Barcelona did not reinforce the right-back position during the summer transfer window despite trying to rope in Joao Cancelo, and later on Marc Pubill. The Financial Fair Play situation at the club made it impossible for the Blaugrana to bring in a reinforcement. As such, manager Hansi Flick has continued with Jules Kounde as his preferred starter in the position …

Morning all. There’s a lot of chatter about Man City this morning, and the case – separate from the 115 charges – about the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction rules. The way it’s being reported in some outlets, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a slam-dunk victory for City. There is a stark difference between what actually happened, and …

Several clubs are monitoring the situation of Ben Chilwell at Chelsea ahead of the January transfer window as there is no way back for the defender at Stamford Bridge having fallen out of Enzo Maresca’s plans. The new Blues boss made it clear to the press over the summer that the Englishman is not in his plans for the 2024/25 …

Jonathan Tah was one of Barcelona’s key defensive targets during the summer transfer window. However, the club were not able to sanction a move due to economic challenges. Despite missing out, though, Barcelona have maintained interest in Tah, knowing his contract at Bayer Leverkusen expires at the end of the season. Real Madrid to compete with Barcelona for Tah However, …

Jamal Musiala with Harry Kane and Michael Olise (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Bayern Munich are reportedly in talks over a new contract for Liverpool transfer target Jamal Musiala, who could join Harry Kane as the club’s highest earner on a mammoth €25m a year salary. Musiala has established himself as one of Bayern’s most important players in recent times, …

According to a report by Sergi Sole in Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s board of directors will present the budget for the 2024-25 season to the club’s shareholders during the Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday, 19th October.  The outlet suggests that the proposed budget will amount to €893 million, which is €1 million less than the revenue recorded in the 2023-24 financial …

Arne Slot has turned Ryan Gravenberch’s career around. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) The 2024/25 campaign has started better than most expected for Ryan Gravenberch at Liverpool as the Dutch star has turned himself into a pivotal player at Anfield since the arrival of Arne Slot.  The midfielder completed the £34.2m move to the Merseyside club last summer from Bayern …

Despite having limited resources, Hansi Flick has done a fantastic job at Barcelona so far, getting the best out of each and every individual. This has been particularly evident in the midfield unit, where the German now has excess options to choose from, especially with de Jong returning to full fitness. Hansi Flick eyeing move for old Xavi target However, …

Chelsea have been tipped as a possible surprise transfer suitor for West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus, with a former Hammers scout discussing the player’s future. Kudus has shone during his time at the London Stadium, and it’s not too surprising to hear that there’s a lot of interest in the Ghana international, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City …

Journalist Carles Fite recently revealed an insightful conversation he had with a Barcelona training coach, shedding light on Lamine Yamal’s development as a player.  While the young forward is widely regarded as highly talented and nearly perfect in terms of footballing ability, there is one area where he still needs improvement – managing his frustrations. In an interview with Onze, …