August 12 – MK Dons have officially transitioned to new ownership under a Kuwait-based consortium, marking the end of Pete Winkelman’s 21-year tenure as the club’s owner. Winkelman, who was instrumental in the club’s rebranding in 2004 following Wimbledon FC’s controversial relocation to Milton Keynes from south London, oversaw a rise to the Championship under the club’s new name and the …
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Sky Sports: New Marc Guehi bid confirmed – Take it or leave it for Crystal Palace?
Sky Sports have now confirmed that Newcastle United have launched a third bid for Marc Guehi after having our opening two offers rejected by Crystal Palace. Keith Downie reports that our latest offer was submitted over the weekend and is ‘closer’ Palace’s £65m asking price, with the Eagles currently considering our bid for the England international as Newcastle hope for …
Read More »Chelsea’s Samu Omorodion deal collapsed due to a lack of respect
Chelsea’s move for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion collapsed in the last 24 hours and reports out of Spain state that it was due to a lack of respect. According to The Athletic, Chelsea had agreed a £34.5m deal with Atletico for Omorodion which tied in with the La Liga side’s move for Conor Gallagher. The 20-year-old was expected to sign …
Read More »Englishman who played 90 minutes against Brest on verge of leaving Newcastle
Eddie Howe has admitted that one senior Newcastle United player could leave the club before the close of the summer transfer window despite featuring heavily during the side’s pre-season tour. Left-back Jamal Lewis, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Watford, has been reintegrated into Howe’s plans after the Hornets opted against signing him permanently. The 26-year-old has …
Read More »US giant Aramark signs partnership for Everton’s new the Bramley-Moore dock stadium
August 12 – A week on from lifting FC Barcelona out of LaLiga financial fair play danger, US catering giant Aramark has secured a partnership with Premier League Everton, becoming the Official Culinary Experience Partner for Everton’s new stadium in the Bramley-Moore dock area of Liverpool. Marking Aramark’s debut in English football, the deal will kick off in August 2025 …
Read More »With Concacaf W Champions Cup kicking off this week, Vancouver Whitecaps do the double
August 12 – Vancouver Whitecaps Women with a penalty shoot-out win over CS Mont-Royal Outremont retained Canada’s Women’s Inter-Provincial Championship title and for a second time won qualification to the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup, the first W Champions Cup doesn’t kick off until later this week. The Whitecaps qualified for 2024-25 Champions Cup with their national championship win last …
Read More »Liverpool, AC Milan forwards on the radar as Barcelona ready to move for Nico Williams’ alternatives
Barcelona were dealt a huge blow as priority target Nico Williams appears set to continue at Athletic Club for one more season, after being handed the No. 10 shirt by the Basque outfit. The Blaugrana had been holding out hopes to sign the 22-year-old despite recent speculations suggesting that he is unlikely to arrive this summer. Yet reports over the …
Read More »João Félix says “yes” to Chelsea move as talks continue over crucial deal
Atletico Madrid’s João Félix has said yes to a return to Chelsea with both clubs currently in talks to get the transfer over the line. There was drama at Stamford Bridge over the last 24 hours as the Premier League club’s deal for Samu Omorodon collapsed. This sale is crucial to the future of both Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez, …
Read More »Kurt Zouma’s move away from West Ham in jeopardy after medical issues
West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma was on the verge of leaving the Premier League club. However, his move away from London to join Shabab Al-Ahli has taken a U-turn. According to UAE Kick, the French defender’s contract was being renegotiated after he had earlier agreed to everything with the club. There were complications with his medical and that resulted …
Read More »Why Juventus & Milan could ponder swap deal involving Chiesa & Saelemaekers
A report in the Italian media claims Juventus and Milan could consider swapping Federico and Alexis Saelemaekers. The Italian winger now finds himself on the outs since his return from the summer vacation, as Thiago Motta doesn’t consider him suitable to his playing system. Moreover, the Juventus management hasn’t been able to register any significant progress in contract talks with …
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