Roma are the latest club to express interest in signing Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho, joining the likes of Inter, Juventus, and Borussia Dortmund. The Italian giants have reportedly enquired about the winger's transfer terms, intensifying the competition to secure his services as he seeks a fresh start away from Old Trafford
After Nottingham Forest's thrilling near-Champions League surge last term, the 2025-26 season promises another unpredictable narrative. BALLBB writers have cast their predictions, pinpointing which club is poised to shatter expectations and emerge as this season's surprise package. Will a new contender rise from the lower half, or will a mid-table stalwart suddenly breakthrough? The stage is set for another enthralling Premier League rollercoaster!
Chelsea suffer a fresh defensive setback as Trevoh Chalobah limped off during a friendly against AC Milan, just days after young sensation Levi Colwill was also sidelined
Jamie Carragher has admitted he is unconvinced by Liverpool's defence ahead of the new season as the Reds lose on penalties in the Community Shield.
Manchester City’s midfield crisis has deepened as both Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic join Rodri on the injury list ahead of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kovacic could be sidelined until October with an achilles problem, leaving the champions scrambling for solutions in the No.6 role. Foden’s setback further adds to Guardiola’s early-season selection headache.
Some coaches are already under immense pressure and won't last long if their teams start poorly...
Leeds United are plotting an ambitious move to sign Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton. The Argentine attacking midfielder spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Leicester City and had an impressive outing for the Foxes in the Premier League, although the club faced relegation. Leeds boss Daniel Farke is aiming to build a competitive squad so that the club can survive in the top-flight this year.
Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer. Brighton, on the other hand, have maintained that they won't sell Baleba this summer.
Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Friday, as Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro impressed at Stamford Bridge.
