Ligue 1

It seems to have been clear for a while now that Thiago Motta’s priority signing for Juventus is Atalanta’s brilliant Dutch midfielder, Teun Koopmeiners. Football Italia are just one of many outlets to detail the possibility of any deal occurring, though with pre-season already having begun for most European teams, the Bianconeri still haven’t landed the 26-year-old. The reason for …

French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months. The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired earlier in the summer. According to a report from the Italian publication Tutto Juve, he is now closing in on a move to the Premier League with clubs like …

It’s been a relatively quiet summer so far for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur. Though it’s almost certain that the North Londoners will be more active in the transfer market as the weeks tick by, only Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have been secured at present. Postecoglou earned the trust of Tottenham supporters last season thanks to his no nonsense …

With Enzo Maresca having had the chance of taking a good look at his Chelsea first-team staff in the opening couple of weeks of pre-season training, the Italian can now make informed decisions on what areas need addressing. The Italian will be under pressure from the get go, due in no small part to Todd Boehly’s modus operandi. Players being …

With Hansi Flick now in charge at Barcelona things were always going to change, though it’s still a surprise to learn that one club legend is set to leave imminently. Once Xavi Hernandez was removed from his position, as with any change around in team management, whomever was to come in his stead was likely to have different ideas. Both …

If Man United supporters wanted to see just how keen Sir Jim Ratcliffe was to turning around the club, and whether initial statements attributed to him were going to be followed through, they’ve already had their answer this summer. Joshua Zirkzee was expected to move to AC Milan from Bologna, whilst the smart money was on Lille’s brilliant centre-back, Leny …

Brighton are about to start a new era after the departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Seagulls have appointed new manager Fabian Hurzeler, who at the age of 31, has become the youngest permanent head coach in the Premier League. Brighton finished 11th in the league last season but they would be hoping to get back into Europe just …

Leeds United have entered the race to sign Bournemouth striker Daniel Jebbison on loan this summer, according to reports.  Jebbison only recently joined the Cherries from relegated Sheffield United as he looks to get his career back on track following a spate of injuries. The 21-year-old striker, who was born in Canada but is also eligible to represent England at …

Aston Villa have made a shock enquiry for Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski as a potential replacement for Moussa Diaby, according to reports.  France international Diaby has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, with Italian journalist Rudy Galetti reporting that Villa and Al Ittihad have already agreed terms, while the player has reached a verbal agreement. …

Aston Villa have a ‘more realistic’ chance of signing Crysencio Summerville or Morgan Gibbs-White than Nico Williams this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The Midlands club are a more attractive prospect in this summer’s transfer market than in previous years after finishing fourth in the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League. Villa emerged as a shock name linked …