Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year deal to stay at the club until 2030. After a dip in form and an ankle injury, he says the contract gives him a fresh start under new boss Enzo Maresca and he is determined to repay the club’s faith.
AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Benfica for the transfer of 22‑year‑old Portuguese centre‑back Antonio Silva, valued at up to £26 million. The signing is intended to replace Marcos Senesi, who left for Tottenham, and follows the club’s recent acquisition of striker Alvaro Rodriguez.
Dutch international right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled back to London from Arsenal’s pre‑season camp in Spain due to a groin problem. The injury, which also forced him out of the World Cup, is being managed as part of his rehab schedule, and he is expected to return to the squad in Spain soon.
Crystal Palace are in negotiations with Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is currently training with the club and was named as a substitute in a pre‑season friendly. The talks revolve around a permanent deal on a free transfer, with manager Pierre Sage considering him as a left‑side centre‑back option for next season.
Manchester City winger Savinho has indicated he is willing to leave the club, with Tottenham Hotspur identified as a key target. Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi is keen on the 22‑year‑old, and the player is expected to push for a move in the current transfer window.
Italian forward Federico Chiesa, who joined Liverpool in 2024 for £12.5m, said he is happy at the club and is focused on a new chapter under manager Andoni Iraola. He acknowledged limited playing time over two seasons and expressed a desire to prove himself in the Premier League.
Aston Villa have sold star midfielder Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a record £117 million and face further exits of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Lucas Digne to Paris Saint‑Germain. Manager Unai Emery must rebuild the squad while aiming to repeat the top‑four finish that he achieved after taking the club from 14th place in 2022.
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has agreed a new four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2030, opting to extend his contract under new head coach Enzo Maresca. The 26‑year‑old, who has made 369 appearances for City, expressed his excitement about working with Maresca and continuing to chase more titles.
Ipswich Town have bolstered their squad for the upcoming Premier League season by paying a reported £20 million to bring Ghana international Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. The 22‑year‑old signs a five‑year deal and joins a side that finished second in the Championship last season.
Arsenal will evaluate centre‑back William Saliba’s back problem when he returns from the World Cup, with surgery being one of the options. The injury, which forced him off in France’s semi‑final loss to Spain, could mean a lengthy lay‑off if an operation is required.