Jesse Marsch’s new-look Leeds got off to the perfect start as they came from behind to beat Wolves 2-1 at Elland Road.
Wolves dominated the second half, but were pegged back when Rayan Ait-Nouri turned Patrick Bamford’s cross into his own net (74) to give Leeds the three points.
Chelsea have signed Aston Villa 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka on a six-year contract for a fee in the region of £20m.
The midfielder made 12 Premier League appearances last season but only started twice and it is understood he is keen to get more top-flight game time.
Mikel Arteta has been surprised by Gabriel Jesus’ swift adaptation to life at Arsenal and is relishing harnessing the Brazilian’s “contagious” mentality.
The Gunners kick-off the new Premier League season
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie has denied a charge of assault by beating after an incident following the Blades’ Championship play-off semi-final loss to Nottingham Forest.
The Scotland international entered his not guilty plea to the amended charge on Thursday during an appearance at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court.
Brentford’s £16.7m offer for Danish midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard has been accepted by Sampdoria as the Bees close in on their replacement for Christian Eriksen.
The Bees are now discussing personal terms and hope to give the 22-year-old midfielder a medical in the coming days.
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka for a fee in the region of £20m.
The 18-year-old has been given permission to travel to London to discuss personal terms and is undergoing his medical.
Fulham have signed goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal on a three-year contract in a deal worth up to £8m.
The club also has an option to extend the 30-year-old German’s stay by a further 12 months.
Leno was Fulham’s number one target although the
Connor Goldson is adamant his new Rangers defensive partner John Souttar will bounce back and prove his quality after the Scotland international was heavily criticised following a chastening competitive debut away to Livingston.
The ex-Hearts and Dundee United player was at
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has committed his future to the club by signing a long-term contract extension.
The new deal for the 25-year-old, who has scored 34 goals in 85 appearances since joining Liverpool from Wolves in the summer of 2020, is understood to run until 2027.
Sadio Mane has made a quick impression at Bayern Munich, that much is clear. He scored one and had two goals disallowed in the club’s entertaining 5-3 Super Cup win over RB Leipzig on Sunday. One trophy and lots of fun had already.
That was the overriding emotion from Jamal Musiala
