Liverpool are closing in on signing a world champion with an agreement on personal terms already in place. The club's sporting director, Richard Hughes, has done an excellent job this summer. But

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in the Matchday 1 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Below is everything you need to know, including kickoff details and options for watching on TV and streaming.

But these are the 20 clubs to watch, loaded with the stars we’ll be seeing next summer. Ahead of the top European campaigns kicking off, let’s count down the teams who’ll shine the brightest. Note: League positions reflect last season's finish.

The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has cast doubt over the significance of Chelsea’s recent 2025 FIFA Club World Cup victory, despite the Blues delivering one of the most stunning performances of their season to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

One former Liverpool star has admitted that he has been impressed with Chelsea recently and has tipped them to go on winning. There certainly is a bit of a buzz around Chelsea right now, and I am sure there will be even more of a buzz around the place as we go into the season and also look to tie up a couple more new signings.