New Brighton signing Matt O’Riley is already set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The Denmark international officially just joined the Seagulls earlier in the week from Celtic. Brighton brass paid the Scottish giants nearly $33 million for the dynamic midfielder. The fee, assuming future add-ons are met, will set a new record transfer fee received by a team …

It’s been a brutal day on the transfer front and it looks like getting worse, as reported target Mohamed Simakan looks set to join Saudi giants Al Nassr. As revealed by RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins, the Saudi Pro League side have now reached a ‘total agreement’ worth €45m with RB Leipzig for the Frenchman’s signature. The 24-year-old was heavily linked …

Rumours regarding Borussia Dortmund attempting to bring Jadon Sancho back to the club have been dismissed as ‘nonsense’ by club officials, according to reports.  After a public falling out with Erik ten Hag, Sancho spent the second half of last season back on loan at Dortmund having left the club for Manchester United in the summer of 2021. The England …

Following a series of recent injuries, Hansi Flick will have some important decisions to make as far as his team-building is concerned. Marc Bernal’s ACL injury was by far the biggest blow for Barcelona this week, with the youngster ruled out for the entire season. Bernal’s absence could create a gaping hole in the defensive midfield position, especially with Frenkie …

As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has threatened to sue UEFA, per …

Former Wales international Vinnie Jones has claimed Chelsea will not allow Raheem Sterling to join Arsenal or Manchester City, but will happily ship him off to West Ham United. The player-turned-presenter believes the Pensioners will not want to help either team win the Premier League title. Raheem Sterling Has Become Surplus To Requirements Under Enzo Maresca Four-time Premier League winner …

Arthur Melo has been searching for a new club since Juventus asked him to leave, and he has received interest from a Greek team. The midfielder has spent the last two seasons away on loan, playing for Liverpool in 2022/2023 and Fiorentina last season. Arthur remains one of the players Juventus is determined to offload, and the club is eager …

Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has warned that Arsenal star Ben White may regret not representing England on the international stage. Agbonlahor stated that White was probably being “stubborn” and suggested he reconsider. Ben White Could Be Left Out Of Lee Carsley’s England Squad On Thursday, August 29, interim manager Lee Carsley will announce his first England squad for …

Sampdoria have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo following a slow start to the new Serie B season. Samp are second bottom having taken just one point from their opening three games, a draw with Frosinone followed by defeats to Reggiana and Salternitana. A club statement read: “U.C. Sampdoria announces that it has relieved Andrea Pirlo from the position of coach responsible …

Chelsea have completed the sale of striker Romelu Lukaku to Napoli. Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in 2021 for £97.5m (per BBC Sport) following two glittering seasons at Inter Milan in which he scored 64 goals in 95 appearances across all competitions, winning the Serie A title and reaching a Europa League final. However, Lukaku struggled to rediscover his best form back …