Paul Merson has named two players Liverpool must keep hold of to help new manager Arne Slot when he arrives at Anfield. Whilst there’s not been official confirmation from Liverpool that Slot is their new manager, the deal is reportedly all but done for the Dutchman to take over from Jurgen Klopp. It’s going to be a huge challenge for …
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Brenden Aaronson expected to have “plenty of suitors” this summer
A long-term stay with Leeds United looks very unlikely for American midfielder Brenden Aaronson, but one of his former managers doesn’t expect him to wait long for a move elsewhere. Jesse Marsch believes that Aaronson will be on the radar of several European clubs for a potential transfer away from Elland Road this summer. Aaronson is currently in the final …
Read More »Sounders, LAFC, Atlanta United headline U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 field
The 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 field is set. Thursday’s draw featured all 16 winners from this week’s Round of 32 action, which includes six MLS clubs and one MLS NEXT Pro side. LAFC, Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, Sporting KC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Atlanta United all advanced to the Round of 16 while NYCFC II remains as …
Read More »USMNT Olympic squad sees Guinea round out Group A
The U.S. men’s olympic national team learned its final group stage opponent for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Guinea rounded out Group A after defeating Indonesia 1-0 on Thursday in a playoff qualifying match. The Americans will now meet France, New Zealand, and Guinea this summer. Thierry Henry’s Les Bleus squad will oppose Marko Mitrovic’s men on July 24 in …
Read More »Paris Saint-Germain identify Kylian Mbappe’s replacement
Paris Saint-Germain’s quest for reinforcements has led them to set their sights on Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to reports from Fabrice Hawkins. With the looming departure of Kylian Mbappe, Les Parisiens are actively seeking to bolster their forward line, and Kvaratskhelia emerges as a promising candidate. Linked previously with the Georgian winger, PSG’s interest in Kvaratskhelia underscores their strategic approach …
Read More »Xavi Simons wants to leave PSG this summer and either return to Red Bull Leipzig or join Premier League club
Fabrice Hawkins, a reliable source in football transfers, has dropped a bombshell regarding the future of Xavi Simons at Paris Saint-Germain. Despite earlier expectations of a return to PSG after his loan spell at RB Leipzig, it seems the Dutch talent is eyeing a permanent move away from the French champions. Simons, at just 21, was seen as a potential …
Read More »Premier League defender inclined towards a move to Newcastle despite interest from Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur may miss out on their transfer target who is set to be out of contract this summer. Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly is reportedly close to joining Newcastle United as a free agent, despite interest from Spurs. Recent reports suggest that Newcastle have reached a verbal agreement with the English centre-back. Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle: What’s the hiccup? According …
Read More »Harry Kane breaks silence after “tough to take” Champions League exit
Harry Kane has broken his silence after Bayern Munich’s Champions League exit on Wednesday night, insisting he is proud of how the team battled over the two legs. Heading into the second leg the tie was finely poised after the first leg finished 2-2 in Munich, and Bayern appeared set to make it an all German final when Alphonso Davies …
Read More »European heavyweights not interested in a permanent move for Leeds United star
Leeds United right-back Rasmus Kristensen, currently on loan at AS Roma, is poised to make a return to Elland Road at the conclusion of the season. The Danish full-back left Leeds on a season-long loan to the Italian club last summer, featuring prominently across Serie A and the Italy Cup throughout the campaign. Kristensen made 29 appearances for AS Roma, …
Read More »New European unbeaten record set
The 2023/24 season just keeps on getting better and better for Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen. After their epic 2-2 draw against Roma in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final, it means the German champions have now gone 49 games unbeaten, surpassing the previous record that’s stood since 1965. Almost 60 years ago it was Portuguese giants Benfica …
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