Mauricio Pochettino is highly rated by Manchester United’s co-owners Ineos, who tried to appoint him as Nice manager after he left Paris Saint Germain. Chelsea announced Pochettino’s departure on Tuesday evening following an end of season review with the club’s hierarchy, which resulted in the Argentine leaving by mutual consent. The 52-year-old was only in charge at Stamford Bridge for …
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Kylian Mbappe makes staggering £18m purchase
After Saturday’s French Cup Final, the Kylian Mbappe era at Paris Saint-Germain will be well and truly over. Seven long years seemingly gone in the blink of an eye. The 25-year-old Frenchman can look back on his time at the Parc des Princes fondly, with so many good memories to take with him. In the time he’s been at the …
Read More »Europa League Final news: Lookman stuns Leverkusen
All of the pre-match talk before the Europa League Final was about how Bayer Leverkusen might go unbeaten throughout the whole season, but Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman had something to say about that. The Italian side had been the more positive of the two in the opening exchanges, and it was no surprise when they opened the scoring. More Stories / …
Read More »Newcastle close in on first summer signing, deal expected to be confirmed in coming days
Newcastle are close to wrapping up a deal for Fulham centre back Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer according to reports. The Magpies are known to be in the market for a centre back, and with Financial Fair Play restrictions haven’t got unlimited money to spend on strengthening the squad. Therefore Adarabioyo is viewed as a great option for them given …
Read More »Oaktree assumes leadership of Inter
Oaktree, an American investment fund, has officially taken ownership of Serie A champions Inter. That is after Suning, led by President Steven Zhang, failed to repay a hefty $411 million loan. The loan, provided by Oaktree in 2021, required full repayment and a substantial interest rate of 12% by May 21. With Suning unable to meet its financial obligations, Oaktree …
Read More »Hansi Flick pushing for a move to Barcelona
With Xavi Hernandez likely to be forced out of FC Barcelona at the end of the season, the club are on the lookout for a new manager. And, Hansi Flick appears to be one of the leading candidates to replace the former midfielder as the next head coach at the Catalan outfit. In fact, reports earlier today suggested that Deco …
Read More »Xabi Alonso outlines plan to beat Atalanta
Xabi Alonso has already guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbelievable unbeaten Bundesliga season, and ahead of the Europa League Final he spoke to TNT Sports and explained what he expects from his side against Atalanta. The Spaniard’s experience at the top level of the game will undoubtedly be of value to his players, many of whom are playing in their …
Read More »Ex-Serie A star explains why he thinks Motta is a good fit for Juventus
Former Juventus youth team star Davide Lanzafame has commented on Thiago Motta’s potential move to the Allianz Stadium. Motta is considered the main target for the Bianconeri job, and Juventus is exclusively focused on securing his services. They are not currently engaging with any other coaches. The club is awaiting a response from Motta before considering other options, while Bologna …
Read More »Europa League Final atmosphere building as fans make incredible racket
The atmosphere inside the Dublin Arena ahead of the Europa League Final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta is something to behold. Both sets of supporters appear intent on outdoing the other as the decibel levels just keep on rising. More Stories / Latest News Xabi Alonso’s side are looking to win their second piece of silverware …
Read More »Report – 45-year-old manager still alive in the race for Barcelona job
Even as contradicting reports emerge on Barcelona director Deco and co-ordinator Bojan Krkic’s alleged meeting with Hansi Flick in London, SPORT reports that Rafa Marquez is still very much alive in the race to replace Xavi as manager. Reports claimed today that Deco and Bojan had flown to London to hold a meeting with Flick and his agent Pini Zahavi. …
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