Crystal Palace have already lost star player Michael Olise this summer to Bayern Munich and they could be about to lose another key member of their starting line up. Centre-back Marc Guehi has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer and the Magpies are making progress in completing a move for the England international. Guehi has impressed …
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Bizarre comments on Marc Guehi as Newcastle close in on £60m Crystal Palace star
Last night, it emerged that Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Marc Guehi, with the player keen on a move to St James’ Park and Crystal Palace prepared to cash in now he’s entered the final two years of his contract. It’s not done yet, but the general feeling across social media is this would be a …
Read More »The Saudi Pro League: Much Ado About Nothing?
Last summer, it seemed as if the future of football was shifting. Almost out of the blue, big-name players from top European Leagues began departing on masse. Their destination: Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema, Neymar Jr, N’golo Kante. Roberto Firminho, Riyadh Mahrez, Sadio Mane. The list went on. All following in the golden-laced footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who had transferred to …
Read More »The FA board gives Bulligham green light to look overseas for Southgate replacement
August 6 – The Football Association board have given formal approval for the appointment of a foreign manager to replace Gareth Southgate. Chief executive Mark Bullingham reportedly sought the backing of his nine fellow board members to consider foreign candidates before initiating the recruitment process, according to the Guardian. The board endorsed Bullingham’s request without a formal vote, despite some …
Read More »West Ham interested in former Borussia Dortmund star
West Ham have been one of the Premier League’s busiest teams this summer. The club’s transfer activity, overseen by director Tim Steidten, have seen the Hammers make six first-team signings. Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Luis Guilherme, Guido Rodriguez and Wes Foderingham have all joined on permanent deals. However, despite already spending well over £100 million, the London-bases club, according to Sky …
Read More »Rabiot yet to receive higher offer than Juventus despite Man United & Liverpool inquiries
Adrien Rabiot is still struggling to find himself a new club following his departure from Juventus at the end of last season. The Frenchman spent five years in Turin, gradually cementing himself as a stalwart in the middle of the park. He was also named vice-captain last term. However, contract talks between the club’s directors and his mother/agent Veronique proved …
Read More »Transfer talk: Guehi set to stick with Newcastle, Liverpool scout overseas markets
August 6 – Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, with a figure of £60 million rumoured to be enough to secure the 24-year-old’s services. The player impressed during England’s run to the final of Euro 2024, becoming the standout player of a star-studded back line in his first major tournament with …
Read More »bet365 removed from Stoke City ownership but stays within the family as John Coates takes over
August 6 – EFL Championship club Stoke City have announced a significant change in its ownership structure, with the Championship side now being solely owned by bet365 co-CEO John Coates. This development follows a strategic ‘demerger’ of the Stoke City Holdings Group from online bookmaker bet365, resulting in John Coates becoming the outright owner of the Potters. The Coates family …
Read More »Done deal: Barcelona set to sign Dani Olmo for €55 million plus €7 million variables
With Nico Williams all but confirming that he will stay at Athletic Club for next season, all the attention in Catalonia turns to his compatriot Dani Olmo. The RB Leipzig star has been a serious target for the Blaugrana since his sensational performances at Euro 2024 and the club have accelerated talks with the German club in recent days. Earlier …
Read More »Ivan Toney could still complete surprise move to Man United this summer
Man United could still make a late-window approach for Brentford striker Ivan Toney with the England star’s future yet to be decided ahead of the new Premier League season. There was a lot of talk about the striker’s future heading into the summer transfer window as the 28-year-old has just one year left on his Brentford contract and the Bees will …
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