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Aston Villa have omitted Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo from their squad for the Champions League league phase. Unai Emery called the decision hard but said it was based on an in-depth analysis of what the team needs between September and January. The centre-back joined from Southampton on deadline day for an initial £25m.
varela·4 min read
Celtic and Rangers will face each other without away supporters in the Scottish Premiership and League Cup this season. The decision comes after serious disorder at last season's Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox, where an independent review warned that crushing and life-threatening violence were narrowly avoided. The SPFL describes the move as a temporary arrangement subject to review.
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·6 min read
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth £125m, matching the British transfer record. The move takes the club's spending on a new-look midfield beyond £300m. The big question is whether the Argentine can drive a serious title challenge this season.
Javi·4 min read
Florian Wirtz has a golden chance to kickstart his Liverpool career away at Ipswich Town on Friday night. The German playmaker showed promising signs against Nottingham Forest but must deliver more influence in the No 10 role after Bradley Barcola's arrival. Liverpool have drawn their opening two matches 2-2 and need three points fast.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has reached an agreement with David Sullivan to increase his stake in West Ham from 27% to 46%, making him the club's biggest shareholder. The deal leaves Amanda Staveley with almost no room to complete her planned purchase of the Gold family's 25.1% holding. West Ham are rebuilding in the Championship following last season's relegation from the Premier League.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky has agreed a deal to take a 46% stake in West Ham United, making him the club's largest shareholder. The agreement, reached with the current owners including former chairman David Sullivan, shuts out former Newcastle director Amanda Staveley from the ownership picture.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Former international referee Mike Dean has sparked outrage in England after confessing that, during his Premier League career, he and his team would challenge each other to avoid blowing the whistle for as long as possible. His remarks, made on a podcast, have been described as damaging to the refereeing community by former colleagues such as Mark Halsey.
Natilla·6 min read
Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal to join Saudi side Al-Hilal in a deal worth $81 million, making him the most expensive sale in the London club's history. The Brazilian winger, a Premier League champion, signs a lucrative contract until 2030 with the Riyadh outfit. His departure raises questions at the Emirates about the lack of a top-level attacking replacement.
Javi·6 min read
Daniel Farke has confirmed that Joe Rodon will miss between eight and ten weeks with a serious hamstring injury. The Wales centre-back was forced off 34 minutes into the draw with Brentford and is now ruled out of upcoming Leeds United fixtures and international matches. Farke admitted the setback increases pressure on his defensive options ahead of the trip to Brighton.
Matt·6 min read
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he spent years setting himself private challenges during top-flight games, including going 25 minutes without blowing his whistle and staying inside the centre circle for as long as possible. His remarks on a podcast this week have puzzled refereeing officials, who see no evidence that such behaviour ever occurred.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read