Barcelona are currently in talks to renew several players’ contracts, with Frenkie de Jong being one of the key figures they want to secure for the future. However, according to Mundo Deportivo (h/t FCB World), de Jong’s renewal seems to be the most challenging of them all. The main issue lies in uncertainty over whether the Dutch midfielder even wants …
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Interlull round-up + Calafiori on English football
Morning. Let’s start as we normally do during the Interlull with a look at which Arsenal players were in action last night. Just to be clear, I’m not really that interested in how they played, because it’s not especially relevant to me. William Saliba conceded a penalty for France, but when you look at the clip, he slips and can’t …
Read More »Pep Guardiola decides to extend his Man City contract amid England links
According to Daily Telegraph, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is considering a contract extension at the Etihad Stadium. The Spaniard, who has helped Man City win the Premier League four times in a row, is being targeted by the Football Association to become the new manager of England. The Three Lions are looking for a long term replacement of Gareth …
Read More »Post-Diarra ruling FIFA legal chief opens floor for debate but emphasises transfer system is not broken
October 15 – FIFA has said that it will open dialogue with stakeholders an article 17 of its Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) following the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling in the Lassana Diarra case that found of its transfer rules are contrary to EU law. FIFA is to formally invite “comment on and propose ideas” …
Read More »Exclusive: Aston Villa aiming to rival Chelsea & Real Madrid for ambitious £60m transfer
Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig is attracting transfer interest (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Aston Villa are planning to strengthen their defence with an ambitious potential transfer move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, who is also on the radar of elite clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have …
Read More »Scott McTominay transfer decision praised by Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer and Erik ten Hag (Photos by Catherine Ivill, Carl Recine/Getty Images) Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been praised by pundit Alan Shearer for leaving Old Trafford this summer and reviving his career at Napoli. The Scotland international has made a promising start to life in Serie A after previously spending his entire career at Man Utd, …
Read More »Barcelona looking to close the renewal of star prodigy by the end of the year – report
Barcelona are pushing ahead with plans to secure the futures of their top young talents, with Gavi being one of the key players they are keen to lock in. The club has already initiated talks with Ronald Araujo and Pedri about new deals, and it appears Gavi, too, has emerged as one of the priorities. Barcelona, after all, are not …
Read More »Barcelona defensive gem inclined to stay amidst exit rumours
Despite being arguably the most valuable defender at Barcelona, Ronald Araujo’s future at Camp Nou is far from secure. The Uruguayan international has been out of action throughout the course of the season so far. And although he is closing in on his return to the pitch, he has been constantly linked with a move away from Barcelona. Most notably, …
Read More »Man United boss Erik ten Hag given two games to save Old Trafford career
According to Football Insider, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has only two games to save his job at the club. The report has mentioned that if Man United lose their next two games against Brentford in the Premier League and Fenerbahce in the Europa League, Ten Hag will be sacked by the club. The pressure is increasing day by …
Read More »Arsenal told only way to stop William Saliba going to Real Madrid
Arsenal must challenge to win the Champions League in order to stop William Saliba from leaving for Real Madrid. That’s according to former Chelsea, Aston Villa and Marseille striker Tony Cascarino, who believes Saliba is already capable of stepping into the Los Blancos starting line-up. Saliba has emerged as one of Mikel Arteta’s key players in recent years, starring at …
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