Premier League: Summer 2024 news and stories
This is the place for all the Premier League news from the summer of 2024
How are teams preparing for the 2024/2025 campaign?
The fixtures for the 2024/2025 Premier League season were announced on 18th June.
PL News: 2024/2025 fixtures announced
Pre season friendly match reports
Manchester City 4 - 2 Chelsea
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to lead Manchester City to a 4-2 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Columbus. Haaland, 24, scored two quick goals in the first five minutes, taking advantage of two mistakes by Chelsea.
Manchester United 3 - 2 Real Betis
Manchester United lifted the Snapdragon Cup, at the stadium of the same name, after they deservedly beat Real Betis.
United and Betis entertain crowds in San Diego
Team K League 3 - 4 Tottenham Hotspur
Son Heung-min scored twice, helping Tottenham narrowly defeat a team of top players from South Korea's top flight with a 4-3 victory.
Spurs edge out team of top K League players
The second match of Chelsea's USA Tour saw them face a Celtic team playing their fifth game of pre-season and entered the contest on the back of beating Premier League champions Manchester City in their last match.
Arsenal 2 - 1 Manchester United
Manchester United were defeated in their opening game of the US tour against Premier League rivals in Los Angeles.
Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Betis
Vissel Kobe 2 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs and Liverpool both picked up wins on their pre-season tours
Spurs and Liverpool both pick up wins
Benfica 1 - 1 Brentford
Bryan Mbeumo was on target as Brentford drew with Benfica. His goal gave Brentford but Benfica levelled midway through the first half. Aursnes played a short pass into the overlapping Carreras down the left, who took the ball in his stride, advanced to the byline and delivered a low, fizzing cross to the front post.
Chelsea 2 - 2 Wrexham
Christopher Nkunku's first-half strike had given Chelsea the lead at Levi's Stadium before goals from Luke Bolton and Jack Marriott in the second period put Wrexham in front. Lesley Ugochukwu equalised in the final ten minutes to ensure Chelsea's first game of their USA tour ended in a 2-2 draw.
Arsenal 1 - 1 Bournemouth (Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties)
Arsenal began their three-match tour of the United States by beating Bournemouth 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Celtic 4 - 3 Manchester City
Manchester City's pre-season tour of the United States began with a 4-3 defeat to Celtic in North Carolina.
QPR 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Yves Bissouma's first goal in Spurs colours and a late strike from Dane Scarlett made it two wins out of two in pre-season.
Read more: Spurs secure win at QPR
Rangers 0 - 2 Manchester United
Manchester United earned a first pre-season victory with an assured 2-0 win over Rangers in Scotland.
Man United achieve first win of season's build up
Walsall 0 - 3 Aston Villa
Two first-half goals from Morgan Rogers helped Aston Villa open their pre-season schedule with a 3-0 victory at Walsall.
Discover how the match went: Comfortable evening for Villa against Walsall
Chesterfield 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest kicked off their pre-season with a 3-0 win against Chesterfield, courtesy of goals from Chris Wood, Josh Bowler, and Ibrahim Sangare.
Read more: Forest ease to win over Chesterfield
Rosenborg 1 - 0 Manchester United
Manchester United got the 2024/25 pre-season campaign underway as they were beaten 1-0 by Rosenborg in Trondheim, Norway.
Erik ten Hag opted to select a different outfield line-up for each half at the Lerkendal Stadium, with 21 players in total getting valuable minutes in their legs after the summer.
Read more: Young United side lose opening friendly
Confirmed transfers
Niclas Fullkrug to West Ham
West Ham have signed Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund for £27m. The 31-year-old, who joined Dortmund from Werder Bremen last summer, scored 15 goals in 46 games in 2023-24 and finished as a Champions League runner-up.
Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal
Arsenal have brought in Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, with the fee potentially rising to £42million, including add-ons. The 22-year-old, who featured in all three of Italy's group games at Euro 2024, has committed to a five-year contract with Mikel Arteta's squad.
Arsenal sign Riccardo Calafiori
Amadou Onana to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have secured the signing of midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a £50m deal.
Leny Yoro to Manchester United
Manchester United's plans for the new season appear to be going well. The Red Devils have signed French defender Leny Yoro from Lille on a contract until 2029.
United strengthen their defence
Joshua Zirkzee to Manchester United
Could this prove to be a bargain for Manchester United? The Red Devils have secured the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and the Netherlands for £36.54 million.
Click here to discover how Manchester United secured their first signing of the summer.
David Raya to Arsenal
Do you think this is a good permanent move Arsenal fans? The Gunners have activated the £27m option to permanently buy Brentford goalkeeper David Raya after his successful loan spell last season.
European Super Football: PL News: Raya signs for Arsenal permanently https://t.co/pciUHkk9ea
— European Super Football (@ESFootballNews) July 5, 2024
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea
Chelsea's rebuild continues with another new signing. They have secured the signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million.
European Super Football: Transfer News: Chelsea sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall https://t.co/U5D60ViP9v
— European Super Football (@ESFootballNews) July 2, 2024
Barkley to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have signed midfielder Ross Barkley from Luton Town on a permanent deal.
European Super Football: Transfer News: Villa sign Ross Barkley https://t.co/SM4qRTdlNw
— European Super Football (@ESFootballNews) July 1, 2024
Latest transfer rumours
The Big Discussion: Manchester United's potential midfield signings
Let's explore some of the options that they could sign to improve their squad before the transfer window closes.
Manchester United's potential midfield signings
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are eager to lure Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Anfield this summer.
Liverpool star heading to Madrid?
Branthwaite to Manchester United
Everton have turned down a second offer from Manchester United, this time around £45m, for their defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Kimmich to Manchester City
Would Joshua Kimmich be a good signing for City and Guardiola?
Olise to Manchester United?
Another day. Another week. Another Manchester United transfer rumour. Michael Olise is gifted with game-changing qualities that would benefit Manchester United.
Man United interested in Olise
Sesko to Arsenal?
Arsenal are set to advance their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with the £55 million attacker allegedly favouring a move to last season's Premier League runners-up.
Arsenal in the market for a new striker
Trevoh Chalobah to Manchester United?
Manchester United are considering a move for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as they evaluate their centre-back options for next season.
Man United interested in Trevoh Chalobah
Kyle Walker to Bayern Munich?
Could Kyle Walker leave Manchesrer City for Bayern Munich? Bayern came close to signing the Manchester City's star player last summer. However, Pep Guardiola convinced him to stay at the 11th hour and he signed a new contract,
Walker wanted by Bayern Munich
Managerial changes
Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager.
They have made him the youngest full-time boss in Premier League history.
Chelsea confirm new head coach
Chelsea have announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. The Italian takes over from Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual agreement on 21 May after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new boss
Liverpool decide on Klopp replacement
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has been announced as Liverpool's new boss. In April, Liverpool struck a deal with the Dutch club after deciding the 45-year-old Slot was the right person to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Slot confirmed as Liverpool manager
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Season Reviews
A series of articles that will review all the teams who took part in the Premier League during the 23/24 season.
These were the teams that suffered relegation.
Sheffield United: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Burnley: 2023/2024 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Luton Town: 2023/2024 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
The teams that finished in the spots just outside of the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Brentford: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Everton: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
How about those sides that finished in lower mid-table.
Wolves: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Fulham: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Bournemouth: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
A look at those who challenged for Europe.
Brighton & Hove Albion: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
Crystal Palace: 23/24 Season Review (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)
