Julian Araujo returned to Barcelona this summer with a lot of hopes and expectations. He was, after all, coming on the back of a stellar loan spell at Las Palmas last season. The exit of Joan Cancelo, coupled with Barcelona’s limited options in the right-back position, made him an exciting prospect for the club. However, with just a couple of …
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Barcelona see 22-year-old Bayern Munich misfit as alternative for Nico Williams
Not so long ago, there was confidence in Barcelona that Nico Williams would arrive this summer. After all, the winger was said to be willing to make a big move away from the Basque country to take the next step in his career. Now, however, there is no longer the same amount of optimism. Nico is said to be open …
Read More »Arne Slot names one thing Liverpool need to improve after Man Utd win
Arne Slot has urged his Liverpool side to show more ‘control’, despite thrashing Manchester United 3-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Goals from Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas put United to the sword in South Carolina on Saturday evening, with both sides concluding their summer tour of the United States. But the scoreline didn’t truly reflect the …
Read More »Liverpool reject £15m transfer deal from Southampton
Liverpool have rejected a £15 million bid from Southampton for Fabio Carvalho less than 24 hours after the forward scored his second goal of their US tour. Carvalho scored the opening goal of the game after 10 minutes against Manchester United in South Carolina, continuing his promising form after netting in a 2-1 win over Arsenal in Philadelphia three days …
Read More »Bayern Munich win fifth successive German title
Bayern Munich became the first time to win five successive Bundesliga titles as they comfortably defended their crown ahead of RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Hoffenheim. Bayern lifted the title with three games to spare as the Champions League contenders failed to mount a proper challenge for the trophy, with Leipzig finishing 15 points adrift in second place. However, the …
Read More »Man United want 19-year-old to become ‘new face of club’
Manchester United want to amplify Kobbie Mainoo’s stardom in a commercial move that would see the teenager become ‘the new face of the club’. That’s according to a recent report from Football Transfers, who claim new shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to replace Marcus Rashford as the Red Devils’ pin-up boy and sees Mainoo, 19, as the ideal player to …
Read More »Juventus could be forced to alter transfer plans as Conceicao suffers injury
Juventus may have to change their plans on the market following the injury of Porto winger Francisco Conceicao. The 21-year-old has been one of the players heavily linked with the Bianconeri over the past few weeks. Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli is searching the market for new wingers, as Thiago Motta’s squad remains short on personnel in this particular department. …
Read More »Crystal Palace ‘anxious’ Newcastle will trigger star’s release clause
Crystal Palace were always going to be in for a tough summer. The Eagles enjoyed a strong finish to the season with new boss Oliver Glasner overseeing the side to a commendable 10th-placed finish. 10 Premier League goals and six assists in just 19 outings saw Michael Olise earn himself a £50 million (Sky Sports) transfer to Bayern Munich. Crystal …
Read More »Everton favourites to sign £45 million Manchester City outcast
Everton are reportedly closing in on a loan move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The Toffees are looking to replace Amadou Onana after the Belgian recently joined Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £50 million, and have identified Phillips, 28, as a realstic option to fill the void. The 28-year-old has endured a tough two years at …
Read More »Newcastle sign free transfer after Man City coup as Wor Lasses prepare for Milan test
Whilst the Men’s team continue their preparations for the new season after a week in Japan amid plenty of transfer speculation and frustration, Becky Langley’s new-look NUFC Women squad quietly go about their business ahead of the 2024/25 season. Now in full pre-season training and only a week away from a prestigious friendly against AC Milan at St. James on …
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