Only earlier today, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona had their eyes on Real Betis winger Assane Diao as an option to reinforce the attacking department in the summer. The 18-year-old prospect made his senior debut with Real Betis this past season and went on to make 28 first-team appearances in all competitions, bagging four goals in the process. The young …
Read More »Federico Chiesa’s career has been blighted by injuries, especially since he moved to Juventus. –
Federico Chiesa is set to leave Juve this summer and according to reports, the Italian winger has already been put out for sale to any interested clubs. Football Italia transfer expert Matteo Moretto confirmed via his latest post for Caught Offside’s Daily Briefing that the 26-year-old had been put on the market. Chiesa’s contract doesn’t expire until June 2025, but …
Read More »Julian Hall’s first MLS goal rescues Red Bulls in Montreal
Scoring your first MLS goal as a 16-year-old is a pretty special thing, but doing so to help your team earn a comeback draw on the road makes it even more special. Julian Hall did just that on Wednesday night, scoring in the 88th minute to help the New York Red Bulls fight back against CF Montreal for a 2-2 …
Read More »Bayern Munich willing to splash €100 million to sign Barcelona target – report
Barcelona’s hunt for a new left-winger saw them linked with a familiar face in Xavi Simons earlier this year. The youngster, who was once one of La Masia’s brightest prospects, left the club over some disagreements and is not contractually tied to PSG in France. Snapping the player from the French capital was never going to be easy, but hope …
Read More »UEFA fines Serbia and Albania for fans’ ‘provocative’ banners
June 20 – UEFA’s disciplinary committee has punished the national federations of Serbia and Albania after the first matches in the group stage of Euro 2024 for the behaviour of their fans in the matches against England and Italy. Serbia was fined a total of €14,500 after the game with England for throwing objects on the field (€4,500) and provocative …
Read More »Barcelona captain’s future under serious doubt, player yet to respond to renewal offer
According to a breaking update from MARCA, there is now serious doubt over Ronald Araujo’s future at Barcelona. The Uruguayan international has been the club’s best defender for a long time now and was even an undisputed starter last season. His internal disagreements with Xavi Hernandez and Ilkay Gundogan towards the end of last season, however, opened his mind to …
Read More »Nagelsmann encourages Musiala to play for fun
June 20 – They have the youngest coach in the tournament and the oldest average age squad, a combination that is so far working extremely well. But Julian Nagelsmann says he is only thinking of winning the next match and not looking ahead after hosts Germany became the first side to reach the knockout phase at Euro 2024. Nagelsmann lauded what …
Read More »Newcastle move complicated by 20% clause after transfer talks – Report
As reported by the Northern Echo, Newcastle United’s potential move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is being hampered by Manchester City’s sell-on clause. Trafford only joined Burnley last summer for a fee in the region of £19m, but their recent relegation means that the young shot-stopper is now looking for a move back to the Premier League, and Newcastle are …
Read More »Security fears prompts Brussels to pull out of hosting Belgium-Israel Nations League tie
June 20 – The city of Brussels has refused to host a Nations League match between Belgium and Israel in September because of the “dramatic situation in Gaza”. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have repeatedly taken to the streets of Brussels since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas last year and city officials say it will be impossible …
Read More »Juventus valuation spoils Aston Villa’s plans for Matias Soule
Matias Soule is one of the players that Juventus is ready to sell this summer despite his fine form on loan at Frosinone in the last campaign. The Bianconeri have been in talks with Aston Villa over a swap deal for Douglas Luiz. They had offered Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling-Junior plus 20 million euros for the Brazilian. Villa accepted …
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