After news emerged of Barcelona beating Real Madrid and Manchester City to the imminent signing of Marcos Parriego, it appears that the Catalans are set to land yet another talented Spanish teenager. Indeed, as per journalist Rodra P, Barcelona are all set to secure the services of another former Real Madrid academy talent, Byron Mendoza, from CD Leganes. At Barça, …

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has named his ideal pick to replace Erik ten Hag as he expects the Red Devils boss may come under pressure this summer – Zinedine Zidane. Yorke exclusively told Ladbrokes Fanzone that he could see Zidane being an ideal fit to instantly command respect from these players and do a better job of instilling discipline …

Tony Adams was just before my time. The man nicknamed Mr. Arsenal, who captained the club for 14 years, retired the summer I started watching football, having just led the team to their second Premier League and FA Cup Double in just five years. The armband was handed to one Patrick Vieira. If ever a player was a “complete midfielder” …

Ian Wright has revealed his surprise at Eddie Howe’s post-match comments following last night’s 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, believing our approach was all wrong and played into their hands. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Howe said: “We were really good in spells but not good enough overall. I thought the control (of the game) was there. We didn’t …

Arsenal fans could be forgiven for being a bit nervy tonight as they look to overturn a 1-0 first leg defeat against Porto to keep their Champions League hopes alive. The Gunners were far from at their best as the Portuguese giants beat them 1-0 in the first game between these two sides, but many will still have Mikel Arteta’s …

Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto denies Juventus interest in Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso. The 28-year-old started his career at Real Madrid before making a name for himself at Espanyol. This prompted a return to the Spanish capital, this time through the gates of Atletico. Nevertheless, the player’s contract with the Colchoneros will expire at the end of the season, …

Manchester United look to have been handed a positive piece of injury news as midfielder Mason Mount is expected to be fit again after the international break. Mount has endured a difficult first season at Man Utd, barely featuring for the Red Devils as he got injured back in November, and it seems he’s only now close to coming back. …

Football journalist Graeme Bailey claims that West Ham have “bigger targets” and Michael Carrick is not in the running to succeed David Moyes as manager of the team. According to the HITC journalist, who spoke with Boro News, the former Irons midfielder is content where he is at Middlesbrough and is probably planning a new contract at the Riverside rather …

The supply line at the Barcelona academy continues to churn out special talents one after the other, with Guille Fernandez being identified as one of the most exciting prospects at La Masia currently. Just 15 years of age, the teenage midfielder is already playing for Juvenil B, a level higher than his age group and has also featured in the …

A report in the Italian press argues that Juventus are enduring their worst campaign since Luigi Delneri was at the helm. While the campaign started on a high note with the Bianconeri keeping pace with league leaders Inter, it has all come undone. Max Allegri’s men have only picked up one win in their last seven league outings, coming in …