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Once it appeared to be clear that former Brentford hit-man, Ivan Toney, was going to be available on the transfer market, he was initially coveted by a number of clubs. His form prior to an eight month ban from the game suggested that he might get his pick of the bunch, and Brentford were pushing for a £100m transfer fee …

In the shortest time, new Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has made it crystal clear that he’s not a man to be messed with. Compared to the almost jovial relationship that predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, had with his players, it’s a marked change for the dressing room to have to deal with. The Italian would appear to simply not have time for …

After making a huge number of signings in the summer, West Ham arguably haven’t had the start to the 2024/25 season that many people expected. At present the Irons sit in 14th place having won just one of their four games so far, and the finger is already pointing at new manager, Julen Lopetegui, given that he’s continued to depend …

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Signing Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer remains an opportunity ‘too good to miss’ for Real Madrid, according to La Liga insider Matteo Moretto. The England …

Troy Deeney has accused Mikel Arteta of misusing Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber. The Dutch defender has been one of the Gunners’ standout performers at the start of this season, despite mostly being fielded in an unfamiliar left-back role. Timber’s form has been well received by Arsenal fans after injury effectively denied him his debut season at the Emirates Stadium in …

Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on August 25, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Paul Merson has urged Liverpool boss Arne Slot to drop Diogo Jota in favour of Darwin Nunez for this weekend’s home clash with Bournemouth.  The Reds are looking …

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United battles for possession with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Bruno Fernandes would start ahead of Martin Odegaard in Arsenal’s midfield three, according to Danny Murphy. …

Nantes owner and president Waldemar Kita has strongly dismissed claims that Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is in talks to take over the club. News broke on Friday that the 25-year-old’s father, Michael Arnold, who manages his son’s interests through his London-based investment firm, had made contact with the Ligue 1 side regarding a possible takeover. It was also thought that …

Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates with the Champions League Trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on June 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Sadio Mane will go down as one of the greatest Liverpool players of the modern era, but there was a time when …

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