Thomas Andreu has reported through SPORT that even though Nico Williams has turned down an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona are still hopeful of signing him this summer. It is no secret that Nico’s future is still undecided as the Athletic forward has not publicly spoken about his next career move, but his options have significantly narrowed.  It must be …

Liverpool could still part ways with Joe Gomez over the next month as the defender was close to joining Newcastle in late June as the Reds attempted to bring Anthony Gordon the other way.  According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, negotiations over the sale of Gomez were so advanced that payment terms were even discussed. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had agreed …

Good morning all and happy Saturday! Tim Stillman here to take the reins this weekend until Andrew returns to his desk on Monday. While Andrew has been taking in pre-season in LA and Philadelphia, I have gone a little more low key (but no less glamorous). I am off to Lincoln today to see the Arsenal U23s (or ‘Arsenal XI’ …

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in New Jersey for El Clasico at the MetLife Stadium, continuing their pre-season preparations.  This highly anticipated match brings two of the biggest football clubs in the world to U.S. soil, offering American fans a rare opportunity to witness this legendary rivalry live. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid squad recently suffered a …

One of the quietest clubs in the transfer market so far this summer has been Liverpool, which could be considered a very worrying development by supporters. The Reds are getting used to life under Arne Slot after the epic Jurgen Klopp era came to an end after the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. It may well be that the Dutchman …

After securing the services of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, there appeared to be a real sense of optimism at Man United. The feeling that the club could again be on the verge of something special under the auspices of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group. Certainly, Erik ten Hag will have been delighted with landing two major targets, even if …

Thiago Alcantara’s addition to Hansi Flick’s coaching staff was indeed a surprise, but it is safe to say that the former midfielder has been brought in with a clear purpose.  According to a report from SPORT, Thiago has become one of the main supporters of the young players in the team and the midfielders, in particular, see him as a …

Barcelona have toiled for the signing of Nico Williams this summer, placing all other operations on hold for the young Spanish phenom. The winger, however, has not helped with his indecision. Despite initially cutting an optimistic figure, the Athletic Club star is now contemplating another year at the club, sending Barcelona’s transfer strategy into disarray. Deadline Set While Nico is …

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona got off to a great start to the ongoing pre-season tour in the United States with a win over Manchester City. As they prepare for the first Clasico of the season, an important development has shaken the Catalan camp. As revealed by Toni Juanmarti, midfielder Oriol Romeu is suddenly very close to signing for Girona. Needless to …

If Pep Guardiola likes a player, it’s very difficult for them not to be enthralled by the attentions of the best coach of his generation. The Catalan has completely changed the way in which we see football, and that there is very definitely a before and after Pep in each league he has coached in – La Liga, Bundesliga and …