Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton on Wednesday to continue the Premier League club's lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. The Brazil forward cost a reported 60 million pounds ($82 million) and has signed a contract through to 2033. Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history, Joao Pedro said. They had brilliant players in the past and have brilliant players now. So I am excited to join and you know when you are a Chelsea player you must think one thing win. The Brazil international has joined up with Chelsea's squad at the Club World Cup in the United States and is eligible to play in Friday's quarterfinal against Palmeiras. Joao Pedro is Chelsea's fifth major signing this offseason after previous deals for Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Kendry Paez and Mamadou Sarr. Under Boehly and Clearlake, who bought Chelsea in 2022, the six-time English champion has spent well in excess of $1 billion on transfers, including British record fees
Arsenal, who have narrowly missed out on the title in each of the past three seasons, will be eager to finally lift the trophy this year.
Manchester United completed the signing of Brazil international Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday. The 26-year-old forward signed a five-year contract to 2030, with the option of a further 12 months. "Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother's house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt," Cunha said. United paid a reported 62.5 million pounds ($84 million) for Cunha, who is expected to be one of several signings for the fallen Premier League giant as coach Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his squad following a woeful season. Cunha scored 17 goals for Wolves last season. The United attack had the fifth worst scoring record in the English top flight last term. "All my focus is now on working hard to become a valuable part of the team, and helping get this club back to the top," he said. United was 15th in the standings, its worst position since the Premier League era began in 1
Chelsea signed a top young player from its sister club by bringing in French teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg on Monday. Strasbourg, which plays in France's top league, is owned by the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital that bought Chelsea in 2022. The 19-year-old Sarr is a France under-20 international who was a regular last season as Strasbourg finished in seventh place to seal a place in the Conference League playoffs. He was previously at Lens and Lyon. Chelsea won the Conference League last season and will play in the Champions League after finishing in fourth place in the Premier League. Strasbourg was bought by Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, in 2023. Chelsea said Sarr had signed a contract until 2033 but didn't disclose the transfer fee.
Leeds United claimed the Championship title in dominant fashion, finishing the season with 100 points and securing their return to the Premier League after two years in the second tier.
These three teams will officially transfer their Premier League share certificates back to the league during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking the end of their current Premier League status
In the end the teams qualified for the UCL are now Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle United.
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Still in the race for a top-five finish, Villa must outperform Newcastle or Chelsea to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Currently occupying fifth place, Chelsea hold a narrow one-point lead over Forest, who sit in seventh. A victory would secure a Champions League return for the Blues.
Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team from next season, the English club has said. Everton's men's team is preparing to bid an emotional farewell to its long-time stadium ahead of a move to the newly built, 53,000-seat venue at Bramley-Moore Dock ahead of the start of next season. Instead of Goodison Park being demolished, it will host Women's Super League matches, with the women's side moving from its nearby current home in Walton Hall Park. "This move is a testament to where the women's game is right now and, more importantly, where it is heading," Everton captain Megan Finnigan said on Tuesday. "Goodison is a magical stadium with a deep heritage and close ties to the local community. "Leading the team out for that first home match of next season will be nothing short of a career highlight and the prospect of what Everton Women can become with such an iconic ground to call our home is hugely exciting." The decision follows a review of the Goodison Legacy
Newcastle United jumped to third on the table after their 2-0 win against 10-man Chelsea at St. James Park.
The live telecast of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal will be available on the Star Sports Network.
The race for the top 4 spot in the Premier League is pretty much heated up as Newcastle and Chelsea fight for one of the Champions League spots.
Arne Slot's men have now won seven of their last eight league matches and have suffered only one defeat in their last 30-making their title run one of sheer dominance.
Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for Manchester United when he lined up as the team's striker against Brentford on Sunday at the age of 17 years and 156 days. Obi is a Denmark youth international who joined United from Arsenal last year and has made five appearances in the league this season, each time as a substitute. He has yet to score. With the game coming in between legs against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semifinals, United rotated heavily and fielded a team against Brentford with an average age of 22 years and 270 days. According to stats supplier Opta, it is the third youngest team by average age ever named for a Premier League match. United beat Athletic 3-0 in the first leg.
The win takes them to 60 points on 7th place as they are now level on points with 6th-placed Nottingham Forest, who dropped points in their last fixture against Brentford.
Salah will reportedly earn 400 thousand euros per week after his new deal, making him one of the highest-paid players in the club's history
Manchester United are looking to secure consecutive league wins for the first time this season when they take on Nottingham Forest.
Mikel Arteta's side is a long way off the title race, but a victory on Tuesday would reduce the gap to leaders Liverpool to single digits.