Sam Lee

6 days ago | nytimes.com | Dan Sheldon |Jacob Tanswell |Sam Lee |Gregg Evans

We might only just be coming around to the end of the first week of the transfer window, but already fans of clubs — and managers — will be desperate to see business being done. But which position does each Premier League side need to prioritise this window? Where, if necessary, should the bulk of the budget be spent? The Athletic’s club experts have weighed in with their thoughts below. ArsenalA striker is the absolute priority for Mikel Arteta — and that is exactly what it should be.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jordan Campbell |Daniel Taylor |Sam Lee |Larry Henry

Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory against Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on Wednesday. In a tournament as young as the new-look Club World Cup it’s not difficult to set records, and that’s what Phil Foden duly did — scoring after only one minute and 51 seconds to give his team a landmark lead. But the Moroccan side settled well after that setback, creating several opportunities and taking advantage of some unconvincing defending from Vitor Reis.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sam Lee |Jordan Campbell

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders ahead of the Club World Cup. The Athletic reported last week that a club-to-club agreement had been reached on a deal worth an initial €55million (£46.3m) before add-ons. He joins on a contract until 2030 and follows Rayan Ait Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki as new arrivals for Pep Guardiola this summer.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sam Lee

Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon. The Athletic reported on June 9 that the two sides had reached an agreement on fee of €36million (£30.3m) plus €6m in add-ons for the 21-year-old. Cherki has signed a five-year deal until 2030 and will be available to play for Pep Guardiola's side at the Club World Cup. The France international has described the move as a "dream" and said it is something he has "worked so hard for all my life".

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Sam Lee

"When I got older, I looked a lot to Kevin De Bruyne," Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders told The Athletic in May. "I watched his games, YouTube clips, especially the way he was scanning the pitch before he gets the ball, so he always knows where the space is.