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Midfielder Harvey Barnes, one of the Leicester City's brightest prospects, has signed a new four-year contract.

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis is keen to reinforce his squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has confirmed the club have rejected a bid from Roma for wantaway star Riyad Mahrez.

Arsenal gave their academy graduates more playing time than any other Premier League side last season, a study has concluded.

Newcastle United have agreed to sell Daryl Murphy to Nottingham Forest for £2m.

Veteran Congo international defender Christopher Samba has signed a one-year deal with Aston Villa after impressing manager Steve Bruce on a trial.

They often say a team has home advantage - but is there such a thing? We've checked every league result since 1888 to bust the myth...

Aston Villa have signed midfielder Glenn Whelan from Stoke.

The Premier League chairman insists there is no plan to play a 39th fixture abroad, despite top-flight clubs' interest.

Kevin Nolan was keeping tight-lipped about Notts County's No 8 following their pre-season defeat to city rivals Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.

Manchester United academy products played more than twice as many Premier League minutes than any other side in last season's Premier League, according to a Press Association Sport study.

Everton continued their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dutch opponents FC Twente on Wednesday.

Leicester City's owners have been backed by Thailand airport authorities as they face a corruption claim in their homeland.

Craig Shakespeare praised Riyad Mahrez's attitude after he scored in Leicester's Premier League Asia Trophy meeting with West Brom.

Ahmed Elmohamady has completed his transfer from Hull to Aston Villa.

John Terry was "welcomed to the lower leagues" after he took a few bruises in his first Aston Villa game, according to team-mate Henri Lansbury.

Leicester have signed goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic from Hull for an undisclosed fee.

John Terry played 68 minutes as Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw by Walsall on Tuesday night.

Aston Villa are set to complete the transfer of Ahmed Elmohamady from Hull City within the next 48 hours, Sky sources understand.

Birmingham City are interested in signing defender Tommy Elphick from Aston Villa, Sky sources understand.

They often say a team scored too early - but does scoring an early opening goal reduce the chances of winning? We've checked Opta data to bust the myth...

LA Galaxy are hoping to keep hold of Ashley Cole and are monitoring Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his Manchester United release.

England U19 hero Easah Suliman hopes his success allows other Asian youngsters to believe that they too can realise their football dreams.

Tony Pulis hopes new signing Jay Rodriguez can answer West Brom's woes in front of goal, despite the striker's injury record.

Robert Huth will miss Leicester City's start to the season after being ruled out for up to two months following ankle surgery.

The pre-season friendly schedule is underway for Premier League clubs - but which team will travel the farthest?

Aston Villa have activated a release clause in the contract of Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady, Sky sources understand.

Ashley Cole would consider a move to Birmingham City, according to Sky sources.

Iain Hume is weighing up his options after receiving several offers to return to the Indian Super League [ISL], Sky sources understand.

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Record-breaking English coach Mark Briggs is in the dugout as Real Salt Lake face Manchester United on Monday evening. Adam Bate caught up with him to find out how he went from West Brom via Denmark to become a success story in the States...

Birmingham City are in talks with Stewart Downing over a move from Middlesbrough, according to Sky sources.

Derby County have completed Tom Huddlestone's homecoming in a £2m deal from Hull City.

Birmingham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in Ashley Cole, Robbie Keane and Stewart Downing to Sky Sports News HQ.

Leicester have rejected a £20million offer from Roma for Riyad Mahrez, according to Sky in Italy.

John Terry has been appointed as the new captain of Aston Villa.

John Terry has been appointed as the captain of Aston Villa - but the former Chelsea hero's first outing in new colours ended in defeat to League One Shrewsbury.

Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone looks set for a return to Derby after his former club activated his release clause.

Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be back at Aston Villa for the 2017/18 season after agreeing a season-long loan deal.

Birmingham have signed 31-year-old Senegal midfielder Cheikh N’Doye on a two-year contract.

A Thai anti-graft (anti-corruption) official will file a 17-billion-baht (£386m) lawsuit against King Power International, his second case against the company that owns Premier League football club Leicester City, he said on Thursday.

The new Premier League season is drawing closer and this week we are examining which players have a point to prove in 2017/18. In the fourth of our five-part series we pick out five men in the spotlight, from Raheem Sterling to Eden Hazard.

We look towards the new Sky Sports Fantasy Football pricing list to see how highly the Premier League signings so far are rated.

Serie A club Roma want to sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester and have contacted the player's agent, according to Sky in Italy.

Thomas Ince scored the winner on his debut as Huddersfield Town beat Accrington Stanley1-0 in their first pre-season friendly.

Footballers are not usually known for their singing skills but check out Northampton Town signing Billy Waters in his initiation ceremony in front of his new Cobblers colleagues during pre-season in Spain.

Premier League revenues may have hit record levels - but player wages are soaring, too, reveals a study into football finances. 

The Premier League Asia Trophy 2017 kicks off on July 19 - but what is it and which players will be involved?

Leicester achieved their sensational Premier League title win in 2015/16 with a smaller wage bill than relegated Aston Villa, a new report has revealed.

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Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to re-sign goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on loan from Manchester United, according to Sky sources.

Leonardo Ulloa is on the verge of signing a new contract with Leicester, six months after handing in a transfer request, according to Sky sources.

The new Premier League season is drawing closer and this week we are examining which players have a point to prove in 2017/18. In the second of our five-part series we pick out five men in the spotlight, from Riyad Mahrez to Jose Fonte...

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has held talks with Demarai Gray over his future and wants the winger to stay at the club.