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LiverpoolPremier League26 August 2026

Liverpool switch focus to Ismaïla Sarr after Brighton reject both Minteh bids

Liverpool are exploring a deal for Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr after Brighton turned down offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. The Reds want to strengthen their wide areas before Tuesday's transfer deadline and are also in talks with PSG over French winger Bradley Barcola. Palace, however, are not open to selling the Senegal international this summer.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Ismaila Sarr battles for the ball with Milos Kerkez during the Carabao Cup match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Premier LeagueTransfers26 August 2026

Liverpool lodge £50m bid for Ismaila Sarr as PSG prepare for Bradley Barcola exit

Liverpool have made a formal £50m offer to Crystal Palace for winger Ismaila Sarr, while PSG insiders now expect Bradley Barcola to leave Paris this summer. Arsenal remain in the race for Julián Álvarez and Manchester City have completed two major deals in a frantic day of transfer activity.

Javi

·7 min read

Nico Gonzalez playing for Manchester City in a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueTransfers25 August 2026

Newcastle agree £52m deal with Manchester City for midfielder Nico Gonzalez

Newcastle United have struck an agreement with Manchester City to sign Nico Gonzalez for around £52m. The Spanish midfielder arrives to strengthen a midfield depleted by the exits of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. At 24, he becomes the oldest signing of the summer for the Magpies.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Carlos Baleba holds up a Manchester United shirt after completing his move at Old Trafford.

Premier LeagueManchester United25 August 2026

Manchester United complete £70m Carlos Baleba signing from Brighton

Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, around €82 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder signs for five seasons and becomes the club's third midfield signing after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

varela·5 min read

Cole Palmer celebrating a goal for Chelsea during the match against Fulham

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Chelsea's front three shine but Sanchez errors raise alarm

Xabi Alonso's first game in charge brought a 3-2 win over Fulham, powered by a dazzling front three, though goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's mistakes cast a shadow.

Matt

·5 min read

Alvaro Arbeloa gestures from the touchline during his first match in charge of Fulham in the Premier League

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Arbeloa says Fulham deserved more despite Chelsea defeat

Alvaro Arbeloa's first Premier League game as Fulham boss ended in a 3-2 home loss to Chelsea, though he praised his side's character and personality.

Javi

·5 min read

Xabi Alonso gestures on the touchline during his first Chelsea Premier League match

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Xabi Alonso wins Premier League bow as Cole Palmer shines for Chelsea

Xabi Alonso claimed victory in his first Premier League match as Chelsea boss, beating Fulham 3-2 with Cole Palmer providing a goal and an assist.

Javi

·4 min read

Robert Sanchez reacts after making an error during a Chelsea Premier League match

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Xabi Alonso backs Robert Sanchez after Fulham exposes errors

Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 despite two costly mistakes from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Xabi Alonso defended his keeper in his first Premier League game in charge.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Cole Palmer celebrating a goal in a Chelsea shirt at Craven Cottage

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Cole Palmer shines as Chelsea hand Xabi Alonso his first win

Cole Palmer scored and set up Joao Pedro as Chelsea beat Fulham at Craven Cottage, giving Xabi Alonso his first win as Chelsea manager in the Premier League.

varela·4 min read

Chelsea players celebrate a goal during the match against Fulham at Craven Cottage

Premier LeagueChelsea24 August 2026

Chelsea beat gutsy Fulham 3-2 in wild Premier League opener

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea edged Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham 3-2 in a frantic, end-to-end clash. The win raises as many questions as answers about their title credentials.

Natilla·6 min read