Rio Ferdinand has claimed that only two teams will be capable of lifting the 2025/26 Premier League crown, just weeks after the 2024/25 campaign came to an end. Ferdinand, who won six top-flight English titles during his time at Manchester United, knows a thing or two about what it takes to sit at the summit

Manchester United’s second bid for Bryan Mbeumo, worth £62.5m, has been rejected by Brentford. The improved offer from United is the same figure they paid for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha. United had already seen a bid worth £55m rejected. Talks between the two sides are continuing with Mbeumo wanting to join the Old Trafford club. Please

Carlo Ancelotti is without doubt one of the greatest managers of all-time, having managed successful teams all over Europe to Champions League titles, domestic honours and international club winners’ medals – so his view on the game is taken as gospel by many across the world. Ancelotti began his managerial career all the way back

Newcastle have had a bid of around £50m for Joao Pedro rejected by Brighton.  The Magpies firmed up their long-standing interest in the player with an offer this week. Chelsea are also interested in the Brazilian forward. Newcastle’s offer fell short of Brighton’s valuation, but there is a high chance the player could move on

Britain’s biggest underdog at Wimbledon this year will surely be world No 719 Oliver Tarvet. Tarvet, currently studying at the University of San Diego, sealed a spot in the Wimbledon main draw after coming through qualifying. But having to maintain his amateur status as a university athlete means Tarvet, in addition to expenses, can only

Juventus remains keen on signing Jadon Sancho and has revived talks with the Manchester United winger over a potential summer move. Sancho’s career at Old Trafford has stalled, and he is no longer considered part of the long-term plans at the Premier League club. His relationship with the coaching staff is fractured, and United are