Cesc Fabregas has stated that the best finisher he has ever played alongside was Dutch striker Robin van Persie. The two stars came up together under Arsene Wenger’s tutelage at Arsenal with the Spanish midfielder breaking into the squad during the Invincibles season before Van Persie made his debut the following year. The two stars were pivotal players for the …
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Why Juventus have yet to announce the arrival of Michele Di Gregorio
Juventus have an agreement in place to sign Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, but we’re still waiting for the official announcement. The 26-year-old’s imminent move to Turin has been one of the worst-kept secrets in Italian football. Bianconeri fans have been well aware of the transfer for weeks now. They even greeted the shot-stopper with applause during the final fixture …
Read More »Dan Ndoye stuns Germany as Switzerland take the lead
Switzerland have taken a shock lead against Germany in Frankfurt as they go 1-0 up thanks to a brilliant finish from Dan Ndoye. After winning their opening two games of the competition in impressive fashion, Germany established themselves as many people’s favourites for the competition. It looked like they were set to cruise to the top of their group as …
Read More »Copa America over for Edson Alvarez? What it means for United
Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have encountered a potential setback. Their target, Edson Alvarez, suffered an injury during Mexico’s Copa America opener against Jamaica. The West Ham midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, sustained a hamstring injury; which could complicate his transfer prospects. Around the 30-minute mark, the 26-year-old Mexican captain—who was playing in his …
Read More »Crystal Palace willing to let French striker leave the club
Crystal Palace are reportedly willing to let French striker Odsonne Edouard leave in the summer transfer window. After a poor run of games led to Roy Hodgson stepping down as manager, Oliver Glasner was given the reigns at the London club, which saw them go on to finish off a disappointing season in impressive fashion. Palace won six of their …
Read More »Impending Friedkin takeover brings Everton close to first big sale
Newcastle are actively pursuing a deal to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, looking to strengthen their squad this summer. Even though they are limited by Premier League PSR regulations, the seventh-placed Magpies are looking to improve their offensive options; especially after missing out on a spot for the European competitions. Eddie Howe’s side, fresh from their previous first UEFA Champions …
Read More »Kean could be key to unlocking the transfer of Riccardo Calafiori to Juventus
Juventus striker Moise Kean could reportedly help the club secure the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Bianconeri have identified the 22-year-old as their primary target to enhance the backline. The Italian rose to prominence this season under the guidance of Thiago Motta who transformed him from a left-back into a centre-back with a licence to surge forward. Therefore, …
Read More »Analysing how Barcelona can still thrive with Joao Cancelo
Barcelona find themselves in the midst of a profound financial crisis, a reality that threatens their ability to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. This predicament not only jeopardises their capacity to register many of their current first-team players but also casts a shadow over any aspirations of acquiring new talent. Amidst these financial woes, the uncertainty surrounding Joao Cancelo’s …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed with McKenna coming in for Tierney
The line-ups have been announced as Scotland take on Hungary in Group A at Euro 2024. Team News Scotland boss Steve Clarke has made one change to the side that drew 1-1 with Switzerland – Scott McKenna coming in for the injured Kieran Tierney. McKenna replaced Tierney after 61 minutes in Cologne and performed well, although he did pick up …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed with Shaqiri dropped
The line-ups have been announced as Switzerland take on Germany in Group A at Euro 2024. Team News As he suggested he would in the build-up, Julian Nagelsmann has resisted the temptation to make alterations to his side and named an unchanged XI. When asked why he was not utilising his squad, the former Bayern Munich boss replied: “We need …
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