September 5 – The summer transfer window has once again showcased the financial powerhouses of European and global football, as clubs combined for a total spend of $6.45 billion.  Despite the decline in spending from last season, the number of transfers reached a new record high, with more than 12,000 transfers in men’s and women’s professional football combined over the …

The San Francisco Giants have agreed a contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman, who signs for $151million over the next six years. Matt Chapman Contract Extension Matt Chapman has agreed to a six year, $151million contract with the San Francisco Giants, just months after agreeing to a new deal in the Bay area. Chapman’s deal is from 2025 and …

One of the Leicester City players could leave the club even after the closure of the Premier League transfer window. Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare is attracting interest from Turkish club Galatasaray, who are keen on signing the defensive midfielder, according to Football Insider. The Turkish transfer window is open till the 13th of September, which makes it possible for them …

September 5 – In a new report, world players union Fifpro spotlighted the demands on Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez (now Atlético Madrid) and Erling Haaland to back their legal arguments in lawsuits against FIFA over the packed calendar and the addition of next year’s Club World Cup.  On Thursday, Fifpro published their annual Player Workload Monitoring report that surveyed about …

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella admits it is hard to build a rapport with team-mates given the enormous turnover of players at Stamford Bridge. The West London club had another frantic transfer window, adding a further 13 players to an already bloated squad along with a new head coach in Enzo Maresca. This led to the creation of a so-called ‘bomb …

Leeds United made some late signings in the summer transfer window to strengthen their squad. In an otherwise difficult summer for the club on and off the pitch, they managed to end it on a positive note by signing midfielder Ao Tanaka. The Whites lost the Championship Play-off final against Southampton and then went on to lose some of their …

Juventus sold Luis Hasa to Lecce during the recent transfer window, and Lecce’s director has confirmed that the Bianconeri included a sell-on clause in the deal. Hasa was considered one of the brightest prospects in Juve’s academy and had ambitions of breaking into the senior team at the Allianz Stadium. However, his path to the first team was blocked by …

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed Arsenal will keep a close eye on Fabio Vieira’s performances during his loan spell at FC Porto. After assessing his performances, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will have a conversation with Vieira and his representatives, clearly stating whether he has a future in North London. Fabio Vieira Has Joined Porto After Failing To Thrive …

Manchester City have continued their commitment to not only sign the best and some of the most expensive players in the world but also focus on young talent. The Premier League champions, who have achieved so much success under Pep Guardiola, have found the perfect formula to win trophies. The way they have managed to balance the presence of young …

September 5 – Three footballers were arrested in Panama on Tuesday for allegedly accepting payments to fix matches in the Panamanian Football League (LPF) to influence betting outcomes, according to the Panamanian Attorney General’s Office. At a press conference, the prosecutor against organised crime, Emeldo Márquez, announced that two current players and a former player from the Panamanian league have …