T20 Blast: Fixtures, results, updates, reports, analysis as eighteen teams face off in opening week

Hull head coach Sergej Jakirovic speaking to Your Site after winning promotion:

"We will try to add better players than we have now. But I think these main players who bring us to the Premier League they can stay, they can help us. 

"We have to have better players than we have. I think Sunderland's recipe is great. Because they brought dynamic players with pace and speed. You can build this type of team.

On if the chairman will spend: "We are on the same page since day one. I don't see any problems there. This is great money for the club. We're trying to use this money very wisely."

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading target for Liverpool this summer, according to The Athletic.

It is claimed the Bundesliga side want to keep the 19-year-old for another season, but a fee in excess of 87.2m could see a transfer happen this summer.

Liverpool are reportedly in a strong position to sign the Ivory Coast international, who is also a Paris Saint-Germain target.

The Reds need to replace the outgoing Mohamed Salah, and it is claimed they have heavily scouted Diomande, who has scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this season.

The report says Arne Slot's side want to strengthen the wide attacking positions this summer.

Take a look below at why Diomande is one of the most coveted talents this summer!

Get your diaries out because the Premier League has confirmed the dates and times for next season's transfer windows.

The summer transfer window opens on Monday June 15 and closes on Tuesday September 1 at 11pm UK time.

The winter transfer window then opens on New Year's Day on Friday January 1, 2027 and closes on Monday February 1, 2027 at 11pm UK time.

Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest news across the summer transfer window right here in the Transfer Centre on Your Site' website and app, while you can also keep across the latest developments on Your Site News.

Real Madrid have announced that defender David Alaba will leave the club at the end of the season. 

The Austrian international, who joined on a free transfer from Bayern Munich in 2021, has made 131 appearances and won two La Liga titles and two Champions League's. 

Alaba's time at the Bernabeu has been impacted by injuries, as he started just three times in La Liga this season across his 10 league appearances. 

Club President Florentino Perez said on the 33-year-old: David Alaba carries with him the affection of all madridistas for his dedication, his work, and an iconic image in our journey toward the Fourteenth, symbolizing the celebration of a victory that is now a part of our club's history. Real Madrid will always be his home.

Katie Zelem has joined West Ham United on a permanent transfer.

The midfielder moved to East London from London City on a loan deal until the end of the season in January 2026 and has now made the move permanent.

Former Manchester United captain Zelem joined London City in August 2025 from NWSL outfit Angel City and departs having made 11 appearances across all competitions for the club.

Everyone at London City Lionesses thanks Katie for her contribution to the club and wishes her the very best for the future.

Latest from Your Site News' Mark McAdam:

Robbie Keane has resigned as head coach of Ferencvaros.

Keane has chosen to leave the Hungarian side after 18 months in charge.

He took over in January 2025 and led Ferencvaros to the title that season, ensuring they successfully defended their crown.
Keane has followed that with more silverware this season by winning the Hungarian Cup.

He also led Ferencvaros to the Europa League last-16 while they finished as league runners-up.Before his time with Ferencvaros, Keane won trophies during his year in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv, including guiding them to the Israeli Premier League title in 2023/24.

He has not decided on his next move but is open to staying in Europe or moving back to the Premier League.

Andre has committed his future to Wolves by signing a new four-year contact with the club, the club have announced.

The 24-year-old has extended his stay at Molineux despite relegation to the Championship until 2030. The club have an option of extending for a further year. 

The 24-year-old moved to Wolverhampton in August 2024 from Fluminense and has played 74 times for Wolves over the past two campaigns.

Reacting to the news, head coach Rob Edwards said: "Andres a great guy and is incredibly professional - he's a dream to work with. Hes grown into a leader and will continue to do that, the more he's around the football club. 

"This is a big step for him, because hell be experienced in England and will know how important a player he is for us."

Latest from Sky in Italy's Gianluca Di Marzio, Your Site News' Vik Varrange and Dharmesh Sheth:

Manchester United have opened talks with Atalanta about a deal for midfielder Ederson. 

Your Site News understands there is no agreement yet but the clubs are discussing his signing and progress is being made. 

United want to sign at least two new midfielders this summer and are currently working on a shortlist of several leading contenders. 

Ederson had looked destined for Atletico Madrid but a pivot from the Spanish club towards Wolves' Joao Gomes - another name on United's radar - in part because of the financials involved, has opened the door for United and other clubs on the Brazilian.

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will step down this summer.

Guardiola has won 20 trophies at City in the last 10 years, and firmly established himself as one of the Premier League's greatest ever managers.

Guardiola will continue his relationship at City with the City Football Group, by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador. 

The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.