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Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. Craig Shakespeare Passes Away Former Leicester City manager Craig Leicester passed away yesterday at the age of 60. His family released a statement saying: ”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, “SHAKEY”. Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family. “Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. Man City Fined Over £2 Million The Cityzens have been fined £2.09 million for 22 breaches of rules regarding kick-offs and restarts, meaning that they were guilty of delaying the starting and second half restarting of matches 22 times over the last two seasons. You can find a full list of the games in question by clicking here. The club have accepted the fine and apologised for the transgressions. EPL Transfers Pascal Gross has officially left Brighton and Hove Albion after seven years and has joined…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. EPL Transfers Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen for a reported fee of £12.8 million. His contract with the Cherries extends over six years. (Bournemouth official announcement) 23-year-old Jake O’Brien has signed a four-year deal with Everton, completing his move from Olympique Lyon. The French club have confirmed that the Toffees paid £16.4 million for the defender, while Lyon retains a 10% sell-on fee. (Everton official announcement) Chelsea have completed the signing of Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen for a reported fee…
The Rich Heritage of Chelsea FC Compared to Manchester City FC In the vast landscape of English football, two clubs have risen to notable prominence in the last two decades: Chelsea and Manchester City. Both clubs have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the Premier League era, but when it comes to heritage and historical significance, Chelsea arguably stands out with a more storied past. EPLNews today takes a look at the reasons why Chelsea’s heritage eclipses that of Manchester City, drawing on history, achievements, fan culture, and more. Historical Background Chelsea FC, founded in 1905, has been a fixture in English…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. EPL Transfers Arsenal have completed the signing of Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori for a reported fee of £42 million. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners and will be wearing number 33. (Arsenal official announcement) Fabrizio Romano reports that Atletico Madrid are in negotiations with Chelsea over a deal for Conor Gallagher. The fee requested by the Londoners stands between £29.5 and £33.7 million, including add-ons. Fulham have agreed a deal worth £34 million (including add-ons) for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.…
Why Have Liverpool Not Made a Signing This Summer? Liverpool fans are eager for the first signing of the Arne Slot era, over 40 days after the transfer window opened. The Merseysiders remain the only one of ‘Big Six’ Premier League clubs without any new permanent additions this summer. Do we think they will fall far behind their EPL rivals? Or can Reds’ fans rest assured that they will see shiny, new Liverpool signings and still compete for honours? Liverpool’s Recruitment Strategy Liverpool’s current approach is unusual, especially after a managerial change. The last time the club went this long without new…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. United’s New Stadium Plans A club committee has determined that Manchester United would be better off building a new stadium than redeveloping Old Trafford, as it would have a more transformative effect on the club. While it is still somewhat in the early stages and a new stadium is certainly not the only way to go, it does seem like United’s decision makers are favouring the idea of building a new home for the club. The new stadium would be built on land that United…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. Guardiola to Stay at City? Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has less than a year left on his contract, so naturally speculation about his future is rife. During the pre-season tour of the US, the manager was asked about his comments at the end of last season, when he said that he was “closer to leaving than to staying”. Here is what he had to say: “Maybe I was not correct to say it in the right moment when we won the Premier League, but I’m…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. EPL Transfers Manchester City have made an offer to sign 26-year-old Spain midfielder Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig. This comes after the German side refused Barcelona’s initial offer for the player on the grounds that it was “ridiculous”. Olmo wants to go to Barcelona but Leipzig may be forced to listen to other offers for the player if the Catalans are not forthcoming with a reasonable offer (Foot Mercato). If you’re wondering what Barcelona’s offer for Olmo is, it is an an initial £40 million…
7 Crazy Premier League Transfer Fees and Situations in History The Premier League has seen its fair share of sensational transfers, but not all of them have been wise investments. Some transfers have left fans and analysts scratching their heads due to exorbitant fees, peculiar clauses, or baffling payment terms. While recently we’ve talked about the worst Premier League transfers in history, mostly based on how the players performed after each respective move, today we delve into seven of the most ridiculous Premier League transfers in history, each with its own story of financial folly. Spoiler: there are two players…