Newcastle United are set to hold talks with Alexander Isak over a new contract amid interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal. The Gunners are in the market for a new number nine this summer and the Swedish forward is firmly on their list of targets, reports The Independent. The 24-year-old has been in exceptional form this season across the 40 …
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Hoffenheim close to European qualification thanks to US coach
Under the leadership of Pellegrino Matarazzo, Hoffenheim earned European qualification for the first time since the 2019/20 campaign. The head coach then was Julian Nagelsmann, who went to RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and now the Germany national team. Now, in Matarazzo’s second season in charge of Hoffenheim, the club finished seventh in the Bundesliga. That is enough for at least …
Read More »The key tasks facing Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Anfield
Arne Slot has been confirmed as Liverpool’s next manager, with the Dutchman leaving Feyenoord to fill Jurgen Klopp’s sizeable shoes at Anfield. Klopp’s glittering reign on Merseyside did not quite end the way Liverpool’s supporters would have wanted, with a miserable April seeing their Premier League title hopes slip away. Running out of steam at the vital moment, Liverpool perhaps …
Read More »Who’s in USMNT training camp roster ahead of Copa America?
Gregg Berhalter unveiled the 27-player roster for the USMNT training camp before the Copa America. Although not the final product, the current crop of players indicates Berhalter’s thought process in who he will pick for the final squad. Going against the grain of previous squads, only four players in the training camp roster play in Major League Soccer. The other …
Read More »Pep Guardiola looking to add £60m Pedro Neto to Man City squad
Man City and Newcastle are interested in bringing Wolves’ Pedro Neto to their clubs ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season as the winger could be sold. The Midlands club are not in the best position financially ahead of the summer transfer window and will need to sell players if they want to add to Gary O’Neil’s squad. The Wolves …
Read More »Would the Knicks trade all-star PF Julius Randle?
On Sunday, the Knicks’ 2023-24 season officially ended with a loss in Game 7 to the Pacers. New York fought hard this postseason but injuries ultimately took their toll. Several players went down for the Knicks in the 2024 playoffs. Head coach Tom Thibodeau had to go deep in his bench. In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the …
Read More »Lionel Messi highlights Argentina Copa America 2024 squad
Reigning Copa America champion Argentina is looking for another title this summer with a squad carrying much of the same talent. Headlined by Lionel Messi, La Albiceleste enter the tournament as the favorite to win the tournament. Much of that comes from the fact that it carries a talented team. Not only does Argentina lead CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. It …
Read More »Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani rounds off memorable week with first LA walk-off
LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani rounded off a memorable week in the city with his first game-ending hit since joining the illustrious franchise earlier this year. Ohtani broke his maiden with a walk-off hit for the Dodgers to secure a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, his first in the MLB in almost four years. The 29-year-old, who …
Read More »“Hope we meet again” – Mohamed Salah’s touching tribute to Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has posted a touching tribute to Jurgen Klopp on social media following the German coach’s final match in charge of the Premier League giants. Klopp brought an end to a nine-year stint at Anfield on Sunday after his team defeated Wolves 2-0, which was followed by a presentation for the Reds manager. It was an emotional day …
Read More »Aston Villa in advanced Ross Barkley talks
Aston Villa are in advanced negotiations to sign Ross Barkley from Luton Town this summer, according to several sources. Villa boss Unai Emery is believed to be keen on having the experienced midfielder in his ranks, and Barkley is also keen on the move. Barkley has already played for Aston Villa, spending the 2020/21 season there on loan from Chelsea. …
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