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.
Mamelodi Sundowns have received a major boost after tying down star striker Peter Shalulile to a new five-year deal.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite will spend the season on loan at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
Former Orlando Pirates winger Steve Lekoelea has warned Bucs' new signing that playing for a big club comes with its own set of challenges.
Denis Onyango says Mamelodi Sundowns are aware they will need to work as hard as ever to win another league title, considering other clubs' transfers.
Brentford have signed goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha on a four-year deal from Lazio, subject to international clearance.
Richards Bay FC have joined AmaZulu FC in trying to sign young midfielder Sifiso Mbidana from ABC Motsepe League side Bizana Pondo Chiefs.
Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Boitumelo Radiopane, who has been loaned out to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs, admits he initially would have preferred to stay at Bucs.
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.