One England defender has compared Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham. Mainoo has been a sensation for Manchester United, making his first Premier League start in November and now stands a chance of joining Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham on the plane for this summer’s international duties at the European Championships in Germany. Harry Maguire is …

Harry Kane could be set to follow Bukayo Saka’s footsteps and withdraw from the England squad. Bukayo Saka’s departure from the England squad is a setback for Gareth Southgate’s plans, but it might be a silver lining for Arsenal, but the Three Lions may yet be set to be without the England captain Harry Kane. It appears that Saka’s withdrawal …

Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna reports that Paris Saint-Germain are divided internally on whether to pursue Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz. Respected transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has recently stated that Liverpool are not keen on selling Diaz and that PSG had other priorities in the transfer market. However, according to Aouna, it has surfaced that President Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Football …

Newcastle United have had an underwhelming season, hugely impacted by their injury problems throughout the campaign. Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has offered insights into the club’s season struggles. The 26-year-old, set to represent Brazil against England, expressed his disappointment in the Magpies’ campaign ahead of the match at Wembley. Guimaraes is eager to potentially compete against his Newcastle United …

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Juventus has been consistently linked with Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners, but with uncertainties surrounding the potential deal, they are exploring alternatives. Among the contenders is Fenerbahce’s Sebastian Szymanski, according to recent reports. The competition for Szymanski’s signature is fierce, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Manchester United all reportedly vying for his services, as per TuttoJuve. Tottenham has already made its move, …

Aston Villa could be set to make the biggest signing in their history this summer as Monchi eyes a move for Argentina star Paulo Dybala. Reports suggest that Aston Villa’s president of football operations, Monchi, has initiated discussions for what could be one of the club’s greatest signings in Paulo Dybala, with a growing confidence within Unai Emery’s camp that …

To get ready for the 2024–25 season, Celtic will be visiting the United States this summer. The Scottish team had already hinted that they would be visiting the US. There have been hints that the Parkhead club could be planning a summer 2024 American preseason trip. Pictured under three US landmarks was a message on the club’s social media platforms …

Preseason travel to the United States is on the schedule for Arsenal when it makes a tour of the US. The Gunners will embark on their 2024-25 season preparations in the summer of 2024 with another tour to the United States, as previously planned. This summer, Arsenal will return to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to face Manchester United, just …

During the summer, Real Madrid will visit the US for a summer tour with three highly anticipated friendlies. This is their second year in a row joining Barcelona, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Manchester City on the Soccer Champions Tour.  Preseason El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the highlight of Madrid’s tour once again. This year’s game will …