Close

“Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall were doing the jobs of 20 or 30 people. If we got relegated we’d have gone into liquidation and that would’ve been the end” Cherries legend recalls Bournemouth sacrifice and close brush with liquidation

by

Steve Fletcher is a bona fide Bournemouth legend, having been around the club for almost three-and-a-half decades, witnessing the Cherries go from the brink of extinction to European football. Few people, therefore, can quite appreciate just how close the club came to disappearing altogether. One of Fletcher’s key contributions in this story was the goal … Read more

Lewis Hall agrees long-term Newcastle deal, Chelsea buy-out close: football news – live | Football

by

Key events United were the only Premier League club in Champions League action last night but Englishman Harry Kane scored for the eighth game in a row in the competition as Bayern Munich beat Bodø/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena. Starting their Champions League journey were Cesc Fabregas’s Como, who beat RB Leipzig 4-1 Stadio … Read more

Chelsea are the winners of the transfer window, again – and it’s not even close

by

There is an argument that Chelsea are better at conducting transfers than they are at winning football matches. This summer’s window has done nothing to redress that balance. While rival fans mock and scoff at the volume of transfer activity at Stamford Bridge, the reality is they’re quite good at it. Xabi Alonso’s side have … Read more

Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus close to joining Barcelona

by

Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus worth £8.6m (10m euros). A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday’s deadline. Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, … Read more

Aston Villa close on Jackson and Mbaye as Emery clears air with departing Watkins | Aston Villa

by

Unai Emery is hopeful Nicolas Jackson will complete his £47.5m move from Chelsea in time to make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal on Monday, while Villa are finalising a move for the Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye. Emery said Jackson’s arrival would mark a “new chapter” at the club and Mbaye represents another longstanding … Read more

Nicolas Jackson transfer news: Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea forward

by

Aston Villa are close to an agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m. There is a broad agreement between the clubs over the terms of a move for the 25-year-old, with Chelsea set to achieve their asking price with an initial sum of £47.5m with £17.5m in … Read more

Wrexham transfer news: Red Dragons close in on Ekomie and Kabore deals

by

Ekomie started his professional career with Bordeaux but secured a switch to top-flight side Angers in the summer of 2024. He made 21 appearances across all competitions in his debut season for the club, and his impact increased last term. The 23-year-old featured in all but two of his side’s Ligue 1 matches in 2025-26 … Read more

Nottingham Forest close in on signing Liam Delap from Chelsea | Transfer window

by

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap. Oliver Glasner wants two more signings before the transfer window closes a week on Tuesday. Delap, who was on Forest’s radar when the striker opted to join Chelsea from Ipswich, is out of favour at Stamford Bridge and has been training … Read more

Liverpool close to full agreement with Yankuba Minteh, with price revealed: report

by

Liverpool are to submit a third bid for Yankuba Minteh, as the Brighton player waits to formalise personal terms. The Reds have been linked with the likes of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye this summer, but last week, reports dropped of Liverpool’s interest in Minteh, with his entourage dismissing the claims as “old news”. Now, … Read more

Aston Villa: close to signing free agent Leon Goretzka

by

Aston Villa are close to signing Germany international Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. The midfielder is available after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer and Villa have held positive talks with the 31-year-old. Boss Unai Emery has been looking to boost his midfield options with Amadou Onana out until next year with a knee … Read more