Ligue 1

Newcastle United may be moving closer to hiring a new sporting director as they have interviewed candidates over the current international break. According to latest reports, the Magpies have spoken with Benfica director Rui Pedro Braz and it seems he may be emerging as a leading candidate to replace Dan Ashworth, who is expected to leave St James’ Park to take …

West Ham fans may have a little bit of animosity towards England manager Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions coach has overlooked many of their players throughout recent years. Jarrod Bowen has struggled to get into Southgate’s plans regularly, James Ward-Prowse was not selected for this round of fixtures and Kalvin Phillips was dropped despite actually playing regular football – …

Newcastle United will be without Sven Botman until late 2024 with the defender requiring surgery on an ACL injury but this gives club captain Jamaal Lascelles a chance to return to the starting 11. The 24-year-old has had terrible luck with injuries this season and recently suffered his second ACL setback of the campaign, which will keep the defender out …

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly looking increasingly likely to seal a summer transfer window move to Crystal Palace at the end of this season. The England international has struggled for playing time at the Emirates Stadium recently, despite previously being considered a useful squad player, even if he wasn’t always a starter. Nketiah did well with a run in …

Sky News pundit Matt Scott has hit out at West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta for being ‘dislikeable’ after watching him in action for Brazil against England last night. Paqueta has mostly been an impressive performer since joining West Ham from Lyon last season, and his performances have often seen him linked with Manchester City and other bigger clubs. However, …

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the status of Barcelona’s young defender Mikayil Faye as they look to bolster their defence. As we approach the final leg of another draining season, Manchester United fans will undoubtedly be disappointed with their season so far. Although they have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to, their position in the league and their failure …

Newcastle United have reportedly decided to pull out of the race for the transfer of Barcelona winger Raphinha, who looks like being too expensive for them this summer. The Magpies would have been happy to try striking a deal for the Brazil international for a fee of around €60million, but it seems the potential of selling him to clubs in …

Juventus may reportedly have an early edge over Liverpool in the transfer race for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners this summer. The Netherlands international could be on the move this summer after impressing during his time in Serie A, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be staying in Italy or perhaps making the move to England. For the time …

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has offered some important advice to Endrick as he prepares to join his fellow Brazil international at the Bernabeu this summer. Endrick, 17, has long been regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in world football and he’s now set to join Real Madrid when he turns 18 in July. Ahead of that move, …

Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as he continues to impress in Merseyside. Pep Guardiola’s side are currently on the hunt for back-to-back trebles as they are in pole position for the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League. After what was a below-par start to the season, compared to their lofty standards, Pep Guardiola’s side looks like …