Man Utd to keep faith with Ten Hag after Tuchel talks fizzle out
June 12 – If numerous reports were anything to go by, it was one of football’s open secrets. Yet the secret has suddenly been turned on its head.
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Saudi royal joins consortium for £400m Everton bid
June 11 – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has reportedly received a £400 million cash offer for the club from a consortium of international investors which include an unamed member of the Saudi royal family and high net worth investors from the US.
Everton sale sees US investors massing at the gates looking for a deal
June 10 – With the drawn-out acquisition of Everton by 777 Partners now firmly dead in the water, new suitors are gathering at Goodison’s gates, most of them with US money.
Premier League clubs vote to keep VAR but demand improvements, speed and clarity
June 7 – Premier League clubs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League.
Man City legally challenge Premier League financial rules claiming ‘a tyranny of the majority’
June 5 – English champions Manchester City have launched legal action against the Premier League ahead of their hearing over 115 charges of breaching financial rules.
Moshiri on the hunt for new buyer after 777 Partners deal for Everton collapses
June 4 – Everton, who managed to survive in the English Premier League despite a points deduction, have been plunged into further disarray following the collapse of the long drawn-out takeover of the club by US-based consortium 777 Partners.
Chelsea confirm hiring of Leicester’s Enzo Maresca as Pochettino’s repplacement
June 4 – Chelsea have hired Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca as their new head coach on a five-year deal.
Chelsea unveils plan to split women’s team business from men’s and bring in new investors
May 31 – With Chelsea Women entering a new era, and Sonia Bompastor replacing Emma Hayes who has already landed in the US for her new role as women’s national team manager, the club has unveiled a long-term strategic plan to develop the women’s team as a stand-alone entity to the men’s team and infrastructure.
Aston Villa renews Trade Nation sleeve deal for further two seasons
May 29 – Aston Villa have extended their sleeve sponsorship with online trading platform Trade Nation for two more seasons.
Textor puts Crystal Palace stake up for sale and expresses interest in Everton
May 27 – Crystal Palace co-owner and American businessman John Textor has said he wants to sell his stake in the English Premier League club as Palace is no longer “a perfect fit” for his portfolio of football interests.
Saints march back to the Premier League
May 27 – Southampton secured an immediate return to the Premier League on Sunday by beating Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley in the Championship playoff final, the richest one-off match in world football worth an estimated £140 million in future earnings from broadcast, matchday and commercial revenue.
Ten Hag waits to see if FA Cup win is enough to keep his job, as squad promise to do better
May 27 – Most teams would consider winning the FA Cup, the world’s most prestigious domestic knockout competition, a momentous achievement and the very essence of success.
Marinakis toys with idea of moving to new stadium as council seek to boost his rent
May 24 – The Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, has teased the idea of moving away from the City Ground and building a new stadium on the outskirts of the city as the Council looks to push up current rent by 400%.
Winner takes £140m. Leeds and Saints battle for the richest prize in football
May 24 – Dubbed the richest match in world football, this Sunday’s Sunday’s Championship Play-Off Final for a place in the Premier League between Leeds United and Southampton will be worth a minimum £140 million to the winner, according to analysis by Deloitte’s Sports Business Group.
Hammers nail Lopetegui to take over from Moyes at London Stadium
May 23 – West Ham United have appointed former Real Madrid and Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui to succeed David Moyes at the London Stadium next season.