September 4 – The financial clout of the Premier League has once again been laid bare, as the latest CIES Football Observatory data report ranks the top 100 most expensively-assembled club squads in world football. Chelsea predictably lead the charge after breaking the British transfer record for Enzo Fernandez and topping the €100 million mark for both Moises Caicedo and …
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Liverpool transfer target breaks silence on failed Anfield transfer
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has finally spoken out on his failed transfer to Liverpool this summer, making it clear that he wasn’t under any pressure over his decision on the potential move. The Spain international has shone during his time in La Liga and with his performances for his country, and it’s easy to imagine him moving to an …
Read More »Juventus and Inter Milan will fight for Ligue 1 goal machine in the summer
Jonathan David has been one of the top players in Europe over the last few seasons, and the striker is set to change clubs at the end of this season. His contract with Lille expires when the campaign concludes, and it doesn’t seem likely that he will sign a new one. It’s surprising that no club has signed him from …
Read More »Tottenham player set for medical ahead of summer move away from the club
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Alfie Devine is set to join the Belgium club KVC Westerlo on a loan deal. According to a report from Gazet van Antwerpen, Tottenham have reached an agreement with the Belgium club for the 20-year-old midfielder and he will look to continue his development with regular football in the Belgian league now. The player is set to …
Read More »Brazil lists 12 cities as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup
September 4 – Twelve Brazilian cities, including Belem and Natal, have come forward to host matches at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Wednesday. The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) proposed Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Cuiaba, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo as the other ten candidate host cities. They all served as …
Read More »Chelsea’s scary looking attack now has major competition – Talk Chelsea
It’s been a while since I’ve been SO excited about a Chelsea attack. I’m gutted that we didn’t complete it with an elite number 9, but the rest of the attack is scary looking now. For a while I’ve been wanting to see players with that x-factor at Stamford Bridge, those Eden Hazard-like players. I’m not saying the attackers we …
Read More »Loophole leaves Leicester City free and clear on PSR rule and Premier League embarrassed
September 4 – In a surprise ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for English top-flight football’s entire financial fair play strategy, Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for allegedly breaching spending rules. The Premier League had originally charged Leicester for breaking the rules by making a loss for three seasons …
Read More »Liverpool set to offer a new contract to Luis Diaz
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz could be offered a new deal at the club. According to a report from This is Anfield, Liverpool are planning contract talks with the 27-year-old Colombian international, and it remains to be seen whether all parties can secure an agreement. Diaz has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club from Porto and he …
Read More »Real Madrid considering surprise Barcelona raid for Frenkie De Jong
Real Madrid are in the process of rebuilding their midfield. Although Carlo Ancelotti has Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga among his midfield options, the Italian is determined to sign another. Toni Kroos’ retirement earlier in the summer saw the German draw a line under a trophy-littered 10 years in Madrid. And even though the 34-year-old is impossible to …
Read More »Luca Toni tips Vlahovic to score almost 30 goals this season
Dusan Vlahovic seems to be enjoying life as a Juventus player again under Thiago Motta. The Serbian striker had his best season at the Allianz Stadium last year and is expected to build on that under Motta. The former midfielder has introduced a different brand of football at Juve, which is expected to reignite Vlahovic’s form, reminiscent of his time …
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