Sampdoria have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo following a slow start to the new Serie B season. Samp are second bottom having taken just one point from their opening three games, a draw with Frosinone followed by defeats to Reggiana and Salternitana. A club statement read: “U.C. Sampdoria announces that it has relieved Andrea Pirlo from the position of coach responsible …
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Chelsea complete sale at £67.5m loss on the eve of transfer deadline day
Chelsea have completed the sale of striker Romelu Lukaku to Napoli. Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in 2021 for £97.5m (per BBC Sport) following two glittering seasons at Inter Milan in which he scored 64 goals in 95 appearances across all competitions, winning the Serie A title and reaching a Europa League final. However, Lukaku struggled to rediscover his best form back …
Read More »Barcelona will return for Bundesliga winner in January or next summer – report
Barcelona have drawn the curtains on the summer transfer window with no room to sign any more players due to their Financial Fair Play situation. The Catalans explored the possibility of signing Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen late in the window. But with the German champions demanding €30 million for his signing and there being no Fair Play margin, the …
Read More »Ja’Marr Chase Misses Bengals Practice Again Amid Contract Talks
The Bengals and Ja’Marr Chase have been working on a new contract this summer but with no deal agreed yet and the season just one week away, Cincinnati’s star wide receiver is still yet to take part in any team practice. Ja’Marr Chase Remains Absent In a summer where the majority of top wide receivers in the league have earned …
Read More »Newcastle in serious danger of damaging end to summer transfer window – Report
In a pretty grim ‘exclusive’ from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, it’s reported that Newcastle United are now in serious danger of signing no one before tomorrow’s 11pm deadline. He reveals that Newcastle have reluctantly pulled out of talks to sign Marc Guehi after failing to match Crystal Palace’s ever-increasing demands; which are said to have increased from £60m to ‘more …
Read More »Chelsea ready to make offer to unlock Victor Osimhen transfer deal, saga remains “open”
Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer a loan with an obligation to buy as they remain in the race for the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigeria international has been one of the biggest names dominating headlines this summer, with almost non-stop transfer rumours about where he could end up next. Just earlier today, Fabrizio Romano posted in …
Read More »Sheringham Explains Why Sancho Was Destined To Fail At Manchester United
Premier League legend Teddy Sheringham has claimed Jadon Sancho was never going to succeed at Manchester United after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag last season. According to Sheringham, the relationship between Sancho and Ten Hag remains broken, despite the manager suggesting otherwise. Erik ten Hag Claims Relationship Is Fixed With “Very Good Player” Jadon Sancho After Sancho publicly …
Read More »Who is Angel Gomes, England’s newest call-up?
Lee Carsley’s first England squad featured a few eye-catching names, but one in particular made Man United fans sit up and take notice. Just two days before his 24th birthday, Lille attacking midfielder Angel Gomes has been called up by the Three Lions for the first time ahead of next month’s UEFA Nations League trip to Dublin and the visit …
Read More »Juventus finds an alternative in case Sancho’s deal breaks down
Juventus remains keen on signing Jadon Sancho in this transfer window, but the Bianconeri also recognise that they might fail in their pursuit of the Englishman. Manchester United has been in talks with them and is open to a loan deal, but his wages pose a challenge for Juve. The Old Lady hopes United will agree to split the salary …
Read More »Vinnie Jones claims Chelsea star could join West Ham but not Arsenal
A Chelsea player has been linked with a move to West Ham United and Arsenal in recent weeks. New manager Enzo Maresca has been ruthless at Stamford Bridge and he has told a number of players that they are not a part of his plans. The Blues have had an eventful summer transfer window in which they have signed many …
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