Ivan Toney placed 13 historical bets on his own club to lose and has been diagnosed with a gambling addiction, as the written reasons for his eight-month ban were revealed by the FA.. A psychiatry expert who gave evidence to the FA’s regulatory commission diagnosed Toney with a gambling addiction and concluded he needed help. […] More
Manchester United want to sign 29-year-old Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 24-year-old West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, 24, this summer, with the former the main priority of the three England internationals. Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign England captain Kane. Liverpool are set to miss out on at least £50m in prize money and […] More
Manchester United moved up to third and confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League with a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford. Casemiro headed in Christian Eriksen’s free-kick early in the game and Anthony Martial added a second from close range in first-half stoppage time. In between, Frank Lampard’s side squandered a series […] More
Manchester United are willing to pay £55m for Chelsea’s England midfielder Mason Mount and are aiming to beat Liverpool and Arsenal to the 24-year-old’s signature. Mount will discuss his Chelsea future in a meeting with the club’s hierarchy next week. Manchester United are among four options for Jordi Alba, who brought an end to his glittering career at Barcelona. The left-back is also […] More
Roberto De Zerbi said Pep Guardiola is “still No 1” and revealed the Manchester City boss inspired him to become a coach, after Brighton held the champions to a 1-1 draw. De Zerbi responded after the pair had gone head to head on the south coast, where Julio Enciso’s stunning goal cancelled out Phil Foden’s […] More
Julio Enciso hammered in a goal-of-the-season contender as brilliant Brighton pegged back champions Manchester City to draw 1-1 and secure qualification for the Europa League for the first time in their history. The 19-year-old scored a long-range stunner in his side’s win at Chelsea last month and this one was similar but perhaps even better, […] More
Arsenal are prepared to sell as many as eight first-team players this summer, with Leicester City’s England midfielder James Maddison, 26, and West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, among their targets. The Gunners are interested in pursuing a deal for Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan if the 32-year-old cannot agree a new contract with Manchester City. Julen Lopetegui will hold talks […] More
Pep Guardiola has pleaded for a quick resolution over Man City’s alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules but promised he will stay on as manager regardless of the investigation’s outcome. Man City, champions in five of the last six seasons, had their case referred to an independent commission by the Premier League in February […] More
Buyako Saka has signed a new deal to stay at Arsenal until 2027, saying the club “is the right place to make the next step”. The England forward has scored 14 goals for the Gunners this season, contributing 11 assists. Just 21 years old, he has already made 178 appearances for the club and has […] More
Bayern Munich see West Ham’s England international Declan Rice, 24, as the perfect defensive midfielder for them, but know Arsenal are also trying to sign him. Arsenal are pursuing Manchester City captain and 32-year-old Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. The 32-year-old is out of contract this summer. Liverpool have asked referee body the PGMOL to explain two decisions at the weekend, which […] More
Newcastle secured a place in next season’s Champions League for the first time since 2003 with a 0-0 draw against Leicester, who had just one shot and are on the brink of relegation. Eddie Howe’s side guaranteed their top-four spot with a dominant display to leave the visitors, two points from safety, needing to win […] More
Everton have reached an exclusivity agreement with New York-based company MSP Sports Capital for investment in the club, BBC Sport understands. Sources have said the deal is not yet done but talks are progressing between the two parties over future funding. MSP look to have jumped ahead of 777 Partners, who have been in talks […] More