The new Premier League season is edging ever closer and title hopefuls Arsenal are stepping up their summer business ahead of the big kick-off. Riccardo Calafiori is through the door and now Mikel Merino is in Mikel Arteta's sights with the Real Sociedad midfielder having agreed a four-year contract, while links with Viktor Gyokeres continue. Chelsea are hoping to land a striker as they work ...Full Story »

The Southampton manager is said to be besotted with the 40-year-old — who is a die-hard Saints fan. Premier League boss Russell Martin has found love with Lucy PinderPremier League boss Russell Martin has found love with Lucy Pinder The couple have grown close in recent months but were out together this week when the football coach was given an honorary degree by Brighton University. Th...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes bemoaned the soft goal that led to their Europa League exit in Belgium.Lewis Mayo and Liam Donnelly both went for the same cross before the ball broke for Thibo Somers to hit the only goal for Cercle Brugge and consign Killie to a 2-1 aggregate defeat.Killie sparked into life after Robby McCrorie saved a 52nd-minute penalty but could not turn some pressure into a...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson praised St Mirren fans for their backing before and during the historic 4-1 win over Valur which set up a place in the Europa League third qualifying round.Almost all of the 6,715 fans inside St Mirren Park were cheering on the home side in the first European tie in Paisley in 37 years and an impressive tifo display met the teams coming out of the tunnel before the game.Followin...Full Story »

St Mirren celebrated European football in Paisley for the first time in 37 years with a convincing 4-1 win over Valur to book their place in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.Following a goalless draw in the first leg of the second-round tie in Reykjavik last week, Stephen Robinson’s side showed their mettle at home.Debutant defender Shaun Rooney scored with a trademark header ...Full Story »

A defensive mix-up put paid to Kilmarnock’s Europa League hopes as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Cercle Brugge in Belgium.Liam Donnelly and Lewis Mayo both attacked the same cross and the ball landed at the feet of Cercle captain Thibo Somers to drill home from 10 yards midway through the first half.Donnelly appeared set to deal with Abdul Outtara’s cross until Mayo came from beh...Full Story »

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Nico Williams has commanded plenty of interest Williams' breakout international performances at the European Championship, combined with a relatively affordable €58m (£48.95m) release clause, had made the 22-year-old a prime contender for a high profile transfer. Barcelona were the club most heavily linked, with Lamine Yamal expressing his hope for a deal, although interest had also ...Full Story »

Chilwell - signed for £50million from Leicester in 2020 - made only 21 appearances last season under Mauricio Pochettino amid a battle with injury. Ben Chilwell is linked with a shock Man Utd transfer Meanwhile, rival Blues star Marc Cucurella was a standout in Spain's Euro 2024 winning squad. And there is growing concerns on how Chilwell will fit into new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's ...Full Story »

Chelsea have accepted a bid worth £33 million (42.42 million) before add-ons from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher after the midfielder rejected a new contract offer to stay at Stamford Bridge, sources told ESPN. The 24-year-old is yet to agree personal terms with the LaLiga club and will decide his future in the coming days as negotiations continue. Gallagher has a year left on his ...Full Story »