The Red Devils are flying high after a stellar pre-season, a welcome contrast to their recent disappointing campaign
Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak continues, but two major hurdles stand between the Merseyside club and the sensational signing from Newcastle. Despite the allure of a move, bridging the gap will require overcoming significant obstacles as the transfer window approaches
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!
Manchester City fumbled the new signing's shirt, hilariously misspelling "Tijjani Reijnders" after his €55m AC Milan transfer. Fans spotted the gaffe as Reijnders himself then bagged a brace against Palermo in pre-season, adding a touch of irony to the kit catastrophe
Virgil van Dijk urges Liverpool to bolster their attack significantly, even after a massive summer spending spree. The Reds captain believes more firepower is crucial to maintain their title challenge
We need to do better," declared Arne Slot, following Liverpool's Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. The new manager candidly highlighted areas for immediate improvement, acknowledging that the team's performance fell short of expectations. Slot emphasized that collective growth is paramount as they aim to kickstart the season on a stronger footing
RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to bring Christopher Nkunku back to Germany, as part of a blockbuster deal that would see Xavi Simons join Chelsea in a £60 million ($81m) move. The Bundesliga side have floated the sensational idea of a player-plus-cash swap with Chelsea preparing to move out several players, including Nkunku, before going all-in on their top attacking targets.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim saw the lighter side when a fan cheekily asked him if the Red Devils were signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma this summer. The Portuguese coach, who has already overseen several new arrivals at Old Trafford, chuckled at the question but offered no confirmation as transfer speculation continues to swirl.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta heaped praise on new signing Viktor Gyokeres, who scored his first goal for the Gunners since his move to North London from Sporting CP this summer. The Premier League giants thrashed La Liga side Athletic Club 3-0 in their final pre-season friendly courtesy of goals from Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
