Man City FFP: PL clubs seek expulsion and £1bn in damages as ATP legal action thwarts EFL deal

The report disclosed further details of the civil war among Premier League clubs:

Some clubs may pursue compensation claims totalling more than £1billion against the English champions if they are found guilty of any or all of 115 Premier League charges for breaches of financial regulations. The clubs have sought legal advice and could pursue what they call “placing claims”, meaning compensation for not finishing above City in the league. The 115 charges are due to be heard at a separate hearing in November; City deny any wrongdoing relating to the charges.

There is an appetite among some clubs for the independent tribunal hearing the case concerning the 115 charges to not only sanction City with a heavy points deduction but also apply rules that enable the league …

Man Utd to make ‘official offer today’ for Spain international as they look to beat Inter to signing

Premier League side Man Utd are set to make an official offer today for Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez, according to reports.

The Red Devils had a terrible season in the Premier League with Erik ten Hag leading them to an eighth-placed finish, their worst in the Premier League era.

Despite rumours he would be sacked at the end of the season, a lack of suitable candidates and an FA Cup final victory over arch-rivals Man City saw Ten Hag keep his job.

And now new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are looking to give the Dutchman the tools he needs to have a successful 2024/25 season and beyond.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims that are set to make an official offer for Genoa goalkeeper Martinez to provide competition for Andre Onana.

Man Utd ‘feeling’ on Greenwood, Sancho ‘returns’ revealed as Ratcliffe targets £85m double sale

According to reports, Manchester United have given their stance on Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho returning to the club next week for pre-season.

Greenwood and Sancho had loan spells away from during the 2023/24 campaign.

Greenwood and Sancho to leave Man Utd?

22-year-old spent the season in La Liga with Getafe and grabbed 14 goal involvements in his 33 appearances.

The Englishman was sent to La Liga to rebuild his career after he was facing charges relating to attempted rape and assault at the start of 2023.

The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case against Greenwood after the withdrawal of key witnesses meant there was no longer a realistic chance of conviction.

Sancho meanwhile returned to Borussia Dortmund during this year s Jan…

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag makes stunning Jadon Sancho U-turn as winger returns to training

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has broken his silence regarding the future of Jadon Sancho as the winger returned to first team training this week.

is willing to draw a line under the disagreement that saw Sancho exiled from the Manchester United unit and sent out on loan.

Following a face-to-face between Ten Hag and Sancho it seems that the United manager is willing to forgive and forget and move forward with the undeniable talents of the England man available to the Old Trafford club.

and Ten Hag fell out after the former Dortmund star took to social media to refute a claim made by his manager during the course of last season. Ten Hag had asserted that Sancho was underperforming in training which led to him being left out of the matchday squad in Septe…

Man Utd identify top Ugarte ‘alternative’ as huge transfer twist is in the offing after PSG talks stall

Man Utd have an alternative lined up in case they can t get a deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte over the line, according to reports.

The Red Devils have already secured two signings this summer with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS looking to get their time at Old Trafford off to a positive start.

Netherlands international Joshua  Zirkzee has arrived from Bologna, while also secured the signing of young French centre-back Leny Yoro from Ligue Un outfit Lille.

And they are on course to bring in their third signing in the form of Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui with everything agreed and .

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Noussair Mazraoui  he…

Zubimendi ‘agreed’ to join Liverpool’s PL rivals as Romano confirms ‘interest’ amid transfer ultimatum

According to reports, Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi reached an agreement to sign for a different Premier League club earlier this year.

are yet to make a signing this summer, but they are trying to tempt Zubimendi to leave Real Sociedad for the Premier League.

A new no.6 is a priority for Arne Slot this month and has emerged as their top target after he shone for Real Sociedad and Spain last season.

Premier League rivals Arsenal were initially believed to be Zubimendi s most likely next destination, but they are working on a deal to sign Mikel Merino as a cheaper alternative.

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A report from Football Transfers claims Arsenal previously targeted Zubimendi and even reached an agreement with the centre-midfielder earlier this year.

Ten Hag makes stunning U-turn on Man Utd midfielder, with Ugarte move at ‘final stages’

Erik ten Hag has reportedly shelved plans to sell Casemiro after his recent displays, despite a move for midfielder Manuel Ugarte being close to completion.

Casemiro was largely underwhelming last season. Injuries and poor form meant he added little to a United side who needed quality, and ended up finishing eighth in the Premier League.

He was savaged by Jamie Carragher at the back end of the season, with the pundit suggesting his time playing top-level football was done and dusted.

Reports this summer have suggested Ten Hag agrees, having apparently been open to a sale, with some Saudi Arabian sides snuffing around the transfer.

But according to reports, the manager has now shelved plans to push Casemiro out, as a result of his performances in pre-seas…

Liverpool: ‘January signing plan’ emerges as Arne Slot makes demand despite four-word fear

According to reports, Premier League giants Liverpool have hatched a January signing plan after they missed out on Real Sociedad s Martin Zubimendi.

had success in the final days of the summer transfer window as they signed Italy international Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a cut-price deal worth around £12.5m. They also reached an agreement with Valencia to sign goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will join the club in 2025.

The summer window was still frustrating for the Reds, though. At the start of August, they stepped up their interest in as their priority was to sign a new No.6.

The Spain international was previously linked with Arsenal, but Liverpool were expected to sign him as they were willing to activate the £51m release clause in his contract.

Liverpool: ‘Obsessed’ Slot ‘asks’ for £101m Real Madrid duo as target ‘considers packing bags’

According to reports, head coach Arne Slot is satisfied with his Liverpool squad but he s obsessed with two Real Madrid players and wants to sign them.

The summer transfer window was difficult for as it was feared that they would fail to make a single signing after they missed out on Spain international Martin Zubimendi.

Their priority was to sign a new No.6 and Zubimendi was identified as their main target, but

Despite this, Liverpool swooped late in the window to sign Italy international Federico Chiesa in a cut-price deal with Juventus, while they reached an agreement to sign Valencia star Giorgi Mamardashvili. The goalkeeper will complete his move to the Premier League giants at the end of this season.

Recent reports have claimed Liverpool could go …

Man City ‘right to be furious’ as ex-PL referee drops verdict on disallowing Arsenal goal – ‘the issue is’

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has explained why he thinks one of Arsenal s goals against Manchester City should have been disallowed.

Sunday s match at the Etihad was dramatic as and Arsenal played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.

s side made a bright start to the match and in-form striker Erling Haaland fired the hosts in front inside the opening ten minutes.

Rodri was forced off injured after 21 minutes and Arsenal finished the half strongly as they turned the game around. Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes got on the scoresheet before Leandro Trossard was sent off for two bookings in stoppage time.

10-man Arsenal defended valiantly as they frustrated Man City for most of the second half, but John Stones netted a last-gasp equaliser to…