negotiate for Eberechi Eze

Tottenham Hotspur amply showcased their attacking credentials as they took on Burnley in their opening Premier League match of the 2025-26 season and emerging victorious by a 3-0 scoreline.

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Bologna News / SempreInter.com / August 17

Inter Milan Want €15M For Albania Star – Bologna Aiming To Lower Fee

Inter Milan want €15 million for Kristjan Asllani, while Bologna are aiming to negotiate a lower fee and different structure for the deal. This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 17

Arsenal reject Real Madrid’s sensational swap offer on William Saliba

Real Madrid will not be signing Arsenal star William Saliba this summer after the Gunners rejected a bold offer. Despite already bringing in three new defenders this summer, club president Florentino Perez is reportedly open to more spending before the transfer window closes, with France international Saliba a long-term target.

Arsenal FC News / Yardbarker / August 17

Arsenal's old guard delivers victory after a summer of intense change

Arsenal defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford to open its Premier League season with a bang.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 17

4/10 Chelsea regular criticised for 'sluggish' showing as Blues fail to create chances at home

Chelsea have just played out their first game of the Premier League season – a disappointing 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. The Blues weren’t terrible – and could have won the game late on – but in possession they were slow and laboured, and barely tested Palace keeper Dean Henderson.

Report – Inter Milan Still In The Hunt For Genoa & Denmark Star After Kone Pursuit Goes Nowhere

Inter Milan are still in the hunt to sign Genoa defender Morten Frendrup after their pursuit of Roma’s Manu Kone came to nothing. This according to today’s print edition of Ligurian newspaper Il Secolo XIX, via FCInterNews.

Udinese identify former Inter defender if Solet leaves for San Siro

Udinese are considering making a move for former Inter youth-team defender Etienne Youte Kinkoue in the event that Oumar Solet leaves the club in order

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 17

Inter Milan + Several Foreign Clubs Keen On Udinese Defender – Udinese Line Up Replacement

Inter Milan and several clubs outside of Serie A are keen on Oumar Solet, with Udinese having lined up a replacement. Italian broadcaster SportItalia, via FCInterNews, report that the Friulani will go after Etienn Kinkoue of Le Havre to replace the 25-year-old.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / August 17