Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
August 2025
United signed striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for £74m on a deal until 2030, adding him to a revamped attack featuring Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Sesko, who scored 21 goals last season, said United’s history and project under Ruben Amorim convinced him to join. He praised the club’s family atmosphere and ambition to win trophies.
Dimitar Berbatov, Rasmus Hojlund, Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
August 2025
imitar Berbatov believes Benjamin Sesko’s signing could motivate Rasmus Hojlund rather than push him out of Manchester United, creating healthy competition for the striker role. Berbatov warned of the challenges Premier League strikers face but urged Hojlund to use the new arrival as inspiration to fight for his place and improve his performances.
Paul Pogba (Monaco)
August 2025
Paul Pogba continues to impress in training at Monaco after returning from a doping ban, but he remains weeks away from match fitness and making his debut. Midfielder Maghnes Akliouche praised Pogba’s personality and experience, while coach Adi Hutter said his rehabilitation is progressing steadily, with a return expected no sooner than a month.
Josh Windass (Wrexham)
August 2025
Josh Windass scored from the penalty spot in Wrexham’s 2-1 win at Southampton, marking their first Championship goal since 1982. The club, promoted three times in a row, looked comfortable in their second-tier return. Kieffer Moore won a first-half penalty, which Windass converted in the 22nd minute. Phil Parkinson’s side impressed despite expectations of a struggle in the higher division.
Joe Mazzulla (Boston Celtics)
August 2025
he Boston Celtics have extended head coach Joe Mazzulla’s contract after he led the team to the 2024 NBA Championship and averaged over 60 wins per season in his first three years. Mazzulla holds a 182-64 regular-season record and 33-17 playoff record, with four Eastern Conference Coach of the Month awards. He became the youngest head coach to win the Finals since 1969.
Estevao Willian, Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly, with teenager Estevao Willian scoring on his first start and Joao Pedro sealing the win with a late strike. Estevao impressed with fearless dribbling and attacking runs, while Pedro’s low finish capped a dominant display. The game featured feisty moments, including a brief melee after a foul on Cole Palmer.
David de Gea (Fiorentina)
August 2025
Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted catching up with former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea ahead of Fiorentina’s friendly against United this weekend. Signed by Ferguson in 2011, De Gea made 545 appearances for United. The meeting was shared by Fiorentina on social media, delighting fans ahead of the pre-season clash.
Rodri (Manchester City)
August 2025
Pep Guardiola confirmed Rodri has suffered a new setback at the Club World Cup after returning from an ACL injury, delaying his full recovery until September. City struggled last season without Rodri, finishing third and trophyless. His absence at the start of the new campaign poses another major challenge for Guardiola’s side.
Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
August 2025
Brentford are ready to sell Yoane Wissa to Newcastle for around £35m, but only after signing a replacement, with Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara their main target. Wissa has expressed interest in joining Newcastle, who see him as Alexander Isak’s replacement ahead of the striker’s expected move to Liverpool. Brentford may hold out for a higher fee.
