Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is reaching what many around the negotiations believe could be the defining moment of the transfer saga.

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Benjamin Sesko's debut season at Manchester United saw him score 11 Premier League goals despite having spells as an impact sub and a month sidelined through injury. It was also a campaign that went from strength to strength after failing to score in his first five Premier League games.

Liverpool are facing an increasingly important decision over the make-up of their defence before the new Premier League season gets underway.

With almost a month left of the summer transfer window, Chelsea are continuing to make moves for both new signings and those players surplus to requirements.

It's been quite the summer already for Tottenham Hotspur.

West Ham United begin their 2026/27 campaign in earnest as they face Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup on the second Saturday in August, with their Championship season to begin against Burnley the following week.

Belgian stars, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne, will be available to Massimiliano Allegri for the second part of preparations for the new season. However, there are natural doubts about the real contribution they can make to the Neapolitan team

Liverpool remain relaxed about Cody Gakpo’s future and will only entertain a sale if an offer is simply too good to turn down.

The recent news that Eddie Howe was leaving Newcastle United by mutual consent is likely to have sent shockwaves through the club.