The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been looking for a replacement for Vincent Kompany ever since he was prized away by Bayern Munich in May. And now, after a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, they finally have the person they are backing to take them forward. Parker, 43, has been out of work since being sacked by Club Brugge in March 2023 after an ill-fated two-and-a-half month spell in Belgium....read
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Southampton look to bolster defence with two signings after promotion to the Premier League - as they offer £6m for Bournemouth's Max Aarons and make approach for Swansea star
This summer, Southampton have already signed Taylor Harwood-Bellis for £23m from Manchester City. They have also signed Adam Lallana, Charlie Taylor, and Nissho Gakuen.
Burnley are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager - with the Championship promotion specialist preparing to succeed Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor
SIMON JONES: After a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, Burnley look to finally have their man.
A lightning-quick Luton star, Liverpool's pacey summer signing - and a surprise overall winner! The fastest Premier League players - and where YOUR club's quickest man ranks
Here, Mail Sport runs through the fastest players on each of the Premier League teams and their quickest performances - and be warned, there are quite a few shocks below.
TIM HOWARD meets TYLER ADAMS: USMNT star opens up on Copa America, healing a divided nation after Donald Trump's trial... and telling Gio Reyna to 'F*** off'
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tyler Adams has been preparing for Copa America , which takes place on American soil and kicks off a two-year countdown towards a home World Cup in 2026.
Premier League 2024-25 fixtures CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE: Find out your team's full list of matches for the upcoming season
The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have been revealed and what an opening round of fixtures it is.
Bournemouth Fixtures Premier League 2024-25: Andoni Iraola's side travel to Nottingham Forest on opening day... but it's a nightmare end to the campaign with Cherries to face THREE of last season's top four in May
Bournemouth have been given a mixed bag of fixtures to start the 2024-25 season, which kicks off with a trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on opening day.
Premier League 2024-25 fixtures RELEASED: Man United open the new season at home, it's Chelsea vs Man City in 'Pep vs Diet Pep' - and Arne Slot goes straight in to Jurgen Klopp's nightmare game!
The schedule for the 2024-25 Premier League season has been released, with Manchester United opening the new campaign against Fulham at Old Trafford.
Premier League fixture release RECAP: Man United open new season at home, it's Chelsea vs Man City - before City get a dream run-in - and Arne Slot goes straight into Jurgen Klopp's nightmare
RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from Premier League fixture release day.
When is the Premier League 2024-25 schedule released? Fixture announcement date and time, including season start date, international breaks and final day for upcoming season
The 2023-24 Premier League season has just drawn to a close, with Man City claiming their fourth consecutive title in May. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 fixture release.
Chris Billam-Smith warns Richard Riakporhe he is in for a 'BIG shock' in their world title rematch at Selhurst Park... as he vows to 'settle the score' with his cruiserweight rival
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Chris Billam-Smith is set to enter the lion's den at Selhurst Park on Saturday night, but the WBO cruiserweight champion has no intention of being tamed.
The Premier League transfer window is officially open here is everything you need to know including the transfer deadline day date
The Premier League transfer window is officially open as fans wait with baited breath to see who may join, or leave their club.
Newcastle confirm signing of Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer as Eddie Howe hails reunion with player he has 'admired since the early stages of his career'
The centre-back has spent the last five years at the Cherries after joining from Bristol City, but his contract with the club was set to expire at the end of the month.
EXCLUSIVE: £8m Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham is on Celtic's list of targets as Brendan Rodgers eyes reinforcements
Celtic have added Bournemouth central defender Chris Mepham to a list of summer signing targets.
Bournemouth confirm former captain Lloyd Kelly as one of 14 players they have released... with the defender expected to join Newcastle
Bournemouth have confirmed the release of 14 players after revealing their retained list for the 2024-25 season, Lloyd Kelly is among five first-team players to go.
Revealed: Chelsea's incredible claims that failed to cancel Reece James' ban in newly-uncovered appeal after the Blues skipper saw red against Brighton
KIERAN GILL: The FA's independent regulatory commission unanimously refused to buy this justification, upholding the four-game ban handed to James due to this being his second red card.
Lucas Paqueta 'asked NOT to play' in West Ham's draw with Bournemouth, when he received the yellow card which led to FA spot-fixing charge against him
Paqueta has been charged by the FA with breaking betting rules , with four specific yellow cards identified for suspicious betting patterns.
'Lucas Paqueta is INNOCENT!' Friends of West Ham and Brazil star on poverty-stricken island he took his name from insist he has done nothing wrong as he faces 10-year spot-fixing ban
EXCLUSIVE: The Brazilian has been accused by the FA of deliberately picking up yellow cards in matches against Leicester City , Aston Villa , Leeds and Bournemouth in 2022 and 2023.
Chelsea and Liverpool are 'leading the race for Leeds star Crysencio Summerville', with 'FIVE Premier League clubs keen on the winger' after Daniel Farke's men missed out on promotion to the top flight
Summerville won the Championship Player of the Year after a stellar campaign at Elland Road, but was unable to guide Leeds back to the Premier League.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale spotted wearing hilarious Hagrid costume - complete with a bushy black beard - for Southampton's play-off final victory
Sporting a thick black beard and fuzzy wig, Ramsdale's comical attempt to copy the iconic look of Harry Potter character Hagrid was a resounding success.
Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.
Watch the four yellow cards that could see West Ham star Lucas Paqueta banned for 10 years after the FA charged him with spot-fixing in Premier League games
The Brazilian has been charged by the Football Association with four counts of spot-fixing by deliberately getting booked in an attempt to influence betting markets.
See the similarity between the shocking accusations against Premier League star facing a 10-year ban and three A-League players
Premier League star Lucas Paqueta was charged by the FA with four counts of alleged spot-fixing in a scandal that bears a striking similarity to a bombshell development in Australia.
Lucas Paqueta betting charge: How the case was built as West Ham star could face 10-YEAR ban from football, including fourth booking when he was already being investigated
West Ham can only wonder if Lucas Paqueta's career will be as good as over if he is found guilty of spot-fixing while wearing their famous shirt. It is a miserable situation for the playmaker.
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta facing 10-YEAR ban after being charged with spot-fixing in Premier League matches, with Brazil midfielder accused of deliberately getting booked four times
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport revealed Paqueta had been charged on Thursday afternoon, with the FA later confirming the full details of an extraordinary case.
Newcastle agree deal to sign Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth on a free transfer... with the Magpies also closing in on landing fellow defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham
EXCLUSIVE: The Magpies have moved quickly to secure Kelly's signature, and Mail Sport understands a deal is now in place for the 25-year-old to move to St James' Park.
What the mood of Chelsea's in-the-dark dressing room is REALLY like: WhatsApp chats have a 'what have they done vibe' amid 'devastation and disgust' at Mauricio Pochettino's exit
Before we get to the incredulity shared by the Chelsea squad, it's worth mentioning the risible statistic that was attracting attention among their representatives on Wednesday.
Inside the final talks - and a shock request - that led to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea exit... as sources reveal he wouldn't follow their 'puppet' strategy amid a struggle for power
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: 'Thank you for everything,' he told us after beating Bournemouth on Sunday to finish the season with a fifth straight victory.
Kieran McKenna becomes the first Championship boss in 18 YEARS to win LMA manager of the year… as Pep Guardiola scoops Premier League award
McKenna has been recognised by the association after guiding Ipswich to promotion back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence this season.
Revealed: The philosophical divide that led to Mauricio Pochettino's split from Chelsea's owners - and how Virgil van Dijk hammered it home before they cut ties with the manager
Mail Sport understands that the 52-year-old Argentine coach was subject to an appraisal by sporting directors Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.
Mauricio Pochettino faces an awkward return to Chelsea - a little over two weeks after his exit - with Stamford Bridge comeback already agreed
Mauricio Pochettino will be back at Chelsea just 19 days after agreeing his exit - and faces an awkward reunion with the Stamford Bridge crowd.
Mauricio Pochettino LEAVES Chelsea by 'mutual consent' after just one season at Stamford Bridge... despite brilliant end to the season which saw Blues finish in sixth place
KIERAN GILL: The 52-year-old Argentine was subjected to an internal review - led by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart as well as co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali.
Tottenham star is the FASTEST player in the Premier League at 23.23mp/h, while a Man United youngster is the quickest forward... but which England favourite misses out as stats boffins reveal the season's 'top speed XI'?
Eleven clubs are represented and while there are some nailed-on candidates, there are also a few surprises.
Chelsea supporters are slammed after 'EMBARRASSING' tug of war over Nicolas Jackson's shirt - as social media users claim winning fan should be 'banned' for their antics
Two supporters dived over their seats in a desperate bid to claim the kit, which the striker tossed into the crowds following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
Bruno Guimaraes thrives against Brentford, Bernardo Silva delivers once again and THREE Crystal Palace stars make the list... but who tops Mail Sport's POWER RANKINGS after the Premier League's final day?
The Premier League season is over, and all 20 teams have decided their place in the table, respectively pleasing or disappointing their supporters.
Liverpool finally CONFIRM Arne Slot will succeed Jurgen Klopp as their new manager... with the departing Feyenoord boss to officially start work next week on a three-year deal
LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool have confirmed Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will succeed legendary outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and take over as head coach from the start of next season.
Chelsea players in the dark over Mauricio Pochettino's future as club weigh up the manager's position... with Djordje Petrovic insisting the Blues squad 'believe in him'
In front of the watching Behdad Eghbali and Jose E Feliciano, as well as the sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, multiple players approached Pochettino to show their appreciation.
PREMIER LEAGUE REPORT CARDS - PART ONE: Arsenal can be optimistic despite another title near-miss, while Aston Villa excelled... but it was a rollercoaster for Chelsea and Everton, as Burnley had a stinker!
Following the season's conclusion, we grade all 20 clubs in our annual report cards, beginning with Arsenal through to Fulham.
Chelsea's season of two halves ends with a European place guaranteed but will it be enough to save Mauricio Pochettino?
CHELSEA 2-1 BOURNEMOUTH - KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Pochettino patrolled the pitch after the full time whistle.
Moises Caicedo scores from the CENTRE CIRCLE as Chelsea fans hail their £115m British record signing for netting the 'goal of the season' with his first in a Blues shirt
Moises Caicedo has scored first goal for Chelsea on the final day of the season, with an incredible strike from the half-way line against Bournemouth.
Premier League final day RECAP: Live scores, team news and updates as Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Liverpool for the last time and Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle all lead
Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from the final day of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Chelsea and Brighton 'eye up move for Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna'... with Mauricio Pochettino's future at Stamford Bridge still uncertain and Roberto De Zerbi leaving the Seagulls
McKenna is one of the most talented young managers in the English game, playing a massive part in Ipswich Town securing back-to-back promotions to return to the Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino admits that he feared he would be sacked by Chelsea after their 4-2 defeat by Wolves in February, revealing that in those 'tough' moments 'you feel loneliness'
KIERAN GILL: The Chelsea managers' lowest moment came back in February when his side lost 4-2 at home to Wolves and supporters chanted Jose Mourinho's name at Stamford Bridge.
Arne Slot CONFIRMS he will be Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool with the Dutchman taking over at Anfield from the end of the season
Arne Slot has confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager in his press conference on Friday, with the Feyenoord boss taking over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino admits he is unsure of the reception he'll get from Chelsea fans after final game of the season despite recent form... but manager says 'at least social media is now being nice to me!'
Pochettino has overseen an excellent end to the campaign, losing one of his last 14, but ultimately knows finishing outside of the top four will be a deemed a disappointment.
Chelsea 'can be one of the best teams in the Premier League' next season, claims Malo Gusto... as he defends captain Reece James despite his sending off against Brighton
AADAM PATEL: 'This season was not very good for us and we know the start of the season was complicated but we need to finish in a good way and that's what we're doing,' the full-back added.
Reece James follows in sister Lauren's footsteps as he is sent off for reckless kick out on Joao Pedro, following Lioness star's infamous stamp at World Cup last year
Reece James evoked memories of his sister's red card at last year's World Cup after he was sent off for a reckless kick out in Chelsea 's 2-1 win at Brighton on Wednesday night.
Mauricio Pochettino insists fans should not be surprised at Chelsea's recent resurgence in form... with the Blues now on the cusp of securing European football next season
AADAM PATEL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: 'The performance from the beginning of season has been good,' said the Chelsea boss. 'Now only because we are winning games, it looks good.'
Andre Onana got lucky on his Old Trafford debut and THAT Luis Diaz disallowed goal... six VAR moments that left clubs fuming as they prepare to vote on whether to scrap it
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap VAR at a shareholders' meeting next month ahead of next season after a proposal put forward by Wolves.
Out of the chaos, Mauricio Pochettino can now see the prospect of a Europa League campaign for Chelsea after 2-1 win at Brighton, writes MATT BARLOW
MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX: 'Anything really good takes a little bit of time,' said Boehly before Chelsea's victory at Brighton through goals by Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku.
- Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how many English players make Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Co's combined Euros 2024 final XI?
- Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
- Whichever system is selected, Gareth Southgate must implement one thing if England are to beat Spain at Euro 2024, writes MARTIN KEOWN
- Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former manager was replaced by Arne Slot
- Ad Feature Lionel Messi to score in 90 minutes during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia BOOSTED to 2/1
- Under-fire Gary Lineker claims he was 'shafted' over his jibe that England were 's***' against Denmark - as he reveals that he doesn't have Harry Kane's number after captain hit back at pundits' criticism
- Euro 2024 final LIVE: Build up and latest news as the the Three Lions have their last training session in Blankenhain ahead of Spain vs England
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
- I don't like long farewells but here's why our greatest-ever bowler James Anderson needed to be rewarded with two and a bit days like this at Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Here we go! England step out for their final training session before meeting Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final... and there's NO pre-match injury worries as all of Gareth Southgate's squad take part in Blankenhain
- Which presenter just 'gets it'? Which pundit has been the addition of the tournament? And who has the better commentary team? HENRY CLARK runs the rule over BBC and ITV ahead of the Euro 2024 final
- It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Revealed: Why Spain 'could be at risk of breaking German law' if Lamine Yamal, 17, plays beyond 90 minutes in Euro 2024 final against England
- New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
- Inside the England rugby camp: JAMIE GEORGE reveals his day-to-day diary of how they are preparing to beat the All Blacks - including Whoop bands, sleeping in until 2pm... and playing very little rugby!
- Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
- Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
- Lamine Yamal's dad claims his son is NOT worried about taking on England in the final of Euro 2024 - as he reveals what the 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is like off the pitch
- Marc Cucurella reveals freak virus and burglary contributed to 'a NIGHTMARE start' to his Chelsea career... as he lifts the lid on the reaction in the Blues dressing room to Mauricio Pochettino's shock exit
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- For decades England have been stalked by fear but now there's nothing to be scared of - Gareth Southgate's gang belong with the European elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Man United 'interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney' despite imminent arrival of Joshua Zirkzee... with Bees striker 'keen on' move to Old Trafford
- England's time is now and there can be no excuses about a development process after their defeat by New Zealand, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD
- Ad Feature Uruguay to have 10+ shots on target in 90 mins against Canada now 14/1... while Luis Suarez to score or assist in 90 minutes is boosted to 10/11 in Copa America third-place play-off
- Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child
- Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him to his face at the ESPYs
- Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
- The USMNT is in turmoil ahead of a home World Cup - after Jurgen Klopp said no, here's why US Soccer must go for Mauricio Pochettino or Gareth Southgate... there's no turning back
- Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
- NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at celebrity golf tournament
- Caitlin Clark smashes ANOTHER record in upset victory over Phoenix... after she was handed shock Olympics lifeline
- Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated cringeworthy karaoke performance to her
- Travis Kelce dedicates karaoke win to Taylor Swift as fans go wild for his cringeworthy performance of iconic rock song
- Shohei Ohtani 'decides to sell his new $8million mansion over privacy concerns after two Japanese networks revealed Dodgers star's address'
- Olivia Dunne reacts to boyfriend Paul Skenes getting pulled by the Pirates during his latest no-hitter
- Man United legend Patrice Evra handed suspended 12-month PRISON sentence after being found guilty of abandoning his wife and their two children - and he owes over £800k in unpaid alimony
- See how Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark and more stars celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy announcement
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw forward eat and train on his own before loan move away
- NFL star Jonnu Smith reveals the team that plays in 'the WORST place you can be in the world'
- Darwin Nunez among 11 Uruguay players facing disciplinary action for violent clashes with Colombia fans - but they won't miss final Copa America game
- ESPN under fire for cutting to Damar Hamlin after death comment during the ESPYs
- Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC celebrity golf tournament on Lake Tahoe
- Travis Kelce kisses golf fan's arm after hitting him with a wayward shot during Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
- Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd
- Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore
- Former NFL star's LA home burglarized after thieves 'smashed through a rear window and ransacked the property'
- Cooper Flagg will face same 'enormous pressure' as Caitlin Clark 'because he's white', says ESPN analyst
- First Take viewers think female ESPN analyst should be the show's new NFL lead after stepping in for Stephen A Smith
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