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• Who are Man City's serious title challengers?
• Newcastle sign Sheffield United striker Osula
• Chelsea sign £15m Boca Juniors defender Anselmino

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Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on Manchester City: "So we always want to win, also in all the friendlies, it’s about trophies.

"We will put out a team that is very competitive to win this trophy, it’s also pre-season, we don’t go into big risks with players, the normal approach in to this game.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

In Columbia on Saturday night, after his side had been beaten 3-0 by Liverpool, I asked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag if he expected the club to do more transfer business ahead of the Premier League season starting on 16 August.

He said he hoped so and the club's new owners were 'eager' to do business.

Football transfers are not straightforward though.

Today the message was subtle - and slightly different.

"Now it's about timings. Just wait, (have) patience and in the right moment we will tell you," he said.

In other words, United have not been able to sort further deals out yet, partly because they are struggling to sell players.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the transfer window: "When we have news, we will announce it. You’ve seen the market, it is quite quiet still."

On needing to sell to buy: "We did already, we bought already. As I said, we have a squad where in every position there is double occupation."

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on Jadon Sancho: "Jadon can play across the whole frontline, he’s an option for more than one position and it depends how you set up the team, you can look at your own tactics, opponents that fit the best and Jadon had some abilities you can use in a game, tactics and the next game."

Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on England midfielder Mason Mount: "We know he’s a high class player and just bringing skills in. Last season, he had a very bad season, a very tough season for him because of all injuries and now we are very pleased he had a good pre-season and I’m sure from this point on he will contribute to the team if he stays fit, it counts for every player.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the players returning from Copa America and the European Championship this summer: "That is individual based, everyone has a different background, we put them on off-season programmes but they have different starts while we were in USA, we will assess them, make a decision whether they start, come from the bench or whether they don’t play."

Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on team news: "Harry Maguire missed the game (v Liverpool), it was a precaution but is still a question mark for Saturday, so we have training, we have to see whether he is fit enough or not to be available.

Victor [Lindelof] played but also he’s a question mark and also Azza [Aaron Wan-Bissaka] and Luke Shaw are both question mark, we have to assess them tomorrow."

"We think about Licha [Lisandro Martinez] to be involved in the game."

Manchester United

Shall we hear from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag? Why not...

The Dutchman has been speaking in a news conference to preview Saturday's Community Shield against rivals Manchester City.

Let's see what he had to say...

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Last season's finish: Eighth (31 points below City)

Manchester United had their worst league finish since 1989-90 last season as they finished eighth - although they did end on a high by winning the FA Cup.

Manager Erik ten Hag had widely been expected to lose his job in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's overhaul of the club, but United decided to stick with the Dutchman who has won trophies in both his seasons at the club.

Manchester United have splashed cash for two youngsters this summer - £36.5m Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and £52m Lille centre-back Leny Yoro. Already, though, Yoro is injured and facing months out of action.

Several players have left on free transfers including ex-France internationals Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial.

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone said: "The sight of £52m new boy Leny Yoro in a protective boot sends a shudder down the spine of United's fans.

"Injuries began in the last pre-season and didn't stop. Erik ten Hag must avoid a repeat because he simply cannot afford to finish eighth again.

"That is likely to bring a renewed focus around further central defensive strengthening over the next couple of weeks."

• What did we learn from Man Utd's US tour?

Can Manchester United challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title? Thumbs up for yes, down for no.

Newcastle United

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Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has responded to speculation of him leaving this summer by saying "I never said I would like to leave" in a news conference alongside manager Eddie Howe.

"I can't wait to start the season," he said. "It's going to be a big season for the club.

"I don't get involved with anything with my agent. I know nothing about it. My focus since signing for the club has been Newcastle.

"I'm very happy and the gaffer has given me a big responsibility to be in the leadership group. I want to be a leader and help the club in so many ways. I also want to help this guy [Howe] because I am grateful for him. I want to deliver something special for them.

"I want to put my name in club history and nothing has changed. I want to win some trophies because the fans deserve it. I said I wanted to play Champions League and everyone said I was crazy. We got that and now we want it again. This is still my dream."

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Eddie Howe says he is "very comfortable" with having qualification for European competition as Newcastle's target this season.

Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend's games against Girona and Stade Brestois in the Sela Cup, he said: "We have to have high expectations of ourselves and we have to push ourselves internally.

"I think it's slightly different when you're in my position, because yes, you can have your targets, but nothing's going to be given to you. You have to earn the right to get to that point. And we have a very difficult Premier League season ahead because the competition is so high. We have to improve from last year.

"We've been working hard in pre-season to improve certain aspects of our play. Hopefully that shows by the time we kick off and we can build consistency and confidence in our game early.

"When I look at the squad, with the majority of the players fit, we look really strong. It is a very competitive squad.

"We have a couple of players to get back into the group. Callum Wilson and Matt Targett are the closest and they will make a massive difference. Obviously, there are then the longer term ones behind them."

Newcastle United

Last season's finish: Seventh (31 points below City)

Newcastle set the bar so high in 2022-23 with their surprise Champions League qualification that last season's seventh-place finish felt like an anti-climax.

Manchester United's win in the FA Cup final meant the Magpies, who finished the season strongly, missed out on Europe entirely.

Now Newcastle will hope they can keep hold of manager Eddie Howe, who is considered one of the favourites to become England boss.

BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone said: "I am getting a sense of frustration around Newcastle that they are being handicapped by financial rules, meaning they are having to sell players when they really want to buy.

"The good news is Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon are all still at the club. The bad news is there is another month before the transfer window closes. The uncertainty cannot be helping Eddie Howe in his planning."

Can Newcastle challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title? Thumbs up for yes, down for no

Chelsea

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Chelsea have agreed a £35m deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Spanish forward Samu Omorodion, and the 20-year-old is set to have a medical. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Chelsea and Albania striker Armando Broja will hold talks with manager Enzo Maresca to figure out his future. Everton and Wolves are among those interested in the 22-year-old. (Mail), external

West Ham are interested in Chelsea's defender Trevoh Chalobah, 26. (Sky Sports), external

Chelsea have been contacted by Rangers over a potential loan for 19-year-old academy midfielder Leo Castledine. Aberdeen are also interested in the Englishman.(FootballScotland), external

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to be appointed one of Chelsea's vice-captains despite upsetting some of his team-mates by singing a derogatory song about black players. (Times - subscription), external

Chelsea

Last season's finish: Sixth (28 points below City)

Chelsea finished last season strongly to qualify for Europe, having been in danger of a bottom-half finish, but after another summer of major overhaul, how they will fare is anybody's guess.

Enzo Maresca, on the back of leading Leicester to promotion, replaced Mauricio Pochettino in the Blues' hot seat this summer.

They have made a flurry of summer signings- with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo and Omari Kellyman all having Premier League experience.

Veteran centre-back Thiago Silva, along with Hakim Ziyech, Ian Maatsen, Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson - who were all out on loan last season - have left permanently, with Conor Gallagher set to move to Atletico Madrid.

BBC Sport football news reporter Nizaar Kinsella said: "Chelsea would be a real outsider for the Premier League title this season as a new manager in Enzo Maresca and young squad look like they need time to close the gap.

"Qualification for the Champions League and success in the cups remains the ambition, but there's a hope that this young squad can grow up together and become contenders in future seasons."

• Seven talking points from Chelsea's US tour

Can Chelsea challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title? Thumbs up for yes, down for no

Tottenham Hotspur

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Brazil striker Richarlison says he wants to stay at Tottenham after turning down a move to Saudi Arabia.

"There has been an offer but my dream of playing for the Brazilian Selecao and in the Premier League speaks louder," Richarlison told ESPN Brazil, external.

The 27-year-old joined Spurs from Everton in 2022 for a club-record fee of £60m. His current contract runs out in 2027.

He has scored 15 goals in 66 appearances for Tottenham but was not a regular starter last season under Ange Postecoglou.

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Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has turned down a proposal to join Galatasaray. The 31-year-old Frenchman is expected to remain with Villa. (Athletic - subscription required),external, external

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Tottenham Hotspur

Last season's finish: Fifth (25 points below City)

Tottenham started brightly last season under Ange Postecoglou and were five points clear at the top after 10 games - but then tailed off and finished outside the Champions League places.

Teenagers Archie Gray (£30m from Leeds), Lucas Bergvall (£8.5m from Djurgarden) and George Feeney (undisclosed from Glentoran - signed for the under-18 team) are their only summer arrivals to date. South Korean teenage winger Yang Min-hyuk will join the squad in January.

Mikey Moore, a 16-year-old academy striker, has impressed in pre-season friendlies.

BBC Sport senior football news reporter Nizaar Kinsella, said: "Manager Postecoglou will be the force driving Tottenham to believe they can finally take that next step and win silverware for the first time since 2008.

"As ever, he won't want to limit Spurs' ambitions but qualification for the Champions League seems a more realistic target."

Can Spurs challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title? Thumbs up for yes, down for no

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport

We are nearly ready for the first - in England - Manchester United pre-match news conference of the season.

They are playing Manchester City.

Just the same as the last pre-match news conference of the season. That game went quite well.

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Aston Villa

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Last season's finish: Fourth (23 points below City)

Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League by achieving a hugely impressive fourth-place finish last season.

Unai Emery has turned the club from relegation candidates to a team who were being talked about as title contenders for a while last season - and he has not even been in charge for two years yet.

The club have needed to sell players this summer to meet the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.

But they have brought in plenty of new faces - including Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen, Luton midfielder Ross Barkley - and the return of academy products Jaden Philogene and Cameron Archer.

BBC Sport senior football news reporter Nick Mashiter says: "Since being appointed when they were three points above the relegation zone in October 2022, Unai Emery has overseen a drastic transformation, along with Monchi - Villa's president of football operations - and others.

"They were in the title conversation last season and were third at the end of the year, just a point off then leaders Arsenal, but two defeats by Manchester United and a home loss to Newcastle effectively ended any hopes by mid-February.

"Villa have undergone a mini-refresh with Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby the biggest departures - as Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea join from Juventus - but still feel light on title-winning experience, despite the huge strides made."

Can Aston Villa challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title? Thumbs up for yes, down for no