Articles by Samuel Bannister

There may be fresh competition for the Frenchman, but Chelsea are said to be in pole position - even if they are up to €10m short at present.

The wing-back has signed a five-year contract with Tottenham after posting a farewell message to Nottingham Forest, where he spent last season on loan from Middlesbrough.

The Norway international describes his move as a "dream", while a Brighton official has hailed him an "absolute professional" and credited several parties.

Chelsea are seeking a double solution involving a familiar face in a key position, while West Ham are getting confident of taking their tally of arrivals up to five and there is good news for Crystal Palace too.

The Man Utd manager has opened up on what the future may hold for Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he is yet to have available in pre-season.

After their first approach was unsuccessful, Everton are plotting a new course of action - but a bid has already arrived from elsewhere in the top flight.

Eriksen recently called his new manager 'fantastic' and the enthusiasm is mutual after Ten Hag spoke in detail about him for the first time.

Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked in recent days, but Wolves would have a clearer path to a record deal were it not for a particular plan.

The midfielder says Mane's departure is a "big loss", but backs Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah to help Liverpool move on - with a big claim made about the latter.

The Magpies are back in the hunt for someone they and West Ham looked at in January - and he could be more easily attainable now.

The Argentine attacker will be linking up with a former Manchester United manager as his next move - and the terms involved - is all but confirmed.

Signing Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko may not be enough in terms of statement deals for Arsenal, one pundit believes.

How to replace Robert Lewandowski? There have been a couple of suggestions from the Premier League, drawing differing responses.

The midfielder could disappoint Chelsea too barring a "sensational" offer - but his dream escape route from Barcelona may not be easy to tread.

Neither player will be available to sign on the terms Everton wanted, so they will have to adjust their approach.

The defender is not a part of Liverpool's pre-season plans and is now being targeted by an old foe overseeing an interesting Championship project.

The defender says he is ready to put a "disappointing" year for himself and Man Utd behind him and has revealed how new principles from the coaching staff are coming into play.

Chelsea won their first pre-season friendly on their US tour 2-1 overnight, leading to praise for Gallagher, Werner and one more.

The striker scored on his debut in pre-season and now on his first start too, leading to praise from his boss - who also had a Bukayo Saka update.

Leeds lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in Brisbane, leading their manager to assess where they are at - while providing an injury update on one withdrawn talent.

Man Utd are said to be among the admirers of a reliable Premier League goal-getter, while West Ham have three active bids - all worth £30m or more - for two strikers and a midfielder.

Soon to be seventh-choice attacker at Camp Nou, the Dutchman's future is coming more and more into focus. Could he return to the Premier League?

The two clubs did business for Jorginho a few years ago and now Koulibaly will follow - with two names tipped to head the other way.

Man Utd may be about to sign Lisandro Martinez, but reports are suggesting they have their eyes on another defensive reinforcement.

While admitting it is too early to know what his future holds, the defender is relishing being back among the Liverpool group.

The defender wants to surpass the standards he set with Marseille last season, but where will he be trying to achieve that?

The left-footed centre-half wore the Newcastle colours in action for the first time on Friday and his manager was impressed.

The Toffees are working on a deal for the winger, who could follow James Tarkowski to Goodison Park despite also being linked with other clubs.

The left-back is excited to be in the Championship again for the 2022-23 season, where he will be welcomed by an enthusiastic Vincent Kompany.

The 31-year-old winger now has three more seasons at the Etihad Stadium to look forward to, and you can tell how grateful he is to the club.