Arsenal have spent over £70million on new signings so far in this window but today's friendly against Chelsea proved they cannot rest on their laurels yet. On the face of it, Ben White, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares look like good signings by the Gunners. White only completed his £50m move on Friday but came off the bench to play the second 45 minutes for the visit of the Blues...Full Story »

Donny van de Beek appears to have gone through a body transformation this summer and bulked up as he looks to turn around his fortunes at Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder endured a bitterly disappointing first season at Old Trafford following a £35m switch from Ajax last year, making just four Premier League starts. Van de Beek has been linked with a move away from United this summ...Full Story »

ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO has announced his tenure as manager of Ukraine has come to an end. The former Chelsea and AC Milan striker, 44, confirmed his resignation in a post on Twitter. Andriy Shevchenko has stepped down as manager of Ukraine after five years Shevchenko took Ukraine to the quarter-final of a major European tournament for the first time in their history at Euro 2020, before being defe...Full Story »

Some Chelsea fans on Twitter have hailed youngster Dujon Sterling, who appears to be the perfect alternative to Achraf Hakimi. Sterling made an impression last time out for Chelsea against Bournemouth. With that fixture being the first televised friendly of the Blues’ pre-season, it was the first look that the supporters had of the 21-year-old in action. Thomas Tuchel gave him the nod ...Full Story »

Head coach Jack Ross admitted Hibernian fans had played a “massive part” in their 3-2 victory over Motherwell in a game that encapsulated what football had been missing last season.Hibs had 1,810 fans in a crowd of 5,240 at Fir Park and the atmosphere spurred both sets of players on to produce a thrilling cinch Premiership opener.Motherwell twice led through headed goals from Kevin V...Full Story »

Hibernian winger Martin Boyle hit the winner from the penalty spot during a five-goal thriller against Motherwell at a vibrant Fir Park.The home side were twice ahead through headed goals from Kevin Van Veen and Bevis Mugabi but Hibs hit back through Kyle Magennis and substitute Christian Doidge.Boyle’s winner came in the 70th minute following Stephen O’Donnell’s handball but t...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan was pleased to see his side progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup, beating Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the game finished goalless in normal time.Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls was the hero for Huddersfield, who had the better chances during the game, saving spot-kicks from Massimo Luongo and Liam Palmer in the shoot-out. Former Owls s...Full Story »

Huddersfield beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup after the game finished goalless in normal time.The first chance of the game fell to Huddersfield’s Scott High in the 12th minute when his shot from the edge of the area forced a fine save from Bailey Peacock-Farrell.Lewis O’Brien had another chance for the visitors aft...Full Story »

MARCO VERRATTI kissed and cuddled his model wife Jessica Aidi on their honeymoon. The loved-up couple enjoyed a steamy trip to the beach as they could not keep their hands off each other. Marco Verratti cuddles his wife Jessica AidiCredit: BackGrid The loved-up couple get up close and personalCredit: BackGrid The Italy and Paris Saint-Germain star married the French model in a glamorous cere...Full Story »

Agents for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez are due in England today for talks with Manchester United. The Mirror says Saul hopes to have his summer move to England sorted this week — with United and Liverpool in pole position for his signature. Representatives of the 26-year-old have been given the blessing of Atletico Madrid bigwigs to negotiate a move for their man. And they ...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA will have to pay Norwich a massive £40million to replace Jack Grealish with Todd Cantwell. England midfielder Grealish is on the verge of a £100m move to Manchester City and Villa have identified Cantwell as a potential replacement. An Aston Villa move for Todd Cantwell could depend on where Jack Grealish's future lies Yet Norwich do not want to sell the former England u...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly asked for information on Saint-Etienne midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath who has drawn comparisons with Man Utd's Paul Pogba. The Blues have been monitoring the 17-year-old for some time. The defensive midfielder has already made 30 appearances for the Saint-Etienne first team. Gourna-Douath made his senior debut in September and has already drawn interest from a number of...Full Story »

Hakim Ziyech is closer than ever to becoming an AC Milan player, according to Todo Fichajes. Ziyech signed for Chelsea from Ajax last summer, with his debut campaign with the Blues being a mixed bag. The Moroccan showed glimpses of star quality, while also struggling with injury and inconsistency. He finished the season as a European champion, so he’d no doubt deem it a success, but t...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou told his attacking players to help out his makeshift defence after they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Hearts in their cinch Premiership opener.The Hoops followed their Champions League exit with another major blow as John Souttar headed home unchallenged from an 89th-minute free-kick past a stranded Scott Bain.Gary Mackay-Steven had given Hearts an early lead as de...Full Story »

Hearts defender John Souttar headed an 89th-minute winner as Ange Postecoglou’s difficult start to his Celtic reign continued into the cinch Premiership season.Souttar rose to head home Michael Smith’s free-kick and earn the hosts a 2-1 victory in front of 5,272 fans at Tynecastle.Gary Mackay-Steven had given Hearts an early lead as Swedish defender Carl Starfelt endured a torrid ope...Full Story »

The striker, 31, is on trial with Real Mallorca in his bid to return to the game after 17 months without a team. Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson caught up with each other in Spain And dropping by on his holidays after playing for England at Euro 2020 was Liverpool captain Henderson. The 31-year-old posed with his old pal in the Mallorcan capital of Palma for a picture posted on Sturri...Full Story »

West Ham and Chelsea are just £8million apart in their valuation of Kurt Zouma - with the defender keen to join David Moyes' side. Moyes is targeting an ambitious double swoop to boost his defence after signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan for next season. Chelsea are willing to sell Zouma, but want £28m for the France international - while the Hammers are h...Full Story »

Austrian midfielder David Cancola will have to wait for his Ross County debut.County begin their cinch Premiership campaign against St Johnstone on Saturday but the new signing from Slovan Liberec is in quarantine until Monday.County have been trying to sort a loan deal for Arsenal defender Harry Clarke.Chris Kane is unlikely to start for St Johnstone.The striker has not had the same game time a...Full Story »

New arrival Beni Baningime could start for Hearts in their cinch Premiership opener against Celtic.The midfielder trained with Hearts on Thursday and Friday and will be in the squad for Saturday’s game.John Souttar is set to feature after missing the cup win over Inverness as a precaution.Swedish defender Carl Starfelt is in the Celtic squad after completing his quarantine period.Fellow ne...Full Story »

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is set to be fit for Aberdeen’s cinch Premiership opener at home to Dundee United on Sunday.The summer recruit from Livingston sustained a nasty facial gash during Thursday’s Europa Conference League qualifier at BK Hacken, but the forward is expected to recover in time for this weekend.Youngster Dean Campbell sat out the trip to Gothenburg due to a training-...Full Story »