Adidas agree £900m+, 10-year renewal with Man Utd
August 1 – Manchester United have announced a 10-year extension to its partnership with Adidas worth almost £1 billion.
Premier League
Pochettino’s Chelsea win friendly EPL Summer Series as Europe’s elite warm-up in the land of opportunity
July 30 – Chelsea have won their first silverware under their new US ownership and new manager Mauricio Pochettino, winning the six-team Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament on the East Coast of the USA.
EA and Premier League combine with US Soccer Foundation for NJ mini-pitch
July 31 – The Premier League and EA Sports have teamed up with the US Soccer Foundation to build a state-of-the-art mini pitch in their latest effort to provide community access to football.
Man City greenlighted for £300m+ Etihad expansion
July 28 – Manchester City’s development plans for the expansion of the Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000 by 2026 have been approved by Manchester City Council.
Henderson confirms move to join Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq
July 27 – Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has confirmed his departure from the club after 12 years after becoming the latest Premier League player to move to Saudi Arabia.
Premier League boss not ‘too concerned’ over Saudi clubs’ moves in player market
July 25 – Premier League chief executive Richard Masters (pictured) has responded to Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the game by saying he “wouldn’t be too concerned at the moment” about the situation.
Spurs ready to sell Kane for £100m. Bayern set to strike
July 24 – The future of England captain Harry Kane, one of the world’s most coveted strikers, has intensified after reports claimed he would be sold by Tottenham Hotspur if he doesn’t sign an extended contract.
Man Utd replace de Gea with Inter’s Onana for £47.2m
July 21 – Manchester United have completed the £47.2 million signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
Premier League partners with Destination Sport for delivery of Summer Series in US
July 21 – With Premier League clubs head for the East coast of the US for pre-season friendlies as part of the Premier League Summer Series, Destination Sport Travel Group has announced a new partnership with league for its sport travel brand Sportsbreaks.com.
Skin in the game. Estée Lauder targets China with Man Utd deal
July 21 – Manchester United have signed a regional sponsorship with Estée Lauder, focusing on the club’s fanbase in China and the Asia Pacific region.
Hoeness confident that if Kane leaves Spurs, Bayern will sign him
July 17 – Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is confident England captain Harry Kane will join the Bundesliga champions this summer from Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal break transfer records to land Rice
July 16 – Arsenal have smashed their transfer record with the signing of midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham. The London club reportedly paid a transfer fee of £100 million plus £5 million in add-ons.
Dele Alli opens up on career, health and facing demons
July 14 – In recent seasons, few English football fans have not quite been able to grasp why Dele Alli, one of the game’s most naturally gifted players, appeared to be failing to fulfil his undoubted potential.
Nottingham Forest’s Toffolo charged with 375 breaches of betting rules
July 13 – Nottingham Forest fullback Harry Toffolo has been charged by England’s Football Association for an alleged 375 breaches of its betting rules between January 2014 and March 2017.
Destination Sport Travel gets on board for another ride with Everton
July 12 – Everton, who look destined for a trip to the Championship until the last day of the season, has renewed its partnership with the Destination Sport Group and its Sportsbreak.com and Destination Sport Travel brands.