Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on the transfer of Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato as their interest in him supposedly grows considerably. The 18-year-old, who can operate at a high level as a centre-back or a left-back, looks like another huge talent emerging from the Ajax academy into their first-team. According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the …
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Benfica in corruption cauldron again as prosecutors call for club to be banned
October 17 – One of the legendary names of European football, S. L. Benfica, is being investigated for possible match-fixing between 2016 and 2019. The two-time champions of the European Cup have called the accusations “unfounded”. The Portuguese media reported that the indictment had been issued by the public prosecutor’s office who are asking for Benfica to be suspended from …
Read More »Barcelona will prioritise reinforcements across all positions in 2025 – report
According to a report by Gabriel Sans in Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are already preparing for future transfer windows. Interestingly, even though they have not set any specific priorities yet, the club is still creating extensive lists of players with different profiles to be ready for any urgent needs that may arise. For that matter, Hansi Flick and Deco are in …
Read More »Charles De Ketelaere transfer: Arsenal eye Atalanta star
Mikel Arteta and Charles De Ketelaere (Photos by Shaun Botterill, Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Arsenal are one of a number of clubs keeping an eye on Atalanta attacking midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, who has revived his career following a difficult spell at AC Milan. Once regarded as a huge young talent at Club Brugge, De Ketelaere failed to make an impact …
Read More »Los Blancos want Josh Acheampong
Josh Acheampong is a rising star at Chelsea. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images It appears that Real Madrid are enjoying plundering English shores for their playing talent, with Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong the latest to be eyed by the Spanish giants. Jude Bellingham is firmly ensconced as one of Los Blancos favourite sons, with Trent Alexander-Arnold rumoured to be next as …
Read More »Costa Rica and Jamaica lead CNL quarter final challenge to Concacaf’s Big Four seeded nations
October 16 – The USA will face Jamaica in the quarter finals of the Concacaf Nations League next month in a match that has the feeling of a must-win for both nations. The USA are pre-qualified for the home-hosted World Cup in 2026 but need more competitive matches to build a team that will capture the imagination of USA supporters in …
Read More »Reason why Barcelona are chasing €30 million-rated Bundesliga sensation – report
Barcelona’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has been ongoing since last summer’s transfer window. Now, with a genuine opportunity to secure his services, the Catalan club appears more determined than ever to bring him. Tah has openly expressed his readiness for a new challenge, and with his contract set to expire in 2025, Barcelona remain interested in signing …
Read More »Manchester United “have already started looking” to replace Erik ten Hag signing
Man United are looking to replace Christian Eriksen (Photo by Carsten Harz, Carl Recine/Getty Images) Manchester United have reportedly already begun looking for a replacement for Christian Eriksen, who hasn’t really lived up to expectations in his time at Old Trafford. Former Man Utd chief scout Mick Brown has explained that the club are looking for something a little different …
Read More »On this day: Ferguson, Almunia, Pulis, Walcott
Morning, it’s still v quiet, so let’s do a bit of an On This Day Interlull post. October 17th 2004 Alex Ferguson has decided to open his big fat mouth about next week’s Arsenal v United game and has spoken about last season’s contretemps at Old Trafford. According to him, “What Arsenal players did that day was the worst thing …
Read More »Arsenal monitoring Bundesliga star as current Gunners ace could seal transfer away
Arsenal are reportedly continuing to monitor RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as a potential transfer target up front amid some doubts over Gabriel Jesus’ long-term future at the Emirates Stadium. Sesko has long been on Arsenal’s radar and it seems this deal remains one to watch as the Gunners are still keeping an eye on his progress even though he …
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