Today's PL summary — 9 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 9 Aug 2026.

1. Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.

([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/cristian-romero-transfer-arsenal-tottenham-34428451))

Football.London

2. Andoni Iraola is expected to hand a debut to new signing Victor Munoz in his first Anfield outing as Liverpool manager.

([source](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-monaco-live-stream-score-result-team-news-friendly-b3029955.html))

The Independent Football

3. Gabriel Martinelli is of interest to Turkish club Galatasaray as Arsenal position on Brazilian winger explained.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-stance-gabriel-martinelli-revealed-34429008))

Football.London

4. A LOOK BACK: The Chelsea hero didn't return for pre-season training after learning via his manager's text message that his services were no longer required.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-star-skipped-pre-season-34402951))

Football.London

5. Chelsea are on the verge of wrapping up their 11th summer signing but new Blues boss Xabi Alonso could yet make further changes to his squad.

([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-live-enzo-34425193))

Football.London

6. Arsenal continue their pre-season preparations in the Emirates Cup as the Gunners return to north London for the first time since lifting the Premier League title.

([source](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-borussia-dortmund-live-stream-score-result-friendly-b3029942.html))

The Independent Football

7. football.london's live coverage of Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium.

([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-vs-borussia-dortmund-live-34428540))

Football.London

8. Fulham agree Shea Charles transfer from Southampton in deal worth up to £30m The New York Times.

([source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPWDJpQVM5Z243dXF3TUthWU1wbUpkUzU1X3hXSXdDVG9EemhPaWVKcFNvSE5ScERLR2pEYWJpRHY1azgxMHN0U1l2c0pLZlA4M2FBVFNMNUphQzBkYUF3X0F6aHMyZDdBdktpWmhNMnM3dG94WDIyX2xDLU5lckc2d3B3SXg1bmQyMFpoNWtiSXF0QzNpZG5GZg?oc=5))

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