Liverpool icon Steve Nicol has advised new manager Arne Slot to start Diogo Jota ahead of Darwin Nunez for the Premier League opener against Ipswich Town on Saturday, August 17. Nicol thinks Jota is a considerably better finisher than Nunez and will boost Slot’s chances of winning his first match as Liverpool manager. Darwin Nunez Has Struggled To Take His …
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Manchester City eye Alvarez replacement
Manchester City are reportedly weighing up whether or not to target a replacement for Julian Alvarez in attack, with Wolves winger Pedro Neto mentioned as one name they’ve looked at. In his Daily Briefing column, Fabrizio Romano explained that Man City could be a bit creative with their work in the transfer market to replace Alvarez, who is closing in …
Read More »Worrying news for Arsenal fans as key player picks up another injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber appears to have been left out of today’s squad for the friendly with Bayer Leverkusen due to a load-bearing injury, according to Gary Jacob. Timber potentially looks like he could be a key player for the Gunners in the season ahead after missing the entire 2023/24 campaign with a serious injury sustained in the opening Premier …
Read More »Hansi Flick has tremendous faith in Barcelona academy duo, plans laid out for them
Barcelona’s decision to prioritise the forward line over the gaping hole in the defensive midfield stunned fans and pundits across the globe. The Catalan club’s administration, in fact, has come under criticism for haphazard planning and blatant ignorance of the void in midfield. Hansi Flick’s comments last night, however, paint a different picture. With the manager openly admitting that the …
Read More »Report – Genoa set their sights on two Juventus defenders
Genoa has often shopped at Juventus, particularly favouring unwanted Bianconeri stars or youngsters coming through at the club. Several players have gone on to make permanent switches to the Griffin and have built fine careers for themselves from there. Juve has also snapped up some top talents from Genoa in the past, and both clubs are expected to do some …
Read More »Leicester City have approached Euro giants to sign former Spurs attacker
According to a report in De Telegraaf, newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester City are interested in signing Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn. The Dutch international player has attracted interest from Leicester City and a move to bring him back to the Premier League is already in motion. The Foxes have identified the player as their target this summer and they have …
Read More ȣ25m Aston Villa starter set to join European giants
Aston Villa have been the busiest Premier League club this summer. They have made eight new signings under manager Unai Emery and their transfer business has still not stopped. The West Midlands club qualified for the Champions League last season by finishing in the top four of the Premier League standings. They are ready to add more players to their …
Read More »Just in: Dani Olmo passes Barcelona medicals
Barcelona are ever so close to announcing their second major signing of the summer transfer window, with Dani Olmo set to arrive from RB Leipzig. After weeks of negotiating with the Bundesliga club, the Blaugrana finally reached an agreement over a transfer on Tuesday. Barcelona will be paying a fixed transfer fee of €55 million plus another €7 million in …
Read More »Sky Sports: England identify four candidates for job with interim boss set to step in
It looks like England will draft in current U21 boss Lee Carsley as the our interim manager for next month’s Nations League matches. Sky Sports reveal that the former Everton midfielder looks set to step in for September’s fixtures, with the England squad due to be named on August 29th ahead of games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. The …
Read More »Liverpool considering Manchester United transfer target in surprise development
Liverpool are reportedly considering a transfer move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who has also been linked with Manchester United. The Spain international has impressed in La Liga and looks like he could be a fine option for a number of top clubs in the Premier League and elsewhere in Europe to consider. According to Paul Joyce of the …
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