Author: Zander McKnight
Bertrand Traoré: From £17m Aston Villa move to Sunderland in 2025
Bertrand Traoré’s career has taken him from a £17m switch to Aston Villa in 2020 to a new chapter with Sunderland in 2025. After eye-catching moments in the Premier League, he departed Villa in 2024, signed short-term for Villarreal, then moved to Ajax before landing in the Championship. Here’s how the winger’s zig-zag journey unfolded and what it means for his new club.
Sheffield United eye Tottenham winger Manor Solomon amid Leeds tug-of-war
Sheffield United are weighing a late-window move for Tottenham winger Manor Solomon after his standout loan at Leeds last season. Leeds want him back, setting up a battle between Yorkshire rivals. Spurs prefer a loan to secure minutes, with structure and wage split still to be agreed. Interest from other clubs adds urgency as the deadline nears.
Joe Gomez transfer talk: AC Milan test Liverpool with €15m feeler as market watches
AC Milan have been linked with a €15m move for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, a price unlikely to tempt the Premier League club given his role and contract. Multiple teams are monitoring the 27-year-old, valued for his ability to play across the back line. Liverpool’s new structure under Arne Slot and the club’s need for depth complicate any sale.
Joshua King joins Everton on deadline day in low-risk move for goals and depth
Everton sealed a late deal for striker Joshua King from Bournemouth on February 1, 2021, on a short-term contract with an option to extend. The Norway international arrives for a nominal fee to boost Carlo Ancelotti’s attack during a European push. King debuted two days later in a 2-1 win at Leeds. Bournemouth moved to cover the exit by taking Shane Long on loan from Southampton.
McLaren set the pace as Norris tops both Friday sessions at wild Zandvoort
Lando Norris led both Friday practice sessions at Zandvoort, with Oscar Piastri third in FP2, as McLaren set the benchmark for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Fernando Alonso split the papaya cars, while George Russell and Max Verstappen followed. With a 299-point lead in the teams’ standings, McLaren could clinch the title early. Mixed conditions and traffic kept things lively, but the orange cars looked in control.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Sri Lanka hold nerve in final-over win at Harare Sports Club
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in a final-over thriller in the 1st ODI at Harare Sports Club, defending 298/6 after Pathum Nissanka led with 76. Zimbabwe’s new-ball pair kept it tight early, but Sri Lanka’s depth told late. Zimbabwe fell short in the chase despite all-round work from Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza. The result gives Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead with the second ODI at the same venue.
Ariana Grande opens Eternal Sunshine Tour with two Oakland Arena dates
Ariana Grande will launch her Eternal Sunshine Tour with two nights at Oakland Arena on June 6 and June 9, 2026. The North America–UK run includes Los Angeles in mid-June and wraps August 23 at The O2 in London. U.S. presales start September 9, 2025, with general sales on September 10. UK presales open September 16, followed by general sales on September 18.
Jacqueline Wilson announces Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to The Illustrated Mum set for 2025
Jacqueline Wilson will publish Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to her 1999 classic The Illustrated Mum, on August 28, 2025. The novel follows Dolphin at 33, mirroring her mother’s age in the original. It’s Wilson’s second adult book after 2024’s Think Again, which revisited the Girls series. The reveal included a tattooed statue nodding to the original’s themes.
Jacqueline Wilson: the missing interview, new stories, and a lasting legacy
A sought-after Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson isn’t accessible, but her recent work says plenty. From Dancing the Charleston to a new Magic Faraway Tree adventure, the beloved author keeps updating classic themes for modern readers while tackling tough subjects with warmth. Here’s where her career stands now, what’s new, and why her stories endure.
Violent disorder charge denied after Epping protest outside asylum hotel
A 52-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a violent disorder charge linked to a July 17 protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, which houses asylum seekers. Eight officers were injured and police vehicles damaged as the demonstration turned violent. Essex Police have made 24 arrests and charged 14 people. The defendant was granted conditional bail and returns to court on September 22.
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