Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong could finally make his comeback from injury after the next month’s international break. The Catalan derby against Girona, set to be played on the weekend of September 14-15, was pencilled in for the Netherlands international’s return after more than five months. De Jong requires surgery However, now, RAC1 …
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Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic’s father reacts to Barcelona links
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Premier League side and Barcelona are keen on securing his services on loan. The Spanish giants are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park and …
Read More »Five Takeaways from Forest 1-1 Newcastle: Toonali, Willock fears, positives and negatives
Newcastle United advanced to the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup 4-3 on penalties at the City Ground as they started this season’s League Cup campaign in an up and down fashion that ultimately ended in delight. It took just 18 seconds for United to take the lead through Joe Willock, yet it was Sean Longstaff that sent us through on …
Read More »Three potential reinforcements that Barcelona could still land before transfer deadline
Deadline day is just around the corner and it is safe to say that Barcelona have not enjoyed the sort of transfer window they hoped for. With new management at the helm, the board planned for wholesale changes with big-name departures and multiple high-quality signings. Unfortunately, none of their objectives were quite met. Barcelona entered the summer market with one …
Read More »Reds knock back approach from Xabi Alonso
They’ve been one of the quieter Premier League clubs in the current transfer window, and that may go some way to explaining why Liverpool have knocked back an approach for one of their players from former player, and now Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso. Arne Slot hasn’t seemed fussed in the slightest that he’ll be playing for at least half …
Read More »Ramdale’s a saint, Vieira leaves, and then what?!
Morning all. The departures continue with news broken last night that Southampton and Arsenal have found an agreement over the permanent transfer of Aaron Ramsdale. The deal is worth £25m, including add-ons, with the up-front part of the payment just shy of £20m. It’s quite a bit short of what Arsenal were seeking earlier in the transfer window, but the …
Read More »Aston Villa looking to lure Hansi Flick-favourite Barcelona winger ahead of deadline day
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have got off to the perfect start to the new season despite the managerial change, alternation in tactics and financial struggles. The manager’s novel 4-2-3-1 system brings a new direct and attack-oriented approach to the team with several players shining in the new setup. One player who has heavily benefited from the change is Raphinha. From staring …
Read More »Journalist names the position Arsenal want to strengthen in a late move
It seems like Arsenal have done the major part of their transfer business already this summer. The Gunners have signed David Raya in a permanent move after signing him on loan last season while also defender Riccardo Calafiori and midfielder Mikel Merino have also arrived. Mikel Arteta has strengthened an already strong squad in order to challenge for the Premier …
Read More »Tammy Abraham prefers Aston Villa return
Although there are less than 48 hours to go until the summer transfer window closes for business, Aston Villa could be one of the clubs still doing big business before the deadline. The Midlands-based outfit have been transformed under Unai Emery and, along with director of football operations, Monchi, are clearly hoping to go places this season. A number of …
Read More »Jadon Sancho has chosen his new club
There did appear to be a brief moment where Jadon Sancho looked as though he could once again be given the chance to make a name for himself at Man United. However, the love-in with Erik ten Hag was clearly nothing more than a carefully orchestrated attempt by both parties to let bygones by bygones and put the player in …
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