The Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 season have been announced, and there are some exciting matches on the schedule. Kicking off on TNT Sports will be newly-promoted Ipswich hosting Liverpool at Portman Road on Saturday, August 17. The match will see Arne Slot facing off against Kieran McKenna.
In other news, Everton has entered the race to sign highly-rated Hull City winger Jaden Philogene. The Daily Mail reports that Everton is lining up a potential £16 million move for the 22-year-old, who had a standout season in the Championship last year. Philogene is also being pursued by other clubs, including West Ham and Tottenham, as well as clubs on the continent such as Barcelona.
As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins, fans can look forward to an unforgettable sporting summer. The games will feature some of the biggest names in sports competing in a wide range of disciplines, including athletics, swimming, tennis, cycling, and even breaking. Viewers can catch all the action on discovery+.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa has made an early move in the transfer market by securing the services of Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen. The 22-year-old defender impressed during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund last season and has now returned to the Premier League. Maatsen will be looking to make an impact at Villa after struggling for game time at Chelsea.
Meanwhile, it’s a special day for Real Madrid superstar Jude as he celebrates his birthday. He will be hoping to lead England to victory in their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
In transfer news, Chelsea has reportedly been priced out of a move for Newcastle forward Alexander Isak, with the Magpies demanding more than £100 million for the Sweden international. Arsenal still holds an interest in Isak, but Newcastle is standing firm on their valuation.
There are also reports that Paris Saint-Germain is interested in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. PSG has long been admirers of Rashford and is considering making a move for the 26-year-old, who had a mixed season with United last year.
As we look ahead to the Euro 2024 finals, the first set of last-16 matches will take place tonight, with defending champions Italy facing Switzerland in Berlin and hosts Germany taking on Denmark in Dortmund. It promises to be an exciting day of football, with plenty of transfer news and rumors adding to the buzz in the world of football. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.
