Barcelona have decided to change their approach regarding Mikayil Faye following Ronald Araujo’s injury, according to SPORT. Initially, Faye’s representatives were considering an exit for the player this summer. However, Barcelona have put those plans on hold. They want Hansi Flick to evaluate Faye’s performances until January, after which a decision about his future will be made. Faye, 20, has …
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Gunners want Leroy Sane if Williams bid fails
As the transfer window starts to heat up, Arsenal are set to get involved in negotiations in a big way. Mikel Arteta’s squad have been improving year on year but, to date, haven’t managed to overhaul the juggernaut that is Pep Guardiola’s Man City. More Stories / Latest News With a couple of studious additions and …
Read More »More Smith Rowe bids + Zinchenko / Chido Obi-Martin
Morning, a few bits a bobs going on this morning. First, there’s more on Emile Smith Rowe with Crystal Palace reportedly ‘preparing’ a bid of up to £35m (including bonuses) for the midfielder. However, the same report says Arsenal will reject the offer, with Mikel Arteta keen to keep the player. I don’t know quite what to make of that, …
Read More »Crystal Palace to compete with Aston Villa for £35-40m-rated Arsenal ace
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has barely had any opportunities this past season and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time. According to a report from talkSPORT, Crystal Palace are keen on signing him this summer and they are preparing …
Read More »Veteran free-agent midfielder still patiently waiting for Barcelona
On June 30, Sergi Roberto officially became a free agent after his contract with FC Barcelona ran down. The 32-year-old has spent his entire career at the Catalan club but now finds himself in limbo over his future. Barcelona are understood to have made a contract proposal but it is contingent on the club having enough Financial Fair Play margin, …
Read More »Koeman and Xavi’s trust in Barcelona’s youth sees market value shoot up over €400 million
Former managers Ronald Koeman and Xavi both had difficult exits from their coaching roles, but their impact on the team has been significant and lasting. Both coaches turned to the youth squad when they needed to fill gaps due to injuries or players not performing well and this reliance has paid off, with players who made their first-team debuts under …
Read More »Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles want Ismaila Sarr
At the back end of the 2023/24 Premier League season, Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner were one of the form teams in the English top-flight. In the final seven games of the campaign, the Eagles won six and drew one, and picked off some big names in the process. More Stories / Latest News Liverpool were …
Read More »Eddie Howe’s power play after summer of change
Eddie Howe spoke as a man out to prove a point when talking to the media scrum at the Adidas headquarters, issuing a demand to be backed by the club. Since Gareth Southgate left his position as manager of the men’s national team, there has been ever present speculation that Eddie Howe was one of the front runners with the …
Read More »Barcelona expect a quick response from forward target after tabling contract proposal
Earlier this week, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco held a meeting with Felix Tainta, the agent of Athletic Club and Spain winger, Nico Williams. During the meeting, which is said to have taken place at a hotel in Zaragoza, Barça supposedly made a long-term contract offer for the 22-year-old, who is their priority target for the left flank. Despite the …
Read More »Koopmeiners bid hinges on Huijsen sale
It seems to have been clear for a while now that Thiago Motta’s priority signing for Juventus is Atalanta’s brilliant Dutch midfielder, Teun Koopmeiners. Football Italia are just one of many outlets to detail the possibility of any deal occurring, though with pre-season already having begun for most European teams, the Bianconeri still haven’t landed the 26-year-old. The reason for …
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