Peter Crouch shares thoughts on the future of Marc Guehi (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Newcastle United are unlikely to give up their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi in 2025 after the Magpies pushed hard for the England international over the summer. Eddie Howe was on the lookout for a new centre-back during the latest transfer window and the …
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Klopp eager to “learn again” in new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull
Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to “learning” about what is “useful for football” in his new role at Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer. The legendary German coach confirmed on Wednesday that his first job since leaving the Liverpool dugout will be a new-look role from January 1, overseeing Red Bull’s global network of clubs including RB Leipzig, FC Salzburg …
Read More »Barcelona breakout midfield star set to wear national team colours after nearly five years
Marc Casado (21) has emerged as one of Barcelona’s most influential players in the ongoing season, playing an important role in their brilliant start thus far. The La Masia graduate has capitalised on the midfield absences in the Blaugrana squad and has become one of the standout performers in Hansi Flick’s system. Casado’s performances with the first team have not …
Read More »Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi shuts down “rumours” to Man City
Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi in action for Real Sociedad (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) Liverpool target and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi has shut down rumours linking the midfielder with a move to Man City in 2025 as the Premier League champions continue to search for a Rodri replacement. The Spain international is out of action for the remainder of …
Read More »Barcelona still owe Leeds United huge money for the Raphinha transfer deal
Barcelona reportedly still owe Leeds United a huge amount of money for the transfer of in-form Brazilian winger Raphinha. According to a report from Sport, Barca owe Leeds a short-term payment of around €559,000, and then a whopping €42m more for the long term. Barcelona have really started to see the best of Raphinha this season after he initially made …
Read More »Motta to use McKennie in a new role against Lazio
Juventus could be without several key players when club football resumes, as they prepare to face Lazio next weekend. The Bianconeri are well aware of how challenging the in-form capital city side will be, and they know they’ll need to give their best to secure a win. They are already missing Francisco Conceição and Gleison Bremer, while Nicolás González and …
Read More »41-year-old who rejected Newcastle United becomes favourite for Manchester City role
Sporting Lisbon director Hugo Viana is reportedly now the leading candidate to replace Txiki Begiristain at Manchester City, but it has also emerged that he turned down the chance to move to Newcastle United in the summer. Viana has done hugely impressive work during his time at Sporting, unearthing some fine young talents and strengthening the team really well with …
Read More »Atlético Madrid widen sponsorship agreement with Riyadh Air
Atletico Madrid have sold the naming rights for the Metropolitano to Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air. Riyadh Air have been the shirt sponsor for Atletico for over a year but have now increased their investment with the club’s home ground re-named the Riyadh Air Metropolitano until 2033. Riyadh Air are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who are also …
Read More »Brazil coach set to replicate Hansi Flick tactic with Barcelona winger – report
Brazil are going through a difficult time under manager Dorival Junior and are in need of inspiration ahead of their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures this month. Following their 1-0 defeat to Paraguay last month, the Selecao will need to get back on track when they face Chile and Peru over the coming week. A change of role for …
Read More »Xavi could replace Erik ten Hag as Man United manager
Former Barcelona manager Xavi is reportedly now one of the options to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager if the club do indeed decide to make a change in the dugout. Nothing has been decided on Ten Hag just yet, but it seems we could expect to hear something soon, perhaps after the current international break, according to …
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