Barcelona is reportedly still keen on the acquisition of Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana despite the fact that the midfielder has only just arrived at the club. After an incredible season under Unai Emery where the Spanish manager guided the club back to the Champions League for the first time since the 80s, Aston Villa fans will no doubt be excited …

Newcastle United have released their official 25-man squad for the first half of the 2024/25 season following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. FIVE goalkeepers are named in Pope, Dubravka, Vlachodimos, Ruddy and Gillespie, while the inclusion of Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles hints that both have a chance of featuring before the New Year as they recover from …

Spurs don’t want to wait to sign Angel Gomes. The Lille midfielder is in the final 10 months of his contract in France, and following an impressive England debut last week has seen his stock rise. The 24-year-old came through Manchester United’s youth academy before moving on in search of more first-team opportunities in 2020. And now with Lille, London-born …

The international break is over and Premier League football is back this weekend, where Newcastle United begin a run of away games with a trip to Wolves. So far, results have been positive. Two wins from three, seven points from a possible nine and a big win over Spurs a fortnight ago. However, it’s fair to say performances haven’t been …

Paul Merson has been discussing Newcastle’s upcoming trip to Wolves this Sunday and our chances of a top-four finish. In his latest prediction piece for Sportskeeda, the Sky Sports pundit feels we are battling Aston Villa, Spurs, Man Utd and Chelsea for that final Champions League spot, suggesting Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool are certain to fill the top three …

Juventus played out a goalless draw against Empoli this evening, failing to secure a win for the second consecutive game. Empoli started by defending well, frustrating Juventus by allowing them to pass the ball around midfield without creating real chances. The Bianconeri fielded a much-changed lineup from their previous match, and it showed, with a clear lack of chemistry in …

Junior Firpo is destined to leave Leeds United in January if he cannot agree a new contract with the club, according to reports.  Firpo is entering his fourth season at Elland Road after joining from Barcelona in 2021, making 90 appearances across all competitions during that time. The former Spain youth international — who now has five caps to his …

According to reports, Newcastle United are one of five Premier League clubs showing interest in Leeds ‘wonderkid’ Harry Gray. The 15-year-old striker is the younger brother of Archie Gray; the Durham-born talent who swapped Leeds for Tottenham in a £25m move back in July. A few months later, Graeme Bailey reports that Spurs are interested in signing his sibling, but …

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Liverpool dropped their first points of the season against Nottingham Forest. The Reds welcomed Nuno Espirito Santo’s Tricky Trees to Anfield for Saturday’s Premier League matchup, but despite being the game’s overwhelming favourites, failed to extend their unbeaten run. Suffering a 1-0 defeat after former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a 72-minute winner, Arne Slot’s men experienced their first slip-up …