With pre-season matches in full swing and the transfer merry-go-round under way, the runners and riders for the upcoming Premier League season are starting to show their hands.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is chuffed to welcome Lisandro Martinez to the club, saying he admires the centre-back's attitude.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits it's unfortunate that N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are not on pre-season tour in the United States.
Patrick Vieira admits it is "not ideal" to be preparing for the new season without so many key players but Crystal Palace's manager is trying to take the positives from his absentee-hit squad's trip to Australia.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite will spend the season on loan at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
Brentford have signed goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha on a four-year deal from Lazio, subject to international clearance.
Diogo Dalot is enjoying the new dynamics brought by the meticulous Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's players seek improvement rather than redemption after a difficult season.
Harry Maguire is determined to bounce back from a disappointing season where the Manchester United captain admits his career took a "setback".
SuperSport United defender Kegan Johannes has taken issue with critics who have described Bafana Bafana's COSAFA Cup side as a second-string outfit.
Manchester United have announced a third signing of the summer after an agreement was reached with Ajax over the transfer of Lisandro Martinez.