Ligue 1

[ad_1] The make up of West Ham’s first-team starting XI could look markedly different from last season when they first take to the field in 2024/25. Perhaps because of Julen Lopetegui’s way of playing, certain players are being targeted for various positions, which is likely to ensure that some players who were first-team regulars under David Moyes, will either be …

[ad_1] It’s proving to be a fruitful and busy summer transfer window for Julen Lopetegui and West Ham United. Exciting Brazilian talent, Luis Guilherme, keeper, Wes Foderingham, and Lopetegui’s former Wolves captain, Max Kilman, have all been captured, with plenty of other irons in the fire according to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of their transfer plans. The latest player to …

[ad_1] When England qualified for the final of Euro 2024, given the way in which they’d play to reach the showpiece, there was enough of a reason for supporters to believe that the Three Lions had their name on the cup. Gareth Southgate’s side were far from their best throughout the tournament, and yet somehow dragged themselves to Berlin where …

[ad_1] It’s not unfair to suggest that the England national team are in a much better place now than when Gareth Southgate took over, even if the Three Lions failed at the final hurdle again in an international tournament. There’s a real togetherness about the group which can be seen in the fighting spirit when they’ve gone behind, and after …

[ad_1] Crystal Palace finished in tenth place in the Premier League last season after ending their campaign in fine form under manager Oliver Glasner. They played some of the best attacking football in the league in the last couple of months and won six of their last seven matches. Thanks to the brilliant form of Michael Olise, who has now …

[ad_1] With Arsenal coming so close to landing their first Premier League title in 20 years last season, it’s clear that Mikel Arteta and his staff are getting nearer to landing the coveted silverware. The Gunners have improved season upon season under the stewardship of the Spaniard, and likely just need a tweak here and there to get them over …

[ad_1] Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League last season and it was expected that they would head into the transfer market for new signings. The season before the last one, the Blues finished 12th in the Premier League. Last season was an improvement on the season before that but it was still poor by Chelsea’s high standards. The Blues …

[ad_1] Pre-season is already well underway for most clubs, with Liverpool’s players getting to grips with life under new manager, Arne Slot. The 45-year-old Dutchman has it all to do in terms of convincing his playing staff that he’s the right man for the job, after nine years of them working under Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool waiting for world class centre-back …

[ad_1] There are just four weeks left until the 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off, and Arsenal will be hoping that any deals that are currently in abeyance are signed and sealed by then. Riccard Calafiori has long been touted for a move to the Emirates Stadium, and sporting director, Edu, will need to work hard and fast to get …

[ad_1] With the European Championship and Copa America now finished, both Chelsea and Arsenal, along with clubs Europe wide, can crank up their transfer window activity. The start of the new Premier League season is only four weeks away, with pre-season work beginning whilst the aforementioned tournaments were still taking place. One player that stood out in Germany was Spain’s …