When the FC Barcelona squad list for tonight’s game against Athletic Club was announced earlier today, the inclusion of Dani Olmo sparked a lot of hopes among the fans. The 26-year-old blockbuster summer signing missed the first match of the season against Valencia as he was not registered in La Liga. And while his registration for today’s game was also …
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Can Barcelona afford to take a risk on injury-prone Serie A winger after recent missteps?
In all fairness, Barcelona have had a turbulent transfer window so far. Despite their financial issues being well-documented, they set out with specific targets in mind in their bid to strengthen the squad under the stewardship of new head coach Hansi Flick. Unsurprisingly, however, Barcelona have done anything but that. The team was in desperate need of a defensive midfielder …
Read More »Rio Ferdinand blasts Chelsea for their treatment of Raheem Sterling
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has heavily criticised Chelsea for the way they have treated Raheem Sterling. The English winger has been dropped from the squad, his number 7 has been given to new signing Pedro Neto and he has been told by manager Enzo Maresca to look for a new club. The Blues have made new signings this …
Read More »“Arsenal are considering” – Fabrizio Romano drops exciting Arsenal update
Arsenal’s transfer activity is set to continue in the final days of the transfer window. The Gunners are close to completing the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, who helped Spain win the Euro 2024 this summer. He is going to join David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori as the club’s new signings this summer. Mikel Arteta has strengthened the …
Read More »Everton battles ‘hero, zero, zero, hero’ mentality
Everton manager Sean Dyche is looking for a lengthy spell of stability moving forward. In recent years, the Toffees have endured some fairly serious setbacks, both on the pitch and off. Away from the field, financial issues have forced owner Farhad Moshiri to put the club up for sale. Although Everton were expected to change hands nearly a year ago, …
Read More »Liverpool wants to hijack Koopmeiners’ transfer to Juventus
Juventus is in advanced talks to add Teun Koopmeiners to their squad, with his potential move to the Allianz Stadium becoming one of the most anticipated transfers of the summer in Serie A. The Bianconeri have spent much of the summer pursuing the Dutch midfielder, and Koopmeiners has reportedly refused to train with Atalanta for weeks in an effort to …
Read More »Ollie Watkins names Chelsea man as toughest opponent
Ollie Watkins has claimed that Thiago Silva is the toughest opponent he has ever faced while also stating that he has gotten the better of Virgil van Dijk on multiple occasions. The Aston Villa striker will be licking his lips at the prospect of welcoming Arsenal to Villa Park this weekend with Unai Emery’s side beating them home and away …
Read More »Dani Olmo’s entourage ‘pessimistic’ about registration in time for Athletic Club clash
In an unexpected twist, it has come to light through Mundo Deportivo that, despite being included in the matchday squad, sources close to Dani Olmo’s camp have expressed doubts about his participation in tonight’s game against Athletic Club, citing complications in finalising his registration with LaLiga. It is no secret that Barcelona are still working to complete the signing of …
Read More »Brighton striker silences Red Devils
Brighton and Hove Albion have continued their winning start to the season. After thumping Everton on the Premier League’s opening weekend, the Seagulls, who are hosting Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United today, have made it two wins from two. Danny Welbeck opened the game’s scoring in the first half, and although the former Red Devil’s strike was cancelled out by …
Read More »Brighton vs Manchester United Player Ratings: Rashford flops
Brighton made it two wins out of two in the new Premier League season as they defeated Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday. The home side took the lead when former United man Danny Welbeck stabbed a close-range finish home in the first half. Erik ten Hag’s side scored an equaliser via a deflected Amad Diallo strike and then thought they …
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