الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز هو أعلى مستوى لكرة القدم الاحترافية في إنجلترا، ويشارك فيه 20 ناديًا سنويًا من أغسطس إلى مايو. تأسس عام 1992، ويشتهر بمبارياته عالية الجودة، وجماهيره العالمية، وتنافسيته الشديدة. يلعب كل فريق 38 مباراة، ويُحدد البطل بناءً على النقاط التي يجمعها. كما يحدد الدوري التأهل للمسابقات الأوروبية والهبوط إلى دوري الدرجة الثانية الإنجليزي لكرة القدم. يُعرف هذا الدوري بتقلباته ونجومه، ويُعد من أكثر الدوريات الرياضية مشاهدةً حول العالم.
Viktor Gyokeres has escalated his transfer standoff with Sporting CP by not appearing for the club’s pre-season training, further fuelling speculation of an imminent move to Arsenal. The 27-year-old forward was expected to report to camp by 5pm local time on Saturday but failed to meet the deadline, prompting Sporting to consider disciplinary repercussions.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blasted a section of the Arsenal fan base which has severely criticised Noni Madueke on social media.
Newcastle United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of young French forward Hugo Ekitike, as they hope to strengthen their attacking lineup alongside Alexander Isak. The Magpies were disappointed when Joao Pedro opted for Chelsea over them this month, but remain determined to add another frontline threat during this transfer window as they gear up for Champions League football next season.
Barcelona have reached a decision over the immediate future of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been on the radar of Premier League giants Chelsea.
Ibrahima Konate, into the final year of his contract, has already told Liverpool that he is open to a departure this summer, so long as Real Madrid sign him.
Oasis fans booed Pep Guardiola as Liam Gallagher dedicated a song to the Manchester City boss during the band's reunion gig at Heaton Park. Guardiola attended the concert with his daughter on Friday night and even posed alongside the Gallaghers' children for a photo posted on social media. The Cityzens' manager was thoroughly enjoying himself.
Viktor Gyokeres believes he is one of football's top strikers, saying he sits at the 'same table' as Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowksi and Erling Haaland.
Manchester United have been dealt a massive injury blow as Andre Onana has been ruled out of the club's pre-season with a hamstring problem. Early assessment of the player's condition suggests he could miss six to eight weeks of action, which means the goalkeeper is unlikely to return to the pitch before United's opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal on August 17.
Eintracht Frankfurt are anticipating offers for €100m-rated Hugo Ekitike, amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
