Barcelona and Real Madrid are always in the mix when it comes to the future of young talents from within Spain and outside. The two La Liga behemoths have their sights set on a number of talented young prospects with an eye on the future. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are already battling for the signing of Franco Mastantuono from …
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Key Juventus man reported to have turned down contract offer
Juventus has failed in their initial attempt to extend the contract of Wojciech Szczęsny and reduce his wages. The Polish goalkeeper currently earns 6.5 million euros per season, and the Bianconeri are restructuring their wage budget. To achieve this, they need to lower the salaries of their highest earners, and their goal is to extend Szczęsny’s contract beyond 2025 but …
Read More »Chelsea in tricky spot; facing major Mauricio Pochettino sack headache
Chelsea are reluctant to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino before the start of next month due to their involvement with Soccer Aid. The Chelsea boss is enduring a torrid spell in charge of the Blues with the 52-year-old averaging just 1.67 points per game since succeeding Graham Potter less than 12 months ago. Consequently, with Chelsea sitting ninth in the …
Read More »Man United eye Leverkusen star
Manchester United are reportedly intensifying their efforts to seal the potential €40million transfer of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong as his release clause expires before Euro 2024. Man Utd are understandably keen on the impressive Dutchman, who has been one of the star performers in European football this season with great numbers of goals and assists in a wing-back role …
Read More »Four conditions Xavi will have to accept to continue as Barcelona manager – report
The future of Xavi Hernandez is currently the hottest topic in Barcelona right now, with the board still undecided whether or not to keep the Spaniard as the head coach next season. Xavi, for his part, appears to be finally considering staying at Camp Nou beyond the coming summer, despite announcing his desire to leave the club at the end …
Read More »Pep Guardiola full of “admiration” for potential successor Roberto De Zerbi
Man City’s next challenge in the defence of their Premier League title is a trip to Brighton on Thursday and ahead of that clash, Pep Guardiola has been speaking about Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian coach has gained many admirers since arriving at the Amex Stadium in 2022, helping Brighton to the Europa League this season while also …
Read More »Liverpool target Slot has several key similarities to Klopp
Liverpool has turned their attention in a search for a new manager to Feyenoord’s Arne Slot. The Reds have been on the lookout for a successor to Jurgen Klopp since the German announced he was departing the club in January. Klopp is set to leave Merseyside at the end of the current campaign. The Premier League side has been linked …
Read More »Xavi must answer two key questions from Barcelona president before fate is decided
There is not one normal day at FC Barcelona, and the last few weeks have thoroughly proven the same. A lot has happened since Xavi announced his departure late in January after the defeat against Villarreal at home. The club have tried to seek a new manager, and made shortlists, but eventually decided that convincing the Spaniard to continue should …
Read More »Pochettino Chelsea latest: Fears over replacement
There may reportedly be some fears that Chelsea will be unable to lure top managers to Stamford Bridge now if they decide to sack Mauricio Pochettino at the end of this season. It’s been another dire campaign at Stamford Bridge, with Pochettino not really managing to improve on last season’s struggles under Graham Potter and caretaker manager Frank Lampard. According …
Read More »Zambian FA boss Andrew Kamanga charged with fraud ahead of FAZ AGM this weekend
April 24 – The president of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Andrew Kamanga was arrested and charged with money laundering offences on Tuesday before being released. Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) alleges that Kamanga obtained government funds under false pretences and was part of a conspiracy to defraud. He was arrested along with Reuben Kamanga, the FAZ General Secretary, …
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