Hansi Flick got a chance to take a good look at the Barcelona players in a match setting as they played UE Olot in a friendly encounter on Thursday evening. The Blaugrana emerged winners with a 1-0 scoreline, courtesy of a goal from returning loanee Pablo Torre, who came on as a substitute in the second half. Apart from Torre, …

An exciting season was promised in 2011-12. It had only been a year since Lyon reached the Champions League semi-final, Marseille had finished in the top two in each of the past three seasons, while champions Lille had kept Eden Hazard for another year. Add to that the news that PSG had come under new ownership from Qatar, with a …

West Ham United are keen to add more players to the signings they have already made this summer. The Hammers have added Wes Foderingham, Max Kilman and Max Guilherme this summer and they are ready to spend more to improve the level of their squad. Under David Moyes, West Ham finished in the top half of the Premier League table …

Juventus still does not have a shirt sponsor ahead of the new season after their contract with Jeep expired. The Bianconeri delayed unveiling their new shirt as they patiently waited to secure a new sponsor. However, it hasn’t happened yet, and they are moving on as talks continue with several brands to become their new sponsors. It has been a …

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has called new manager Arne Slot’s style of play “really enjoyable” but said his Reds squad have had to “kind of forget” the ideas introduced by predecessor Jurgen Klopp during his final two seasons in charge. Slot officially took over on June 1, succeeding Klopp after the German chose to end a tenure which began in …

A photo has emerged of Kieran Trippier about to board a flight from Newcastle airport today, fuelling reports that he’s on his way out this summer. Toon fan Mark Oxley spotted the right-back at the airport around 11am this morning (see picture below) and claims that the 33-year-old was about to jump on a flight to Dubai. The true reason …

Of all of Barcelona’s transfer targets this summer, Nico Williams has quickly emerged as the top priority. The Athletic Club winger, who was one of Spain’s top-performing stars at Euro 2024, is Joan Laporta’s main target for the summer and Barcelona are focusing their financial resources towards his signing. PSG have appeared on the horizon in recent days as possible …

After the other Spurs players had completed the training, Djed Spence was seen engaging in some one-on-one coaching, according to Alasdair Gold. Coach Matt Well began the practice with the right-back as the other players were working on their free kicks, passing, and shooting. But even after his teammates had completed, Spence continued the defensive drill in which he had …

According to Corriere dello Sport, via MOT Leeds News, Leeds United are considering making a move for Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara. After losing Glen Kamara to Rennes and Archie Gray to Tottenham this summer, the Whites’ options in the midfield have been severely reduced. Sara was instrumental in getting the Canaries into the promotion hunt the previous season, and …

With a month left of the current transfer window, things have remained relatively quiet, although one England international is expected to move before the end of August. The European Championship clearly played a part in some deals not getting over the line, given that any players involved in the tournament would not have wanted to deal with other matters until …