Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 18 Aug 2026.
1. Chelsea must be prepared to immediately splash the cash on a new midfielder if Manchester City suddenly meet Enzo Fernandez's asking price.
2. Chelsea offered £34m star after Arsenal and Man Utd end transfer interest.
3. Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd Fernandes bid, Liverpool Mbaye agreement, Barcola latest.
4. The Premier League season is upon us and some of the 'Big Six' have found success in the transfer window while others have disappointed.
5. We can exclusively reveal that Arsenal are seeing results in their battle against ticket touts.
6. Arsenal face the big question of taking a risk in the transfer market before it closes with Rafael Leao's price tag having dropped.
7. ‘Proven talent’ – Tottenham urged to hijack Arsenal move for £65m transfer target.
8. OPNINION: Manchester United's talismanic captain Bruno Fernandes is once again at the subject of transfer interest - with the Red Devils ready to offer him a new contract to stay at Old Trafford.
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