WATCH: How footballers are tested during pre-season?

Pre-season football training often means plenty of running for players however, in the past, that usually meant one thing: the dreaded bleep test.

WATCH: Who should Šeško sign for?

The race to sign Benjamin Šeško is intensifying — but will the RB Leipzig striker opt for European football with Newcastle United, or become a key figure in Rubén Amorim’s rebuild at Manchester United?

On bail Partey signs for Villareal

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, has completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal.

West Ham confirm Antonio exit following car accident

Michail Antonio’s 10-year spell at West Ham is over after the club decided not to offer the 35-year-old a new contract.

Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall targets fresh start with Everton move

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said he wants to “prove a point” after sealing a move to Everton following a frustrating one-year spell at Chelsea.

Al Hilal win race for Darwin Núñez

Al Hilal have reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign striker Darwin Núñez in a deal worth €53 million plus add-ons.

Man United bid €85m for Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have made a formal offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, tabling a bid worth €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons.

Wirtz unfazed by €137m price tag

Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag “doesn’t matter” as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a switch to champions Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.

Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.