Premier League fixture schedule sets up an interesting scenario

In the first episode of the new series, Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly to preview the new Premier League season, asking if the league is entering a post-Guardiola, post-Salah era defined by managerial churn, fewer global superstars, and greater uncertainty.

The Aston Villa and England defender could bring cover with Arsenal hit by injuries before they begin their Premier League title defence

Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy completed their takeover of Sheffield United in December 2024

Offer of almost £40m rejected for England strikerWatkins has two years left on his contractAston Villa are braced for another bid from Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins, after rejecting an offer worth almost £40m for the striker. Al Hilal are pursuing a move for Villa’s all-time Premier League goalscorer, who has reached double figures in the top flight in his …

Bid short of Brighton’s valuation for midfielderCameroon international was a United target last summerManchester United are confident of signing Brighton’s Carlos Baleba for less than £75m, with the 22-year-old midfielder having agreed personal terms. United have made an initial offer of £60m plus £5m add-ons for Baleba, which is below Brighton’s …

SIMON JONES: Premier League clubs such as Fulham and Everton have checked on the 19-year-old earlier in the summer while RB Leipzig are among a raft of European clubs interested.

After returning from a four-game ban, Mikey Lewis is now sweating on whether he will miss more crucial matches in Hull KR's run-in.

In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Aston Villa to sign Ezri Konsa.

Tottenham hope to sign as many as three new forwards before the transfer deadline.

Arsenal refocus their efforts on negotiating a deal with Aston Villa to sign defender Ezri Konsa.

FPL expert Gianni Buttice weighs up whether Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is worth his £15.5m price tag on the game.

Jose Mourinho explains how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain the Spanish club.

BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season, starting with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday.

West London has become home to so many fellow Ukrainians since the war, and the midfielder is grateful for all the club has done for his country

Argentine striker remains desperate to leave but move to Barcelona has been ruled out

The England defender ticks many boxes for Mikel Arteta

Michael Carrick to have welcome selection headache with key transfer target incoming

Comment: Retirement looks the most likely outcome for Kyrgios after news of his suspension but the 31-year-old still has time on his side if he wants to launch a return to tennis, with which he has an unmistakable ‘love-hate’ relationship