Barcelona have won both their games on tour in the United States so far and could not have asked for a better start. If the team’s win over Manchester City showed promise, the performance against Real Madrid only reinforced the feeling that there is serious talent in Hansi Flick’s squad. Moreover, it is clear by this point that the new …
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Liverpool have turned down a bid from Premier League club for one of Liverpool’s best players this pre-season
Liverpool have turned down an offer from Southampton for promising young midfielder Fabio Carvalho. The bid, reportedly worth £15 million, was deemed insufficient by the Reds, who are holding out for a higher offer. Carvalho joined Liverpool in 2022 from Fulham for £5 million plus add-ons, arriving with a high reputation. However, his debut season at Anfield saw limited playing …
Read More »Barcelona still hopeful of signing 20-goal Spanish speedster – report
Nico Williams, who has been making headlines since his impressive performance at the 2024 Euros, has been the subject of incessant transfer rumours, with Barcelona being a potential destination. The 22-year-old’s recent international success only fueled speculation about a possible move to the Catalan giants. Despite the intense speculation and Barcelona’s apparent efforts to secure Williams’ transfer, the momentum for …
Read More »Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist agrees loan move to Sheffield United
Alfie Gilchrist has reportedly agreed to join Sheffield United on loan. That’s according to leading transfer expert and CaughtOffside columnist Fabrizio Romano, who claims the 20-year-old will team up with Chris Wilder’s Blades in the Championship next season. The young defender was promoted to the Blues’ senior first-team at the end of last year and made his competitive debut during …
Read More »PSG seals $77 million deal for highly-rated teenager
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their second big transfer of the summer window. After signing keeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar for $22 million, they have signed Benfica midfielder Joao Neves for a whopping $77 million deal. Neves chose PSG over Manchester United and Liverpool, inking a five-year deal that will keep Neves in France until 2029. “Luis Enrique’s philosophy is the one …
Read More »Jhon Duran facing uncertain future as linked clubs withdraw interest
Aston Villa are struggling to sell Jhon Duran before the start of the season. The Villains put the Colombian striker up for sale as a way to raise funds to comply with the Premier League’s strict rules of Profit and Sustainability (PSR). However, Unai Emery’s side have seen interest dissipate and with their season just 12 days away from starting, …
Read More »Liverpool yet to give up on signing primary Juventus target Koopmeiners
Liverpool are reportedly still tracking Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners who happens to be a priority target for Juventus. The Bianconeri have been adamant about landing the 26-year-old who would be the cherry on top of a new-look midfield department. The club has already signed Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa and Khephren Thuram from Nice. However, the Old Lady is still …
Read More »Why Newcastle are spending $19 million on William Osula
Newcastle United is close to spending $13 million, plus up to $6 million in add-ons, on Sheffield United’s 21-year-old striker William Osula. It is rare, if not entirely unprecedented, for an English club outside the Premier League to receive such a lofty fee for a player who is still relatively unproven at any level of senior soccer. Indeed, he has …
Read More »Chelsea continue talks to sign Victor Osimhen despite latest deal
Chelsea will reportedly continue talks with Napoli over a potential deal to sign Victor Osimhen. The Blues have been heavily linked with the Nigerian striker for over a year and although an agreement still hasn’t been reached, fans are beginning to sense this window could finally be the time the African moves to London. Todd Boehly is desperate to sign …
Read More »Hansi Flick identifies two major flaws in Barcelona’s pre-season games
FC Barcelona overcame Manchester City and Real Madrid in their opening games of the US pre-season tour, allowing Hansi Flick to kickstart the new era on a strong footing. Several positives emerged from the opening two games. Many young players seized their opportunities with impressive performances, and the team has demonstrated a strong sense of cohesion. However, Flick is eager …
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