June 12 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is to invest an additional BGN 200,000 (€100,000) per season to improve the VAR system in the Bulgarian first division – the efbet League. Currently, the BFU pays BGN 1 million (€500,000) per season for VAR. Georgi Ivanov, the new president of the BFU added that the association cannot afford to bring …

June 12 – In the first official spat with UEFA among those competing in the upcoming Euros, Switzerland have filed a formal complaint regarding the quality of the playing surface at their training camp. The Swiss team began training on Monday at the home of lower-league German side Stuttgarter Kickers but coach Murat Yakin is unhappy with the conditions. Switzerland’s first match …

In a pleasing development, FC Barcelona have reached a total agreement over the contract renewal of midfield gem Marc Bernal, reports SPORT. One of the most talented young prospects coming through La Masia, the 17-year-old is all set to commit to the club for a few more years. Bernal’s contract until 2026 Talks over a new deal with Marc Bernal’s …

Juventus remains in the running to sign Manchester United star Mason Greenwood after his fine loan spell at Getafe. Greenwood was banished from the United first team for off-field issues, and he is now set to find a new home again. With his contract expiring in a year, United wants to sell him and does not seem to have plans …

June 11 – England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted that the upcoming European Championships in Germany could be his final swansong in charge of the national team. Southgate’s contract expires in December and he concedes that the Euros, which kick off Friday, might be his last chance to win a major trophy with the Three Lions whom he has managed …

One of the issues that Barcelona new manager Hansi Flick will have to address in the weeks to come is the future of the host of loanees returning to the club. Barça have seven players who will be coming back after spending the previous campaign on loan, one of whom happens to be Eric Garcia. The Spanish centre-back enjoyed a …

Aston Villa are reportedly advancing in talks over signing Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus this summer in a slightly complicated package deal also involving Weston McKennie moving to Villa Park, while Douglas Luiz would join Juve. Iling-Junior has shown some potential in his relatively short career so far, but he’s not had that much playing time at Juventus so a departure …

Last week, we covered a report from Sky Germany revealing that Newcastle were one of four Premier League clubs chasing Schalke sensation Assan Ouedraogo. Newcastle ‘enquired’ about a potential move for the young midfielder, with Man Utd, Aston Villa and Liverpool also eyeing a deal after Bayern Munich pulled the plug on a proposed move for financial reasons. However, according …

Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs to have enquired about the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong, with Barcelona also interested in the talented right-back. Frimpong was one of the most in-form players in Europe in the season just gone, producing superb numbers in terms of goals and assists from right-back, and helping Leverkusen win their first ever …

West Ham United’s new manager Julen Lopetegui reportedly wants to sell Kurt Zouma this summer as he doesn’t have a great deal of trust in the player and experienced leader he’s inheriting from David Moyes. That’s according to a report from Team Talk, who state that the Hammers are prepared to cash in on Zouma this summer as he heads …