Manchester City have completed their squad overhaul – including a fully revamped midfield – to the tune of £458m, a new Premier League record for a summer window. But that eyewatering sum does not tell the full story. New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca received the full backing of director of football Hugo Viana in … Read more
Johnstone, who won the last of his four England caps in 2023, made 17 appearances last season but lost his starting place at relegated Wolves in December and has not played since an FA Cup loss to Liverpool in early March. “I’m buzzing to be here and I’m excited to get going,” said the goalkeeper, … Read more
The Premier League’s transfer window is now closed, with various high-profile transfers being made in the dying embers of Tuesday’s deadline day. English top-flight clubs are still able to pursue free transfers, however, their window to purchase players is closed. Across the globe, various windows remain open, notably Saudi Arabia. The following football leagues remain … Read more
One source with connections to both Chelsea and Monaco said the clubs had “played with fire and got burned”. Indeed, the late-night transfer drama that involved Folarin Balogun, Everton, Monaco, Lamine Camara and Chelsea saw all parties lose out. Camara – a 22-year-old Senegalese international midfielder – had been a target for Chelsea as they … Read more
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
The summer transfer window is closed but there are still a host of talented players without a club and therefore available to sign for free. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the biggest stars who are currently out of contract and up for grabs. Paul Pogba, 33 (Last club: Monaco) Former Manchester United … Read more
If transfer windows are meant to reflect a football club’s long-term vision, Everton’s summer 2026 recruitment was a masterclass in panic, indecision and dysfunction. The Toffees’ window shows nothing less than a club all at sea: decades removed from their last trophy lift, and decades away from their next. After years of walking the financial … Read more
Arsenal Bringing in Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa was a strong start to the window but could Arsenal’s failure to sign a marquee attacker cost them in the long run? They began targeting Morgan Rogers before pivoting to Vinícius Júnior when the England forward went to Chelsea, only to end up disappointed when … Read more
Should have, would have, could have. Many fans will be using this phrase today after the Premier League transfer window closed at 11pm last night, meaning no more deals can but made until the winter window opens. Everton will be clawing at the glass like a cat who has seen a pigeon on the grass … Read more
Everton‘s move for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the striker changed his mind over the move following a medical at the club’s Finch Farm training base. Issues with the medical meant Everton and Monaco renegotiated the initial £40m deal for the 25-year-old striker. The United States international and both clubs signed a deal sheet before the … Read more