Barcelona reached a verbal agreement with both Dani Olmo and RB Leipzig over the transfer of the Spanish attacker earlier today. With Deco’s trip to Germany successful, the player is already en route to Barcelona and will arrive later today to complete the formalities. While the deal is not official yet, word has it that the agreement involves a €55 …
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Sam Darnold is QB1 on the Minnesota Vikings’ first unofficial depth chart
After six seasons, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings decided to part ways. The veteran QB signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, the team added two new players to their QB room. With the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected QB J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan. Additionally, the team signed veteran QB …
Read More »Man United risk fan frustration after including former player on midfield shortlist
Manchester United are in the market for a new midfielder this summer. The Red Devils have already made two signings — striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille. However, next on the list for Erik Ten Hag is a central midfielder, and while a lot is likely to hinge on Casemiro and Scott McTominay, both of …
Read More »Barcelona midfield target begins renewal talks with Bayern Munich
While Barcelona have indeed strengthened their forward department by signing Dani Olmo, the void in defensive midfield is still gaping. With Oriol Romeu also set to leave the club, Hansi Flick must count on Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong or young talents Marc Bernal or Marc Casado to hold the fortress in midfield. As the club enter the second half …
Read More »Newcastle United set sights on goalkeeper who could cost £30 million
Despite signing two goalkeepers already this summer, Newcastle United are reportedly considering bringing in a third. Forced to navigate the Premier League’s strict rules on Profit and Sustainability (PSR), the Magpies signed Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest and allowed homegrown talent Elliot Anderson to move the other way. 37-year-old veteran John Ruddy was also signed on a free transfer from League …
Read More »Photo – Dusan Vlahovic joins Novak Djokovic Olympic gold-medal celebrations
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic was in Paris to support his compatriot Novak Djokovic in the final of the Olympic tournament. The 37-year-old prevailed in the much-anticipated finale of the men’s tennis tournament, beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 to earn the gold medal much to the delight of the Serbian people. For his part, Vlahovic joined his countryman’s post-match celebrations, singing …
Read More »The curious case of Lewis Miley
If there was one silver lining to the injury crisis at St James’ Park last season it was the emergence of Lewis Miley. Within the 4 walls of St James’ Park there were high hopes for Miley but nobody could have foreseen how quickly he took to regular first team football. Arguably one of the highlights of the season was …
Read More »Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca casts dark shadow over US tour
New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is not exactly a fan of his team’s preseason tour of the United States. The Blues, like many of the top European teams, have scheduled various friendlies across America in recent weeks. The idea is to reap the financial benefits of playing in front of massive crowds, while also preparing for a grueling 2024/25 …
Read More »Chelsea and Atletico Madrid talks halted as player fails to travel for medical
The most complicated transfer saga of the summer involves three players and three clubs. After months of speculation, Chelsea finally reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sell Conor Gallagher. A breakthrough in talks earlier this week means the England international is on the verge of joining Los Colchoneros in a deal worth a reported £33 million. Striker Samu Omorodion is …
Read More »Chelsea star admits to loss of confidence following big-money move
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has admitted he suffered a loss of confidence due to the pressure of the transfer fee paid to bring him from Brighton. The Ecuador international arrived at Stamford Bridge from the Seagulls last summer for a massive £100m fee that could rise to a British club record £115m (per BBC Sport). However, Caicedo struggled to show …
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