Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman says he will no longer be selecting Steven Bergwijn after he moved to the Saudi Pro League. The 26-year-old joined Al-Ittihad from Ajax for a fee of around £17.7million this week, ending his time in his homeland. Bergwijn, who also played for PSV Eindhoven and Tottenham, has earned 35 caps for his country, featuring twice …

Despite signing 10 first-team players in the summer transfer window, West Ham United aren’t done there. The Hammers spent £132.5 million on new talent with transfers for Max Kilman from Wolves and Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United among the side’s most expensive deals. Julen Lopetegui also made two key defensive signings. The Spanish manager brought in Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester …

Like most things in the age of social and mass media, the reputations of footballers and their abilities are front and centre for those of us who deal with the ups and downs of the beautiful game. Moreover, this same phenomenon that entraps our fascination can often be the cause of our ire and determine our mood for the rest …

Juventus have officially released their Champions League squad ahead of tonight’s deadline. The Bianconeri’s List A contains 22 players, including a host of new signings, the likes of Douglas Luiz, Michele De Gregorio, Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners. However, the inclusion of Arthur Melo is the biggest surprise. The Brazilian midfielder has been omitted from Thiago Motta’s plans throughout the …

Mo Salah recently hinted this season could be his last at Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has once again started the season in scintillating form. Tormenting rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend by assisting Luis Diaz twice before scoring his side’s third himself, Salah, despite being well into his thirties, appears to be showing no signs of slowing day. …

Liverpool are set to open talks with Ramy Abbas, the representative of Mohamed Salah, over a new contract for the Egyptian winger in the coming months, according to Fabrizio Romano. Salah has, of course, been of huge importance for everything Liverpool have done since his arrival in 2017, breaking numerous Premier League records along the way. Yet, the Merseysiders have …

Jamie Carragher has claimed that Newcastle United must be ‘very careful’ to not upset Eddie Howe after a summer of disappointment in the transfer market and rumours surrounding his potential exit for England. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher believes we may have to start selling some star players in order to match the investment of the top clubs while we …

Mikel Merino suffered an unfortunate injury just days after joining Arsenal. The former Real Sociedad midfielder agreed a transfer worth a reported £31.6 million and was expected to go straight into Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup. However, suffering a shoulder injury during his first training session, the 28-year-old, who collided with Gabriel, is set for a spell on the sidelines. Watching …

Juventus are already determined to complete the signing of Francisco Conceicao on a permanent basis from Porto. The Bianconeri secured the 21-year-old’s services from the Portuguese giants are a dry loan that doesn’t include an option or an obligation to buy. Nevertheless, many sources believe the two clubs have an agreement in principle to discuss a purchase. The winger made …

Spurs enjoyed a busy summer transfer window. Ange Postecoglou brought in five senior players, including £65 million man Dominic Solanke. There were also transfers for Leeds United academy starlet Archie Gray and talented Swedish playmaker Lucas Bergvall. The start of the season hasn’t quite gone to plan for the Lilywhites though. Even though they thrashed Sean Dyche’s Everton 4-0, an …