Manchester United’s on-loan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has hinted he could stay at the club permanently despite it previously seeming like his stay at Old Trafford would end up being a short one. The Morocco international joined Man Utd on loan from Fiorentina in the summer and Matteo Moretto recently told CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column that the player would …
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Arsenal boost as PSG out of the race
Arsenal may reportedly have been handed a significant transfer boost in their rumoured pursuit of Rennes attacking midfielder Desire Doue this summer. Doue has impressed in Ligue 1, showing himself to be the next big thing emerging in French football, and it makes sense that a host of top clubs are now showing an interest in him. See below as …
Read More »Barcelona midfield star denies recommending the board to hire Hansi Flick
It is only a matter of time before Hansi Flick becomes the next coach of FC Barcelona. The German tactician is likely to be officiated tomorrow and will take over Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season. Flick’s arrival could usher in a new era at Barcelona and may lead to several changes to the team. However, there are …
Read More »Newcastle believe they are ahead of Tottenham in race Lloyd Kelly
Newcastle United believe they are close to securing the services of Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly ahead of Tottenham as the defender is set to become a free agent. The Magpies are looking to make key additions to take their squad forward during the upcoming transfer window and with the Tyneside club wary of their financial restrictions, free agents could be crucial …
Read More »Italy kits at the Euros: A retrospective
Five brands have represented the Italian national team for their kits at the Euros in recent decades. Incontestably, the German sportswear company Puma takes the lead, having sponsored Italy from 2004 to 2020. Nevertheless, each kit the Italians have worn since Euro 1996 is worth examining. Significantly, the design and tailoring of each jersey have undoubtedly impacted the national team. …
Read More »Barcelona have made their plan for Vitor Roque, waiting for Hansi Flick’s final decision
Vitor Roque is one of the few Barcelona players who could stand to benefit from the departure of Xavi Hernandez. After joining the club in January, Roque has endured a horrid spell in Barcelona, often struggling to establish himself as a trusted option under Xavi. It was reported that there was a lack of communication and transparency in the way …
Read More »Kaiserslauten 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Talking points as 10-men Werkself show their quality again to complete domestic double
On Saturday evening at the Olimpiastadion in Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen bounced back from their Europa League disappointment to land the domestic double by defeating Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final. The only goal of the game was the work of Granit Xhaka, an accurate shot from outside the box in the 17th minute. Despite going a man down in the 44th …
Read More »Three Barcelona players that are likely to get cut off by Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick’s arrival at Barcelona is set to bring significant changes to the club as the former Bayern Munich and Germany manager will likely implement new tactics, which could result in some players being phased out. Currently, Barcelona’s focus is on their final game of the season against Sevilla, which also marks Xavi’s farewell. After this game, all attention will …
Read More »Chelsea ready to talk to departing manager from big-name club
Chelsea reportedly plan to hold talks with departing Barcelona manager Xavi as they consider their options for the manager position this summer. Xavi to Chelsea could be a story to keep an eye on in the days and weeks ahead as the Spanish tactician has been confirmed as leaving the Nou Camp at the end of this season, with Hansi …
Read More »Enzo Maresca waiting for Chelsea having already rejected Sevilla
Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca does not want to leave England and is waiting for Chelsea to make a decision on whether he will get the job at Stamford Bridge before making his next move. The 44-year-old guided the Foxes back to the Premier League this season and his work has attracted the interest of several clubs. Sevilla is one …
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