Over a month ago, reports suggested that Barcelona were reportedly in advanced talks with a Ukrainian cryptocurrency company in an attempt to alleviate their economic woes. This came after Barcelona struck an agreement with Aramark to pay part of the €40 million owed by Libero Football Fund for the Barça Vision deal. Now, it appears that Barcelona awaiting more investors …
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Saudi clubs eyeing up another Arsenal star after failed transfer bid in the summer
Arsenal’s Jorginho at the Emirates Stadium (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly eyeing up a potential free transfer swoop for Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, who is nearing the end of his contract at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian-born Italy international has had a decent impact during his time at Arsenal, even if he’s never been quite …
Read More »Di Gregorio insists he carries Motta’s mentality as he looks for international breakthrough
Club News October 9, 2024 – 3:00 pm Michele Di Gregorio hopes to become the next Juventus player to earn a cap for Italy after being called up to the national team during this international break. Italy boasts some of the world’s best goalkeepers, and Di Gregorio’s inclusion is due to Alex Meret withdrawing from the squad due to injury. …
Read More »US Soccer’s separation from MLS, SUM pays off for federation
In 2021, US Soccer decided to not renew its 17-year partnership with MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). As part of the partnership, SUM attracted deals for TV rights, sponsorship revenue, and other commercial agreements, and then split the money between US Soccer and SUM. By that time in 2021, many within US Soccer circles and in the media …
Read More »Barcelona legend Iniesta highlights the importance of La Masia – ‘There is no doubt’
A couple of days after announcing his retirement from professional football, Andres Iniesta visited the Barcelona training camp to meet some of the first-team stars as well as Hansi Flick. Barcelona shared photos of Iniesta meeting multiple stars, including Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez and Frenie de Jong, among others. Iniesta also met coach Flick, who has turned things around for …
Read More »Benjamin Sesko transfer talks with Arsenal, United
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs showing the strongest interest in the transfer of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenia international’s agents are said to have visited both the Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford for talks in recent times, with the Gunners seemingly the club regarded as the favourites for his signature, according to Team Talk. …
Read More »Chelsea transfer target set to be given new, more affordable asking price this January
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could reportedly still be set for a January transfer window move despite only recently joining Galatasaray on loan after a lengthy saga linking him with Chelsea, who remain interested in the player. Osimhen is a big name and it was slightly surprising to see him leave Napoli without securing a move to a major European club …
Read More »Expert Says Manchester United Passed on the Chance to Sign Top EPL Striker
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has said Manchester United had the opportunity to sign Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins in the summer of 2023. However, the club decided to pass on the opportunity, signing Rasmus Hojlund instead. The most successful team in English soccer, Manchester United found themselves without an out-and-out goalscorer in the summer of 2023. Reports linked many …
Read More »The £1billion St James’ Park question – To go or not to go?
Last week saw news coming out of Barrack Road surrounding the ‘once in a generation’ ground proposals that PIF, the Reubens, and the Executive Board are currently considering. From the i paper it is understood that ‘the first phase of the feasibility study will now remain private due to commercial sensibilities’ and the project options have been presented to a …
Read More »Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has no “ceiling” admits Noni Madueke
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke believes that his Blues teammate Cole Palmer has no ceiling as the 22-year-old continues to light up the Premier League. Man City allowed the midfielder to move to Stamford Bridge last summer as part of a £42.5m deal and it is a decision that has not aged well for the Premier League champions. Palmer has gone …
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