Amidst speculations linking him to Premier League giants Manchester United, Fermin Lopez has reassured Barcelona fans that he will not be leaving Camp Nou in the summer transfer window. The talented 22-year-old, who made 46 appearances for Barcelona last season, is focused on helping the La Liga champions retain their title and starts the season with a brace in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Como. With Barcelona's preseason preparations in full swing, Fermin's performance has shown that he is committed to staying with the team and is an important part of their plans for the upcoming season.
As the summer transfer window nears its end, Arsenal are not done making moves. They have reportedly agreed personal terms with Piero Hincapie and are also considering an offer for Porto's Jakub Kiwior. Meanwhile, they are eyeing a surprise move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who was previously being monitored by the Gunners. In other news, Eberechi Eze will undergo a medical at Arsenal despite interest from Tottenham. Fans can expect to see these new additions when Arsenal takes on Leeds in their first home match of the Premier League season.
Looks like Chelsea is once again making headlines in the transfer market. Reports suggest that the club is interested in Barcelona's Fermin Lopez and have already had talks with the player's camp. However, they also have their sights set on another player, RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Will Chelsea be able to pull off a casting coup by signing both players?
After just one year with Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas is set to end his reunion and join Cadillac for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The 10-time race winner will be paired with Sergio Perez as the team confirmed their first driver lineup. Bottas' difficult 2024 campaign led to a reunion with Mercedes, but now he looks forward to racing against rookie Gabriel Bortoleto and his former teammate, Lewis Hamilton.
The transfer window is coming to a close and Chelsea are not slowing down in their pursuit of new signings. Reports suggest that the Blues have made a formal offer of €50 million for Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, a player who fits their profile of young and talented prospects. With the potential departure of several Barcelona players, the Catalan giants may be tempted to accept Chelsea's offer. While the Blues consider the possibility of a move, fans can't help but speculate who will be the next addition to their talented roster.
After being dropped by Red Bull and Sauber, respectively, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will make their return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as the drivers for new team Cadillac. The pair has both signed multi-year contracts with the American manufacturer, showcasing their desire for experienced drivers in their debut campaign. The 2025 season, which has resumed after a break, can be watched live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix.
A Premier League supercomputer predicts a tight title race for the 2025/26 season, with Arsenal among the top contenders. Other major clubs such as Liverpool and Chelsea have also made significant summer transfer splurges, making the top flight race as competitive as ever. Meanwhile, Arsenal is reportedly making moves in the transfer market, with negotiations for Ecuadorian star Piero Hincapie and speculation about a potential move for Rodrygo. On the youth front, Wayne Rooney has spoken highly of Max Dowman, a 15-year-old wonderkid who recently made his debut for Arsenal.
After a VAR review, referee Simon Hooper dramatically changed his initial decision to give Anthony Gordon a yellow card after his challenge on Virgil van Dijk during the Newcastle-Liverpool match. The Premier League Match Centre explained the incident and quoted Hooper's explanation for the straight red card, which was upheld by Newcastle legend Alan Shearer and Arsenal's Theo Walcott. Thierry Henry also chimed in, criticizing Gordon's reckless tackle and agreeing with the final decision.
Wolves have firmly rejected a £50m offer from Newcastle United for their star striker, Jorgen Strand Larsen. The 25-year-old Norway international, who joined Wolves on loan last season before making his move permanent this summer, has been deemed too important to the team to be sold in this transfer window. With only a few weeks left before the window closes, Wolves believe they do not have enough time to find a suitable replacement for Strand Larsen, who has already netted 14 Premier League goals in 35 appearances for the club. Newcastle, who are looking for a replacement for Callum Wilson, have also been targeting Brentford's Yoane Wissa and had a £40m bid for the striker rejected last week.
Liverpool FC's teen sensation, Rio Ngumoha, made headlines on Monday by scoring a goal at just 16 years and 361 days old, becoming the youngest player to score for the famous Premier League club. The English footballer's late-game heroics also helped him break Wayne Rooney's previous record for the youngest goal scorer in the league. Ngumoha's winning goal in the 90+10th minute against Newcastle United solidified his spot in Liverpool's history books.