Ligue 1

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 …

Nicolas Pepe has opened up on the ‘trauma’ he suffered during his spell as an Arsenal player. The Ivory Coast winger became Arsenal’s record signing when he arrived from Lille for a £72m fee (per Sky Sports) in the summer of 2019. However, Pepe never found his feet at the Emirates, notching just 27 goals and 21 assists in 112 …

Sean Dyche says Jarrad Branthwaite is making ‘good progress’ toward full fitness after missing Everton’s friendly against Sligo Rovers on Friday. The Toffees had to come from 2-0 and 3-1 down to salvage a draw against the Irish club in their first friendly of the summer — held in honour of Everton captain Seamus Coleman, who signed for the club …

Liverpool will consider any offers that arrive this summer for Caoimhin Kelleher as the goalkeeper desires to be a starting goalkeeper this season.  That is according to Football Insider, who reports that the Merseyside club are open to selling some of their fringe players to create space and funds for new signings. Kelleher is one option for the Reds as the 25-year-old …

Real Madrid are considering a summer move for Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, according to reports.  Schlotterbeck played a key role in Die Schwarzgelben’s run to the Champions League final last season, while also helping the club finish fifth in the Bundesliga to secure their seat at European football’s top table again in 2024/25 — as a result of Germany having an …