Chelsea's summer spending spree continues with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in sight
Summer 2025 has been yet another busy transfer window for the world champions, Chelsea.
Having already secured the signatures of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and recently, Jorrel Hato, the Blues are still aiming to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
Which team is going to win the English Premier League 2025/26? And who will be relegated?
The 2025/26 English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15 when defending champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for an 8pm (UK time) kick-off.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Simon J Wilkes takes a look at who bookmakers SkyBet have priced up for title glory and relegation in the forthcoming season.
Farewell to a legend: Son Heung-min confirms Tottenham exit as club finalises LAFC transfer
Son Heung-min has officially announced he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, bringing to a close an emotional 10-year run that saw him develop from promising signing to club captain and European winner.
Speaking at a press conference in Seoul before Spurs’ friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 3, the 33-year-old described the decision as the most difficult of his career.
Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves
Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.
Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.
The life of Diogo Jota: Father, husband, Liverpool legend, and so much more
The news of Diogo Jota’s tragic death rocked the football world.
A Premier League champion and two-time Nations League winner, football has truly lost a great talent, but he was more than that.
He was a father, a loving husband and a son. Here, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire dives into the life of Diogo Jota.
Everton news: 10 fixtures for Toffees fans to relish in 2025/26 as Hill Dickinson Stadium opens
The forthcoming Premier League campaign sees Everton manager David Moyes start his first full season since returning to the club in January and the Toffees begin life at their shiny new 52,888-seater Hill Dickinson Stadium on the banks of the River Mersey.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea looks at 10 fixtures for Everton fans to relish in 2025/26.
Premier League news: 2025/26 season – Man Utd v Arsenal and the biggest clashes of Matchday 1
The 2025/26 season of the English Premier League is set to kick off in mid-August, promising yet another enthralling campaign of world-class football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey takes a look at the three biggest games of matchday 1 and offers a full rundown of fixtures.
Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.
Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca’s Blues keen on signing Ipswich Town star Liam Delap
Chelsea are on the verge of securing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap in a deal reportedly worth £30 million, marking their first major move of the 2025 summer transfer window.
Premier League news: 2024/25 season concludes - The race for Champions League football ends in dramatic finality
A turbulent Premier League season concluded on Sunday May 25, with the chase for UEFA Champions League places culminating in triumph for Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle.
In cruel, devastating fashion, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest both fell prey to misfortune and perceived injustice on the final matchday to miss out on Europe’s premier competition next season after memorable seasons for both sides.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recaps the primary talking points from the final Premier League matchday.
Premier League news: Aston Villa’s European adventure isn’t over - Their Champions League time will come
Aston Villa's historic push for Champions League qualification came to a heart-wrenching end on the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The loss, coupled with a controversial disallowed goal, left Villa fans and players alike grappling with the agony of missing out on Europe's elite competition.
Here Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines Villa’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United and how it may impact them next season.
Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim promises ‘good days are coming’ despite major issues
Following Sunday’s controversial win over Aston Villa to end what has been a disastrous season, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim promised fans at Old Trafford that the “good days are coming”.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s seasoned United fan Vanely Barumire offers her take on the struggling Red Devils.
The silence of the lambs: Man Utd's pain is far from over
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore is in agony after witnessing yet another harrowing collapse from Manchester United - a pain that only gets worse with time.
Premier League news: Five games that will define the final matchday of the season
There is still a lot to play for on the final day of the Premier League season, with Champions League qualification yet to be finalised and other European places up in the air too.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five key games which are set to define the 38th gameweek and offers some predictions.
Premier League analysis: Race for Europe and Kevin De Bruyne’s last game for Man City
We are rapidly approaching the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season, still with so much to play for when it comes to European qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at the final day of the season and the potential outcomes.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City career in stats
Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2024/25 season.
He’s still got one game left away at Fulham, but Tuesday night was his final appearance at the Etihad and he was given an emotional send-off.
He’s arguably one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher breaks down the numbers behind the Belgian's extraordinary time in Manchester.
Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far
Going into their final game of the season at home against Everton, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will hope to end the season on a high.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks back at Newcastle’s season focusing on four highs and four lows from Howe’s side.
Premier League news: Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Five key battles and score prediction
FA Cup finalists and the 2023/24 Premier League winners Manchester City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad on Tuesday night for their final home game of the 24/25 season.
With Champions League places very much up for grabs, Pep Guardiola’s charges will be licking their wounds in the aftermath of their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth and head coach Andoni Iraola will be looking to secure a top 10 Premier League finish.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Tuesday night’s game alongside his score prediction.
Man Utd news: ‘They’re not really good at anything’ – Roy Keane savages poor Red Devils
Manchester United lost 1-0 at Chelsea on Friday to continue what has been a torrid season, leading former captain Roy Keane to declare that “they’re not really good at anything”.
Sports News Blitz writer Michael Davey reports on the fallout from the loss at Stamford Bridge.
Premier League news: Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Arsenal welcome red-hot Newcastle United to the Emirates this week for a key Premier League clash in the ongoing race for Champions League qualification.
Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five key battles which could prove important in Sunday’s game and offers a score prediction.