Erling Haaland has helped prove Lisandro Martinez is ready to thrive at Manchester United
A lot has been made of new Manchester United signing Lisandro Martinez’s height as a central defender.
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Left-back, predictable attack and Liverpool — Man City's five biggest challenges this season
Two months on from the drama and heroics of the final day of the Premier League season, Manchester City are preparing to return to competitive action.
Premier League clubs' record scorers: Ronaldo, Salah, Kane - in pictures
This season's race for the Premier League Golden Boot award is already looking like a potential thriller after some of big-money signings made during the summer.
Scamacca, Haaland, Nunez and the migration of towering strikers to the Premier League
As Gianluca Scamacca, the Italy international striker, underwent his medical at West Ham United on Tuesday, the club’s support staff counted up the big numbers. Scamacca could cost the London club more than all but two signings in their history, at over €40 million ($40.6m) from Sassuolo.
'Striker needed' - Newcastle United supporters react to late Benfica defeat
Newcastle United continued their pre-season campaign with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Portuguese side Benfica. Four of the five goals this evening arrived in the first half, with Newcastle twice pegging back their hosts courtesy of Miguel Almiron – who was initially set to start on the bench.
Elliot Anderson transfer blow for Hearts after Newcastle decision as Robbie Neilson makes signings admission
Hearts have been dealt blow in their pursuit of Newcastle United star Elliot Anderson after it emerged on Tuesday that the youngster is set to stay at St James' Park this season rather than go out on loan again. Anderson, again a starter in tonight's pre-season clash with Benfica, is said to have impressed Toon boss Eddie Howe and wants to give the Scotland under 21 international a chance in a first team environment, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Lascelles and Newcastle stars tune up for season - in pictures
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be targeting a fast start to the new Premier League season after masterminding a great escape last campaign.
Record buys for each Premier League club: Nunez, Grealish, Lukaku - in pictures
It has been the usual hectic summer in the Premier League transfer market, but there has only been one club that has beaten their all-time record fee paid out for a player.