The best and fastest football news aggregator for the UK
Maddison got a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted for Conor Gallagher after 69 minutes, but the reception for Kulusevski was arguably even more rapturous as he finally took to the pitch again after such a long battle to regain fitness.
It was Maddison, however, who claimed the major plaudits after he was the driving force behind the win that has proved so elusive – his positive approach playing
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.
The defender, 26, was injured in training before Chelsea‘s 5-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend, and the decision was taken for him to have surgery.
James is now undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea‘s medical staff, with no time-frame given for his return.
Chelsea next travel to Everton in the Premier League before hosting
I’ve heard people suggest that City’s players will be frazzled because of what is going on with the club off the pitch, but I don’t see it that way.
I suspect that, along with the City fans, there will be this siege mentality now where they think ‘everyone hates us, everyone wants us to lose, everyone wants us to be relegated’ – even if I don’t think that is actually
Lewis Hall has signed a new long-term contract at Newcastle United.
The England international has committed to a new deal at St James’ Park despite Manchester United showing an interest in him during the summer transfer window following the departure of several other key players from the club.
The 22-year-old left-back joined the Magpies from Chelsea in August 2023 and since made 107 appearances for the club, including playing in
Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Wales midfielder Jordan James on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.
The 26-times capped international returns to the Midlands almost two years on from leaving boyhood club Birmingham City for French Ligue 1 club Rennes in a reported £4m deal.
James spent last season back in England on loan in the East Midlands at Leicester City. But, despite his 11
Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal.
The deal is worth an initial £40m plus add-ons, surpassing the £35.5m paid for Georginio Rutter Hoffenheim in January 2023.
Trafford has joined Leeds on a five-year contract and becomes the third permanent signing of the summer at Elland Road after Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.
The 23-year-old was Leeds’ top goalkeeper target heading into the
Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe’s exit.
The German has signed a four-year deal with Newcastle, who paid £9.5m (€11m) compensation to Saudi side Al Ahli, whom Jaissle led to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years.
Jaissle has been with his new squad since the weekend and his first match in charge will be a pre-season friendly against Valencia
Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.
Sky Sports News understands that the proposed transfer for the England international is understood to be worth at least £40m plus add-ons, which is a record for an English goalkeeper.
Leeds’ previous record-signing was Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for around £35.5m in January 2023.
Finding a new first-choice goalkeeper is a priority for Leeds
Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford.
The England international is Leeds’ primary goalkeeper target.
Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit.
The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets.
Leeds are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
The England international could leave the Etihad this summer just a year after returning.
Newcastle and Aston Villa both held an interest in him this summer, although Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay at the club.
Leeds are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer.
Goalkeepers Lucas Perri and