Everton face a new wave of uncertainty following the collapse of US billionaire Dan Friedkin’s takeover attempt. Friedkin’s withdrawal came after a month of exclusive talks, driven by concerns about the club’s mounting debt. This development has plunged the Merseyside club back into turmoil, exacerbating an already turbulent period. Friedkin’s decision to end the takeover talks followed a due diligence …
Read More »Brazil or retirement? Ancelotti teases future plans beyond Madrid
The esteemed Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has subtly suggested that his current role might be his final professional engagement. At 65 years old, Ancelotti has recently inked a new deal with Real Madrid, extending his tenure until 2026. His recent remarks indicated his contentment with his current position, though he humorously acknowledged that his […] The esteemed Real Madrid …
Read More »Arsecast Extra Episode 594 – 21.07.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we chat about the make-up of the squad selected for the US tour, with many young players involved, plus imminent arrival of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori with reports over the weekend saying the agreement is basically complete. What does that mean for some …
Read More »Timothy Weah set to receive another chance to impress at Juventus
Juventus winger Timothy Weah will be offered another opportunity to leave his mark at Juventus thanks to circumstances. The 24-year-old was the club’s solitary first-team signing in the summer of 2023. But after starting the campaign as a regular starter on the right flank in Max Allegri’s 3-5-2 system, injuries coupled with underwhelming displays saw him dropped to the bench …
Read More »Closer to PSG? Napoli leave Osimhen out of preseason friendly
Victor Osimhen’s absence from Napoli’s lineup during their recent friendly win against Mantova clearly indicates that his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is nearing completion. Despite resuming regular training, Osimhen was notably missing from the squad, fueling speculation about his imminent move. This development comes as Napoli and PSG are reportedly negotiating the terms of the transfer. It could reportedly be …
Read More »Madrid compelled to sell youth stars after Mbappe’s arrival
Barcelona’s La Masia academy often garners praise for its prolific production of talents. However, Real Madrid’s La Fabrica youth setup also boasts a proud tradition of developing exceptional players. Madrid do have a reputation for spending extravagantly on emerging stars; but the club has also nurtured legends like Iker Casillas and Raul through its in-house youth system. Today, La Fabrica …
Read More »Reports: Juventus block Chelsea attempts to sign Kenan Yildiz
Chelsea have reportedly tried to sign Kenan Yildiz but to no avail, as Juventus aren’t willing to negotiate a sale. The 19-year-old signed the Bianconeri in 2022 after spending ten years at Bayern Munich’s academy. The Turk showcased his worth for the U19 and Next Gen squads during his first campaign in Turin, earning himself a swift promotion to Max …
Read More »Madrid complelled to sell youth stars after Mbappe’s arrival
Barcelona’s La Masia academy often garners praise for its prolific production of talents. However, Real Madrid’s La Fabrica youth setup also boasts a proud tradition of developing exceptional players. Madrid do have a reputation for spending extravagantly on emerging stars; but the club has also nurtured legends like Iker Casillas and Raul through its in-house youth system. Today, La Fabrica …
Read More »Haaland says ‘no excuses’ during US tour birthday
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has said he has “no excuses” as part of a message marking the two-time Premier League top scorer’s 24th birthday on the club’s US tour 2024. Team-mates Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker and Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who was with Haaland at previous club Borussia Dortmund, were among the high-profile players to …
Read More »Brendan Rodgers on Celtic’s reported Tanner Tessmann interest: “It’s a lot of speculation”
WASHINGTON — Scottish Premiership side Celtic is one of several European clubs linked with acquiring American midfielder Tanner Tessmann for this upcoming season, but manager Brendan Rodgers did not reveal any information about the proposed move. Tessmann, who earned promotion back to Italy’s Serie A with his parent club Venezia, was moving close to joining Inter Milan on a permanent …
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