One of the most difficult tasks for Newcastle this summer is to recruit a striker. They will only have to do this if Callum Wilson goes. If we had European football, you wouldn’t be able to rely on our current pair, but they should be able to get through a domestic season without both being out at the same time. …

After a disappointing season for Newcastle in 2023/24, Eddie Howe and his backroom staff need to dust themselves down and go again for the new campaign. Their enthusiasm and diligence in pre-season will arguably set the tone for 2024/25, and without the distraction of Europe this season – even if that was their aim – they may fare better this …

Match Preview Slovenia head into an encouter against Denmark on Sunday. Played out at Stuttgart Arena, this is the first of the three outings of the European Championship group stage. Slovenia collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 2-0 and 2-1 winners against Portugal and Armenia, respectively. Against Bulgaria, they had to …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing the Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray. According to a report from the Athletic, the North London club are keeping tabs on the 18-year-old midfielder and it will be interesting to see if they decide to test the waters with an offer in the coming weeks. Leeds United will not want to lose a …

It’s all change at Chelsea and Aston Villa it seems, with a number of players – including Jhon Duran – looking to potentially switch between West London and the Midlands. The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) appear to be having the effect of bringing everyone into line in terms of Financial Fair Play, however, it does mean that …

It’s fair to say that Man City have an embarrassment of riches in all areas of their squad, not least in attack where Julian Alvarez can only consider himself as a substitute at present. The Argentinian World Cup winner hasn’t managed to dislodge Erling Haaland from his pedestal up front, and that has led to apparent rumblings that Alvarez might …

Arsenal are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Nico Williams this summer. According to Football London, sporting director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta are keen on signing the 21-year-old La Liga winger. Williams has a €50 million release clause in his contract and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to trigger his …

Club News June 15, 2024 – 9:00 am Thiago Motta’s appointment as Juventus manager has put several squad members in a position where their futures are uncertain. The club recently acquired players who were coveted by their former manager, Max Allegri, with support in last summer’s and January’s transfer …

The flag’s in the window, the fridge is stocked, you’ve saved up your annual leave and a mad month of dreams and despair is finally upon us. Euro 2024 is here. It’s been 58 years since the last and only time England’s men lifted a major trophy. Too long. The wait is over, surely? We won’t know for sure until …

Rafa Marquez, the manager of Barça Atletic, has revealed that upon Xavi’s official departure, he reached out to him to convey his best wishes for the future and to recognize his contributions. It is suggested that despite Xavi’s late turmoil at the club, he and Marquez always had a strong bond. Throughout Marquez’s tenure coaching the reserve team and Xavi …