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Man City to complete Arsenal transfer hijack with deal 'advanced' for young star

Manchester City are reportedly poised to beat Arsenal to the signing of Leicester City's teenage forward Jeremy Monga. The Gunners had been leading the chase to secure the 16-year-old, who has already featured in both the Premier League and Championship. Colleagues at football.london suggest that a fee of between £10million and £15m has been discussed between the Gunners and Leicester. It is also understood that thought was given to whether a season in League One might benefit the teenager's development more than another year in academy football. However, that prospect now appears to have faded, with BBC Sport reporting that City have entered the running to sign him. Approaches have been made in recent days regarding a potential transfer, with the Athletic reporting that Arsenal have withdrawn from the race due to the asking price being too high. Monga made his Premier League debut during the 2024/25 season as a 15-year-old for Leicester, making seven league appearances between April and the end of the campaign. FOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE! Latest news and analysis via the MEN’s Manchester City Facebook page Leicester managed to fend off interest from rival clubs last summer, despite their relegation to the Championship, and Monga put pen to paper on an academy scholarship when he turned 16. That agreement is due to become a professional contract this summer, on his 17th birthday on July 10. While a fee with Leicester could be negotiated, there remains the possibility of a tribunal to determine whether whichever club signs him has paid a fair price for the youngster. The forward joined an elite group of young talents when he became the second-youngest player ever to feature in a Premier League match, though he has since been pushed into third place by Arsenal's Max Dowman. Monga was just 15 years, eight months and 28 days old when he came off the bench in a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle United on April 7, 2025. The young starlet made 30 appearances across all competitions during the 2025/26 season, and etched his name in the record books as the Championship's youngest-ever goalscorer when he found the net against Preston North End in August. The teenager has recently been representing England at Under-18 level, netting the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Greece Under-19s and also getting on the scoresheet in a dominant 6-1 triumph over Cyprus. City have already been busy this summer after confirming on Thursday that they have struck an agreement with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. The Blues finalised the deal with the East Midlands outfit last month, with the midfielder receiving FA clearance to complete a medical in New York last week. The England international will become a record-breaking signing for City, with the club paying a straight fee of £116million to secure the 23-year-old. Anderson will put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Etihad, bolstering the midfield options following Bernardo Silva's exit.

2026-07-02

Manchester City appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager

According to a club press release, the Italian has signed a three-year contract, keeping him at the club through the summer of 2029 and marking his third spell at Manchester City. Maresca said he knew Manchester City very well and considered the chance to manage the team a brilliant opportunity. "This will be my third spell here. I know this Club, I know the demands and I know the expectations. I cannot wait to start coaching the players. I want us to win, play good football and enjoy the pressure of representing Manchester City," he added. Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Maresca's personality, passion and intelligence are aligned with the club's ambitions. "Enzo inherits a squad and football organisation perfectly suited to reflect and evolve his brand of football, and we are all very much looking forward to seeing the impact he can have in building further on the Club's success," Al Mubarak said. Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano described Maresca as the standout candidate for the role. "Enzo was the stand-out candidate in our considerations. We know his personality and his vision for the way football should be played. He is a man with integrity, charisma and passion," Soriano said. He added that, in addition to his successes at Chelsea and Leicester, Maresca's previous work at Manchester City included managing the club's Elite Development Squad and contributing to the club's historic Treble season. Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Pep Guardiola had announced he would step down as Manchester City's manager at the end of the 2025/26 season.

2026-06-29

Arsenal to submit new winger bid with THREE bargain transfer deals in the works

Arsenal are set to submit a new bid for Jeremy Monga after Leicester City rebuffed their initial proposal for the 16-year-old gem. The Gunners are willing to push hard to sign the talented wide prospect, who featured 27 times in the Championship for the Foxes last season as they were relegated to League One in gut-wrenching fashion. Sources remain tight-lipped on the numbers behind Arsenal's opening offer but the direction of travel is that they will try again and that there's confidence the player wants to move to the Emirates Stadium - despite the efforts of other Premier League clubs including Newcastle and Brentford. While negotiations can take place now, any deal is likely to be shelved until after July 10, when Monga will turn 17 and his first professional contract at the King Power Stadium will become active. Leicester are in no hurry to sell given the raft of interest and will only do a deal once their financial valuation has been satisfied. Meanwhile, as reported in Georgia and by BBC Sport, Arsenal are negotiating a possible move for Georgia U21 international Andria Bartishvili. It's understood Arsenal recruitment chief Maurizio Micheli is playing an integral role in the club's push for the 17-year-old attacking midfielder's services amid rival interest from Italian side Juventus . Both clubs are currently in discussions with Bartishvili's representative Giorgi Jugeli as they look to execute an agreement. The diminutive and skilful Georgian can operate as a No.8, No.10, left winger or right-winger and his versatility, dribbling, vision and long-range shooting ability have left a lasting impression on the Gunners. It's not guaranteed a deal is struck, but it's a transfer the club are actively exploring. Bartishvili will remain on loan at Iberia 1999 from Kolkheti 1913 until the end of 2026. He would not be able to join Arsenal until his 18th birthday (March 30) due to Brexit regulations. Internally, there is a huge push within the club to improve the Premier League champions' youth-team ranks, even if it requires notable investment. Both the U21s and U18s had really poor seasons, while the U19s were eliminated from the UEFA Youth League in the group stages, finishing 33rd in a 36-team table. Even the likes of Pafos FC and Kazakh minnows FC Kairat finished above Arsenal and Academy Director Per Mertesacker has since stepped down from his role, ending his 15-year association with the Gunners. The U21s have also just lost manager Max Porter, who has joined Stoke City to bolster Mark Robins' coaching staff. Arsenal are also ready to pounce and land Elijah Upson when his Tottenham scholarship deal expires at the end of the month. There is thought to be rival interest, also. The teenager has snubbed a pro deal with Spurs and his father, Matthew, spent six years with Arsenal, collecting a Premier League winners' medal in 2001. Blackburn Rovers' forward Igor Tyjon remains on the club's radar after a £1million bid was knocked back in January. Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now! Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

2026-06-19

Arsenal end 22 years jinx, pip Manchester City to lift Premier League title

Football News: Arsenal F.C. end 22 years jinx and became the Premier League champions after two decades of heartbreak. After Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 .

2026-05-20

Arsenal end 22 years jinx, pip Manchester City to lift Premier League title

Football News: Arsenal F.C. end 22 years jinx and became the Premier League champions after two decades of heartbreak. After Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 .

2026-05-20

Leicester’s stunning Premier League win 10 years on, recalled by Ranieri and his fellow Foxes

Claudio Ranieri, manager I remember in January, February that season Riyad Mahrez asked: “What do you think we can achieve?” I laughed, but didn’t say anything. Riyad said: “You know, you know.” I am a very pragmatic man … I knew we could do something special, but not to win the Premier League. Now people everywhere recognise me – people from the US, Canada and Asia ask to take pictures: “Leicester! The legend!” Unbelievable. It was a story that was something special for the world. From the beginning of the season I told the players our goal was 40 points. The chairman, Vichai [Srivaddhanaprabha], told me it was important to stay up. When we got to 40 points, I said to the players: “Try to get into Europe because it would be a great experience.” When we qualified for the Europa League, I said: “OK, try for the Champions League.” When we achieved the Champions League, I said: “OK, this year or never again – this is our year,” and we went out to win the title. It is a miracle because we were a little team but the effort, the mentality, was strong. On the day Tottenham played at Chelsea [a game Spurs drew 2-2 when needing to win, giving Leicester the title] I flew to Rome to have lunch with my mother. My flight back was going to arrive back too late for the game but I thought the pilot would tell me the result. But when Vichai heard, he sorted another flight. I arrived at my house in Leicester in time for kick-off. Before Easter, Andrea Bocelli called: “I have to come to Leicester because you are doing something special.” “OK, I will put my secretary in touch with yours and you can choose the date to perform at the stadium.” The date he picked was the date we lifted the title, against Everton. Nobody imagined we would win the league when he selected the date, but he felt something. Now when I rewatch the footage of Andrea singing, it’s amazing, the people going crazy,so happy. It changed the lives of everybody. For my players, who can say: “I won the Premier League.” I’m a very shy man, I don’t say: “I won the title!” But I’m very proud, Leicester there is a big Indian community and some Indian people told me: “Thank you, Claudio, because now we link more with the Leicester people, the English people. When we go to the stadium, we push together.” And that is very, very special for me. It’s bigger than football. Christian Fuchs, defender We didn’t feel any pressure – the people that expected it least were ourselves. We worked hard but we didn’t take ourselves too seriously and that was a big ingredient that helped the players be comfortable, happy and have fun. It also had a lot to do with the culture of the club. Vichai and Top [Aiyawatt] were owners that were touchable. They were around all the time, you talked to them, you would dance with them. It’s very important in Thailand’s traditions that everybody is together like a family. Everybody was just generally happy for each other to be successful. One of the biggest moments was when Vards scored in 11 successive Premier League games – everybody was just so happy for him to set the record. After our first clean sheet Claudio took us out for pizza as a reward – it ended more in a pizza fight than actually eating the pizza. But that also characterised the group – we were just some misfits that wanted to stir things up and have fun along the way. Our WhatsApp group chat is still alive and kicking – it is something that binds you. We did the unthinkable. Claudio was presented to the squad on our pre-season training camp in Austria. For the first week he was hands-off because he wanted to observe: “It looks good. I’m not going to change anything.” He implemented a couple of things but for a manager to step back and let things flow showed great strength and proved a great decision. The best part was that our last game was at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea, champions the previous season, built a guard of honour. It still puts a smile on my face. For those legends to stand there and applaud is the ultimate. Serge Pizzorno, Kasabian and lifelong Leicester fan Claudio mentioned the band on Match of the Day after the first game. The club were playing Fire after our goals and he wanted to know the background. To get a shoutout from him was unreal. When we played the stadium at the end of the season, we sampled that clip of Claudio and used his voice as we walked on stage. He was clever because he lived in the city, walked the streets, did it the right way, where he integrated with the culture. No matter where we played – Europe, Japan, America – Leicester were everyone’s second team. Everyone was willing it to happen. The last five or six weeks, the whole city came together – at the school gates, post office, pubs, on the street, everyone was on this journey. It was such a special place to be: why can’t it always be like this? It was pure fairytale. The whole 5,000-1 thing … Before every season my wife’s uncle is one of about 20 old boys who go to Skeggy, the nearest beach, and they always put £20 on Leicester winning the league. He won £80,000 – a lot of his pals cashed out, but he stayed strong. Ten years on, what a ride: win the league, play in the Champions League, win the FA Cup, couple of top-five finishes, a promotion, three relegations. When the title season is documented, you can hear our music in the background, so, in a small way, we’re part of it. We played at Victoria Park [in Leicester], with 120,000 people on the field and I got pictures of my son with the Premier League trophy, Wes Morgan and Kasper Schmeichel. The players were in full party mode. You could see disbelief in their eyes – they were drinking Peroni on the side of the stage and then you remember they’re just young lads. Mike Stowell, first-team and goalkeeper coach Claudio did a couple of genius things: he changed to a back four the week before the season, from a back five, which was the platform for the “great escape” [avoiding relegation in 2015]. The rest of us thought: “We have quite an old back four, I’m not sure about this,” but Claudio was convinced. For him, the full-backs were there to defend the width of the box, so everybody else had to track back. We were great without the ball – not so good with it – but when we counterattacked: wow! The other thing was Claudio gave the lads a week off after we lost at Arsenal in February. Danny [Simpson] was sent off and Danny Welbeck scored a winner with the last kick. Arsenal did a lap of honour. All we could hear was them in their dressing room. One of our players showed the staff a picture on Instagram of Arsenal’s players celebrating. Claudio said: “Listen, think about that and I will see you a week on Monday.” I remember Vards saying: “Did he just say a week Monday?” I’m not sure, I’ll check. “No, don’t, because if that’s the case, we’re off.” And they all jetted off to Dubai. They came back and we went on a mean streak. It was the worst thing Arsenal could have done. It was like poking the bear: “We’re not losing this now.” The players loved a social at the right time. Once a month, on a Tuesday, they went out as a group. Wes was a great captain, a great leader. But we had leaders all the way through. Vardy. Schmeichel. [Robert] Huth was more English than German – he pulled everyone together. After every training session, Huthy would want me to kick about 40 crosses for him to head and kick out of touch because he just loved it. No nonsense, defend the box. It helped that we got knocked out of the FA Cup and League Cup early, weren’t playing in Europe. People say Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United dropped off, but we lost three times, twice to Arsenal and once to Liverpool. If a team have that record, they win the league. Danny Simpson, defender We captured the imagination of everybody, everywhere. Every day things were sent to us: packets of Vardy Salted Walkers Crisps; I’ve still got the board game Guess Who? with my face on the front of the box, Leicester City edition; Monopoly. We were gifted Captain Morgan spiced rum bottles, Wes Morgan on the front. Just insane. You never wanted the bubble to burst. We didn’t have a [contractual] bonus for winning the league. Why would we after avoiding relegation? The chairman recognised that and bought us BMW i8s – I think Andy King’s still got his. I’ve still got the picture in my phone of all the cars lined up outside the stadium. The chairman also got each of us a little replica Premier League trophy. During the season Claudio gave all the players bells relating to his dilly-ding, dilly-dong saying. The 3-1 win at Manchester City confirmed we were a really good team but it was after West Ham, after which we had four games to go, that I thought we could win the league. We went 2-1 down at home and Vardy got sent off but we scored a penalty in stoppage time to draw. It felt like we’d won. Psychologically it was a massive boost and probably a killer for Tottenham. We spent a lot of time together. We’d go for dinners, the chairman would take us to London. For our Christmas do, we were running around Copenhagen dressed as turtles and superheroes. Claudio recognised the importance of balance and let us run with it. There was more pressure in the final 10 games of the previous season, when at risk of relegation; staff could lose jobs. The only pressure was: “We’re never going to have this chance again.” Ken Way, psychologist The foundations were created by Nigel Pearson, who I first met at Southampton and who took me to Leicester, Hull then back to Leicester. As much as I appreciate the job Claudio did, I believe Leicester would have won the league under Nigel. The momentum stemmed from Nigel that previous season. He’s got wonderful man-management skills – and a lot of credit should also go to Craig Shakespeare. One of the things that created the team spirit was Shakey’s humour – the guy could have been a stand-up comedian. He had a lovely manner that if things seemed to be getting a bit tricky, he would crack a joke about the situation. I remember telling him: “Shakey, you are the glue that holds this team together.” He would understand the dynamics, the mood. Boy, is he missed. Jamie Vardy led the camaraderie. Not only was he an incredible goalscorer but he dictated the fun. He was 110% full-on every waking moment. Once I saw Christian and Robert Huth disappear after training and they were just taking it in turns to kick the ball as hard as they could at one another’s backsides. Steve Walsh, assistant manager and head of recruitment We played 4-4-2 but I always said we played three in midfield: N’Golo Kanté either side of Danny Drinkwater. Others used to say three-quarters of the Earth is covered in water and the rest is covered by Kanté. Marseille wanted him and he wanted to stay in France but they stalled because of the fee for a second-division player from Caen. So we got him over to Leicester and pretty much kidnapped him until he signed a contract. I think other clubs dismissed him because of his size. We bought him for £5.6m and sold him for £32m, and he went on to win the Premier League again with Chelsea and the World Cup. Shinji Okazaki, who came in from Mainz, was a real catalyst as well. His work rate was incredible; we effectively bought a striker and a midfielder in one. If he wasn’t supporting Jamie, he’d be defending, and we did defend as an XI. Riyad Mahrez, who we signed for £450,000 from Le Havre the previous year, had the best first touch I think I’ve ever seen. He had the ability to kill the ball dead even if it was coming from 50, 60 yards. Shakey and Mike took training in pre-season in Austria after Nigel Pearson had left and I sat in this little stand with Claudio and did a running commentary of what each player was like to get his knowledge up very quickly. When it came to Riyad, he said: “What does he do?” I said: “He’s a genius.” N’Golo and Riyad became very good friends but there was a bit of rivalry at training. I used to say to Riyad: “You’ll never get past Kanté.” He always gave me a wry smile if he did. The culture and the atmosphere was so good, the jigsaw puzzle just fitted together, and that includes people off the pitch, like Dave Rennie [physio], Andrew Neville [operations director] and Matty Reeves [head of fitness and conditioning] who are still there. And Macca [Paul McAndrew] the kit man. I always say to him: “If Carlsberg did kit men … you’d be the best in the world.”

2026-05-01

5 strikers Man Utd could sign as Red Devils draw up detailed summer transfer plan

Manchester United have a number of decisions to make this summer, including both in the dressing room and the dugout. The Red Devils need to make a final call on who they want to be in charge for next season. Michael Carrick has impressed since being handed the reins in January and is one of the favourites to claim the job on a full-time basis. Once that call is made, attention will then turn to this summer’s transfers. A central midfielder is high on United’s shopping list, with Casemiro set to depart. And while that is their priority, club chiefs have a number of other targets including an experienced striker, according to The Athletic . Having splashed the cash on Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha last summer, United could be forced to look at some more affordable options. But who could they be? FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page One of the best centre-forwards of the modern era, Lewandowski could potentially be a bargain option this summer. The Polish forward is out of contract with Barcelona at the end of the campaign. Despite being 37, Lewandowski is still prolific, having scored 17 goals in all competitions in Spain this season. The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich man is also hugely experienced in the Champions League . It just depends on whether Lewandowski would be open to a move to Old Trafford, having been offered a new deal in Catalonia. Speaking recently, he said: “We still have a little time. The club knows what I think and I have had time to think. I don’t want to talk about offers and my future. The remaining games and the goals are more important. That something new comes out in the press every day is not important.” If United want to go down the veteran free agent market, former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy could be an excellent option. The 39-year-old was reportedly offered to the Red Devils last summer but eventually completed a move to Italian side Cremonese. Vardy is hugely experienced in the Premier League , having netted 145 goals in 342 appearances. The former England man is out of contract with Cremonese this summer so could represent a cheap option. Sticking with free agents, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic is also seeing his deal expire this summer. The Serbian joined the Serie A side for £66m back in 2022 following a prolific period with Fiorentina. Vlahovic hasn’t quite lived up to the billing in Turin but he has still managed to score 64 goals in 163 games for Juventus. And being just 26 years of age, there’s still plenty of time left to reach his potential. It has previously been reported that Juventus have shelved talks over a new deal for the striker so United could potentially make a move for his services on a free transfer very soon. AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and he could actually end up being relatively affordable this summer. According to reports, the Portuguese forward could potentially be available for around £40m. Despite being more of a conventional winger, the 26-year-old certainly knows where the goal is. Leao has ten goals to his name in all competitions this season. He remains under contract with AC Milan until 2028. United could however face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool . From a current AC Milan striker to a potential future one now. Crystal Palace striker Mateta was on the verge of completing a move to the San Siro in January only to see that move collapse at the 11th hour. United have regularly been linked with a move for Mateta in the past. The Frenchman has enjoyed three consecutive double-figure seasons in the Premier League so would certainly bring the kind of experience that the side need. He also has just a year remaining on his deal at Selhurst Park so would potentially be affordable. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

2026-04-24

Arsenal news: Andrea Berta set for £44m Man Utd transfer battle as 16-year-old wonderkid eyed

Arsenal are already preparing for a busy summer of transfer activity. The Gunners are currently locked in a battle across two fronts for the two biggest prizes available this season - the Premier League and the Champions League . That is largely thanks to their recruitment last summer, which saw them sign a whopping eight players for a club record transfer window outlay of over £250million . Arsenal ’s sporting director Andrea Berta demonstrated his negotiating skills by getting several high profile deals over the line, including Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres’ transfers . But the Italian cannot rest on his laurels given what is at stake again next season, with various reports suggesting Berta has already begun to progress with talks for several targets. Now, Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news surrounding the Premier League leaders. FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page Arsenal reportedly hold strong interest in Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga. The Telegraph reports Arteta is a long-term admirer of the tricky 16-year-old winger. Monga has agreed a professional contract with the Foxes which begins when he turns 17 this summer, though that doesn’t mean he will stay at the club next season. Monga is the third-youngest player in Premier League history after Arsenal’s Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri, having made his debut in April 2025. He is capable of playing on either flank or even in a central role, managing 28 appearances this season despite his tender age. That has made him one of the most sought after talents in English football, with Arsenal hoping to fend off competition from rivals this summer. Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester United in pursuing Atalanta midfielder Ederson. United have been heavily linked with the 26-year-old Brazil international over the past 18 months. However, reports recently revealed that the Gunners are attempting to hijack the deal by securing his signature first. The Athletic claims Ederson, who only has a year left on his contract and is unlikely to renew his deal, is expected to exit the Serie A club before the World Cup. Ederson is valued at around £43.5m by Atalanta but suitors believe they can land him for around £10m less. Atletico Madrid had also tried to bring him to the Spanish capital earlier this month, only for the deal to collapse. The Brazilian spent time at the likes of Cruzeiro, Corinthians and Salernitana before arriving at Atalanta in June 2022. Since then, he has registered 15 goals and five assists in 174 games, helping Atalanta win the Europa League two seasons ago and also build on their reputation as top-four regulars.

2026-04-20

Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes

Leicester have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. An independent commission imposed the sanction on Leicester in February, which dropped the club from 17th to 20th in the Championship. They appealed against the decision and have subsequently fallen to 22nd, a point adrift of safety with five fixtures remaining. It is very possible the club, currently managed by Gary Rowett, could be relegated to League One a decade after winning the Premier League. “We acknowledge that an independent commission’s decision to recommend a six-point deduction on the club this season has been upheld by an independent appeal board,” read a Leicester statement. “With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch. “We know this has been a challenging period, and we thank our supporters for the backing they continue to give the team. The responsibility now is to ensure these remaining games are approached with the focus and intent our current situation demands.” Leicester were initially charged by the Premier League in May 2025 for profitability and sustainability breaches in regards to the 2023-24 season, when they were in the Championship. A Premier League statement read: “An independent commission’s decision to recommend a six-point deduction on Leicester has been upheld by an independent appeal board. The club were found by the commission to have breached the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules for the period ending season 2023-24. The club appealed that decision on a number of grounds, including the power of the commission to recommend the points deduction, as well as the level of sanction. These were dismissed by the appeal board. “The appeal board also dismissed a challenge by the Premier League, which was limited to the commission’s decision not to increase the sanction on the club as a result of its breach of the League’s rules regarding the late submission of its annual accounts.”

2026-04-08

Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes

Leicester have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules. An independent commission imposed the sanction on Leicester in February, which dropped the club from 17th to 20th in the Championship. They appealed against the decision and have subsequently fallen to 22nd, a point adrift of safety with five fixtures remaining. It is very possible the club, currently managed by Gary Rowett, could be relegated to League One a decade after winning the Premier League. “We acknowledge that an independent commission’s decision to recommend a six-point deduction on the club this season has been upheld by an independent appeal board,” read a Leicester statement. “With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch. “We know this has been a challenging period, and we thank our supporters for the backing they continue to give the team. The responsibility now is to ensure these remaining games are approached with the focus and intent our current situation demands.” Leicester were initially charged by the Premier League in May 2025 for profitability and sustainability breaches in regards to the 2023-24 season, when they were in the Championship. A Premier League statement read: “An independent commission’s decision to recommend a six-point deduction on Leicester has been upheld by an independent appeal board. The club were found by the commission to have breached the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules for the period ending season 2023-24. The club appealed that decision on a number of grounds, including the power of the commission to recommend the points deduction, as well as the level of sanction. These were dismissed by the appeal board. “The appeal board also dismissed a challenge by the Premier League, which was limited to the commission’s decision not to increase the sanction on the club as a result of its breach of the League’s rules regarding the late submission of its annual accounts.”

2026-04-08