Saudi Arabian clubs lavished about £700m on bringing the world’s biggest stars to their league last summer – so why does the spending appear to have stopped?
Chelsea to make move for Sancho – Wednesday’s gossip
Chelsea will make a late move for Jadon Sancho, Liverpool improve their bid for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, plus more.
‘Don’t be sorry, smile’ – Eriksson in new film
In a new documentary about the former England manager’s life, Sven-Goran Eriksson says he wants to be remembered as “a positive guy, trying to do everything he could do”.
GB’s Harris and Miyazaki win in US Open qualifiers
Britain’s Billy Harris and Lily Miyazaki win to reach the second round of qualifying at the US Open.
Foden named PFA player of year, Palmer young player
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden wins the PFA men’s player of the year award, while Chelsea winger Cole Palmer is named young player of the year.
Shaw and Clinton earn PFA player of the year awards
Khadija Shaw is named the Professional Footballers’ Association women’s player of the year, while Grace Clinton takes the young player award.
‘Pope and England’s chance to prepare for life without Stokes’
England have made no secret of their long-term Ashes planning, and now they can prepare for the unthinkable – life without Ben Stokes.
Sterling left out of Chelsea squad for European game
Raheem Sterling is left out of Chelsea’s squad for a second successive match – Thursday’s Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Servette.
Southampton sign Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon
Southampton sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year deal worth around £15m.
Toney would be a good fit for Man Utd – Sutton
Chris Sutton and Izzy Christiansen discuss Brentford striker Ivan Toney’s future on the Monday Night Club.