Leeds United could lose midfielder Ilia Gruev to Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to reports. Gruev has become a popular figure among the Elland Road faithful since joining from Werder Bremen last summer. The Bulgaria international made 35 appearances across all competitions in 2023/24 as Leeds United finished third in the Championship with 90 points, ultimately failing to seal promotion …
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Newcastle free to sign ‘full package’ player for only £12.7m
Newcastle United are in the hunt to sign English youngster Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus, according to reports. Still only 20 years old, Iling-Junior spent nine years in the Chelsea youth system between 2011 and 2020 before leaving to join Italian giants Juventus. The left-footer — who can play as a forward and a wing-back — broke into the Old Lady’s …
Read More »Journalist backs Spalletti’s ‘intuition’ to take Fagioli to Euro 2024
Luciano Spalletti’s decision to include Nicolo Fagioli in his squad for Euro 2024 continues to be a major topic of discussion in Italy. Despite being banned for seven months and playing only two matches for Juventus in 2024, Fagioli has earned a spot in Italy’s squad for their title defence in Germany. Despite the ban, Fagioli received full support from …
Read More »Paul Merson backs England player to be Euros breakout ‘superstar’
Paul Merson believes that Eberechi Eze will be the breakout star at this summer’s European Championships for England. With every top European league now officially over, all eyes turn to the summer’s European Championships which are due to kick-off next week. Despite never winning the tournament, England is one of the favourites to lift the trophy in July as they …
Read More »“No thanks” – former Barcelona coach issues response when asked about Joan Laporta
Xavi Hernandez appeared in Spanish colours this Saturday to play against AFE veterans, in a charity match supported by RFEF. Xavi was part of the legendary 1999 Spanish U-20 team which won the U20 FIFA World Cup, which, to this date, remains Spain’s only international triumph in this category. The same team appeared against AFE veterans in a charitable match …
Read More »Crystal Palace free to sign goal-machine for absolutely nothing
Crystal Palace may finally land a long-term target on a free transfer after Leicester City confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho will leave the club this summer. The Foxes announced on Friday that the Nigeria international will depart following the conclusion of his contract, exiting alongside Premier League winner Marc Albrighton and Belgian midfielder Dennis Praet. Iheanacho spent seven years with Leicester after …
Read More »Barcelona midfielder issues injury update ahead of UEFA Euro 2024
Football fans have much to look forward to this summer, as we near the start of the European Championship in Germany. One of the teams that will be in focus is the Netherlands, looking to pose a serious challenge this time after bowing out of the Euro 2020 from the Round of 16. The only Barcelona player part of the …
Read More »Pundit rates Chiesa’s chance of staying at Juventus
There is a strong possibility that Federico Chiesa will depart Juventus at the conclusion of Euro 2024, and pundit Stefano Impallomeni has assessed his likelihood of staying. Impallomeni has observed Juventus’ struggles in securing a new contract for their talented winger. Chiesa encountered difficulties under Max Allegri’s management, often being deployed out of position in the coach’s preferred system. While …
Read More »Barcelona fans direct chants against Laporta during reserve team fixture
On Friday, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona president Joan Laporta was unhappy and angry with some of the criticism coming his way from sections of supporters. There are fans who are not entirely happy with how things are being run at the club, be it with regard to the board, the squad planning or even the manner of Xavi’s dismissal …
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur put on alert as Spanish club keen on selling striker
Sevilla is reportedly keen on selling Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham target Youssef En-Nesyri as soon as possible. Tottenham Hotspur, like the majority of Premier League clubs, is keen on upgrading their side in the summer transfer window to put them in the best position possible to compete for the European spots. A major priority for Ange Postecoglou’s side will be …
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