Barcelona’s search for a new pivot midfielder for the summer transfer window is no top secret. It is seen as a top priority by the defending La Liga champions before the onset of the next season. Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has been scouring the market for potential options, with names such as Amadou Onana, Joshua Kimmich, Martin Zubimendi, and Mats …
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“Koopmeiners not enough” – Capello names three players Juventus should buy
Legendary manager Fabio Capello insists that signing Teun Koopmeiners wouldn’t be sufficient for Juventus on its own. The Atalanta midfielder has emerged as a primary target for the Bianconeri, even though his price tag has reportedly reached 60 million euros. However, Capello warns his former employers that the Dutchman won’t be able to improve the team if his arrival isn’t …
Read More »Exclusive: Spurs target ‘Phil Foden like’ Giorgi Sudakov this summer
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Giorgi Sudakov is preparing for a special summer. Having scored seven goals and provided three assists this season, the Ukrainian midfielder has helped put Shakhtar on the brink of a domestic double. Two of these goals came in the Ukrainian Cup semi-final in a 4-1 win over Chornomorets Odesa and both showcased Sudakov’s prodigious talent. Pace, poise and precision are …
Read More »Childish penalty incident shows Chelsea still has maturity issues
Chelsea thoroughly dominated Everton Monday evening en route to a 6-0 victory. The performance and result were undoubtedly the west London club’s best of the entire 2023/24 season. New signing Cole Palmer stole the show by scoring four goals in the fixture, which included a first-half hat trick. The youngster netted three goals by the 30-minute mark and then converted …
Read More »The ghost of Champions League past: Can Barcelona finally shed their demons in Europe
The mind plays strange games, and it is not surprising that centuries of work has gone into understanding the same. Fascinatingly, the mentality of a group works queerly similar to that of an individual at many junctures. Barcelona’s stance with the UEFA Champions League, in a similar analogy, can be compared to a relationship gone sour. The only difference – …
Read More »Man United one to watch for striker
Manchester United could be a team to watch in the race for the transfer of Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The England international is approaching the final year of his Brentford contract, which could mean he’ll attract plenty of interest this summer, but for the moment Jacobs seems to think Arsenal and Chelsea are …
Read More »Juventus pinpoint Anthony Martial as alternative to Felipe Anderson
Juventus have reportedly turned their attention to Manchester United’s Anthony Martial after missing out on Felipe Anderson. The Bianconeri were widely expected to sign the Brazilian on a free transfer once his contract with Lazio expires at the end of the season. However, Palmeiras officially announced the capture of the 31-year-old winger who decided to snub the Old Lady in …
Read More »Barcelona will not sell ‘future captain’ who PSG would ‘love’ to sign
Barcelona and PSG will indulge in an on-field battle later tonight when the two clubs square off in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Off the field, the two teams do not always see eye to eye, but have been involved in several transfer activities in the past, the most recent of which saw Ousmane Dembele leave Barcelona for …
Read More »Man United set to offer 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo a new contact
Man United are looking to extend the contract of Kobbie Mainoo this summer as new part-owners INEOS want the youngster to be one of the faces of their project at Old Trafford. Initial discussions over a new deal took place in February and Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the Manchester club are pushing to get the midfielder to put pen …
Read More »Wrexham more popular than every MLS team except Inter Miami
According to Google, Wrexham AFC is more popular than every MLS team in the United States except Inter Miami. The 2024 data is from Google Trends, Google’s website that analyzes the popularity of top search queries in Google Search across various regions and languages. Owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham AFC is currently riding a wave …
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