Aston Villa have been one of the most active Premier League teams in the transfer market this summer. After qualifying for the Champions League next season, they have bolstered their squad with new additions and added players in almost all the positions. Unai Emery’s team have signed Lewis Dobbin, Enzo Barrenechea, Jaden Philogene, Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen and Samuel Iling-Junior …

There was no change at the top of Ligue 1 in 2007-08 as Alain Perrin’s Lyon side continued their utter dominance of the French championship with their seventh league title in a row, holding off a resurgent Bordeaux side who ultimately finished four points adrift. Lyon, who also won the Coupe de France to mark an impressive double, were powered …

Former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci offered a straightforward take when asked about his former teammate Federico Chiesa. The two men played side-by-side in Turin between 2020 and 2023. They were also international teammates and won the Euro 2020 together. During their shared years at the club, Bonucci often played the role of a strict senator who tried to pass on …

In his latest exclusive for The Telegraph today, Luke Edwards reports that Kieran Trippier looks set to leave Newcastle United this summer. He reveals that player sales have been discussed and it’s looking ‘increasingly certain’ that the 33-year-old is moved on, with the England international receiving interest from a host of Saudi Pro League sides. Trippier is out of contract …

Riccardo Calafiori has not returned to the Bologna squad for pre-season after coming back from his summer holidays, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, with a move to Arsenal now surely edging closer. The Italy international has shone during his time in Serie A but it now looks increasingly likely that the Premier League will be his next destination, …

Manchester United’s new sporting director Dan Ashworth has set out his vision for the club and thrown his support behind Erik ten Hag, describing him as “one of Europe’s top coaches”. Ashworth finally started work at Old Trafford on July 1 having been placed on extended gardening leave by Newcastle United while a compensation deal was thrashed out. The 53-year-old …

Manchester United have added Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana to their list of potential midfield transfer targets this summer if they fail to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over Manuel Ugarte. Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd now plan to check on Fofana’s situation as they look for a cheaper option on the market, with …

Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is undoubtedly the most exciting 17-year-old in the world right now. After enjoying a breakout campaign with his boyhood club in the 2023-24 season, Yamal helped La Roja to the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024), emerging as the Best Young Player of the Tournament. Many believe Yamal has the potential to be as good …

Newcastle United ace Ryan Fraser has reportedly been sent to train with the club’s Under-21s instead of joining up with the rest of Eddie Howe’s first-team for the start of pre-season. Fraser has an agreement in place to join Southampton after spending last season on loan there, helping the Saints win promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League. …

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix spent the last season on loan at FC Barcelona enjoying a mixed season during which he showed glimpses of his quality but inconsistently. With the loan spell coming to an end, Joao Felix is now primed to return to Atletico, an option that the Portuguese forward does not want as he has been harbouring hopes …