Man City appoints Lijnders as assistant coach; Chelsea's bid for Gittens rejected

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Key Takeaways

  • Man City hired Pep Lijnders, previously Jurgen Klopp's assistant, as assistant coach.
  • Dortmund rejected Chelsea's €50m bid for Gittens, seeking £55m; Chelsea may return.
  • Man City finalized the transfer of Rayan Cherki from Lyon for £33.7 million.
  • Manchester City confirmed the £31m signing of Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves.
  • Senegal defeated England 3-1 in a friendly, marking Tuchel's first defeat as coach.

Top Stories

Man City hires Klopp's former assistant, Lijnders

On June 10, 2025, Manchester City appointed Pep Lijnders, previously Jurgen Klopp's assistant, as assistant coach. James French, formerly Anfield's first-team opposition analyst, also joined as set-piece coach.

Chelsea's bid for Gittens rejected by Dortmund

Reports from June 10, 2025, indicate Chelsea's bid for Jamie Gittens was rejected ahead of the Club World Cup deadline. Borussia Dortmund rejected Chelsea's offers (€50m or £42m), seeking £55m or upwards of £50m, but Chelsea may revisit the deal when the transfer window reopens on June 16, as Gittens has reportedly agreed to a seven-year deal with Chelsea.

Man City signs Rayan Cherki for £33.7m

On June 10, 2025, Manchester City finalized the transfer of Rayan Cherki from Lyon for a reported fee of £33.7 million (or £30.45 million as reported by another source). The 21-year-old attacking midfielder signed a five-year contract until 2030, with the initial fee being €36 million ($41.1 million) plus bonuses.

Man City confirms £31m signing of Rayan Aït-Nouri

On June 10, 2025, Manchester City confirmed the £31m signing of left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves, or 50 million euros as reported by another source. Angers will receive 11.5 million euros due to a resale percentage clause, and Aït-Nouri is contracted with Manchester City until 2030.

Senegal defeats England 3-1 in friendly

On June 10, 2025, Senegal defeated England 3-1 in a friendly match. Harry Kane scored first, but Senegal responded with goals from Ismaïla Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly, marking Thomas Tuchel's first defeat as England's coach.

Managerial Moves

Thomas Frank's Tottenham move delayed

On June 10, 2025, Football Daily discussed the delay in announcing Thomas Frank as Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager. Personal terms between Frank and Daniel Levy were reportedly agreed, along with a compensatory fee of around £10m for Brentford.

Next Up

Tottenham may refuse Club Challenge game

Published on June 10, 2025, Tottenham, the recent Europa League winner, might refuse to play a final against Racing Club in the Club Challenge. This is due to scheduling conflicts with the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2025, and the start of the Premier League on August 16, 2025.

Saudi Watch

Son Heung-min addresses Tottenham future speculation

On June 10, 2025, Son Heung-min addressed speculation about his Tottenham future, stating he would wait and see, amid links to Saudi Arabia. He mentioned he has a year left on his contract and helped Spurs win the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Team Updates

Tuchel: Liverpool, Arsenal favorites due to Club World Cup

According to Tuchel, as reported on June 10, 2025, Liverpool and Arsenal are the favorites in the Premier League due to the Club World Cup in 2025.

Chelsea to field Delap in US tour

On June 10, 2025, Chelsea will travel to the US and will be able to field Liam Delap after his £30m move from Ipswich. They will face Los Angeles FC in Atlanta and then play Flamengo and ES Tunis in Philadelphia.

Abramovich wants 'proper goodbye' in 2025

On June 10, 2025, it was reported that Roman Abramovich, former Chelsea owner, wants a 'proper goodbye' in 2025.

Arsenal's Champions League matches at Meadow Park

On June 10, 2025, Arsenal announced that their Champions League group matches next season will be played at Meadow Park in Borehamwood. Knockout fixtures will be at the Emirates Stadium if they progress, and Meadow Park will also host FA Cup and League Cup fixtures.

Man City unveils special Club World Cup kit

On June 10, 2025, Manchester City unveiled a special-edition kit for the FIFA Club World Cup, designed in collaboration with Puma and KidSuper. The kit will debut when City play Al-Ain.

Transfer News

Man Utd eyes Mbeumo, Gyökeres transfer deals

Reports on June 10, 2025, indicate Manchester United is focusing on a transfer for Mbeumo and considering a deal for Gyökeres. Viktor Gyokeres' transfer value has increased significantly, from £450k to £75m.

Transfer window closes soon; Rumours abound

On June 10, 2025, the summer transfer window closes at 7pm UK time before the FIFA Club World Cup. Transfer rumours include Chelsea's interest in Maignan and Gittens, PSG's potential acquisition of Zabarnyi, Tottenham and Manchester United's interest in Semenyo, Newcastle's potential interest in Kudus, Grealish considering options, and Bayern Munich targeting Barcola and Williams.

Tierney returns to Celtic on deal until 2030

On June 10, 2025, Kieran Tierney moved back to Celtic on a deal until 2030 after an injury-plagued spell at Arsenal, where he made 104 league appearances. He previously won 10 major trophies with Celtic.

Marcus Bettinelli joins Man City from Chelsea

On June 10, 2025, veteran goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli joined Manchester City from Chelsea.

Chelsea fails to sign Maignan from Milan

On June 10, 2025, Chelsea's attempts to sign Mike Maignan from Milan before the Club World Cup were unsuccessful. Chelsea failed to agree a fee with Milan for Maignan, deeming Milan's £21m valuation too high.

Kerkez eyed as Robertson replacement at Liverpool

On June 10, 2025, Sky Sports reported that Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez could be a perfect replacement for Andy Robertson at Liverpool.

Player Spotlight

Premier League highlights De Bruyne's goals

On June 10, 2025, the Premier League posted a video titled "De Bruyne Goals TEN YEARS Apart 🥹", showcasing Kevin De Bruyne's first and last goals for Man City, questioning if these will be his last Premier League goals. The video has 57,187 views.

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