Fabrizio Romano says the domino has finally toppled: Napoli’s return to the Champions League has activated the obligation to buy Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United for €44m (£38m). The trigger... read more

Well, if anyone thought the mood at Liverpool would stay behind closed doors after that 4-2 setback at Villa Park, Mohamed Salah put paid to that. The Egyptian talisman took... read more

Every so often, a quiet man shouts the loudest. Mohamed Salah, usually the embodiment of low-drama professionalism, chose the megaphone after Liverpool’s 4-2 reverse at Aston Villa, firing off a... read more

Football’s a ruthless business — you’re remembered for the medals, not the maybes. When we talk “major” trophies in England, we’re keeping it proper: First Division/Premier League, FA Cup, League... read more

In a league awash with nine-figure splurges and flashy unveilings, it’s the shrewd punts that often change everything. For every blockbuster fee that flatters to deceive, there’s a cut‑price gem... read more

Take a breath, because the boffins have been busy. With the campaign in its final bend, Opta’s number-crunching supercomputer has spat out its full prediction for 2025/26 — and it... read more