With FC Barcelona needing at least a couple of major sales in the summer transfer window, the name of Raphinha has been doing the rounds as a possible sacrificial lamb. The Brazilian international has had a good season, during which he has proven himself reliable, irrespective of where Xavi Hernandez has played him. Given his performances and age, Barça believe …
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Barcelona midfielder yet to respond to club’s contract renewal offer
It has been a season to forget for Barcelona midfield heavyweight Frenkie de Jong as he has suffered three injuries that have stopped him from having a significant impact on the proceedings. The latest of the three injuries came last month during the Clasico against Real Madrid which ruled him out for the remainder of the season, with the midfielder …
Read More »Phil Foden sweeps home Manchester City’s second
The English midfielder has doubled his side’s advantage just after the break with a sweeping finish off of his weaker foot. Pep Guardiola’s side are cruising their way back to the top of the table as they currently lead Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage. Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring after just 13 minutes when he slalomed his way into the …
Read More »Isak starts, Wilson out – Confirmed Newcastle team vs Brighton
The team sheets are in ahead of today’s final home game of the 2023/24 season, where Eddie Howe’s Mags take on Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton at St James’ Park. Here’s the side we’ve gone with: NUFC XI: Dubravka – Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall – Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson – Murphy, Isak, Gordon. SUBS: Pope, Dummett, A Murphy, Trippier, Almiron, Joelinton, Ritchie, …
Read More »Newcastle set to ‘step up interest’ in Arsenal star ahead of summer window
Newcastle are reportedly ready to move forward in the race for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as they prepare for a busy summer window. The English goalkeeper has surprisingly dropped from Mikel Arteta’s line-up earlier in the season despite winning the Golden Glove Award last campaign. Many fans did not consider Ramsdale to be an issue hence why eyebrows were raised …
Read More »Allegri expects to get a new job as soon as he leaves Juventus
Max Allegri’s future remains uncertain, but the manager has shown no signs of fear, even though it could take him some time to find a new job. His first spell at the Allianz Stadium was a resounding success, but his return to Juve in 2021 has been less so. The Bianconeri coach is working hard to ensure his team finds …
Read More »Luis Enrique refuses to comment on PSG prodigy’s future amid Barcelona links
Heading into the summer transfer window, FC Barcelona have made PSG prodigy Xavi Simons one of their top targets. The 21-year-old Dutch ace is currently on loan at RB Leipzig where he has excelled. Set to return to PSG in the summer, Simons will not stay in Paris next season. A number of clubs are lining up to sign him, …
Read More »Fabrizio Romano expects Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise to leave
Crystal Palace announced on Friday that Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp and Joel Ward have all extended their contracts at the club but the Eagles are unlikely to keep hold of Michael Olise and others ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The London club confirmed on Friday that the trio have penned new deals at Selhurst Park until 2025, which is a …
Read More »Barcelona suffer setback as midfield target’s exit ruled out – ‘Will surely be with us’
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has ruled out the possibility of key midfielder Martin Zubimendi leaving the club this summer amidst strong interest from FC Barcelona. Zubimendi, like last year, has once again emerged as Barça’s top target to reinforce the pivot midfield position. Even though the Catalans are all set to sign Guido Rodriguez, they intend to rope in …
Read More »Josko Gvardiol breaks the deadlock with spectacular finish
Josko Gvardiol has given Manchester City the lead after just 13 minutes in their crucial clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. With Pep Guardiola battling it out with Mikel Arteta at the top of the table, every single game at this stage of the season holds an incredible amount of tension. Although it may look easy on paper, an away …
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