With under a month until the summer transfer window slams shut, many are expecting what could be a frantic final few weeks. While a host of Premier League clubs might be working within some tight financial resections, plenty of big-name stars remain linked with blockbuster moves ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Watching Manchester United really break the bank as they …
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Barcelona set to earn around €8 million from pre-season tour to the US
Barcelona kickstarted their pre-season tour to the United States with a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in Orlando. The Catalans are now set to jet off to New York as they take on Real Madrid at the Metlife Stadium this weekend. Needless to say, these friendlies will serve as a key source of revenue for Barça as they look to …
Read More »Forward wants to leave Leeds in order to save his international career
Leeds United have lost a number of players this summer after they failed to win promotion to the Premier League. Archie Gray has gone to join Tottenham this summer while Crysencio Summerville is heading to the London Stadium to join West Ham United. Another key player is now considering leaving the Whites this summer in order to save his international …
Read More »Barcelona win historic second treble by winning La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey
A barren 2013-14 season was remedied by Barcelona in style as Luis Enrique waltzed to La Liga in his first year as coach at Camp Nou. The Catalans’ victory was one third of a famous treble, becoming the first-ever Spanish side to achieve the distinction on two occasions as they added Copa del Rey and Champions League success in a …
Read More »Inter Milan joins the race for unwanted Juventus star
Inter Milan has joined the race to sign Federico Chiesa as his future at Juventus remains uncertain. The winger is no longer part of the Bianconeri’s plans, having delayed signing a new deal. His current contract expires next summer, and he is too valuable for Juventus to allow him to leave as a free agent. The Bianconeri want him to …
Read More »Premier League clubs managers disrespect the Olympics
Despite the glitz and glamor of watching many international stars take the stage at Paris 2024, the Premier League managers disrespect the Olympic Games. They have prevented numerous players from attending the Olympics. In total, only nine players from the league have been called up to the squads. The European Championship and the Copa America concluded over two weeks ago …
Read More »Report claims Man United failed with an approach for 31-year-old Frenchman
Manchester United were reportedly keen on signing Jonathan Clauss earlier this summer. The 31-year-old French international defender has now joined OGC Nice and a report from L’Equipe claims that the player has rejected an approach from Manchester United and opted to join the French outfit instead. Clauss is a versatile fullback capable of operating as the right back as well …
Read More »Arsenal submit first offer to sign Mikel Merino
Arsenal are keen on signing the Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer. The North London giants have already submitted a first offer to sign the 28-year-old Spanish international in the region of around €30 million. According to a report from Noticias De Gipuzkoa, Arsenal are very close to securing his signature and it remains to be seen whether the …
Read More »Saudi PIF see Newcastle pay-off – More proof of meteoric rise and Mike Ashley’s neglect
Newcastle United is now valued at more than £1billion after the sale of Amanda Staveley’s minority stake in the club to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). According to Bloomberg, (paywall) Staveley’s six percent stake is worth around £60million, placing the club’s overall value north of the £1billion mark for the first time. PIF’s investment in the club has certainly …
Read More »Arsenal enquire about signing long serving Newcastle man
Arsenal could sign a Newcastle United player this summer and it is not someone many people expected. Although the Gunners would have wanted to sign either Alexander Isak or Bruno Guimaraes, two players they were linked with earlier in the summer. However, they could now sign transfer listed Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka this summer in case Aaron Ramsdale leaves the …
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