Ligue 1

Spain have taken a 1-0 lead into the halftime break against Albania and although they have been dominant, Arsenal’s David Raya nearly allowed them back into the game with a silly error.  A Ferran Torres goal after 13 minutes gave the Spaniards the lead as they are set to win all three of their Group B matches, but an error …

Gareth Southgate said England aren’t “hiding from anything” or making any excuses ahead of their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening. England sit top of Group C on four points and have all but qualified for the knockout stages, but a win would confirm them as group winners. The Three Lions have come in for heavy criticism following …

Seville striker Youssef En-Nesyri is open to a move to West Ham this summer according to reports, as the Hammers look to bolster their attacking options. Having appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, West Ham have started to make inroads in the transfer market as they look to strengthen a squad which finished ninth last season under David Moyes. Brazilian teenager …

There seems to be some tension in the England camp in Germany as Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier is believed to have been involved in a heated exchange with fellow full-back Kyle Walker. Following England’s dire 1-1 draw with Denmark last Thursday, an incident in training has caused some tension between Walker and Trippier. The pair are said to have confronted each other …

Manchester United’s talks with Joshua Zirkzee are progressing thanks to the request of Erik ten Hag. The Bologna star has yet to agree personal terms with the Red Devils, though is understood to be impressed with the extent of the club’s interest, according to sources close to CaughtOffside. The Europa League outfit is understood to want to hold further talks …

Michael Olise chose to join Bayern Munich because of Champions League football and the chance to work with Vincent Kompany according to reports. Olise was a man in demand this summer, and it had been reported that Chelsea were ahead in the race for his signature, with the likes of Newcastle, Bayern and Manchester United also interested. However, it was …

Aston Villa continue to work on terminating the contract of unwanted star Philippe Coutinho as the player seeks a move back to Brazil during the summer transfer window.  The midfielder’s career has been all downhill since leaving Liverpool in 2018 and many thought his move to Villa in January 2022 would help revive it after some tough years with Barcelona. …

Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is still an option for Arsenal ahead of the 2024/25 campaign but a deal is not close despite recent reports coming out of Portugal.  According to Leonino, the striker is set to leave the Portuguese champions to join Arsenal this summer, but Fabrizio Romano has stated that this is not the case. Mikel Arteta is in …

Fabrizio Romano believes that Arsenal will offer their manager Mikel Arteta a new contract soon with initial talks over a new deal having already taken place.  The Spanish coach’s current deal at Arsenal expires in 2025 and the Gunners are keen to offer him a new one having taken the North London club back to the top of the English …

Lille’s Jonathan David has been linked with a move away from France for a long time but this summer could be different as Fabrizio Romano has given a “90 per cent” chance that the Chelsea target will find a new club ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  David has been one of Ligue 1’s top strikers since moving to Lille in …