Everton salvaged a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth thanks to James Tarkowski’s injury‑time equaliser. Manager David Moyes praised his side’s second‑half resilience but said he was disappointed with the overall performance.
Nottingham Forest have entered advanced negotiations to acquire Colombia international Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace, with a reported fee of up to £25m. The move comes as Forest manager Oliver Glasner, who previously worked with Munoz at Palace, looks to strengthen his defence before the transfer deadline.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that Ollie Watkins has apologised after refusing to play against Brighton and will leave the club for Saudi side Al‑Hilal in a £51m deal. Villa are moving quickly to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson for £65m and have already secured Leon Goretzka on a free transfer as part of a squad rebuild.
Julian Alvarez has skipped two days of training at Atletico Madrid after the club privately informed him they will not negotiate a transfer to Barcelona. With Barcelona ruled out, Arsenal have emerged as the only viable option, and Atletico have indicated a €150m fee for the Argentina international. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to secure the deal this month.
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has been served with a bankruptcy petition by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill of roughly £700,000‑£800,000. A spokesperson for Carragher says the matter is a private tax issue that will be resolved imminently, while HMRC notes bankruptcy is a last resort.
West Ham United have agreed to sell Senegalese left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford for up to £40 million. The deal includes an initial £35 million fee plus £5 million in add‑ons and Diouf is now set to undergo a medical before completing the move back to the Premier League.
Chelsea secured a 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Cole Palmer delivering both a goal and an assist. Manager Xabi Alonso highlighted Palmer’s responsibility and maturity, saying the team can achieve special things this season.
Sunderland have completed the signing of 20‑year‑old DR Congo youth international Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a reported €10 million. The midfielder joins the Black Cats on a long‑term deal as the club looks to strengthen its squad after a 2‑1 loss to Ipswich in the Premier League opener.
Joe Hart discussed Manchester City’s Marc Guehi after the defender was deployed in midfield against Bournemouth, praising his adaptability and impact. The positive assessment suggests the tactical risk taken by the club paid off, reinforcing Guehi’s versatility within the squad.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuted the new season with a dramatic buzzcut, shedding his long blonde hair. He shared the change on social media, joking about the haircut and receiving playful reactions from teammates and former colleagues as City prepare to face Bournemouth.