Barcelona’s recent 4-2 defeat at the hands of local rivals Girona is set to wide-ranging consequences, as far as the club’s squad planning for next season is concerned. Coach Xavi Hernandez, in particular, is facing the heat once again despite confirming his desire to remain at Camp Nou a little more than a week ago. With pressure mounting, Xavi is …
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Chelsea submit third offer of £47 million for Estevao Willian
Chelsea are keen on signing the Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian at the end of the season. The Blues have had two offers rejected for the highly talented winger, but they have now returned with a third offer of £47 million for the teenager. According to a report from GOAL, the Brazilian outfit are unwilling to accept the offer from the …
Read More »Tottenham frontrunners to sign Alessandro Buongiorno
Tottenham Hotspur are frontrunners to sign the Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno. The 24-year-old is highly rated in Italian football and he has been quite impressive for Torino this season. It is no surprise that Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on him and a report from Calciomercato claims that Tottenham are in pole position to secure his signature. The defender …
Read More »Five player decisions that furious Barcelona president has made for club’s future
Barcelona are once again in turmoil. The club’s recent slump, culminating in a shocking 4-2 defeat to Girona, has sent shockwaves through the club, with president Joan Laporta ready to take drastic action. In fact, Laporta has already made up his mind about five key decisions he will undertake this summer, as part of the club’s overhaul plans. Frenkie de …
Read More »Barcelona staff once again in doubt over Xavi’s continuity
Just ten days after Barcelona confidently announced Xavi Hernandez’s prolonged stay in Catalonia, a wave of uncertainty has engulfed the club once more. This comes on the back of a fresh 4-2 defeat at the hands of local rivals Girona – a result that notably helped Real Madrid secure the league title. This loss also plunged Barcelona into third place …
Read More »Chiesa drifting away from Juventus – Could Thiago Motta’s arrival change his fate?
Juventus star Federico Chiesa is reportedly edging closer to the exit door in the summer, but a managerial change may save the day. The 26-year-old’s contract will expire in June 2025, while the management has yet to make a breakthrough in renewal talks. According to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, the player’s agent Fali Ramadani has been searching the market for a …
Read More »Liverpool keen on signing Alberto Moleiro
Liverpool have been linked to the move for the Las Palmas attacker Alberto Moleiro. The 20-year-old has been quite impressive in the Spanish league this season and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League club. According to a report from AS via SportWitness, Las Palmas are prepared to sell the player below his release clause this summer …
Read More »Barcelona squad revolution underway as Laporta is set to fulfil his promise
Cuts in Barcelona’s roster have been deemed essential owing to the Catalans’ tussles with financial fair play. But besides the need to comply with La Liga’s stringent financial regulations, player departures might also result from underperformance and an inability to reach the required sporting level. Following Barcelona’s disappointing 4-2 loss to Girona, the club’s vulnerabilities became even more apparent, which …
Read More »Manchester City 5-1 Wolves: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Sky Blues Breezed Their Way To A Premier League Romp At The Etihad?
Making another title statement of intent on Saturday evening, Manchester City put in a rampant performance at the Etihad as they stormed their way to a 5-1 victory against Wolves. Although Arsenal might have extended on their own title charge earlier in the day as they secured a 3-0 win against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s men came flying out of the …
Read More »Doubts remain over Pochettino and others
Chelsea’s summer transfer window will certainly be very busy, not least because there’s still Mauricio Pochettino’s future at the club to be decided upon. A final decision on the manager has not yet been made and only at the end of the season will there be a meeting between the Argentine and the Chelsea board to discuss things together. The …
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