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• Wrexham set to land Man City defender Kabore, Savinho welcomes 'brilliant opportunity' after completing £85m Spurs move... and Aston Villa explore finances for Rafael Leao deal: WINDOW WATCH25 August 2026, 3:07 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Bruno Fernandes 'needs to keep his mouth shut', says Man United legend Paul Scholes - as he also demands Harry Maguire explain bizarre 'hug' on team-mate before Hull goal25 August 2026, 12:05 pm
  Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised Bruno Fernandes' post-match comments after United's opening-day loss to Hull at the weekend.
  
• How the Owens fell in love with horse racing: former England star Michael and daughter Gemma take us on a tour of their luxurious Cheshire stables... as former Love Island star bids to make it as a professional jockey25 August 2026, 11:40 am
  Racing is also now a family affair for the Owen family, with Gemma looking to make her way in the sport. With dad Michael, she shows Daily Mail Sport around the luxurious Manor House Stables.
  
• Why Chelsea's 'JPMorgan' front three have a huge advantage over title rivals after flying start at Fulham - and the clue that Mike Penders is creeping closer to starting place after Robert Sanchez howlers, writes KIERAN GILL25 August 2026, 11:21 am
  Cole Palmer twisted and turned Antonee Robinson until Fulham's left back resembled a pretzel at times. Palmer brought the mustard even when Alvaro Arbeloa doubled up on him.
  
• John Terry mocked over claim that Jose Mourinho ordered him to get booked in three straight games... as internet sleuths think they've worked out what REALLY happened25 August 2026, 10:45 am
  Speaking on FC Bullard The Show, Terry said: 'We played, I think it was like the second round of the FA Cup, Walsall away or something.'
  
• Man City expected to go back in for Enzo Fernandez - despite missing Chelsea's deadline to bid £120m for star25 August 2026, 7:52 am
  The Blues previously set City a deadline of 5pm on August 13 to pay £120m to get the deal done - a deadline City did not meet.
  
• TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Everything YOUR club is doing with one week to go - including latest on Arsenal's Julian Alvarez hunt, the three potential Enzo Fernandez replacements on Chelsea's radar and Leeds eye four more signings25 August 2026, 1:00 am
  There's one week to go in the transfer window and every Premier League club still has a lot to do before it slams shut. Here, SIMON JONES explains what your club still needs, who they are in for and who may go.
  
• Sky Sports pundits make their MNF predictions for the season: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher are torn on Man United and Liverpool and name the 'best signing by a mile'24 August 2026, 11:33 pm
  Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's competitive sides came out once more on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football as they made their annual Premier League predictions at the start of the season.
  
• Revealed: Ollie Watkins returned to Aston Villa to apologise to team-mates for missing Brighton defeat as Saudi move draws closer - and Villans begin talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leao24 August 2026, 11:01 pm
  Villa boss Emery hinted that Watkins - had been reluctant to play in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
  
• Xabi Alonso urges Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after Chelsea goalkeeper endured a nightmare Premier League opener at Fulham24 August 2026, 10:51 pm
  Towards the end of this first victory for Alonso, Sanchez was fortunate that Antonee Robinson lacked the accuracy to lob him for an equaliser after he had charged out.
  
• Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli closes on £55m move to Saudi Arabia... as Al-Hilal plot double swoop from Premier League24 August 2026, 10:42 pm
  Turkish club Galatasaray made a £38.5million bid for Martinelli earlier this month but the 25-year-old would not consider a move to Istanbul.
  
• Celtic boss Martin O'Neill on the brink of a unique piece of history... by managing in the Champions League 22 YEARS after his last crack at the European elite24 August 2026, 10:41 pm
  Even now, 10 months after it was first announced in a jaw-dropping late-night statement, there remains something faintly surreal at Martin O'Neill being front and centre stage with Celtic once more.
  
• Nottingham Forest in talks with Chelsea over move for Liam Delap - after forward was left out of Blues squad for win over Fulham24 August 2026, 10:40 pm
  The former Ipswich man was not part of the squad for Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage and Daily Mail Sport reported last week that the club are willing to listen to offers for him.
  
• How failed Hearts manager Ian Cathro became a renaissance man with one of France's most illustrious clubs24 August 2026, 10:35 pm
  Only a few weeks ago, Ian Cathro was back in Glasgow when Rangers took on his Saint-Etienne side in a pre-season friendly at Ibrox.
  
• Aston Villa contact Milan over Rafael Leao, Forest set for talks over Chelsea's Liam Delap... and Man City reach £34m agreement on Allan Elias: WINDOW WATCH24 August 2026, 10:34 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.