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 …
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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.” …
Read More »PSG to reignite interest following Goncalo Ramos injury
Goncalo Ramos picked up an injury during PSG’s game against Le Harve on Friday night. The result, which saw the Parisians run out convincing 4-1 winners, was marred by Ramos’ unfortunate injury. The 23-year-old collided with defender Etienne Kinkoue at the 20-minute mark and, after being supported off the pitch by PSG’s medical team, was replaced by Randal Kolo Muani. …
Read More »Barcelona pushing on outcast’s return from injury to sanction exit – report
Barcelona’s young forward, Ansu Fati, is on the road to recovery, and according to reports from AS journalist Javier Miguel, his rehabilitation is going well. The hope is that he will be given the green light to return to action within the next two weeks. This timeline is crucial as it nearly coincides with the end of the summer transfer …
Read More »Official: Barcelona new signing’s shirt number confirmed
As Barcelona get set to kick off their La Liga campaign later tonight with a game against Valencia away at Mestalla, the club registered a number of players on Friday. Indeed, the likes of Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, Pablo Torre, and new signing Pau Victor were all registered with La Liga so that Hansi Flick could call upon them for …
Read More »Pep Guardiola makes surprise Kalvin Phillips claim following Ipswich loan
Pep Guardiola still believes Kalvin Phillips could have a future at Manchester City. The former Leeds United midfielder, who joined the Cityzens two years ago in a deal worth a reported £42 million, has struggled at the Etihad. Awarded just five Premier League starts since his transfer the 28-year-old was forced to accept a loan move to West Ham for …
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