James Murray Archives: 09/2025

Chelsea have been hit by a new blow in their bid to land a lucrative front-of-shirt sponsorship deal after a senior figure has left the…

Manchester United paid out more than £36million in compensation last season after sacking Erik ten Hag and triggering hundreds of staff redundancies.  Sir Jim Ratcliffe…

Premier League clubs would be “up in arms” if Manchester City’s deal with Etihad Airways is waved through as part of their settlement agreement.  Man…

Liverpool have recruited young players better than rivals Everton in recent years after revealing new plans for their academy.  The Athletic reported on 4 September Liverpool are…

Manchester United are continuing to perform well as a business despite facing various challenges on the pitch.  Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over Man United’s footballing…

Celtic could be about to smash a club record as they are expected to file new paperwork within days. Brendan Rodgers’s side have had a…

Manchester United increased their revenue by almost £5million last season following the release of their latest accounts. Man United posted a club-record revenue of £661.8m…

Premier League club chiefs are “concerned” about the increasing levels of litigation after Burnley have ramped up their legal battle against Everton, sources have told…

Newcastle United’s new chief executive David Hopkinson will keep out of the club’s recruitment plans as he’s “not a football guy”.  It was confirmed last…

Tottenham’s owners could increase Thomas Frank’s budget by up to £100million after becoming more involved in the club’s day-to-day operations.  Tottenham confirmed Daniel Levy has…

Tottenham have accelerated payments from the Premier League after agreeing a £90million deal.  Bloomberg reported on 9 September Tottenham have raised about £90m through a receivables financing deal…

Leeds United’s owners will look to exploit a profit and sustainability (PSR) “trick” in their future transfer business.  Leeds were previously close to breaching the…

Newcastle United could submit an instant legal claim against the Premier League after Manchester City reached a settlement agreement.  Man City have been in a…

Tottenham’s owners could agree a new deal with Daniel Levy in the Bahamas following his exit from the club. Tottenham confirmed Levy has stepped down…

Liverpool are in a “sweet spot” after recently performing well on the pitch and in the transfer market. Liverpool secured a last-gasp victory over Burnley…

Manchester City could be in line for compensation after reaching a settlement with the Premier League.  Man City have been in a battle with the…

Chelsea appear to have gained a sporting advantage during the period their FA charges relate to after generating significant profits on player sales.  Chelsea have…

David Hopkinson seems “very smart” after being appointed as Newcastle United’s new chief executive. It was confirmed last year Darren Eales would step down as…

Newcastle United decided not to join Manchester City as a co-complainant in their legal battle against the Premier League.  Man City have been in a…

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe could look to agree a full takeover deal after a Glazers clause has been revealed.  Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7 per…