Man Utd spend €75m on Hojlund
August 7 – Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund has completed his €75 million switch from Atalanta to Manchester United.
Premier League
Arsenal open with penalty win over Man City to lift Community Shield
August 7 – A trophy is a trophy but Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City on penalties on Sunday is unlikely to have much bearing on the forthcoming season.
Bournemouth sign training kit deal with Dun and Bradstreet
August 7 – Premier League Bournemouth have signed a training shirt sponsorship with Dun and Bradstreet ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Everton sign KICK as sleeve patch sponsor
August 4 – Everton FC have agreed a multi-year sleeve sponsorship with online streaming platform KICK.
Ramsdale says it is time to call out homophobia and end ‘fear of abuse’
August 4 – Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who has three England caps, has pledged to call out homophobia in football, revealing his deep pride in his brother who is gay.
Man City agree £77m deal for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol
August 3 – Manchester City have agreed a £77.6 million deal with RB Leipzig for centre-back Josko Gvardiol. The deal is not the highest ever for a centreback (Harry Maguire hold the record at £80 million) but it is more than Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dyke (£75 million).
Arsenal lands another four years of Emirates shirt sponsorship at £50m per season
August 3 – Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship with Emirates in a deal that will take the partnership through to at least 2028.
Klopp warns Saudi’s late transfer window close could see last minute raids on European clubs
August 2 – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has urged FIFA to look into Saudi Arabia’s transfer window closing three weeks after Europe’s, fearing major European leagues will lose more players without being able to replace them.
Saudis overcome last minute nerves to sign €46.7m Fabinho deal
August 2 – Fabinho has completed a €46.7 million switch from Liverpool to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League which will see him earn £700,00 per week over the course of his three-year deal.
Adidas agree £900m+, 10-year renewal with Man Utd
August 1 – Manchester United have announced a 10-year extension to its partnership with Adidas worth almost £1 billion.
Pochettino’s Chelsea win friendly EPL Summer Series as Europe’s elite warm-up in the land of opportunity
July 30 – Chelsea have won their first silverware under their new US ownership and new manager Mauricio Pochettino, winning the six-team Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament on the East Coast of the USA.
EA and Premier League combine with US Soccer Foundation for NJ mini-pitch
July 31 – The Premier League and EA Sports have teamed up with the US Soccer Foundation to build a state-of-the-art mini pitch in their latest effort to provide community access to football.
Man City greenlighted for £300m+ Etihad expansion
July 28 – Manchester City’s development plans for the expansion of the Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000 by 2026 have been approved by Manchester City Council.
Henderson confirms move to join Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq
July 27 – Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has confirmed his departure from the club after 12 years after becoming the latest Premier League player to move to Saudi Arabia.
Premier League boss not ‘too concerned’ over Saudi clubs’ moves in player market
July 25 – Premier League chief executive Richard Masters (pictured) has responded to Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the game by saying he “wouldn’t be too concerned at the moment” about the situation.