According to reports this morning, Gareth Southgate has told James Maddison, Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah they will not be involved in his final England squad ahead of Euro 2024. The Three Lions boss selected his 33-man provisional last month, but that was always going to be cut down to 26 ahead of UEFA’s deadline tomorrow. Four more will therefore be …
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Chairman to talk to Pep Guardiola about future plans
Pep Guardiola has been a serial winner wherever he’s been, and has set records at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Man City that will surely never be surpassed. The Catalan coach’s influence not just on the clubs he has managed but the leagues he has managed in is marked. Certainly in the Premier League there is a before and after, with …
Read More »Three conditions that must be fulfilled for Ansu Fati to stay at FC Barcelona
“My plan is clear, I want to succeed at Barcelona,” were the words of Ansu Fati in a recent interview. After an underwhelming loan stint at Brighton and Hove Albion where he scored just four goals, one wonders what Ansu Fati has shown to bestow confidence in the Catalan club’s administration over his abilities. What is clear, however, is that …
Read More »Milik on Juventus future: “I’m not going anywhere, Allegri was supposed to leave”
Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik is hellbent on remaining at Juventus for next season despite rumors linking him with an exit. The Pole first joined the club in 2022, completing a loan move from Olympique Marseille. The Bianconeri then exercised their option to sign him last summer. This season, the 30-year-old acted as an understudy for Dusan Vlahovic, while the lack …
Read More »Club won’t allow Julian Alvarez loan deal
Despite a surprising loss in the FA Cup final against rivals, Man United, the 2023/24 campaign can still be considered as a success for Pep Guardiola and Man City. A record-breaking fourth English top-flight title in a row – the first time anyone has achieved the feat in football history – isn’t to be sniffed at, even if it may …
Read More »Kia Joorabchian key to Vitao deal
It’s shaping up to be the most interesting of summers for West Ham United, with rumours of deals left, right and centre as the Julen Lopetegui era begins. The Spaniard might get some say in certain targets, however, it’s technical director, Tim Steidten, that will be calling all the shots in the transfer market. With the club believed to have …
Read More »Igor Tudor resigns as Lazio manager after just 11 games
Igor Tudor has resigned as Lazio manager after just three months in the job. The Croatian was hired on March 18th as the replacement for Maurizio Sarri — who himself stood down from the position — signing an 18-month contract with an option for a further year. Tudor enjoyed a positive record at the Stadio Olimpico, winning six and losing …
Read More »Attention turns towards Milos Kerkez
It’s a hugely important summer for Man United, not least because they need to decide on who will manage their first-team next season as well as buying the players that are going to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. A disappointing 2023/24 campaign has seen Erik ten Hag’s position hanging by a thread, though the lack of updates …
Read More »Manchester City striker would ‘love to’ come to La Liga, Barcelona could be an option
Barcelona are gearing up for a busy summer ahead, with new coach Hansi Flick specifically looking for reinforcements in the attacking unit. Although star striker Robert Lewandowski will continue, Barça will be open to signing a new striker, especially amid uncertainty over the future of Vitor Roque. Barcelona have been recently linked with moves for Kingsley Coman and Luis Diaz, …
Read More »Man United make £51m offer as they eye Raphael Varane replacement
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Manchester United have made an offer to sign Leny Yoro, who is wanted by Real Madrid, this summer. Yoro, who got promoted to Lille’s first team in 2022 at the age of just 16, has emerged as one of the game’s most promising young centre-backs in Europe. The 18-year-old Frenchman was instrumental in Lille’s Champions …
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