Granit Xhaka has become a better ‘leader’ since leaving Arsenal, according to Rio Ferdinand.  The 31-year-old midfielder was often maligned during his seven-year stay with the Gunners between 2016 and 2023, during which he made 297 appearances and won two FA Cup titles. But Xhaka has left us in no doubt of his quality since leaving the Emirates, playing a …

Alan Hutton admits he is disappointed to see his former team sell young assets so early in their careers. The Villans agreed £19m deal to sell Omari Kellyman to Chelsea today and have already sold Tim Iroegbunam few days ago to Everton. Hutton thinks Villa should do more to promote their academy products instead of selling them to rivals. “I …

Both Inter and Paris Saint-Germain have more players than any other club in the 2024 European Championship Round of 16. According to Transfermarkt’s X report, 12 players from each club are now competing for their national teams in the tournament’s knockout round. This astounding number shows how talented the winning teams of Serie A and Ligue 1 really are. Inter’s …

Journalist Alan Nixon claims that Bayern Munich are astonished by the conditions of Michael Olise’s release clause in his Crystal Palace contract. To get the Frenchman to join them, the German team beat clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal. Nixon clarified on his Patreon page that Palace are not willing to lower the asking price for Olise and are standing by …

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has stated that he would love to see Neymar at his old club next season. Although the Gunners once again fell short of their Premier League dream, missing out to Manchester City by just two points, Mikel Arteta has forged an incredible side in North London. After their best season ever in the league, the …

Team news Switzerland and Italy have named their starting line-ups for the first round of 16 match at Uefa Euro 2024 as the holders continue their campaign against dangerous opponents. The Nati are without right-back Silvan Widmer through suspension, while Remo Freuler, Dan Ndoye, Ricardo Rodriguez, Vincent Sierro and Granit Xhaka are a booking away from bans. Switzerland XI: Sommer, …

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has named Borussia Dortmund and Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer as his player of Euro 2024 so far.  Austria have been one of the most eye-catching teams of the tournament, topping a group containing France and the Netherlands, beating the latter and only losing to the former 1-0 with an own goal — while also beating Poland …

Newcastle United have offered defender and vice-captain Kieran Trippier to Italian giants AC Milan and AS Roma, according to reports.  Following a successful spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid — where he made 86 appearances across all competitions between 2019 and 2022, winning the 2020/21 La Liga title — Trippier returned to England with Newcastle in January 2022. The right-back …

West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to reports.  Chelsea are one of a number of clubs facing a battle to remain compliant with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The Blues have already been active in raising funds for homegrown players — which is the most effective way to stay ahead …

Sky Sports’ Keith Downie is reporting that Newcastle have been in talks with Nottingham Forest regarding a potential swap deal involving Anthony Elanga and Elliot Anderson. The Telegraph and The Athletic have shared similar news, only they claim that Yankuba Minteh has also been discussed as a player that could join the City Ground in a part-exchange involving Elanga; who …