The summer transfer window officially opened earlier today and all eyes are on Barcelona, especially around the team’s defence. Joan Laporta and Co. are under pressure to make big sales this month, and the defensive unit is seen as the department with the most surplus resources. Any big sale, naturally, will likely involve players from the back line. While Ronald …
Read More »De Ligt gives Ten Hag’s United much-needed defensive stability
Matthijs de Ligt is the focus of recent transfer rumors in a move that would send him from Bayern Munich to Manchester United. If this comes to fruition, De Ligt would reunite with his former manager at Ajax, Erik ten Hag. De Ligt made his debut with Ajax as a teenager, admittedly before Ten Hag arrived at the Dutch giant. …
Read More »Dan Ashworth statement released by Newcastle after Man Utd talks
Newcastle United have announced that the club have reached an agreement with Man Utd over Dan Ashworth, confirming that our former sporting director has been ‘immediately released’ from his contractual obligations on Tyneside. After being placed on gardening leave back in February, where he expressed his desire to join Man Utd (after a host of secret emails), the Red Devils …
Read More »Club América downs Tigres to capture Liga MX Super Cup
In front of a very pro-Club América crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park, the reigning Mexican champions overcame a first-half deficit to beat Tigres UANL 2-1 and lift the 2024 Liga MX Super Cup in Carson on Saturday afternoon. Typically the Campeón de Campeones is contested between the Liga MX Apertura and Clasura champions to kick off the new season …
Read More »MLS Season Pass drops price for remainder of 2024 season
MLS Season Pass is half-off for the rest of the 2024 season. Based on league play, all teams are beyond the halfway point in the season. Consequently, the push for the MLS Cup Playoffs will ramp up, and MLS Season Pass has coverage of every game available. As of July 1, fans can get a subscription to MLS Season Pass …
Read More »Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon linked with Liverpool transfer
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon wanted to join Liverpool, according to The Telegraph. Over the weekend, Liverpool and Newcastle were in talks over a potential deal for Gordon, with Jarell Quansah going in the other direction. However, no move materialised, and Gordon is still part of the Newcastle squad. The Telegraph has noted that the Magpies are worried that Gordon’s …
Read More »St. Louis CITY SC parts ways with head coach Bradley Carnell
Bradley Carnell became the latest MLS head coaching casualty this summer. St. Louis CITY SC have parted ways with Carnell after a frustrating 2024 season to date. Technical Director John Hackworth will manage the team on an interim basis as CITY SC begins their search for a new head coach. “Given Bradley’s many contributions to the club, this was not …
Read More »Arsenal rival Barcelona in the race for 21-year-old priority target
If it was not already clear, Nico Williams has showcased that he is a special player with his performances for Spain at the UEFA Euro 2024, and is all set to kickstart a transfer war for his signing. FC Barcelona are very intent on signing the 21-year-old speedster and have made him a priority for the summer. But suitors for …
Read More »Not just Thuram – Juventus also on three other signings to complete their squad
Juventus have already announced the capture of Douglas Luiz and are edging closer to signing Khephren Thuram, before turning their attention to three other positions. Moreover, the Bianconeri have found an agreement with Monza over Italian goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, with only the signatures missing. But according to JuventusNews24, the Serie A giants will follow up on these moves by …
Read More »Marc Guiu pens emotional goodbye to Barcelona fans after Chelsea transfer
After weeks of speculation, Barcelona have finally confirmed the departure of young attacking phenom Marc Guiu. Guiu has joined Premier League giants Chelsea, signing a five-year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2029. Guiu, who made his senior debut for Barcelona in the season gone by, has played his entire youth career at La Masia. Barcelona were …
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