Following 2026 market launches in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, Geely-owned Zeekr has hired experienced automotive leader Tom Johnson to spearhead the UK market ahead of its launch.
Bringing over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Johnson's background includes leadership roles at JLR and Bentley Motors.
He joins Zeekr from INEOS Automotive, where he served as Regional Director for the UK, MENA and Ireland markets.
Lothar Schupet, CEO of Zeekr Europe said: "This appointment further reinforces our commitment to the UK market, a key automotive market in Europe. Tom's background and decades of experience and passion in the industry will drive Zeekr's launch into the UK market, with the aim to start sales later this year and have Zeekr cars on UK roads by early 2027."
Tom Johnson added: "I'm delighted to join Zeekr at such an exciting point in its European growth. The brand has built strong momentum across Europe, and I'm looking forward to introducing UK customers to Zeekr's premium vehicles and helping build a successful long-term business in this important market."

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It was a seismic story in the middle of the 2025 Tour de France: a senior member of Ineos Grenadiers staff was sent home from the race over alleged links to a German blood-doping ring.
David Rozman was the head carer (soigneur) of the Ineos cycling team, a job which involves all manner of support for riders including nutrition and massage.
The Slovenian had a long ***** ociation with the team, now known as Netcompany-Ineos Cycling Team, stretching back to 2011 when he joined what was then Team Sky during their heyday, as Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome sparked the British team's near-decade of Tour de France dominance under the leadership of Sir Dave Brailsford.
Rozman was first named publicly in relation to the case by The Irish Independent in an article published during last year's Tour. The next day, L'Equipe splashed the Rozman story, and the Ineos head carer's name was published in the British press for the first time two days later by The Times.
It followed an investigative documentary by German broadcaster ARD called Secret Doping: In the Slipstream, broadcast shortly before the Tour began, in which Rozman was not named for legal reasons. The ARD documentary revealed that a member of Ineos staff had allegedly shared messages with a notorious doping doctor, Mark Schmidt, and that some of those messages were used as evidence in Schmidt's criminal trial.

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Manchester United's pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone may have taken a complicated turn. The Red Devils endured a slow start to the summer but have picked up the pace in recent days.
With the midfield a priority following Casemiro's exit, INEOS have already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. The English giants have also secured the services of Karl Darlow on a free transfer to bolster their goalkeeping department.
While Santos and Tielemans could prove to be shrewd acquisitions and should add quality to the middle of the park, United remain on the hunt for a third midfielder. The Red Devils need more steel and tenacity in midfield and are understandably looking at defensive midfielders.
Several candidates remain linked with the Premier League giants, including Kone, who has impressed for both club and country of late.
Kone spent his formative years at several clubs before arriving at Toulouse in 2016. He earned his senior debut with the club from southern France, before moving to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2021.

Michael Carrick had instructed Manchester United to go out and sign at least three midfielders, as the head coach was keen on revamping the team’s engine room.
Two have arrived already, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans signed for a combined fee of around £85 million.
Carrick will need one more midfield addition, but the priority for INEOS is to now focus on player sales. Once that is done, the midfield search is expected to resume.
The Red Devils have already missed out on Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes, while also cancelling the agreement for Ederson due to a failed medical.
INEOS continue to place extra emphasis on recruiting from within the Premier League, and Alex Scott has emerged as a top target.

Manchester United have officially announced their first signing of the summer, while also wrapping up two more deals.
Andrey Santos is the first through the door, with Karl Darlow and Youri Tielemans set to follow.
It was always expected to be a busy summer for the Red Devils, with head coach Michael Carrick insisting on a midfield revamp and also calling for reinforcements out wide and up front.
However, INEOS will be well aware of the need to balance the books with player sales, with Rasmus Hojlund the only major departure so far.
Casemiro and Jadon Sancho leaving means the 20-time English league champions are saving a lot on wages, but they need more.

Manchester United have officially announced the capture of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, while two more announcements are expected soon.
Apart from the midfielder, INEOS have also sealed deals for Karl Darlow, who is set to act as backup for Senne Lammens, and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
The signing of the Belgian came as a surprise, and more could be on the way, with the Red Devils planning to add at least one more midfielder, along with a left-winger, a backup striker, and a left-back.
Alongside incomings, the club is also focused on outgoings, with Marcus Rashford expected to leave despite Michael Carrick opening the door to a possible reunion.
Noussair Mazraoui has been linked with a surprise exit in recent days, and fellow defender Lisandro Martinez is the latest name to be added to the list.

Youri Tielemans was only interested in joining Manchester United this summer, as being a Red Devil has been a childhood dream for the Aston Villa midfielder – a fact proven by the big-money moves he turned down elsewhere.
In the increasingly transparent transfer market, there are few deals that catch fans and reporters alike by surprise – but the £35 million capture of Tielemans is certainly one.
Having agreed to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million last week, after a similar £39 million arrangement was struck with Atalanta for Ederson, Manchester United were expected to be welcoming two new Brazilians to Old Trafford.
But in an explosive twist, INEOS pulled the plug on their pursuit of Ederson after a failed medical, while quickly pivoting towards Tielemans after it emerged the Belgium international had a £35 million release clause in his contract at Villa Park.
The Villans did not want to lose their 29-year-old maestro, even going as far as to offer the Europa League winner improved terms in the hope of fending off his suitors by removing the clause. But Unai Emery’s side were powerless to stop United striking a deal after they received the green light from the player, who is understood to be excited to play under Michael Carrick.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford’s struggles at the FIFA World Cup could have a bearing on his future this summer. The Englishman is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and INEOS are looking to cash in on him to fund a busy transfer window.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he registered 14 goals and 14 ***** ists in 49 games to help them win LaLiga and the Supercopa de Espana. The Premier League giants expected the Catalans to trigger the €30 million purchase option in the player’s contract, but that has not happened. Instead, Barcelona have signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United to strengthen their attack.
Source: Transfermarkt.
There has been interest in the 28 year old from the Premier League as well, with ***** nal and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly considering a move. Recent reports suggest that United are willing to reintegrate the player into their pre-season squad, but a sale remains a lucrative prospect given his academy status.
The Red Devils were hoping that a strong World Cup campaign could ignite a bidding war for Rashford this summer. Unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan.

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has his eyes on several of his former stars.
Initially, it came to light that the new AC Milan manager had set his sights on reuniting with defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Having worked with the Uruguayan both at United and Sporting CP, a move made sense, with INEOS also open to the arrangement for the right fee.
However, an injury sustained during the World Cup put paid to those hopes, and for now, the Uruguay international remains in Manchester.
Then, Amorim targeted Amad, one of the few players who excelled under him during his ill-fated Old Trafford tenure.

In all probability, Manchester United have missed out on another midfield signing.
Andrey Santos has already put pen to paper, but Ederson, who was the Red Devils' first capture of the summer window, is unlikely to join.
There is still no clarity from the club's side, but Italian media have made it clear that the Brazilian is set to return to Atalanta.
The 27-year-old now joins the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes on the list of midfielders whom United have failed to sign in this window.
INEOS are wasting little time and have cast their net far and wide in order to acquire their next midfielder.

Manchester United Women have made remarkable progress over recent years. The club only started in 2018 and has risen from the second division to become one of the most consistent teams in the country.
Highlights included winning the club's first trophy in 2024, when they vanquished Tottenham Hotspur Women 4-0 to win the FA Cup final at Wembley. Last season also saw a first-ever League Cup final and an exciting run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Nonetheless, Marc Skinner's side also fell away badly at the end of the season, and the fourth-placed finish saw them miss out on Europe. Sadly, the team faces two huge threats to cracking the top of the women's game at home or on the continent.
Ineos have never really seemed to fully understand the women's team or what it means to the fans.
There have been early dramas, like turfing the team out of their normal training rooms for the men's team when Carrington was being redone. There were also Sir Jim Ratcliffe's careless, tone-deaf comments on the women's team when he ******* erted that the men's team was very much the priority back in 2024.

Manchester United potentially have a gem on their hands, one who could form the bedrock of his national team for years to come.
The Red Devils’ main challenge this summer was to find the ideal replacement for Casemiro, who is all set to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
Before leaving, the Brazilian recommended INEOS to sign Ederson from Atalanta, which United promptly did.
The former Salernitana ace was subsequently called up for the World Cup, and United fans were excited to see their new recruit in action.
Instead, the 26-year-old was limited to two cameo appearances off the bench, and he flattered to deceive in both.

It has been a long wait for Manchester United fans but the club is finally inching closer to announcing as many as three new arrivals.
Two are already set in stone, with midfielder Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Karl Darlow both passing their medicals.
INEOS are reportedly delighted with the Brazilian‘s capture and there are high hopes that the former Chelsea ace can flourish under Michael Carrick’s tutelage.
As for the former Leeds goalkeeper, the Red Devils needed a homegrown star to come in and replace the outgoing Altay Bayindir, and they have got their man.
According to Sky Sports, both new recruits will be at Carrington on Friday to put pen to paper on their new contracts.

Amid swirling doubt over whether Manchester United will finalise a transfer for Ederson, an inside source at Old Trafford has lifted the lid on the club's plans for the Brazilian midfielder.
The Red Devils have been linked with Ederson, 27, across multiple summer windows, dating as far back as 2023.
But Atalanta's exorbitant demands, with a valuation as high as £70 million, prohibited a deal from advancing, despite the admiration from United officials. This interest was reignited this summer, however, after the Serie A club reversed their position in light of the Brazilian's contract, which is set to expire in twelve months' time.
Both Atletico Madrid and ****** nal have expressed interest in recent months, while a number of Atalanta's rivals in Italy were eyeing a raid as well. But United were lurking in the background throughout this.
Having kept a close eye on Ederson's form this season while maintaining contact with the player's camp, INEOS moved aggressively to hijack the race, with Atletico Madrid understood to have been locked in talks to agree a deal.

Manchester United have reached an agreement for their second midfield signing of the summer.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos.
The Red Devils will pay a fee worth £48million plus £2m in easily achievable bonuses, with Chelsea set to retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause for the midfielder.
Furthermore, the 22-year-old Brazilian has agreed personal terms with United and has been given permission by Chelsea to travel and complete the transfer.
Santos is expected to follow his fellow countryman, Ederson, to Old Trafford, as INEOS have also reached a total agreement with Atalanta for his services.

Manchester United seem to have realised the hard way that their best chance of signing the ideal successor to Casemiro is to look beyond the Premier League.
So far, the Red Devils have missed out on Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, and a deal for Alex Scott could be heading towards the same conclusion.
This has prompted INEOS to change their policy of signing only Premier League-proven players, with the likes of Ayyoub Bouaddi, Johan Manzambi, Felix Nmecha, and Aurelien Tchouameni among the names being considered.
It is the France international who is considered United's dream target, and as per recent reports, the 20-time English league champions are ramping up their interest in the 26-year-old.
Former United boss Jose Mourinho will take the final call on the Frenchman's future, but the Old Trafford side must overcome one major obstacle even if they receive the green light from Los Blancos.

While it might appear that Manchester United are solely focused on midfield reinforcements, INEOS are also equally serious about strengthening out wide.
Michael Carrick currently has no specialist left-winger at his disposal and had to make do with Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu last term.
Both excelled in unfamiliar roles, but the Red Devils are keen to recruit a more orthodox left winger this summer.
INEOS could potentially save a lot of money if Marcus Rashford is reintegrated into the squad, but that is not what both parties want.
Once the Mancunian is sold permanently and his wages are off the books, the 20-time English league champions will look to bring in a Premier League-proven option.

Manchester United need midfield reinforcements urgently after INEOS failed to land three of their top targets so far.
The Red Devils have so far been priced out of moves for Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and, most recently, Mateus Fernandes.
Alex Scott is reportedly next on the agenda, but Bournemouth have sent a clear message to INEOS regarding their midfield talisman.
With the Englishman’s rising price another potential concern, United could switch their attention to Scott’s club teammate instead.
It has been relayed by The Peoples Person that United’s ***** ysts are admirers of Tyler Adams, with the American considered better than Manchester City superstar Rodri in certain aspects.

Manchester United’s chances of landing their dream midfielder to replace Casemiro are fading fast.
The Red Devils have already been priced out of moves for Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. As things stand, signing Alex Scott might also prove difficult.
This is why INEOS are now exploring the market outside the Premier League, where Aurelien Tchouameni ticks all the boxes.
However, his wages and asking price are a concern for INEOS, with Chelsea’s entry into the race further complicating matters.
Despite this, TEAMtalk have claimed that the 20-time English league champions have kept contact with the Frenchman‘s representatives, hoping for an opportunity to open up.

Manchester United's midfield rebuild is beginning to crumble as the club's primary targets are either proving unobtainable or ending up in the hands of their Premier League rivals.
With Casemiro's departure having been confirmed in January, and Manuel Ugarte's abject form having put his head on the chopping block, Manchester United were intent on signing up to three midfielders this summer.
A deal worth a potential £39 million was struck at the beginning of June for Atalanta's 26-year-old enforcer, Ederson. However, this was understood to be more of a market opportunity to sign an experienced and versatile operator on a cheap deal, given the Brazilian had only one year remaining on his contract in Bergamo.
The club's leading candidate to take the reins from Casemiro at the base of midfield was Elliot Anderson, with United prepared to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City for the 23-year-old England international.
However, Nottingham Forest's exorbitant demands led INEOS to rule themselves out of the race. The £116m agreement City eventually reached after weeks of protracted negotiations gave some justification to this decision.

Manchester United have already missed out on three of their top midfield targets with INEOS scrambling to secure a top signing for head coach Michael Carrick.
A deal for Ederson has already been agreed, with Casemiro reportedly recommending his compatriot’s name, but the Brazilian is not exactly a defensive midfielder.
That is why United’s co-owners were desperate to secure the signing of either Elliot Anderson or Sandro Tonali. Unfortunately, the Red Devils were priced out of moves for both.
What really set the club back was their inability to close the deal for Mateus Fernandes, with Tottenham Hotspur hijacking the move.
As a result, the 20-time English league champions have now gone knocking on Bournemouth’s door for Alex Scott.

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard took the yellow jersey on the opening stage of the Tour de France following a tense team time trial.
Two-time Tour winner Vingegaard finished the 19.6km course in 21 minutes, 47 seconds - eight seconds ahead of Italy's Filippo Ganna of the British Netcompany Ineos Cycling team.
Favourite for the overall win Tadej Pogacar finished third, 12 seconds down on Vingegaard for his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team.
Pogacar, 27, is looking to try to become the equal most successful rider in the Tour's history, alongside Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.
On a hot evening in Barcelona for the Tour's Catalonia-based Grand Depart, the race's first team time trial for seven years saw teams ride in a 'chain' formation to establish the quickest time through the city by protecting their lead rider from the wind resistance - with each squad's seven support riders eventually peeling off to let their team leader cross the line alone.

Manchester United have more reasons to consider bringing Crysencio Summerville to Old Trafford.
If Marcus Rashford leaves this summer, he would leave this United team without a natural left winger. That is surely not a position INEOS wants Michael Carrick‘s team to find itself in; it would hardly make for great squad building.
So, to avoid finding themselves in that tricky situation, a move for a left winger is likely.
Several exciting wingers have been linked, but all hints now suggest Summerville is the player United are following closely.
The West Ham United winger, who Ronald Koeman raves about for his “exceptional” work ethic, is widely expected to leave the London Stadium. He is simply too good to be playing Championship football next season, and his electric World Cup performance for the Netherlands, which yielded four goal involvements, proved as much.

Manchester United have been forced to look beyond the Premier League as they ramp up their search for Casemiro's successor.
INEOS always favoured a Premier League-proven option to replace the Brazilian, but they have failed to land any of their top three targets: Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott is the backup option, but the Cherries have raised his asking price, making it difficult for the Red Devils to seal the deal.
With Michael Carrick demanding three new signings to revamp the midfield, the co-owners have been forced to change their stance, with Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille emerging as the new primary target.
In fact, so enamoured are the 20-time English league champions that they have muscled their way to the top of the queue for the 18-year-old.

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has brought an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling.
The 41-year-old British rider has not raced since a serious crash in August 2025 when he collided head-on with a road sign at more than 30mph and suffered five broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a lumbar vertebrae fracture.
Froome's wife later said doctors discovered a pericardial rupture - an injury where the sac that surrounds the heart is torn - during surgery and were able to repair it.
"Unfortunately, there was that crash last summer - that was not the way I wanted it to end. But even then, I knew it was over," Froome told Belgian broadcaster Sporza.
The Kenyan-born rider retires as one of the most decorated cyclists in history, winning seven Grand Tours with Team Sky (now Team Ineos).

Manchester United may face further disappointment in their search for a Premier League-proven star to replace the departing Casemiro.
Ederson has already been signed, but the Brazilian was added to increase the squad's depth rather than him being the ideal defensive midfield successor.
Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali were the top two choices, but the Red Devils were priced out of both deals.
What really hurt INEOS was Tottenham Hotspur's late hijack of the Mateus Fernandes deal, with Spurs blowing United out of the water with their **** per offer.
With almost all midfielders costing a bomb, Bournemouth have decided to up their demands for Alex Scott, who is reportedly next on United's radar.

While all the noise surrounding Manchester United seems to be focused on their midfield recruitment, Michael Carrick will be well aware of the need to strengthen out wide as well.
Currently, United have zero specialists on the left, with the head coach forced to play Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu there last term.
Reintegrating Marcus Rashford could potentially save INEOS millions, but as things stand, both the Mancunian and the Red Devils would prefer if their paths did not cross again.
Should the Carrington graduate be sold, Crysencio Summerville has been identified as the Premier League-proven option to strengthen out wide, with Yan Diomande no longer available.
As things stand, Iliman Ndiaye will also be difficult to recruit owing to Everton’s stance. A superstar signing could also be on the cards.

Manchester United could be forced to look beyond the Premier League in their search for the ideal Casemiro heir.
The Brazilian’s departure has left a huge void in the middle of the park, and so far, INEOS have only managed to sign Ederson from Atalanta.
The World Cup star, who was brought in on the former Real Madrid superstar’s recommendation, can play as a deep-lying playmaker but he is seen more as a market opportunity signed to add to United’s squad depth.
Michael Carrick’s top targets included Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes, and so far, the Red Devils have bungled all three chases.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have blown United out of the water for the aforementioned targets, forcing the 20-time English league champions to now knock on Bournemouth’s door.

Manchester United have swiftly shifted their focus to other midfield targets after missing out on Mateus Fernandes.
Fernandes was viewed as Manchester United’s priority target, but the Red Devils were not prepared to pay £85 million for a 21-year-old with back-to-back relegations on his CV.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, seemingly desperate to avoid another relegation battle, have broken their transfer record to secure Fernandes’ services. Their ambitious moves have raised a few question marks over Ineos’ plans this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, two names have come under consideration at Manchester United following the Mateus Fernandes setback.
It is claimed United’s recruitment team admire Real Madrid defensive powerhouse Aurelien Tchouameni and Bournemouth youngster Alex Scott.

Things are not going to plan as far as Manchester United’s wish to overhaul their midfield is concerned. Coming into this summer, INEOS were expected to make at least two, if not three, quality midfield signings.
Casemiro, whose time at Manchester United was coming to an end, needed replacing, and after the monstrous season he produced, that was always going to be tricky.
Beyond the Brazilian, there was also a need to upgrade on Manuel Ugarte, who has unfortunately failed to find his footing at Old Trafford.
Replacing the two and landing one more quality midfielder was what United needed to do.
So far, they have only agreed a deal for one midfielder, Ederson, which is a great signing.