Liverpool are reportedly set for one more meeting with Valencia, with talks scheduled over the potential transfer of goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is keen on the prospect of moving to Anfield and then going out on loan. That’s according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano in a post on his official account on X, formerly Twitter, with the journalist suggesting …
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La Liga side working on long-term renewal with higher release clause for Barcelona target
Despite all of Barcelona’s efforts, it now appears that they will miss out on the signing of Nico Williams, who seems set to continue at Athletic Club for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old winger has been the absolute priority target for Barcelona this summer and for a long time, it appeared like they would get their man. However, the transfer …
Read More »West Ham United want to sign Carlos Soler from PSG
West Ham United are keen on signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler. The 27-year-old Spanish international midfielder struggled for regular game time at the French club last season and West Ham are prepared to provide him with an exit fruit this summer. According to a report from El Desmarque, West Ham are now accelerating their efforts to sign the …
Read More »Laporta under serious pressure after Monaco debacle
Joan Laporta has been riding by the seat of his pants at Barcelona over the past couple of seasons, but the chickens could be coming home to roost after they lost heavily to Monaco in their final pre-season match before the 2024/25 season kicks off. The Gamper Trophy is the traditional curtain raiser to the new campaign and opponents appear …
Read More »Watch: Xavi returns to Barcelona to attend Sergi Roberto’s farewell ceremony
A little over two months after he was sacked, Xavi Hernandez is back at FC Barcelona as he is present at the farewell ceremony of his former teammate and ward, Sergi Roberto. Xavi was relieved of his duties as the first-team manager by the Catalans at the end of the 2023/24 season which ended without any trophy. The former midfielder …
Read More »As Man City begin chase of EPL five-peat, hearing on alleged FFP rule breaches brought forward
August 13 – The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged rule breaches has been brought forward from November and could start as early as next month – with a possible verdict by the New Year. A report in The Times newspaper states that while it had been expected that the independent commission looking into the case wouldn’t sit until November, it …
Read More »Man United target dropped from squad, his exit from the club getting closer
Manchester United are chasing a new midfielder this summer after signing a new striker and a defender. The Red Devils have acted smartly in the transfer window this time, something they have not done in the recent past. The Premier League giants have signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro while they are edging closer to complete the signings of Matthijs …
Read More »Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny could contemplate retirement this summer
Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is struggling to find a new enticing destination. So could he decide to call it a day sooner rather than later? The 34-year-old has been one of the club’s most reliable servants since his arrival in 2017. He became a regular starter in 2018 following Gianluigi Buffon’s first departure. But while the iconic Italian custodian remained …
Read More »Liverpool must target Zubimendi alternative
Liverpool have missed out on the transfer of Martin Zubimendi, who decided to stay with his hometown club of Real Sociedad, but there is surely an option closer to home who wouldn’t have the same issues adapting to a move to Anfield and that’s Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. The 20-year-old has been superb since joining Palace from Blackburn Rovers back …
Read More »Barcelona reject €28 million offer from Everton for teenage forward
Just a while ago, we reported that Vitor Roque was closing in on an exit from FC Barcelona, with two Premier League clubs – Everton and Bournemouth, stepping up efforts to sign him. Now, there appears to be a big development on that front, with Everton acting on their reported interest in the Brazilian teenager. Everton’s opening offer turned down …
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