Kick Off: United claim the PL Summer Series champions, Hato transfers to Chelsea

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Ajax's teenage defender Jorrel Hato for an initial £35.5m

Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax to take their summer spending beyond £250m.

Match Report

Man Utd 2-2 Everton: Fernandes and Mount on target in entertaining friendly

Manchester United and Everton played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Atlanta as Ruben Amorim’s side won the Premier League Summer Series.

Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham: Son bids farewell to Spurs, B. Johnson & Barnes net

Heung-Min Son received the adulation in his final appearance for Tottenham Hotspur as they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in Seoul in a game marked by a serious-looking injury to James Maddison.

Porto 1-0 Atletico: Simeone's side stunned by Porto in preseason opener

Porto’s new signing Victor Froholdt nets the winner in their pre-season friendly against Atlético Madrid.

Napoli 1-2 Stade Brestois 29: Milinkovic-Savic's debut, Lucca scores

Napoli loses its second preseason friendly in Castel di Sangro, Brest wins 2-1 with a brace from Ajorque.

PSV 2-1 DVV Go Ahead: Eredivisie champions lift the Dutch Super Cup, Dest scored

One week before the Eredivisie season kicks off, reigning champion PSV claimed the Johan Cruyff Shield with a 2-1 win over Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday in Eindhoven.

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: Heung-min Son to LAFC from Spurs with €15m

According to Romano, Heung-min Son is ready to join LAFC, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.

OFFICIAL: Tottenham confirm season-long loan of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.

OFFICIAL: Former Chelsea and PSG player David Luiz joins Pafos FC

Pafos FC announce the signing of Brazilian football player David Luiz, who joins the club on a contract until 2027. 

OFFICIAL: Former Barça player Luuk de Jong joins FC Porto as a free agent

Luuk de Jong has joined FC Porto on a free transfer after his contract with PSV Eindhoven expired, both clubs announced Sunday.

Maddison stretchered off during pre-season game with Newcastle in South Korea

James Maddison was stretchered off for Tottenham in their pre-season friendly draw with Newcastle in South Korea - in what Thomas Frank described as a "brutal" injury.

Here we go! Romano: Tim Weah to Olympique Marseille from Juventus

According to Romano, Tim Weah to Olympique Marseille, here we go! Deal verbally agreed now also with Juventus.

Son breaks down in tears as he is given emotional farewell in final match

SON HEUNG-MIN broke down in tears after what is expected to be his final Tottenham appearance following a decade at the club.

'I rejected big-money Liverpool transfer - now I could replace Son at Tottenham'

With the news that Son Heung-Min is to leave Tottenham Hotspur, Thomas Frank has reportedly identified a player who almost joined Liverpool and Manchester United as the South Korean's replacement

Atletico Madrid very interested in signing €30m Barcelona player

Barcelona are expected to continue selling players this summer in order to be able to return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule – which will also help their ability to register a number of first teamers.

Amorim makes feelings clear on Garnacho after Man Utd transfer decision

Alejandro Garnacho is one of four unwanted Manchester United players still searching for a new club after the Argentine fell out with manager Ruben Amorim last season.

Barcelona reject Premier League swap offer on Fermin Lopez

Barcelona are all set to double down over their determination to keep Fermin Lopez at the club this summer.

Jude Bellingham shows off striking scar in first pictures after shoulder surgery

Real Madrid will have to do without Jude Bellingham for at least the first couple months of the upcoming 2025-26 season, with the English midfielder having overgone surgery on a troubling shoulder injury.

Sesko set off 'alarm bells' at Arsenal as Man Utd given cause for concern

Benjamin Sesko looks likely to leave RB Leipzig this month, with Manchester United and Newcastle interested in the striker but he was once a key target for Arsenal before they signed Viktor Gyokeres

Partey set to join Villarreal as free agent - despite he facing rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will reportedly return to LaLiga after departing the north London club as a free agent at the end of last season.

Man Utd picked by Newcastle's top target even after Eddie Howe's £32m guarantee

Newcastle have struggled to attract new players this summer, with one former top target electing to choose Manchester United despite the Magpies being able to offer Champions League football.

What They Say

Chelsea new boy Hato explains why he joined Blues despite secret Liverpool visit

Jorrel Hato has completed his move to Chelsea despite interest elsewhere as the Dutch defender claimed the Blues were the best place for him after previously being seen at Liverpool

Rashford speaks out on permanent Man Utd transfer after Barcelona 'humiliation'

Marcus Rashford has responded to questions about his chance of making a permanent move to Barcelona after suffering 'humiliation' early on in his loan stint with the Catalans

Amorim says managing Man Utd was like ‘fighting with hands by my side’

RUBEN AMORIM has revealed he DREADED the match day drive to Old Trafford last season - because he KNEW Manchester United were going to lose.

Fixtures of the day

Club Friendlies

Napoli VS US Casertana 1908 2025/08/04 8:00 UTC

Daegu VS Barcelona 2025/08/04 11:00 UTC

Liverpool VS Athletic Club 2025/08/04 16:00 UTC

Liverpool VS Athletic Club (Again) 2025/08/04 19:00 UTC

Brazilian Série A

Santos VS Juventude 2025/08/04 23:00 UTC