Sofyan Amrabat was a player every top European club wanted to sign in the summer after his brilliant performance for Morocco at the last World Cup. He also led Fiorentina to the final of the Europa Conference League, further enhancing his profile. Juventus were eager to add the Moroccan to their roster, along with several other clubs who bombarded Fiorentina …
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Real Madrid have transfer plan to ‘convince’ Erling Haaland
Real Madrid reportedly see their upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City as the perfect opportunity to convince Erling Haaland to sign for them. That’s according to a recent report from Fichajes, who claims Los Blancos are determined to bring the Norweigan forward to the Spanish capital. Although settled and happy with life at the Etihad following a trophy-littered opening …
Read More »Early team news & predicted Newcastle side to face Man City as Howe faces late dilemmas
With kick-off just hours away at the Etihad, it’s time to look at the latest team news and Newcastle’s likely line-up for tonight’s FA Cup quarter-final against Man City. Anthony Gordon is facing a late fitness test after returning to training on Friday following a knee scare, but Harvey Barnes (hamstring), Kieran Trippier (calf), Nick Pope (shoulder), Joelinton (thigh) and …
Read More »Opponent watch: Atletico Madrid defender ruled out of Barcelona clash
As Barcelona gear up to take on Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday night, the Blaugrana have been handed a boost in the form of an injury to an opponent player. Indeed, as confirmed officially by Atletico Madrid, key defender Mario Hermoso has been ruled out of the contest against Barcelona due to a thigh injury. “Mario Hermoso is …
Read More »Report: Reason why Barcelona superstar rejected Real Madrid seven years ago
Robert Lewandowski has been one of Barcelona’s biggest bets in the transfer market in recent years. The Poland international has been a marquee addition to the ranks at Barça and helped the club lift the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup in his debut season, even winning the Pichichi Trophy. However, if things had gone differently, Lewandowski would …
Read More »Newcastle United scouts told priority; first-team replacement needed
Newcastle United have reportedly instructed their scouts to prioritise finding a suitable replacement for striker Callum Wilson. Wilson, 32, will be out of contract in less than 18 months, and following an uncertain January window that saw him heavily linked with a late move to Atletico Madrid, the experienced forward, according to a recent report from the Daily Mail, is …
Read More »Manchester City contact Barcelona midfield target with €115 million release clause
While Barcelona’s boardroom is largely focused on identifying coach Xavi Hernandez’s successor, the club has various other areas of concern to keep in mind too. Indeed, some examples of the multifaceted challenges facing Barcelona’s management include carrying out exit operations to comply with La Liga’s financial fair play obligations while fortifying the squad with reinforcements. And strengthening the defensive midfield …
Read More »Jurgen Klopp could yet take German job
The beautiful story that Jurgen Klopp has written with Liverpool will soon come to an end, and it’s already known that the German wants at least a year’s sabbatical from the game. In his leaving announcement Klopp noted that his energy reserves were low and that he needed to recharge the batteries before decided what to do next. Germany want …
Read More »Dean Huijsen earns a Spain U21 call up weeks after switching nationality
Dean Huijsen is enjoying a fine season and has just been called up to the Spain U21 side. The defender was born in the Netherlands, but he grew up in Spain and recently obtained Spanish citizenship. He seems to identify more as a Spanish native, and his massive talent means La Roja has a good player in their system. The …
Read More ȣ10m fine for Champions League failure
Commercial income for football clubs is a way of life, and that’s as true for the likes of Man United as for those clubs lower down the pyramid. The further you go in cup competitions – domestic or European – and the higher up the league you finish, the bigger the possibility of earning significant revenue from commercial partnerships. One …
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