Newcastle United returned to English soil with a 2-0 win in front of 4,500 travelling Geordies before they jet off for a preseason tour of Japan. The match at Hull City’s MKM Stadium was enlightening in several ways. Here are five things we learned: Lewis Hall in midfield The incredibly talented youngster shone in this position whilst playing for Chelsea’s …
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Premier League rivals eye move for Arsenal’s £50m star
Nottingham Forest is reportedly planning a move for Arsenal’s out-of-favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as they search for a new shot-stopper. Although it may have gone under the radar with many fans seeing it as a foregone conclusion, Arsenal secured the permanent signing of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford earlier in the transfer window. After a shaky start at the …
Read More »Seven attacking options for Barcelona that Hansi Flick needs to manage with care
It goes without saying that at this moment, Barcelona boast a wealth of attacking talent, preparing for the new season with as many as six attackers. Adding Nico Williams to the squad would increase that number to seven, making it a challenge for Hansi Flick to manage playing time for everyone. If Nico were to join, the starting lineup would …
Read More »Chelsea priced out of a move for 24-year-old, Blues to land La Liga star instead
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal this summer after failing to sign Mads Hermansen. However, a report from BOLD.DK claims that they were hoping to sign Mads Hermansen from Leicester City before a move for Jorgensen. Apparently, the Foxes were demanding a fee of around £40 million for Hermansen and therefore Chelsea were …
Read More »Paris Olympics: Barcelona need to be cautious with La Masia-grown midfielder
Fermin Lopez was a notable exclusion from Barcelona’s squad for the upcoming pre-season tour to the United States. The Spaniard was omitted as he is representing Spain in the ongoing Paris Olympics. While Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi are also a part of the team, what sets Fermin apart is that he has featured in both Euro 2024 and the …
Read More »When Pep Guardiola changed the face of football
Already a Camp Nou legend as a player, Pep Guardiola proved he was not a bad coach either with a debut season at Barca that shattered all expectations – not to mention a few records, too. Under his command the Catalans touched new heights, easily claiming the Liga title and adding the Copa del Rey and Champions League for good …
Read More »Todibo’s arrival could push Juventus defender Tiago Djalo out on loan
Juventus could decide to send Tiago Djalo out on loan after completing the transfer of Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianconeri are currently ironing out the last details in their agreement with Nice which would pave the way for the arrival of the Frenchman. This will reportedly be an expensive loan move with an obligation to buy. The total cost of the …
Read More »Arsenal willing to submit offer for €50m-rated La Liga star with 23-G/A last season
Barcelona winger Raphinha has been linked with a move away from the club this summer and Arsenal are willing to provide him with an exit route. Arsenal are keen on the 27-year-old Brazilian international and a report from Spanish publication SPORT claims that they would be willing to submit a substantial offer for the player. Barcelona value him at €50 …
Read More »Official: Barcelona announce squad list for pre-season tour
After a few weeks of intense training under new coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona are set to embark on a pre-season tour to the United States. This promises to be a crucial tour for Barcelona, as it will hand Flick the opportunity to closely assess many of the players. Not to mention, Barça are set to take on familiar European rivals …
Read More »Barcelona shelve pursuit for Euro 2024-winning midfielder to focus on attacking reinforcements
Barcelona have set their heart on recruiting new names in attack this summer. Nico Williams and Dani Olmo have emerged as the club’s top targets and all resources are being focused towards the Spanish duo. The development, unsurprisingly, does not leave much room to rope in a new defensive midfielder. Mikel Merino was the latest on a long list of …
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