• Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m deal

    Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m deal
    Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m dealArsenal Transfer News: Eduardo Camavinga Emerges as Smart Midfield OptionArsenal are clearly shopping at the top end of the market again, and that tells you plenty about where Mikel Arteta believes this squad stands. After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, the next challenge is obvious, retain it, deepen the squad and give themselves a real chance in the Champions League. According to the Guardian, Eduardo Camavin
  • Rodri set to undergo back surgery

    Rodri set to undergo back surgery
    Rodri started all eight of Spain's matches as they won the men's World Cup for the second time [Getty Images]World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed.The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament.But the midfielder's last two seasons at club level were heavily disrupted -an anterior cruciate ligament injury leaving him sid
  • Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑

    Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑
    Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑Guardiola’s “No” to the Italian national team and Leao’s words about his future at Milan show us just how unpredictable the transfer market can be as it develops day by day.So, let’s take a look at today’s biggest transfer news involving Italy’s top clubs.Juventus interested in DemirovicAs reported by Sky Sport DE, Juventus have set their sights on Ermedin Demirovic, th
  • New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”

    New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”
    New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”Mark van Bommel has been announced as Belgium’s new head coach. The former PSV, VfL Wolfsburg, and Antwerp boss, among others, comes in as Rudi Garcia’s successor on a two-year deal.In his press unveiling with the FA, the former Netherlands international midfielder said, “It is a great honour to become head coach of Belgium.”In grateful comments to the Belgian Football Association, the ex-
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  • Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic

    Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic
    Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim AlajbegovicKickerreports that Chelsea have submitted their initial offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic. The Premier League club’s bid is said to contain a guaranteed transfer fee exceeding €30m. The Bundesliga club nevertheless hopes to secure an overall package worth approximately €40m once performance-related bonuses are included.Talks between the two clubs are reportedly progre
  • Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double instead

    Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double instead
    Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double insteadAccording to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Athletic Club are attempting to cool growing speculation surrounding FC Barcelona target Aymeric Laporte, insisting that signing the Spain international will not be as straightforward as recent reports have suggested.Laporte was one of the standout performers in Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign, forming an outstanding central defensive partnership with Barcelona
  • 💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager

    💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager
    💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new managerThe Italian Football Federation has taken a decisive step toward naming its next head coach. The federation’s leadership has opened formal talks with Andrea Pirlo to offer him the role of manager of the Nazionale for the next four years.The top choice after high-profile rejectionsThe former midfielder’s candidacy gained definitive momentum after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down approaches from the federat
  • Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transfer

    Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transfer
    Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transferSerie A side Inter have given up on Tottenham’s Djed Spence but another Spurs player in Cristian Romero remains a possible target, despite the London club’s hefty price tag.Alfredo Pedulla has reported about contact between Romero’s entourage and Inter.Images of the meeting have also emerged and it is believed talks between the two parties are taking place in a full blown manner.Inter see Romero as a key
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  • Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacement

    Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacement
    Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacementMultiple sources in Italy claim that Torino are closing in on the signing of Lucas Perri from Leeds United, who will replace the Brazilian with James Trafford.Serie A side Torino are close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Perri from Leeds United, according to Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano.Torino close to signing Perri from LeedsSky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio says that Leeds are becoming increasingly confident of securing a deal to
  • Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25

    Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25
    Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25Milan and Ruben Amorim have named their squad for the friendly against Celtic in Glasgow, but Christopher Nkunku and Pervis Estupinan did not make the trip.The Rossoneri are due to play at Celtic Park on Saturday at 15.00 UK time (16.00 CEST) in their first real pre-season friendly match.They flew out from Malpensa airport this afternoon, but it was not a complete group of players.Milan ready for pre-season testRuben Amorim smiles
  • 🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in Marseille

    🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in Marseille
    🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in MarseilleAtlético de Madrid have confirmed their final pre-season fixture before the start of official competition. Diego Simeone’s side will face Olympique de Marseille next Friday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Stade Vélodrome.A highly demanding preparationThis match against the French side will bring an end to a demanding summer preparation schedule. During this period, the Red-and-Whites will have built
  • Watford sign Bravo and Kjerrumgaard from Udinese

    Watford sign Bravo and Kjerrumgaard from Udinese
    Iker Bravo was named player of the tournament as Spain won the Uefa Under-19 Championship in 2024 [Getty Images]Watford have signed Spain Under-21 international forward Iker Bravo and former loan striker Luca Kjerrumgaard from Udinese for undisclosed fees.Bravo, 21, was named player of the tournament as Spain won the 2024 Uefa Under-19 Championship and has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road.Bravo came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.He also spe
  • Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham

    Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham
    Sophie Baggaley has been a regular fixture in England squads since 2025, but is yet to be capped [Getty Images]Newly-promoted Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley as a free agent after she left Brighton.The 29-year-old returns to the club she joined at the age of six and where she made her senior career debut in 2014.It is believed she has signed a two-year deal with an option for another year. After spells at Bristol City and Manchester United, Baggaley joined Brighton in 2023
  • Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah: Como can close deal tomorrow

    Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah: Como can close deal tomorrow
    Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah: Como can close deal tomorrowSerie A side Como have been pushing for a move for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah for many weeks now and have reached a decisive point in the move.The Englishman was being pursued by Inter too but the Nerazzurri backed away, as they spoke to the lakeside club and they agreed to not launch themselves into an auction for the player.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Como are now pushing for the move. They are working tirelessly to iro
  • Howe to address Guimaraes' future and transfer shift

    Howe to address Guimaraes' future and transfer shift
    [Getty Images]It was a rather fitting soundtrack.As Abba hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! blasted out of the speakers during Fulham's lap of appreciation, Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe was plotting a busy summer window inside the press room at Craven Cottage."There's been bits of today that we have seen before and that's something that frustrates us," he said after Newcastle's 2-0 defeat on the final day of a bruising league season back in May."We're very clear on what we need. Whether we can g
  • Huddersfield sign Ireland international Jolliffe

    Huddersfield sign Ireland international Jolliffe
    Jaimin Jolliffe made two appearances for Ireland at the 2022 World Cup [Getty Images]Huddersfield Giants have signed Gold Coast Titans prop Jaimin Jolliffe on a three-year deal from the 2027 season.The 29-year-old Ireland international has not featured this season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January.He has scored six tries in 102 National Rugby League appearances and worked under Lenihan when the latter was coaching at Queensland club Titans."We've got Jimmy for next
  • The strong bond between Mancini and Pirlo after exchanging Italy roles

    The strong bond between Mancini and Pirlo after exchanging Italy roles
    The strong bond between Mancini and Pirlo after exchanging Italy rolesAndrea Pirlo and Paolo Maldini have built a strong bond during their time at Milan, but they never got to play together with the national team, as the ex-midfielder made his debut just a few months after Maldini’s international retirement.Multiple sources claim that Pirlo is now the leading candidate to become Italy’s national team coach after Pep Guardiola rejected the FIGC proposal.Pirlo set to become new Italy h
  • Milan’s Rafa Leão: Details as Fenerbahce table huge offer

    Milan’s Rafa Leão: Details as Fenerbahce table huge offer
    Milan’s Rafa Leão: Details as Fenerbahce table huge offerLa Gazzetta dello Sport have revealed the numbers behind Fenerbahçe’s move to Milan’s Rafa Leão.The once-cherised Portugal international found himself booed by the San Siro crowd on matchdays towards the end of last season, embodying on his own the downturn the club have endured since winning Serie A in 2021/22.It has been widely believed that Milan would move the 27-year-old on this summer, while he
  • Barcelona captain Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam on Monday for Ajax medical – report

    Barcelona captain Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam on Monday for Ajax medical – report
    Barcelona captain Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam on Monday for Ajax medical – reportAfter multiple delays, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of completing his move to AFC Ajax after finally reaching an agreement with FC Barcelona over the remaining issues that had delayed his departure.Although the German goalkeeper trained under Hansi Flick on Friday, everything now points to him missing Barcelona’s pre-season training camp in England. The squad is scheduled to travel on Mo
  • Enzo Maresca confirms Rodri surgery details amid Man City exit speculation

    Enzo Maresca confirms Rodri surgery details amid Man City exit speculation
    Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri will undergo surgery on Monday but addressed speculation that the Spaniard might leave Manchester City, insisting “he will be back with us” when he recovers.World Cup champion and Golden Ball winner Rodri has been linked with a move away, having opened the door to a return to Madrid earlier in the year.However, his main focus will be on an upcoming minor back surgery which is expected to rule him out for the start of the Premier League season. Ma
  • Torino closing in on Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri

    Torino closing in on Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri
    Torino closing in on Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas PerriTorino are close to signing Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the 28-year-old Brazilian shot-stopper is set to join I Granata after just one season in England.Perri’s potential exit follows the departures of fellow Leeds keepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier this summer. Initially, this meant a move for the 6 ft 6 former Botafogo and Lyon man proved difficult as the Whites searched for a replacement
  • Roma determined for Tresoldi, but Club Brugge reject €35m offer

    Roma determined for Tresoldi, but Club Brugge reject €35m offer
    Roma determined for Tresoldi, but Club Brugge reject €35m offerRoma are pushing Club Brugge for German-Italian centre-forward Nicolò Tresoldi, even after the reported €35m offer was turned down.Multiple sources including Il Tempo newspaper, Calciomercato and Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri confirm that the negotiations are continuing.They all state that Tresoldi is intrigued by the project under Gian Piero Gasperini and is eager to join the Giallorossi.Tresoldi a differe
  • Roma await Man United’s offer for Kone

    Roma await Man United’s offer for Kone
    Roma await Man United’s offer for KoneThe future of Manù Konè could soon become one of the hottest topics in the Roma transfer market. According to journalist Lorenzo Canicchio, Manchester United have intensified contact with the French midfielder, making progress in reaching an agreement with the player. At this point, the next step remains to be defined: the submission of an official offer to Roma. The Giallorossi club continues to value Konè at around €60 milli
  • Report Pirlo as Italy coach will be official soon, contract to 2030 World Cup

    Report Pirlo as Italy coach will be official soon, contract to 2030 World Cup
    Report Pirlo as Italy coach will be official soon, contract to 2030 World CupAndrea Pirlo is widely expected to take over as the new Italy coach imminently with a contract to the 2030 World Cup, after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola turned it down.The Azzurri might finally be on the verge of securing a CT for the first time since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in the wake of their failed 2026 World Cup play-offs.Technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo confirmed in yesterday&rsq
  • Como to improve Chalobah offer again as Chelsea want €35m

    Como to improve Chalobah offer again as Chelsea want €35m
    Como to improve Chalobah offer again as Chelsea want €35mComo seem determined to lock down Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in the next 24 hours, again improving the formula of their offer to close on the €35m asking price.KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 22: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England trains during and England Training Session on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)There had already been reports this morning that a new proposal had been made
  • Burnley name US coach Jackie Bachteler as manager

    Burnley name US coach Jackie Bachteler as manager
    Burnley Women have named Jackie Bachteler as their manager as they prepare to join the Women's Super League 2.Ross Wallace will remain at the club as assistant manager following a successful spell as interim manager in the second half of last season's title win.Bachteler is joined in her role by first team coach Ashley Vickers and goalkeeping coach Jordan Booth."I'm really happy to be here. I want to be part of the community here," said Bachteler. "Being at the final game of last season [against
  • Bayern Munich rule out the sale of Real Madrid Galactico target this summer

    Bayern Munich rule out the sale of Real Madrid Galactico target this summer
    Bayern Munich rule out the sale of Real Madrid Galactico target this summerMichael Olise has been a dream for Real Madrid and Florentino Perez since the time the club announced the surprise elections this summer.His name as a target first took the limelight as Perez’s rumoured blockbuster signing should he win the election, but nothing came of that situation.The FIFA World Cup then saw the links between the club and player amplify once more, especially given his on-field chemistry with Kyl
  • Rodri injury update: Maresca confirms surgery for Golden Ball winner, possible delay in Man City return

    Rodri injury update: Maresca confirms surgery for Golden Ball winner, possible delay in Man City return
    Rodri's incredible performance for Spain at the 2026 World Cup came despite a back injury that now requires surgery ahead of the Premier League season.Man City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that Rodri will undergo surgery Monday and that his season debut could be affected beyond the FIFA-mandated 21-day break between the end of a player's World Cup and return to the national team."For now, surgery on Monday and he needs a holiday; he needs to rest and needs recovery," Maresca said. "Then he will b
  • Report: Liverpool interested in move for wonderkid with £51m release clause

    Report: Liverpool interested in move for wonderkid with £51m release clause
    Report: Liverpool interested in move for wonderkid with £51m release clauseLiverpool Tracking Oskar Pietuszewski as Porto Hold Firm on £51m Release ClauseLiverpool’s search for greater depth in the wide areas continues to gather pace, and Oskar Pietuszewski is the latest name to surface in connection with a possible move to Anfield. The 18-year-old FC Porto forward is emerging as one of the more intriguing young attackers in Europe, with Fussball Daten outlining a growing list
  • Maresca on City return, 'aggressive' football and Rodri speculation

    Maresca on City return, 'aggressive' football and Rodri speculation
    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media for the first time since his appointment.Here are the key lines from Friday's news conference:Maresca said it feels "very good" to be back at Etihad Stadium, having left his role as Manchester City assistant manager to become Leicester City boss over three years ago.On what excited him about the job: "I know the organisation quite well. When a club has only changed managers three times in 17 years, it shows how serious the structur
  • Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations appeal date set at Court of Arbitration for Sport

    Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations appeal date set at Court of Arbitration for Sport
    Senegal’s appeal against the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title will be heard on 8 October by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).The team was controversially stripped of the trophy after walking off the pitch during the final against Morocco on 18 January. This protest followed a penalty award deep into stoppage time, which was subsequently missed. Senegal ultimately won the match 1-0 after extra-time.However, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) appeal
  • Sky Sports Reporter: Man United considering move for Premier League star

    Sky Sports Reporter: Man United considering move for Premier League star
    Sky Sports Reporter: Man United considering move for Premier League starManchester United Weigh Carlos Baleba and Manu Kone as Midfield Search SharpensManchester United are still shopping for midfield steel, which tells you two things straight away. First, adding Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos has not fully solved the issue. Second, the recruitment team clearly believe the side still lacks a player who can run, duel and impose himself physically in the middle of the pitch.According to Sky Spo
  • Are Celtic fans right to be nervous now?

    Are Celtic fans right to be nervous now?
    Iconic Manchester post-punk band Magazine might not be on many Celtic fans' playlists even though some are proud of their left-field thinking.But one Howard Devoto-penned line from their song "Philadelphia" may inadvertently be on their lips this summer."Maybe it's right to be nervous now" is certainly a theme among Celtic-minded pundits - and the Scottish champions' support - despite the heroic comeback that wrestled the league title from Heart of Midlothian's grasp on the final day of last sea
  • Enzo Maresca issues significant transfer and injury update on Rodri amid Real Madrid interest

    Enzo Maresca issues significant transfer and injury update on Rodri amid Real Madrid interest
    Enzo Maresca issues significant transfer and injury update on Rodri amid Real Madrid interestRodri is expected to be ‘back here with us’ following his recovery from back surgery and holiday.That is according to Enzo Maresca, who discussed the future of the Spaniard in his first press conference as Manchester City manager.The FIFA World Cup-winning midfielder is set to return ahead of the FA Community Shield against Arsenal.Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca expects Rodri to return
  • Barcelona defensive target slips away after refusing to wait any longer

    Barcelona defensive target slips away after refusing to wait any longer
    Barcelona defensive target slips away after refusing to wait any longerBarcelona’s hopes of signing Cristian Romero have suffered a final setback after the Tottenham Hotspur defender decided not to wait for the Catalan club to make a move, reports SPORT.It is known that Romero has informed Tottenham that he wants to leave this summer and is now actively exploring other options, with Inter Milan emerging as the most advanced destination. While Barcelona continue to admire the Argentine
  • Aston Villa reject Serie A club’s ‘tiny offer’ for World Cup finalist 

    Aston Villa reject Serie A club’s ‘tiny offer’ for World Cup finalist 
    Aston Villa reject Serie A club’s ‘tiny offer’ for World Cup finalist Aston Villa have turned down Juventus’ ‘tiny offer’ for Emiliano Martinez, per DiMarzio. The Serie A club are looking to sign a new goalkeeper to contest Michele Di Gregorio for the starting role. They submitted a bid worth around £5-6 million for Martinez, which was quickly rebuffed by Villa. The Lions are under no immediate pressure to sell, as the experienced kee
  • Manchester City coach dismisses concerns over Real Madrid target’s future: ‘He will be back here with us’

    Manchester City coach dismisses concerns over Real Madrid target’s future: ‘He will be back here with us’
    Manchester City coach dismisses concerns over Real Madrid target’s future: ‘He will be back here with us’Real Madrid have been looking for a controlling midfield presence for a long time now, and Manchester City’s Rodri has slowly but surely grown as their top target.The Spanish veteran was not Florentino Perez’s preferred target for long, especially given his indirect links with Enrique Riquelme’s presidential campaign earlier this summer.The player’s W
  • 🏅 OF team of Brasileirão round 19 has six clubs represented

    🏅 OF team of Brasileirão round 19 has six clubs represented
    🏅 OF team of Brasileirão round 19 has six clubs representedThe Brasileirão returned with the final round of the first half of the season.Now it’s time to find out the best 11, as well as the standout coach of this round after the World Cup break.Six teams had at least one player represented. It’s worth noting that we did not consider the Botafogo vs. Vitória match, as it was a game from the 4th round.See how the OneFootball Team of the Round #19 shaped up
  • Jürgen Klopp officially named Germany national team head coach, says he'll leave if media goes after his family

    Jürgen Klopp officially named Germany national team head coach, says he'll leave if media goes after his family
    Jürgen Klopp is officially returning to Germany. Klopp was confirmed as the new head coach of Germany's national team Friday. He's signed through 2030.Klopp, who was born in Germany and played there as an amateur, called it a "great honor" to take over the national team. He compared it to being in a movie, per ESPN."It is great honour for me to be here. Over the last few days it was almost like movie happening to myself," Klopp told a news conference."For many years it was unimaginable for
  • Jürgen Klopp named Germany national team head coach through 2030

    Jürgen Klopp named Germany national team head coach through 2030
    Jürgen Klopp is officially returning to Germany. Klopp was confirmed as the new head coach of Germany's national team Friday. He's signed through 2030.Klopp, who was born in Germany and played there as an amateur, called it a "great honor" to take over the national team. He compared it to being in a movie, per ESPN."It is great honour for me to be here. Over the last few days it was almost like movie happening to myself," Klopp told a news conference."For many years it was unimaginable for
  • The risk that comes with Germany’s much-needed personality hire of Jurgen Klopp

    The risk that comes with Germany’s much-needed personality hire of Jurgen Klopp
    Jurgen Klopp could have sat back and let the punditry millions roll in. The charisma king of the dugout unsurprisingly made the transition to TV pretty seamlessly for the World Cup, alongside Thomas Muller - the former Germany forward whose penchant for Reels signifies that the permanent shift from footballer to entertainer isn’t too far away.But Klopp’s personality is of better use in a more serious sector of the German football landscape. As the team dabs its wounds of a dismal las
  • Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach

    Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach
    Mark van Bommel has been appointed Belgium head coach [Getty Images]Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028.The 49-year-old succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose departure was confirmed after Belgium's quarter-final exit to eventual world champions Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Van Bommel will officially take up the role on 15 August.Van Bommel most recently managed Royal Antwerp, guiding the club to the Belgian leagu
  • Mayo relishing 'step up in pressure' at Aberdeen

    Mayo relishing 'step up in pressure' at Aberdeen
    Defender Lewis Mayo has described his move to Aberdeen as "a step up in expectation and pressure".Mayo arrived at Pittodrie from Kilmarnock on a three-year deal earlier this summer and has settled in well, being deployed at centre half – and right back – helping the Dons to victory in all three of their League Cup group stage games so far. "It is a fresh start for me," the 26-year-old said ahead of Aberdeen's next League Cup game against Kelty Hearts. "The ambition of the club and th
  • Australia star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding

    Australia star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding
    Volpato switched allegiances from Italy to Australia in May [Getty Images]Australia World Cup star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after police twice stopped him for speeding in Sydney on the same night.The 22-year-old Socceroos midfielder was stopped in a BMW Coupe on the Anzac Bridge at 11:05pm local time on Thursday night after he was caught travelling between 86-94km/h in a 60km/h zone, police said.He was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a negati
  • Real Madrid prepared to cash in on Man United target to sign World Cup Golden Ball winner

    Real Madrid prepared to cash in on Man United target to sign World Cup Golden Ball winner
    Real Madrid prepared to cash in on Man United target to sign World Cup Golden Ball winnerReal Madrid’s interest in signing Rodri has grown concrete in recent days, with some outlets reporting that the club president Florentino Perez has now opened up to the possibility of landing the star.As the reigning World Cup Golden Ball winner, Rodri’s stocks are high and Real Madrid see him as the ideal fix to the chaos in their midfield.A player sale, however, will make the operation far easi
  • Zola and Perrotta among Italy’s alternative options to Buffon

    Zola and Perrotta among Italy’s alternative options to Buffon
    Zola and Perrotta among Italy’s alternative options to BuffonItaly are still on the look-out for a new head coach and could also bring in a new figure to act as the bridge between the youth and senior sides after learning that Gianluigi Buffon will not be returning to the Azzurri set-up.Italy seeking a new figure for the youth team set-up after Buffon’s rejectionFIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo are still on the search for a new head coach for the Italy natio
  • Barcelona defender absent from pre-season training due to pubalgia

    Barcelona defender absent from pre-season training due to pubalgia
    Barcelona defender absent from pre-season training due to pubalgiaAlejandro Balde’s pre-season preparations have suffered an early setback after the Barcelona defender developed groin discomfort that has forced him to train away from the main group in recent days.According to AS, the left-back has been receiving treatment for pubalgia for almost a week, with the issue preventing him from taking part in full team sessions. Despite the interruption, Barcelona are not overly concerned an
  • Watford sign Spain U21 international Bravo

    Watford sign Spain U21 international Bravo
    Iker Bravo was named player of the tournament as Spain won the Uefa Under-19 Championship in 2024 [Getty Images]Watford have signed Spain Under-21 international Iker Bravo from Udinese for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old, who was named player of the tournament as Spain won the 2024 Uefa Under-19 Championship, has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road.Bravo came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021. He also spent time on loan at Real Madrid B, before
  • Is it too soon to judge Hibs despite Malisheva defeat?

    Is it too soon to judge Hibs despite Malisheva defeat?
    Hibernian's European disappointment will be "instantly forgotten about" if they manage to get a big result when they welcome Malisheva to Easter Road next week. David Gray's side were beaten 2-0 in Kosovo on Thursday afternoon in the first leg of the Conference League second qualifying round, in one of the Edinburgh club's worst ever results. But former Celtic and Motherwell striker Cillian Sheridan is urging fans to wait until the conclusion of next week's game in Leith before making any judgem
  • Serie A star’s agent opens door to Real Madrid summer move

    Serie A star’s agent opens door to Real Madrid summer move
    Serie A star’s agent opens door to Real Madrid summer moveReal Madrid have plans to sign a second central defender this summer to come in alongside Ibrahima Konate, who joined from Liverpool at the start of the month. Head coach Jose Mourinho wants another player to choose from when the 2026-27 season gets underway next month, and he’s set his sights on someone from one of his former clubs.Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Real Madrid had set their sights on Alessandro Bast

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