WASHINGTON — Scottish Premiership side Celtic is one of several European clubs linked with acquiring American midfielder Tanner Tessmann for this upcoming season, but manager Brendan Rodgers did not reveal any information about the proposed move. Tessmann, who earned promotion back to Italy’s Serie A with his parent club Venezia, was moving close to joining Inter Milan on a permanent …

Atletico Madrid feel Chelsea may be tempted to sell Conor Gallagher in the next few weeks as they eye a move according to Fabrizio Romano. Gallagher is currently enjoying a well earned break having gone all the way to the final of Euro 2024 with England, but a decision will need to be taken on his future soon. The 24-year-old …

The Barcelona hierarchy have changed their approach to the summer transfer window drastically in recent weeks. What appeared to be a summer with a straight priority of bringing home a world-class defensive midfielder is no longer as clear. Now, all of a sudden, the Catalans are eyeing big signings in attack with Dani Olmo and Nico Williams on the list. …

Barcelona’s inability to replace Sergio Busquets created a void that has still not been filled. The Catalans struggled in the defensive midfield department through last season, and all signs pointed to it being the priority this summer. The unfolding of the Euro, however, appears to have tweaked the management’s priority with the club now pushing for signings in the final …

Barcelona’s priorities during a summer transfer window are seldom as clear as they are this year. Joan Laporta and Co. have their mind fixed on signing Nico Williams this summer. With the youngster having a release clause under €60 million, the move is within reach and stands out as the board’s top priority. However, the management’s decision to sign Williams …

Erik ten Hag has admitted Ralf Rangnick was ‘absolutely right’ about Manchester United needing ‘open-heart surgery’ in order to get back on track.  Ten Hag took the reins at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 following a seven-month interim spell under Rangnick. The German coach — who is now at the helm of the Austrian national team — won …

Carlo Ancelotti is taking on the challenge of integrating Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid’s already star-studded squad for the upcoming season. Mbappe, who arrived on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain at the start of June, was formally presented as a Real Madrid player; much to the delight of 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite his high-profile arrival, Mbappe …

Barcelona have identified Dani Olmo as a key transfer target this summer. The Catalan giants have already submitted a contract proposal to the Euro 2024-winning attacker. He is also reportedly eager to return to the club he left in 2015. Olmo’s current contract with Leipzig had included a $65 million release clause, which expired this Saturday. Despite this, it is …

The vacancy for the England manager’s job is attracting significant interest from high-profile names following Gareth Southgate’s resignation after the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. This marked the second consecutive heartbreak for Southgate, who previously lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Despite leading England to the finals, Southgate faced criticism for his tactics and inability to maximise …

My take on the Eddie Howe for England situation is somewhat different from others and may even be deemed a little controversial and negative. But please hear me out as I tell you why, if approached and allowed to speak to England, he might say yes. It’s been no secret that this has so far been a summer of somewhat …