Barcelona and Bournemouth have been in close talks in recent weeks around the future of Julian Araujo after it became clear that the manager did not count on him. In fact, reports earlier today forwarded that the player’s move to the Premier League was close to being done with the paperwork almost finalised and the transfer fee fixed at €10 …
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Juventus could reinstate Tiago Djalo as Kiwior doesn’t excite
Juventus could decide to reintroduce Tiago Djalo to the squad as the club isn’t keen to sign Jakub Kiwior. The Bianconeri were hoping to add Jean-Clair Tobido to Thiago Motta’s ranks, but failed to find an agreement with Nice. On the other hand, West Ham pounced on the delay and presented the Ligue 1 side with a lucrative bid. The …
Read More »Arteta gives Jurrien Timber update as defender misses Arsenal friendly
Mikel Arteta has given an update on the fitness of Jurrien Timber after the defender missed Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Sunday. Set-piece goals from centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães got the job done for the Gunners in their final match before opening their 2024/25 Premier League campaign at home to Wolves on Saturday. However, …
Read More »Newcastle cleared to revive interest in former Man Utd forward
Galatasaray forward Wilfried Zaha is seeking an immediate return to the Premier League this summer, according to reports. The Ivory Coast international is a Crystal Palace icon, notching 90 goals and 62 assists in 458 appearances across all competitions between 2010 and 2023, either side of an unsuccessful spell with Man Utd between 2013 and 2015. Zaha left Selhurst Park …
Read More »Napoli looking to reach agreement for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku next week
Napoli are going to try and reach an agreement next week for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues have been busy in the transfer market with a number of new faces coming through the door, the latest being Pedro Neto who was presented on the pitch at half time of Sunday’s game against Inter …
Read More »Galliani pushing to lure Juventus exiles Szczesny & De Sciglio to Monza
Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is reportedly keen to sign Juventus veterans Wojciech Szczesny and Mattia De Sciglio. The two experienced players both found themselves surplus to requirements, as new Juventus coach Thiago Motta doesn’t plan to rely on their services. The Bianconeri have already found themselves a younger goalkeeper in the shape of Michele Di Gregorio, who ironically made the …
Read More »Man Utd legend furious after managerial debut ends in embarrassment
Wayne Rooney’s start to life as Plymouth Argyle manager couldn’t have got off to a worse start. Following mixed spells in charge of Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City, the Manchester United record goalscorer was appointed Plymouth boss in May. The Pilgrims had a mixed pre-season under Rooney, beating Cheltenham 5-1 either side of a 2-2 draw with Orlando …
Read More »Surprise Champions League club in formal talks to sign Chelsea outcast
Bundesliga side VFB Stuttgart are in talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on loan according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market this summer with several new faces coming through the door, with the club confirming the signing of Pedro Neto at half time in Sunday’s game against Inter Milan at Stamford …
Read More »Virgil van Dijk admits he’s no closer to signing new contract with Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk has admitted Liverpool haven’t offered him a new contract and thinks the club could do with making some summer signings. The Dutchman started the 4-1 win over Seville at Anfield on Sunday, but there are still question marks surrounding his future given he’s only got one year left on his contract. Van Dijk joined Liverpool in a …
Read More »Enrico Chiesa on a mission to reconcile his son with Juventus
While Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Juventus this summer, his father Enrico is determined to find a solution that would keep his son at Continassa. The winger found himself an outcast in Turin since his return from the summer vacation. New Bianconeri coach Thiago Motta deems him ill-suited to his tactical system, so the club decided to place him …
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