WATCH: Why football clubs need two teams to succeed

With today’s packed football calendar taking a heavy toll on modern squads, FourFourTwo dives into the data behind the unsustainable volume of matches.

Palace appeal UEFA ban as fans protest

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed his club will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being demoted from the Europa League.

Watch: Do Chelsea really need this many players?

Chelsea’s transfer spending has soared past £1 billion between the summer of 2022 and 2024, and the result is a bloated first-team squad now numbering 43 players.

Man United target Nicolas Jackson

Manchester United are monitoring Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson amid uncertainty over the 24-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal close in on new Nwaneri deal

Arsenal are finalising a new long-term contract for Ethan Nwaneri, which will secure the 17-year-old’s future despite strong interest from other clubs.

Liverpool line up blockbuster bid for Isak

Liverpool are considering a record-breaking £120 million ($160 million) bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak despite the Magpies’ desire to hold onto the Sweden star.

Newcastle bet big on raw Ekitike

Physically gifted and tactically sharp, Hugo Ekitike excites, but comes with risk, rawness and a huge price tag, writes Dylan Johnson.

Mofokeng, Makgalwa, Ribeiro up for Footballer of the Season

Sekhukhune United’s Keletso Makgalwa, Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng, and Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa are in the running for the prestigious Footballer of the Season award.

Maart leaves Chiefs for Austria’s SV Ried

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of Bafana Bafana midfielder Yusuf Maart to Austrian second-tier side SV Ried.

Alonso adds Carreras to Real rebuild

Real Madrid have signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year deal, joining Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen at the Santiago Bernabeu.