'A lot of misinformation'
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has released an open letter denying any payment issues with Aston Villa.
The club were placed under a transfer embargo reportedly due to outstanding debt relating to deals with Villa and Man City.
They have now launched an appeal against the ban, which Ilicali confirmed when discussing the ongoing problems.
He wrote: "It is clear there has been a lot of misinformation circulating in the last few days, so I wanted to clarify a few matters.
"There are zero issues between us and Aston Villa, in relation to both Louie Barry and Jaden Philogene arrangements, and we are very confident in our appeal case.
"The Fin Burns situation is actually quite simple. We intended to use proceeds of a player sale to settle this fee and as soon as the EFL told us this wasn’t possible - due to reasons not related to us, we made a direct payment immediately to end the matter.
"With regards to payments to suppliers, unfortunately, the club experienced a cash flow issue when it didn’t receive a £1.5m payment for a player which was intended to clear invoices from suppliers. I will cover this shortfall until we receive the funds we are owed and our team are in communication with all suppliers to rectify any outstanding issues as soon as possible.
"When I spoke with our fans last week, I told them the club is losing money and I am supporting when required. The club will always have my full backing whenever it needs it.
"I want to reassure our fans that we have zero conflict with any clubs. Perhaps there were some finance administrative errors but I am sure the EFL will be understanding to our appeal and we are confident in our case.
"People are entitled to their opinions and to write a different story, that is life, but I will always be behind our club. Our squad has £100m potential, we have a very good coach, the best fans and if we are united together we can achieve our dreams."
Sticky Toffee pudding
Everton have announced fan favourite Idrissa Gana Gueye has penned a new deal at the club after becoming a free agent.
With the 35-year-old's contract set to expire, the Toffees posted in May a graphic of the midfielder's tackles during his time at the club in the Premier League, where he has regularly finished in the top three of all players.
They captioned it, 'Nobody did it better than Idrissa,' with the club now replying to their own message by stating, 'Correction: does*'.
Fans were loving the tease as one X user said: "Well played, admin. Well played."
Another quipped: "You absolutely filthy teases."
Everton then confirmed that Gueye has signed a one-year deal in Merseyside, with the option of a further 12 month stay.
Gueye, who spent three years at Goodison Park from between 2016-2019, returned in 2022.
Across both his spells at the club, he has appeared in 211 matches in all competitions.
'Thank you for everything'
Callum Wilson has left Newcastle after five years at the club.
Wilson's contract expired at the end of last season and it's now been made official that he won't be signing a new deal.
"It's time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon," Wilson said in a statement on Newcastle's website.
"Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.
"I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate End really is as special as they say.
"All good things come to an end but there's no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts.
"Thank you for the memories."
'A massive upgrade'
European football expert Andy Brassell believes summer signing Martin Zubimendi is a great fit for Arsenal.
Zubimendi officially joined the Gunners yesterday and Brassell gave a glowing review of him on talkSPORT this morning.
"He's just a massive upgrade on what they've got," he said.
"Obviously, Arsenal fans have been a bit twitchy as this has been long expected to happen, but it wasn't actually over the line.
"So, I think this is a real positive for Arsenal now that it is.
"Zubimendi is so much more suited to what they want, someone whose a defensive midfielder but has a nimbleness to him.
"He has the craft, the ability to bring the ball up the pitch at a decent speed and help them transition.
"For a team with the forward players like Arsenal and who they could have by the beginning of next season, it's an entirely positive thing."
Walking on sunshine
Burnley have completed the shock signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City, talkSPORT understands.
The six-time Premier League champion joins the Clarets in a surprise £5million move.
Walker has penned a two-year deal with the newly-promoted side as he departs the Etihad Stadium following an eight-year spell.
"I'm delighted to be here," said an excited Walker.
"When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He's done an amazing job here, guiding the Club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.
"Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad."
Sticky Toffee pudding
Manchester United are weighing up a move to sign free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The 28-year-old is available on a free transfer after he departed Everton following the expiration of his contract.
United look set for a major overhaul of their forward line this summer, as they look to offload a number of attackers.
Head coach Ruben Amorim has identified five current players who he is happy to see move on, with Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony all in the firing line.
Having already snapped up Wolves striker Matheus Cunha for £62.5million and bid the same figure for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, the Red Devils must balance their books as they look to rebuild their attack.
Calvert-Lewin could be a good way to juggle the club's finances and boost their forward options.
talkSPORT understands that he is on their list of options this summer.
Lew beauty
Wrexham have agreed a club-record deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien.
The Hollywood-owned outfit are looking to strengthen ahead of their first season back in the second tier since the 1981/82 season, as they target a stunning fourth consecutive promotion.
After being purchased by A-list actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney back in November 2020, the Welsh side have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the divisions.
Promotion from League One in April marked the Robins' third straight promotion, who now sit just one division below the Premier League, despite playing in the National League as recently as 2023.
And they now look set to make their latest statement of intent by moving to sign a player of top-flight calibre.
The Championship new boys have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £5million for Forest's O'Brien, according to The Sun.