Earlier today, Barcelona were dealt with a massive blow as top target Nico Williams dropped a huge hint about his potential stay at Athletic Club. Nico was Barcelona’s priority target this summer and the club were even willing to meet his €58 million release clause. But it appears the player is all set to prolong his stay in Bilbao, at …
Read More »Juventus still push for Todibo but proposed formula doesn’t appease Nice
Juventus are struggling to find an agreement with OGC Nice over a formula in their attempts to sign Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianoneri are keen to sign the French defender and have even reached an accord with his entourage over personal terms. The player is also adamant about joining the Serie A giants, putting all other suitors – including West Ham …
Read More »Spanish prosecutors say €7m of Barca cash can’t be accounted for in Caso Negreira case
August 6 – The refereeing payment scandal which for months engulfed Barcelona but which has seemingly drifted under the radar has burst back into the spotlight. Last year Spanish prosecutors filed a complaint over payments Barca allegedly made from 2001 to 2018 totalling millions of euros to a company owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice president of Spanish football’s …
Read More »Barcelona did everything in their power to sign 22-year-old key target – report
Earlier today, Barcelona’s top transfer target Nico Williams all but confirmed that he will stay at Athletic Club for one more season. Back in training with the Basque setup, the Spanish winger openly stated that he was looking forward to the new season, virtually closing the door on a departure. Needless to say, this comes as a massive blow for …
Read More »Matt Ritchie set for Premier League move after Newcastle exit – Report
According to reports this afternoon, Matt Ritchie looks set to rejoin former club Bournemouth. The 34-year-old saw his contract expire at Newcastle United this summer an was released following eight years at the club, leaving him a free agent and on the lookout for a new club this summer. Ritchie had been heavily linked with a move to boyhood club …
Read More »Inter devise plan to poach Chiesa from Juventus on low-ball offer
In recent days, Inter have emerged as yet another possible destination for Juventus outcast Federico Chiesa. The 26-year-old has been on the outs since his return from the summer vacation, as the club’s new head coach Thiago Motta doesn’t intend to rely on his services. The Italian winger has been told to find himself a new club, raising several alarms …
Read More »Barcelona one step away from 1:1 rule as €40 million cash injection imminent
In a major update, FC Barcelona have finally managed to get a sponsor of the club to put on the table the €40 million that Libero did not pay in October for the 10% of Barça Studios that it acquired, reports Que T’hi Jugues (h/t SPORT). Barcelona had been working on this operation for many months and this Tuesday afternoon, …
Read More »Barcelona set to offer 20-year-old La Masia gem a new contract
Given how slow things have been going for FC Barcelona in the summer transfer window, it would be safe to assume that La Masia will once again have a pivotal role to play for the Catalans during the season. Last time out, Barcelona were bailed out by the emergence of players like Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi, and Hector …
Read More »Bremer on Juventus extension: “I had several offers but I’m already at a great club, Chiellini a mentor”
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer insists he doesn’t have any reason to leave the club after penning a new contract. The Brazilian first joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2022, completing a transfer from crosstown rivals Torino. Nevertheless, he has already signed two contract renewals. His latest agreement with the club ensued yesterday, with the two parties deciding to push …
Read More »Brazil appeal Marta suspension ahead of Olympic semi against Spain tonight
August 6 – Brazil have appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend veteran superstar Marta for two matches after her red card in the group stage of the women’s Olympic tournament. Brazil are set to face World Cup champion Spain in a semi-final match at Marseille later today. Marta, 38, sat out Brazil’s quarterfinal win over host France after she received a red card …
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