Aston Villa have been the busiest Premier League club in the transfer market this summer. After Unai Emery’s success last season which saw them qualify for the Champions League, the club have backed the manager to sign new players and make the squad competitive. With the added responsibility of playing in the Champions League next season, the Midlands club are …

Barcelona have opted not to pursue Joao Felix anymore, as they believe his former club Benfica, where he initially made his mark, might re-sign him from Atletico Madrid this summer. According to SPORT, Barcelona have passed on this message to Felix’s representatives that while they are open to his signing, he is not a top priority at the moment.  They …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has extended his contract at Old Trafford until 2026. The Dutchman was entering the final year of his current deal and under pressure after guiding the club to their worst ever Premier League finish of eighth. However an option to extend his stay by a further season has been exercised in the wake of …

In a shock announcement that no one saw coming this morning, Newcastle Unite appointed the highly-rated Paul Mitchell as our new sporting director, with the 42-year-old set to start work immediately and move to the North-East next week. Mitchell is not just highly regarded in the game for his recruitment record, he’s been at the heart of a number of …

Gareth Southgate has reportedly instructed his England team to train a new system ahead of Saturday’s EUROs quarter-final clash against Switzerland. Despite underperforming, the Three Lions, after topping Group C and squeezing past Slovakia in the Last 16 knockout, are looking to book their place in the tournament’s semi-finals. A stubborn and well-organised Switzerland side stands in their way though. …

July 4 – Brazilian legend Marta has been selected for her country for the Paris Olympics, the sixth time Brazil’s leading scorer will have played at the Summer games. Marta said she would retire from international football this year, aged 38, but was not selected for the Brazil team that made it to the final of the W Gold Cup …

Journalist Luis Miguelsanz has reported through SPORT that Fenerbahce, led by Jose Mourinho, has shown interest in Barcelona’s young forward, Ansu Fati.  The Turkish club has reportedly contacted both the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, to discuss his potential transfer and for the move to materialise, they are ready to cover Ansu’s wages in full if …

Monza CEO Adriano Galliani has commented on the Serie  A title race this season and admits he is intrigued by how Juventus will perform. The Bianconeri have a new manager and have been making some interesting signings in the last week. Juve is supporting Thiago Motta by signing some of the best talents in Europe, as they want him to …

Newcastle United have announced that Paul Mitchell has been appointed as our new sporting director, replacing Dan Ashworth following his ‘immediate release’ to Man Utd this week. Mitchell left Monaco in October last year and is known for his impressive recruitment record, seeing him bring Kieran Trippier and Heung-Min Son to Spurs, sign Sadio Mane for Southampton from RB Salzburg …

Manchester United are reportedly working to resolve the future of one senior midfielder. According to a recent report from the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils would like to offload Donny van de Beek following a failed transfer four years ago. Despite arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax tipped as one of Europe’s most creative and exciting playmakers, van de …