Ligue 1

Despite Manchester United having an eventful transfer window, they still missed out on some of their transfer targets. The Red Devils did not hesitate in splashing the cash this summer to strengthen the squad. Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro were the first two arrivals at Old Trafford this summer and soon they were joined by Bayern Munich’s defensive duo Matthijs …

Brazilian side Flamengo have ended talks with former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to reports. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford expired in July. Martial left United after spending nine years at the club, arriving from Monaco in 2015. During that time, he played 317 times across all competitions, notching 90 goals …

Norway secured a 2-1 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Monday with Man City’s Erling Haaland producing the winner for his nation.  The Norwegians were looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Kazakhstan on Friday in which Stale Solbakken’s side drew 0-0. Playing at home, Norway got the result they wanted against a good Austria …

Man United are one of several clubs interested in free agent Adrien Rabiot but the French international is pricing himself out of a move with his salary demands. The 29-year-old entered free agency at the end of the 2023/24 campaign having seen his contract at Juventus expire after spending the last five years with the Italian giants. The Serie A club …

West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady appears to have taken a swipe at Newcastle United’s Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) owners. Although Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi recently left, PIF remain in charge at St. James’ Park, continuing a project that has thus far yielded a 2022/23 EFL Cup final and a berth in the 2023/24 Champions League group stage. …

Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated North London Derby clash against Arsenal this Sunday. With Arsenal missing several key players, Spurs could go into the match in a much stronger position. Arsenal’s injury woes Arsenal will be without midfielder Declan Rice, who is suspended after receiving a controversial red card against Brighton. Adding to …

Newcastle are believed to be interested in bringing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to St James’ Park in 2025 as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen his front line.  This summer was a disappointing one for the Magpies as their main objective was to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and keep hold of their star players such as Anthony …

Man United had conversations during the summer transfer window to bring Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag had an interest in the Dutch full-back.  The defender’s current deal with the Serie A champions expires in 2025 having spent the last four years in Italy and if any interested party wanted to try and sign the …

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek asked Czech Republic manager Ivan Hasek to wait outside the dressing room while he berated his teammates following their 4-1 humiliation against Georgia. The Czechs were humiliated in their UEFA Nations League B Group 1 opener against Euro 2024 surprise package Georgia. Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Georges Mikautadze and Giorgi Kochorashvili fired Georgia …

Rob Holding has been banished from Crystal Palace by manager Oliver Glasner, creating growing tension between the defender and the club. Since his arrival at Selhurst Park from Arsenal in September last year for a £4 million fee, Holding has struggled to make an impact at the club. Holding has made just a single appearance for Palace, featuring in a …