Earlier this year, BBC Sport visited Germany to explore the impact England's Jude Bellingham had since joining Borussia Dortmund, and find out why the midfielder was wanted by Europe's top clubs this summer.

Rhia Chohan
BBC Sport in Madrid

The media are patiently awaiting a news conference to announce Real Madrid's signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.

He is set to wear the number five jersey.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

It would be easy to dismiss Manchester City's apparent interest in Declan Rice as an attempt by West Ham to create a market for the England midfielder that will force Arsenal to increase their bid.

However, City are looking at their midfield options and Rice comes into their thinking.

There is also interest in Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic, whilst clarity is expected over Ilkay Gundogan's future once the internationals are done.

Gundogan's contract expires at the end of the month and manager Pep Guardiola wants the Germany midfielder to stay with City.

However, Barcelona are offering a longer deal.

Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool face a tasty opener at Chelsea, where new manager Mauricio Pochettino will be taking charge for his first competitive match. Here are Liverpool's first six fixtures:

13 August - Chelsea v Liverpool (16:30 BST)

19 August - Liverpool v Bournemouth

26 August - Newcastle United v Liverpool

2 September - Liverpool v Aston Villa

16 September - Wolves v Liverpool

23 September - Liverpool v West Ham United

NB: TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

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West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s first bid for England midfielder Declan Rice.

Mikel Arteta has made Rice one of his main transfer targets, with suggestions that a deal was close.

However, it is understood Arsenal’s initial offer has left the Hammers unimpressed as it contains a number of clauses.

Sources at West Ham do expect further communication from Arsenal, although they are also anticipating an offer from Manchester City.

City are refusing to comment on potential interest in Rice.

However uncertainty remains over the futures of skipper Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, which could force Pep Guardiola into the transfer market. Gundogan

Chelsea

As mentioned, Mauricio Pochettino faces an opener at home to Liverpool in his first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea. Here are their first six fixtures:

13 August - Chelsea v Liverpool (16:30 BST)

19 August - West Ham United v Chelsea

26 August - Chelsea v Luton Town

2 September - Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

16 September - Bournemouth v Chelsea

23 September - Chelsea v Aston Villa

NB: TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Image source, Manchester City

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor has signed a one-year contract extension with the Women's Super League club.

Taylor, whose previous deal had been set to expire this summer, took charge of the side in May 2020.

City finished fourth in the WSL last season.

"I'm very happy to be able to commit to City for another season, and 2023-24 is one that I'm so excited about," said 50-year-old Taylor.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United start with five games against teams that finished in the top 10 last season, including champions Manchester City. Here are their first six matches:

12 August - Newcastle United v Aston Villa (17:30 BST)

19 August - Manchester City v Newcastle United

26 August - Newcastle United v Liverpool

2 September - Brighton v Newcastle United

16 September - Newcastle United v Brentford

23 September - Sheffield United v Newcastle United

NB: TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Manchester United

Erik ten Hag's side made strides in his first season in charge, finishing third in the Premier League. Can they continue that upward trajectory? Here are Manchester United's opening six matches:

14 August - Manchester United v Wolverhampton (20:00 BST)

19 August - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

26 August - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest

2 September - Arsenal v Manchester United

16 September - Manchester United v Brighton

23 September - Burnley v Manchester United

NB: The TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Arsenal

Will last season's runners-up get off to a flyer? Early home games against Manchester United and Tottenham stand out. Here are Arsenal's first six fixtures:

12 August - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest (12:30 BST)

19 August - Crystal Palace v Arsenal

26 August - Arsenal v Fulham

2 September - Arsenal v Manchester United

16 September - Everton v Arsenal

23 September - Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

NB: The TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Manchester City

Can the champions get off to a strong start? Here are Manchester City's first six games:

11 August - Burnley v Manchester City (20:00 BST)

19 August - Manchester City v Newcastle United

26 August - Sheffield United v Manchester City

2 September - Manchester City v Fulham

16 September - West Ham United v Manchester City

23 September - Manchester City v Nottingham ForestWorth noting for those starting to plan their lives around these fixtures that the TV schedules haven't been announced beyond the first weekend, so dates are subject to change!

Okay, so now the dust has settled a bit, how are you feeling about your team's chances?

Do they have a good start? A rough start? What about the run-in? Let us know your thoughts.

Sunday 19 May 2024, 16:00 BST

Arsenal v Everton

Brentford v Newcastle United

Brighton v Manchester United

Burnley v Nottingham Forest

Chelsea v Bournemouth

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Liverpool v Wolves

Luton Town v Fulham

Manchester City v West Ham United

Sheffield United v Tottenham Hotspur

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Little is quite as it seems when it comes to the English football calendar.

The Premier League has incorporated a winter break into the 23-24 season but instead of no matches on 20 January, there will be a split round, with some games on the 13th and some on the 20th.

And, if a club has to play an FA Cup third round replay and a Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, they will be playing on the 16th January and also the 23rd, so not much break at all really.

So, looking at some of those big derbies, the games you all check off your list first if your clubs are involved...

Here are the key dates, subject to change for TV.

Manchester derby

28 October 2023 - Man Utd v Man City2 March 2024 - Man City v Man Utd

North London derby

23 September 2023 - Arsenal v Tottenham27 April 2024 - Tottenham v Arsenal

Merseyside derby

21 October 2023 - Liverpool v Everton16 March 2024 - Everton v Liverpool

Find out the full schedule for every Premier League club, by going to this page.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

The Premier League's Christmas fixtures have been listed for 23/12, 26/12, 30/12, with nothing in New Year midweek.

I would anticipate quite a bit of movement with these.

The Premier League has tended not to play matches on Christmas Eve in recent times, which restricts TV slots for the 23/12 round as the EFL Cup quarter-finals are the week before.