You wanted a statement of intent? Well, The Guardian are reporting that Newcastle United Women are lining up a move for Manchester United top scorer Nikita Parris. Fresh from their Sela Cup win over AC Milan on Saturday, it’s claimed Wor Lasses believe Paris – who was named Football Writers’ Association’s Women’s footballer of the year in 2019 – could …
Read More »Atletico Madrid and Chelsea in talks over transfer of Barcelona target – Romano
Atletico Madrid are having a busy transfer window and have already made several big-name signings ahead of the new season. They are now linked with three more operations, all of which appear closely interlinked from a financial perspective. Los Rojiblancos are close to signing Julian Alvarez from Manchester City and Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, and the key behind the transfers …
Read More »Barcelona attacking outcast asked to find a new club – report
As Barcelona grapple with the urgent need to trim their first-team squad and alleviate a hefty wage bill, significant decisions are being made in the closing days of the summer transfer window. With just 20 days remaining, the club are in a race against time to finalize exits for several high-earning players who do not fit into new manager Hansi …
Read More »Report: Barcelona misfit striker could follow teammate to Bournemouth
Barcelona and Bournemouth have been in close talks in recent weeks around the future of Julian Araujo after it became clear that the manager did not count on him. In fact, reports earlier today forwarded that the player’s move to the Premier League was close to being done with the paperwork almost finalised and the transfer fee fixed at €10 …
Read More »Juventus could reinstate Tiago Djalo as Kiwior doesn’t excite
Juventus could decide to reintroduce Tiago Djalo to the squad as the club isn’t keen to sign Jakub Kiwior. The Bianconeri were hoping to add Jean-Clair Tobido to Thiago Motta’s ranks, but failed to find an agreement with Nice. On the other hand, West Ham pounced on the delay and presented the Ligue 1 side with a lucrative bid. The …
Read More »Galliani pushing to lure Juventus exiles Szczesny & De Sciglio to Monza
Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is reportedly keen to sign Juventus veterans Wojciech Szczesny and Mattia De Sciglio. The two experienced players both found themselves surplus to requirements, as new Juventus coach Thiago Motta doesn’t plan to rely on their services. The Bianconeri have already found themselves a younger goalkeeper in the shape of Michele Di Gregorio, who ironically made the …
Read More »Enrico Chiesa on a mission to reconcile his son with Juventus
While Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Juventus this summer, his father Enrico is determined to find a solution that would keep his son at Continassa. The winger found himself an outcast in Turin since his return from the summer vacation. New Bianconeri coach Thiago Motta deems him ill-suited to his tactical system, so the club decided to place him …
Read More »Canadian-owned Venezia averted insolvency, all thanks to Drake
In a story that reads like the script of a Hollywood film, one of the world’s most famous musicians, Canadian rapper Drake, emerged as the unlikely hero for an Italian club on the brink of financial collapse. Venezia, a club steeped in history but battling financial turmoil, found an unexpected lifeline in Drake. His intervention was crucial in saving the …
Read More »Sanchez back to roots after stops at Barcelona, Arsenal, United
Alexis Sanchez has made a surprising yet heartwarming return to Udinese, the club where he first made his mark on the European scene. The 35-year-old’s illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of some of the world’s biggest clubs. Now he has signed a two-year contract with Udinese; marking his return after 13 years away from the Italian side. …
Read More »My thoughts on the Sela Cup – Positives, standout players and U21 star – New podcast!
The NUFC Blogcast is back for another episode, as I look back at an eventful weekend of action at St James’ Park following the Sela Weekender, reviewing all three games (Listen here or press play below) I start by taking a look back at our 4-0 win over Girona on Friday, discussing our impressive pressing, the brilliant Joelinton, Alexander Isak, pre-season star …
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