Ligue 1

Real Madrid Galatico Vini Junior is a big fan of West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian winger sent the Hammers’ number 10 a one-word message of admiration following West Ham’s 5-0 Europa League thrashing over SC Freiburg on Thursday night. Shortly after Thursday night’s full-time whistle, Paqueta made a celebration post on his personal social media channels with the caption: …

It’s no secret — West Ham need to sign a new attacker once the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season. Pablo Fornals was allowed to leave for Real Betis permanently in January, with Said Benrahma also joining Lyon on loan. The Hammers sanctioned both deals but failed to bring in any replacements. Consequently, now in need …

Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal could go head to head in their race to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. During a loan stint at Leeds United in the second part of last season, the USA international failed to make an impression, assisting just one goal in 20 games as the Whites tumbled to the Championship. McKennie returned to …

Loris Karius will not continue at Newcastle United beyond this season. The German goalkeeper will be out of contract with the Magpies in the summer and Eddie Howe, according to recent reports, has opted against offering him a new deal. Consequently, the former Liverpool shot-stopper is once again facing an uncertain future, and according to reports in Italy, is expected …

Carlton Palmer believes Leeds United are in no rush to extend Junior Firpo’s contract amid injury and fitness concerns. Joining the Whites from Barcelona in 2021 for around £15 million, Firpo, 27, was expected to become one of the Premier League’s best right-backs. However, after struggling with his discipline, the Dominican Republic international failed to keep the Whites in the …

Manchester United will be big underdogs ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final against bitter rivals Liverpool. The Red Devils, who are already out of Europe and the Carabao Cup and sit eight points off the Premier League’s top four, only really have the FA Cup left to play for. And although former Liverpool attacker Stan Collymore not only echoes that …

According to outspoken Arsenal fan Piers Morgan, Mikel Arteta’s team will win the Champions League this season. Morgan believes Arsenal will beat Bayern Munich in the quarterfinal, Manchester City in the semifinal and Barcelona in the final to win the biggest club competition in Europe. Following Friday’s draw for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal and semifinal, Morgan made the bold …

According to latest reports in the media, Liverpool are ready to challenge Manchester City to the signing of Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich. The German midfielder’s contract at Allianz Arena is set to expire in 2025 and he has been heavily linked with a move away from the German club, with Premier League being named as his next destination. Liverpool …

The last eight of European football’s secondary competition was decided on Thursday night, with both English representatives, Liverpool and West Ham, seeing off Sparta Prague and Freiburg respectively and thereby earning themselves a spot in the Europa League quarter-final draw. Mo Salah hit a record breaking goal for the Reds, whilst Mo Kudus scored a breathtaking solo effort to help …

Leeds United are set to sell Sam Greenwood in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. Since signing on a season-long loan from Leeds, Greenwood has appeared in 31 of Boro’s 37 league games, starting 21 of them. However, in the last three games, he has had to make do with a position on the bench. Greenwood’s loan deal …