Bryan Reynolds’ growth into one of the more consistent right backs in the Belgian Pro League reportedly caught the eye of German second-tier side Hamburg. Hamburg was in discussions with Reynolds’ parent club Westerlo over a potential transfer this summer, however, the two sides failed to agree on a fee, a source close to the player confirmed to SBI. Reynolds …
Read More »Arteta gives injury news on Timber, Calafiori
Arsenal defenders Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori were left out of the Gunners’ pre-season win over Bayer Leverkusen as precautions, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Netherlands international Timber spent almost the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign out with a knee injury, while Calafiori joined on July 29 from Bologna for a fee which could rise to £42 million. “Jurrien had …
Read More »Lauri Markkanen is signing a five-year, $238 million extension with the Utah Jazz
This offseason, there were numerous reports that the Utah Jazz could trade all-star Lauri Markkanen. The Golden State Warriors were a team with serious interest. However, Golden State was not willing to part ways with Brandin Podziemski. Utah decided to keep Markkanen and they’re giving him a lucrative long-term deal. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Lauri Markkanen is signing a five-year, …
Read More »Journalist impressed with Juventus performances so far and tips Luiz to shine
Juventus has played several pre-season games under Thiago Motta, showing promising signs for the upcoming season. The Bianconeri appointed the former Bologna coach as their manager at the end of last season, and he is being supported with some key signings. Juve has already played three pre-season matches, winning the most recent one against their Next Gen team. The men …
Read More »The main problem holding up a new Yildiz deal at Juventus
Juventus fans were excited when news emerged that the club would offer Kenan Yildiz a new contract and even hand him their number 10 shirt. The Turkish youngster emerged as one of their finest talents in the second half of last season and has continued to develop well into one of the best players at the club. Juventus wants to …
Read More »DAZN announces 7-year global deal with National League
DAZN has officially announced a seven-year global broadcasting partnership with the English Football League’s (EFL) National League. The division is the fifth-highest league in the English soccer pyramid. It is also the highest division in EFL’s setup that features semi-professional clubs. Soccer fans will soon be able to watch every National League match each season streamed live on DAZN. The …
Read More »Goals galore as Gunners rout German champions
Arsenal returned to winning ways in pre-season in emphatic style with the help of three goals in the first 38 minutes of a 4-1 win over reigning German champions Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium. Leverkusen’s only defeat of last season was in the Uefa Europa League final to Atalanta and Xabi Alonso’s side had been unbeaten in two matches in …
Read More »This is not nice to hear from Sean Longstaff…
Speaking to The Athletic, Sean Longstaff has been discussing the criticism he, Dan Burn and Miguel Almiron receive from certain Newcastle United fans; either online or in the stands: “I think me and Burny (Dan Burn) are sometimes easy targets when it’s not going well. It’s probably the same for Miggy (Almiron). We’re not stupid, we see a bit of …
Read More »Why Chiesa might struggle to join another Serie A club
Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move to several Italian clubs in recent weeks. After Juventus confirmed their decision to offload him in this transfer window, more Serie A teams have shown interest. Chiesa has not been called up for any of Juve’s pre-season matches so far, a clear sign that he will not be involved with the team …
Read More »Barcelona defensive prodigy wanted by two Ligue 1 clubs, talks underway – report
FC Barcelona’s pre-season tour in the United States has concluded, yielding several important lessons. Certain players have made strong cases for their continuity like Pau Victor and Pablo Torre, while others have fallen down the pecking order and face the possibility of an exit. Among those who struggled for regular game-time was Mika Faye, who missed the opening games vs …
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