UK football experts are backing Ange Postecoglou to lead Tottenham back to the Champions League promise land -- but not all are convinced with backfire fears raised over his stunning, public swipe of the club's fans last season.

Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season.

The new Premier League season is almost here, with the transfer window in full swing as teams try to rebuild and reshape their squads for another tilt.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said his side are "not ready" for the start of the Premier League season but is hoping new signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui can bed in quickly.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said midfielder Yves Bissouma has been suspended for Monday's trip to Leicester after he was seen inhaling laughing gas in a video on social media.

Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Socceroos star Harry Souttar's nightmare spell at Leicester City has come to end, with the towering defender joining English Championship club Sheffield United on loan for the 2024-25 season.

The 2024-25 Premier League season is just under a month away and the transfer market is starting to heat up, with Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham already confirming one move.

So much for the best laid plans.

Manchester United have bought teenage French defender Leny Yoro from Lille, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.