Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke wasted no time sticking the boot in on Leeds United following their Championship playoff final defeat to Southampton. The Whites missed the chance for an immediate return to the Premier League, going down 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday afternoon thanks to a goal from Adam Armstrong. Leeds were forced to run the playoff gauntlet after …
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Guardiola backs struggling Man City star after tough season – “He will be back”
Pep Guardiola has backed Jack Grealish to return to form next season following a tough 2023/24 campaign. Grealish joined Manchester City from Aston Villa back in August 2021 for £100m which, at the time, was the biggest transfer deal in British football history. The winger immediately became a popular figure among City supporters, notching 11 goals and 15 assists across …
Read More »Manchester United confirm first transfer of the summer
Manchester United have completed their first transfer of the summer as Alvaro Fernandez departs the club to join Portuguese side Benfica on a permanent deal. Fernandez, who was loaned to Benfica in January following a previous loan spell with Granada, impressed during his time in Portugal. Making 11 league appearances, the 21-year-old contributed with one goal and one assist, catching …
Read More »Xavi explains why he failed as Barcelona manager and advises Hansi Flick: “You will suffer”
Concluding their final game of the season on a high note, Barcelona picked up all three points against Sevilla in a 2-1 win and gave coach Xavi Hernandez a respectable send-off, as he is now free to ride off into the sunset. Facing the media’s burning questions for one last time in the post-match conference, the 44-year-old touched upon how …
Read More »Diego Simeone on ‘important’ summer transfer plans
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has promised an ‘important’ summer transfer window following his side’s disappointing 2023/24 season. Colchoneros endured a third straight trophyless campaign, finishing fourth in La Liga behind Real Madrid, Barcelona and surprise package Girona, while exiting the Champions League and Copa del Rey at the quarter-final and semi-final stages, respectively. It’s the first time Atletico have finished …
Read More »Tottenham boosted in pursuit of Brentford striker Ivan Toney
Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The 28-year-old forward is expected to be one of the most in-demand players in the upcoming transfer window, with several Premier League giants vying for his signature. Top clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all expressed interest in the Brentford star, who has established himself …
Read More »West Ham flop thanks Gasperini for career turnaround with Atalanta
Former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca has thanked Gian Piero Gasperini for helping to get his career back on track with Atalanta. Scamacca joined the Hammers from Sassuolo for a reported £30.5m fee back in July 2022 but would last just one season at the London Stadium. The striker scored eight goals in 27 appearances across all competitions to help …
Read More »Watch: Jeremy Doku saves Jack Grealish from falling from the top of the bus during parade
Manchester City were out on the streets of Manchester to celebrate their historic fourth consecutive Premier League title. The open-top bus parade saw the players and staff in party mood as they drank, sang and celebrated another successful season. Typically, Jack Grealish was at the centre of all celebrations. However, he was spared off an unfortunate disaster, as he was …
Read More »Italian coach emerges as top candidate to lead Chelsea
Following Mauricio Pochettino’s resignation, Chelsea are presently in the process of finding a new manager. Enzo Maresca, the manager of Leicester City, has emerged as a formidable rival for this highly sought-after position. Speculation has circulated that Maresca will join Chelsea this summer, with renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claiming that he is “super keen” on the idea. Quite a …
Read More »Tottenham set to raid Middlesbrough for 21-year-old Hayden Hackney
Tottenham are set to raid Middlesbrough for midfielder Hayden Hackney this summer according to reports. Spurs are known to be seeking midfield reinforcements as Ange Postecoglou looks to strengthen his squad in an attempt to get the club back into the Champions League. Postecoglou’s side started the season strongly but faded towards the end, and missed out on a top four …
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