Job swap? Ten Hag for Tuchel? Man Utd and Ratcliffe still can’t find their man
May 8 – Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has been linked with a move to FC Bayern Munich this summer, despite a poor season with the Red Devils.
Premier League
Everton bidders 777 Partners sued in New York for $350m collateral fraud
May 7 – The prospective takeover of ailing English Premier League club Everton by 777 Partners has been plunged into further doubt after one of its lenders accused the Miami-based investment firm of fraud running into hundreds of millions of dollars.
Nottingham Forest lose appeal against points deduction
May 7 – Nottingham Forest have failed with an appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Moyes to depart West Ham at end of season, Lopetegui set for EPL return
May 7 – David Moyes will leave West Ham United at the end of the season by mutual consent.
Ipswich secure second EPL promotion slot leaving big names to battle in the play-offs
May 7 – Ipswich Town, with back-to-back promotions, have secured promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the EFL Championship behind Leicester City.
Newcastle United’s Tonali fined for breaking FA’s betting rules but will no further suspension
May 3 – Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been fined £20,000 and handed a suspended two-month ban for breaching the English Football Association’s (FA) betting rules.
Man City double sees Foden and Shaw pick up Football Writers’ player of year awards
May 3 – Manchester City picked up the double at the Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year awards as Phil Foden and Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw claimed this season’s honours.
With their season fizzling out and Nike deal coming to a close, Liverpool unveil 2024 kit
May 2 – Liverpool have unveiled their home kit for the 2024/25 season, the first in the Premier League ahead of the 2024/25 season, as the team continues to struggle domestically in a limp end to an otherwise encouraging season.
Everton call in insolvency specialists as new doubts circle 777’s ability to complete takeover
May 1 – Everton’s protracted takeover by 777 Partners has been thrown further into doubt by the club calling in a leading firm of restructuring and insolvency advisers.
BetMGM to take over Spurs kit sponsorship from Getir
May 1 – BetMGM is to take over the ‘Official Training Wear Partner’ rights at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur from next season.
Ratcliffe’s (k)night of the long knives continues at Man Utd as CEO and CFO exit
May 1 – Following news that Manchester United is set to hang For Sale signs on the bulk of the club’s players this summer, the club has announced further changes to its management.
Premier League agrees to bring in salary cap ‘anchored’ against TV revenue from 2025/26
April 30 – English Premier League clubs have taken a significant step towards introducing a salary cap for the first time in order to limit the gap in financial strength between teams at the top and bottom of the division.
Jury rules agent’s email to Chelsea’s Granovskaia over Zouma commission was not threatening
April 30 – A football agent accused of sending a threatening email to a senior director at Chelsea demanding a six-figure commission over the transfer of French defender Kurt Zouma has been found not guilty.
Liverpool extend AXA sponsorships for a further five seasons
April 30 – Liverpool FC have extended their long-term partnership with insurance giant AXA until 2029.
Man Utd plan massive summer sale as Sir Jim bids to shake-off ‘also-ran’ moniker
April 30 – Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for a vast majority of their first-team squad this summer as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe masterminds a total revamp.