Sunderland sign former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen
The 32-year-old midfielder arrives on Wearside having spent two years with Leverkusen and was part of their impressive 2023-24 season, where they were crowned Bundesliga champions and lifted the DFB-Pokal.
Xhaka made 49 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen last season, including 10 in the Champions League.
Mike Jones31 July 2025 00:00
Manchester United are understood to have held talks with RB Leipzig regarding Benjamin Sesko and a face-to-face meeting could follow according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old Slovenian is also a reported target of Newcastle’s and discussions are said to also be ongoing between United and Aston Villa about Ollie Watkins.
Villa are understood to be against selling Watkins but could see their hand forced by a substantial bid.
Benjamin Sesko could leave RB Leipzig if a fee can be agreed (Getty Images)
Mike Jones30 July 2025 23:30
Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich
The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the German champions and will replace Leroy Sane in Vincent Kompany’s squad.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 23:00
Man United hire F1 guru who has never worked in football to lead data department
Manchester United have appointed a serial winner from Formula One as their new data guru in a bid to use AI to transform their fortunes.
Mike Sansoni, who contributed to eight world championship-winning seasons in an 11-year spell at the Mercedes F1 team, has joined United as director of data.
Sansoni, who has never worked in football before and was Mercedes’ senior performance engineer, replaces Dominic Jordan, who left United last year.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 22:30
Premier League clubs can ignore new rule next season – on one condition
Cameras will be allowed into Premier League dressing rooms next season as part of a new experience offered by broadcasters to its viewers.
But in a new development, teams will be able to change their minds on this if they are losing.
Dressing-room access is one of a number of enhancements being granted by top-flight clubs as part of the new domestic television deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, along with half-time player or manager interviews and in-match interviews with managers or substituted players.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 22:00
Manchester United make offer for Hjulmand
Manchester United have reportedly tabled an offer for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
According to Calciomercato, United have submitted a bid worth €40m (£35m) for the Sporting captain would would reunite with former boss Ruben Amorim should he make the move to Old Trafford.
United have decided to send Toby Collyer out on loan which means there is space in midfield for Hjulmand to slot into.
Sporting wanted any move for Hjulmand to meet his €80m release clause but will apparently settle for a figure closer to €50m.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 21:30
Man United exploring swap deals with Chelsea and Aston Villa to offload Alejandro Garnacho
The Old Trafford hierarchy are trying to find innovative solutions to multiple transfer issues this summer, as Ruben Amorim wants to continue his overhaul of the squad while moving players on. United’s PSR pressures are nevertheless well known, meaning they are investigating deals where players go both ways. The club also want an athletic number-six and a goalkeeper, with the potential order of signings dependent on opportunities and sales.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 21:00
Arsenal ramp up bid for Crystal Palace star
The Independent understands the Swede is currently in London for his medical, allowing Arsenal to turn their attention to other targets.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 20:30
Bryan Mbeumo reveals the Manchester United player he is most looking forward to playing with
Cameroon winger Mbeumo, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, signed a five-year contract last week to become United’s third summer signing.
He will now link up with a host of international stars as they hope to improve on last season’s league position.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 20:00
What is really going on inside the confusing Alexander Isak transfer saga?
The 25-year-old is coming into his prime, and just qualifying for the Champions League is no longer enough.
Mike Jones30 July 2025 19:30