Things have gone pear-shaped for Vitor Roque during the short time that he has been at FC Barcelona. Arriving in January amid much fanfare, the 19-year-old striker was heralded as the next best thing coming out from Brazil. But Barcelona fans never really got to see what made him so special as Xavi hardly counted on him. Things have not …
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Man United ready to sell Hannibal Mejbri this summer
Manchester United are prepared to cash in on Hannibal Mejbri this summer. The 21-year-old midfield prodigy has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford and the Red Devils are open to letting him leave. He is unlikely to play often this season and it makes sense for the club to move him on. Mejbri should look to move on …
Read More »Three things to look out for ahead of Newcastle vs Southampton
With the new 2024/25 Premier League campaign finally upon us, let’s take a look at three things to look out for as Newcastle host newly-promoted Southampton in Saturday’s 3pm kick-off at St James’ Park. 1. Who starts at right back? It remains to be seen whether the on-pitch captain, Kieran Trippier, has the required fitness to start the Magpies’ home …
Read More »Alan Shearer warns Newcastle could ruin their season if they complete transfer deal
Alan Shearer would be gutted if Newcastle United sold Anthony Gordon. The Magpies winger, who joined from Everton 18 months ago, has become a St. James’ Park fan favourite. The 23-year-old has continued his fine form and remains one of England’s most exciting left-sided attackers. Anthony Gordon has been linked with leaving Newcastle. Consequently, speculation the Merseyside-born winger could leave …
Read More »Report – Reason for Barcelona heavyweight’s absence from squad to face Valencia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick announced the first official squad list of his tenure as the Catalans get set to take on Valencia in their La Liga opener later tonight at Mestalla. There was a huge boost for the Blaugrana as key midfielder Pedri made it to the squad list after having recovered from the knee injury he sustained during the …
Read More »Cesare Prandelli heaps praise on Thiago Motta ahead of Serie A start
Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is proud of Thiago Motta and insists that he is the Serie A manager who excites him the most. Motta has become the latest manager of the Bianconeri as they aim to return to the top of Italian and European football. Motta performed well at Spezia and Bologna; his innovative ideas on the pitch prompted …
Read More »West Ham forward wants to leave to play with Gianluca Scamacca at Atalanta
West Ham could lose another player to Atalanta. That’s according to recent reports, which claim midfielder Andy Irving is wanted by Serie A side Atalanta. The Italian side signed Gianluca Scamacca last summer in a deal worth nearly £25 million, and Irving could be about to follow suit. More Stories / Latest News The Scottish midfielder …
Read More »49ers agree to block sale of Leeds United man after Rutter exit
Georginio Rutter has left Leeds United and joined Brighton and Hove Albion. The striker’s £40 million switch to the Amex Stadium makes him the Whites’ second-most-expensive sale of the summer after Archie Gray’s move to Spurs. And although Rutter now has no part to play for Leeds United, the former Hoffenheim striker’s recent move is expected to influence the future …
Read More »Martin Keown blasts Aston Villa for one ‘downgrade’ summer transfer
Martin Keown has not been impressed with Aston Villa’s summer transfer business. After finishing fourth in last season’s Premier League, the Villains will spend this campaign competing with Europe’s best in the Champions League. However, given the magnitude of the task facing Unai Emery, Keown believes the club have not made the signings to match. More Stories / Latest News …
Read More »Paul Merson discusses Newcastle and predicts 3pm clash with Southampton
Ahead of opening Premier League weekend, Paul Merson has dropped his first round of predictions, backing Newcastle to beat Southampton 3-0 in tomorrow’s 3pm kick-off on Tyneside. Merson understands the power of the St. James’ Park crowd to influence performances on the pitch, noting that Southampton will “have to keep the crowd quiet” otherwise “Newcastle will run away with it.” …
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