By 2010, Marseille were embarking on an 17th year without a title, the last being the legendary 1993 UEFA Champions League triumph against AC Milan. They had come close, including in the domestic cups over the years, having also finished 2nd in Ligue 1 the year before. With the hugely popular Eric Gerets announcing his resignation, they turned to former …

Juventus and AC Milan are working hard to ensure they improve their squads with important players. Both clubs have changed managers in an attempt to stop Inter Milan from winning the league title again. Inter is the most stable team in Serie A, and they could retain the crown as Simone Inzaghi’s team has done well over the last two …

Arsenal’s deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna is “essentially done”, according to journalist David Ornstein on X this afternoon. The Gunners have long been linked strongly with Calafiori, and it now looks like everything is in place for the Italy international to make the move to the Emirates Stadium once he completes the formalities of passing his medical and …

Former Leed United player Carlton Palmer has told the club they will be doing good business if they can offload Wilfried Gnonto to Everton. The Whites have sold a number of a players this summer while some have left in a loan move. After they failed to win promotion to the Premier League, their squad has gone through a major …

Barcelona have reportedly reached a total agreement with the agent of Athletic Bilbao winger and rumoured Chelsea transfer target Nico Williams. Barca have been strongly linked with Williams for some time now after his eye-catching form in La Liga last season, as well as with the Spanish national team this summer as he played a key role in their Euro …

July 24 – Canada’s Alphonso Davies and Jamaica’s Khadija Shaw head the list of Concacaf nominees for its men’s and women’s player of the year awards. Davies won the award in both 2021 and 2022, while Shaw also won the award in 2022. This time round they are up against stiffer competition. In the men’s awards Christian Pulisic is among …

Newcastle have made a ‘late move’ for highly-rated West Ham youngster Kyran Thompson, according to reports this afternoon. As revealed by popular Academy insider The Secret Scout, Spurs had looked set to sign the 15-year-old attacking midfielder, but it’s believed Newcastle and Arsenal have now presented their projects to the teenager. They reveal that Newcastle have emerged as a late contender …

Fulham are reportedly expected to bid again for the transfer of Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe as they look for a replacement for Joao Palhinha in that area of their squad this summer. Palhinha left for Bayern Munich earlier in this window and now Fulham could do with making some changes to strengthen in the middle of the park, with …

July 24 – City Football Group (CFG) have partnered with entertainment giant Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to co-develop and produce new original scripted, nonfiction, and kids’ television projects for worldwide audiences. The initiative will combine CFG’s global network, access to football talent, and the group’s own media creative production unit, ‘City Studios’ with SPT’s production ability to develop stories related …

In a major update, Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito TV reports that Barcelona have reached a full and total agreement with the agent of Nico Williams over a long-term contract. Now, all that remains is for the player to give the final go-ahead following which the club can trigger his €58 million release clause at Athletic Club. Agreement over a …