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Premier League Daily Digest – August 23, 2026

The latest Premier League headlines, transfer updates, match reaction and talking points from across England’s top flight.

Man City agree deal to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed a transfer with French club Lille to sign Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in a deal worth up to £86 million (€100 million).

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Jeremy Doku sidelined with calf injury as Man City face Bournemouth

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku will miss the Premier League opener against Bournemouth due to a calf injury. Nico O’Reilly and new signing Elliot Anderson start in midfield.

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Roberto De Zerbi reflects on Tottenham’s 3-0 opening defeat to Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi admitted his squad is not yet a cohesive team following a 3-0 defeat against Brentford on the opening weekend of the Premier League.

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Man United reportedly finalise £65m Carlos Baleba transfer from Brighton

Manchester United have reportedly signed and exchanged all necessary documents to complete the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for an initial £65 million.

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Liverpool loan Ifeanyi Ndukwe to Levante as transfer deadline nears

Liverpool have confirmed the loan departure of Academy player Ifeanyi Ndukwe to Spanish side Levante, while the club continues to pursue transfer targets under head coach Andoni Iraola.

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Napoli sign Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile on season-long loan

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has officially joined Serie A side Napoli on a season-long loan deal, which includes a €20 million option to make the transfer permanent.

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Chelsea set to face Fulham in Monday Night Football derby clash

Chelsea will travel to Craven Cottage to face west London rivals Fulham in a Monday Night Football derby to conclude the opening round of the Premier League season.

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Teenage defender Lucas Herrington debuts in Hull’s 2-0 win over Man United

Australian teenager Lucas Herrington made his Premier League debut as a second-half substitute, helping newly promoted Hull City secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

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Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez omitted from Aston Villa squad

Aston Villa have left striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Emi Martinez out of their squad, amid transfer speculation linking Watkins to Saudi Arabia and Martinez with a potential exit.

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Arsenal reportedly hold last-ditch transfer talks for Victor Osimhen

Arsenal have reportedly held late negotiations in an attempt to secure a transfer for striker Victor Osimhen as they look to strengthen their Premier League title defence.

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Arsenal linked with Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid target replacement

Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Argentina forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish club pursuing Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson as a replacement.

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Liverpool prepare for life without Mohamed Salah as new season begins

For the first time in ten years, Liverpool are set to start a season without forward Mohamed Salah, with the club yet to secure a direct replacement in the transfer market.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta takes Crystal Palace contract dispute to FIFA

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has escalated a dispute over his contract extension to FIFA, while Aston Villa have reportedly made an enquiry about his availability.

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Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win Supercup

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park to retain the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, with summer signing Michael Olise delivering a star performance.

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