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Goalkeeper Travers extends Cherries stay

Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers has signed a new long-term contract, the Cherries announced on Monday. The 20-year-old made a bright start to his senior Bournemouth career when he kept an impressive clean sheet on his debut against Tottenham on May 4. His only other appearance last season proved more troublesome, with Eddie Howe’s men losing…

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Stoke snap up Tommy Smith from Huddersfield

Stoke have signed defender Tommy Smith from Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old right-back has agreed a three-year contract and is Stoke’s seventh signing since the end of last season. Smith made over 200 appearances in all competitions during a six-year spell with the Terriers, including 15 in the Premier League last season. “Tommy has…

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Joselu leaves Newcastle for Alaves

Joselu has left Newcastle to join Alaves, the Premier League club announced on Monday afternoon. The 29-year-old moved to St. James’ Park from Stoke in 2017 but found first-team opportunities hard to come by. A former Spain Under-21 international, Joselu hit seven goals in 52 appearances for the Magpies but featured just 17 times across…

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Gerrard eager to raise the standards at Rangers

Steven Gerrard has vowed to continue demanding more of his Rangers squad after watching them thrash Marseille 4-0 at Ibrox. Daniel Candeias returned to the Light Blues line-up after being left out of the squad for Tuesday’s Europa League win over St Joseph’s to hit a stunning first-half double against the French giants. Connor Goldson…

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Klopp pondering whether cover is required for Robertson

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not ruled out dipping into the transfer market for a left-back to cover Andy Robertson. The departure of Alberto Moreno at the end of the season has left the manager with the Scotland captain as first choice, with midfielder James Milner capable of filling in. Concern has been raised as…

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