16Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 16, 2018
- Friendlies: Derby, West Ham win
Frank Lampard's Derby started their pre-season with a 4-1 victory over Notts County on Saturday.
- Loft signs two-year Leicester contract
Former Tottenham striker Ryan Loft has joined Leicester on a two-year deal, according to Sky sources.
15Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 15, 2018
- Villa reject Stoke bid for Chester
Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Stoke City for defender James Chester, according to Sky sources.
- Cardiff, Burnley in friendly wins
Cardiff City made the perfect start to their pre-season campaign as a young Bluebirds side beat non-league Taffs Well 3-0 on Friday night.
- Transfer Talk: Who are Sarri's targets?
The latest episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
- Peterborough sign Cummings on loan
Peterborough United have signed Scotland international striker Jason Cummings on a season-long loan from Championship side Nottingham Forest.
- Blackburn interested in McFadzean
Blackburn have made an enquiry about signing Burton Albion centre-back Kyle McFadzean.
14Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 14, 2018
- Euro papers: Spurs to miss out on Rabiot
With the majority of players now free from World Cup duty, it seems that the transfer window is hotting up with deals being done left, right and centre.
- Mahrez: Maguire deserves higher level
Manchester City’s new signing Riyad Mahrez says his former Leicester team-mate Harry Maguire "deserves to play higher".
- Forest in talks to sign Colback
Nottingham Forest are in talks with Newcastle over a loan move for midfielder Jack Colback, according to Sky sources
- Oniangue leave Wolves, Miranda on loan
Wolves midfielder Prince Oniangue has signed for Caen on a permanent deal, while centre-back Roderick Miranda has joined Olympiakos on loan for next season.
- Birmingham want to sign Bialkowski
Birmingham City, currently under a transfer embargo, want to sign Ipswich goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski, according to Sky sources.
- West Brom close to Bartley deal
West Brom are close to agreeing a deal to sign Swansea centre-back Kyle Bartley, according to Sky sources.
- Wolves unconcerned over Patricio demands
Wolves are not concerned with Sporting Lisbon's demands of £48.5m for Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio, according to Sky sources.
13Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 13, 2018
- Mahrez thanks Leicester for memories
Riyad Mahrez has spoken of the "amazing memories" he will take from his time at Leicester in the wake of his £60m move to Manchester City.
- Birmingham hopeful on transfer embargo
Birmingham are hopeful they can resolve their Financial Fair Play obligations and overturn a temporary transfer embargo imposed by the EFL, according to Sky sources.
- How will Mahrez fit at Man City?
Riyad Mahrez has joined Manchester City from Leicester, but how will he fit in under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium?
11Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 11, 2018
- Wolves come from behind to beat Basel
Wolves came from behind to beat Basel 2-1 in their pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.
- Transfer Talk: How Ronaldo fits at Juve
The latest episode form the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
- Nuno signs new Wolves deal
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a one-year contract extension at the club through to 2021.
- Bruce: Selling Villa stars inevitable
Steve Bruce has told Sky Sports News Aston Villa have no choice but to sell a number of their prized assets – including Jack Grealish - in order to stave off the threat of administration.
- McClean a no-show at West Brom training
James McClean has failed to report to West Brom’s training camp in Scotland and will now face internal disciplinary proceedings.
- 'Maguire mentality key for England'
Harry Maguire’s mental strength is as much an attribute as his football ability, according to former Leicester assistant manager Michael Appleton.
9Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 9, 2018
- England's unlikely heroes
Top scorer Harry Kane is England's star, but their World Cup success has been built on three players who only had a handful of international caps between them at the start of the tournament.
- Norris signs new Wolves deal
Wolves goalkeeper Will Norris has agreed a new three-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League club.
8Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 8, 2018
- Xia: Aston Villa not for sale
Tony Xia insists Aston Villa are not up for sale and boss Steve Bruce retains his support amid their current financial problems.
- Forest sign Grabban from Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
- Wolves make £16m offer for Zinchenko
Wolves have made a club-record £16m offer for Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko, Sky Sports News understands.
- Transfer Talk: Why does Ronaldo want out?
The latest episode form the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
- Southgate: Vardy a doubt for Sweden
Gareth Southgate says Jamie Vardy is "looking doubtful" for England's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
- Foster joins Watford on two-year deal
Ben Foster has left relegated West Brom and rejoined Watford on an initial two-year contract.
- Forest bid for Grabban accepted
Bournemouth have accepted a bid in the region of £6m from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Grabban, according to Sky Sources.
6Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 6, 2018
- Pulis eyes Morrison return to Boro
Middlesbrough boss Tony Pulis wants to bring James Morrison back to the club, according to Sky sources.
- Birmingham's Davis fractures ankle
David Davis has had "successful" surgery after fracturing his left ankle during Birmingham City's pre-season training.
- Derby have Jozefzoon bid rejected
Derby County have had a £1.5m offer for Brentford's Florian Jozefzoon rejected, Sky Sports News understands.
- Dawson hands in WBA transfer request
West Brom central defender Craig Dawson has handed in an official transfer request to the club’s board, Sky Sports News understands.
- Foster set to join Watford
Watford hope to conclude a deal to sign West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster next week, according to Sky sources.
5Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 5, 2018
- Vardy QF doubt as Dier switch revealed
Jamie Vardy suffered a groin strain during England's win over Colombia and is now doubtful for the upcoming quarter-final against Sweden, Sky sources understand.
- Man Utd's Johnstone joins West Brom
West Bromich Albion have signed Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone for a fee believed to be in the region of £5m.
- Derby to hold talks over Palmer
Derby have been given permission by Chelsea to discuss a move for Kasey Palmer, according to Sky sources.
- Forest in talks to sign Grabban
Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban, according to Sky sources.
- Weimann signs for Bristol City
Bristol City have completed the signing of Andreas Weimann from Derby for an undisclosed fee.
- Forest sign Pantilimon from Watford
Costel Pantilimon has re-joined Nottingham Forest on a permanent basis after signing a three-year deal.
- Mahrez to join Man City this week
Riyad Mahrez looks set to complete his long-awaited move to Manchester City later this week, according to Sky sources.
- Euro papers: Man Utd target to Barca?
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured Europe's news outlets to bring you all the headlines from the continent.
3Jul/18Off
Football News Roundup – July 3, 2018
- Neves signs five-year Wolves deal
Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves has signed a new five-year deal with Wolves.
- PL retained/released lists
With July 1 marking the official end of many players' contracts, we take a look at just who has been released from their clubs and who will be remaining for the 2018/19 season.
- Pre-season fixtures and results
Keep track of all the Premier League sides' pre-season fixtures and results with our club-by-club guide.
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