It is well-established at this point that Barcelona are on the lookout for a new central midfielder heading into the summer transfer window. Names like Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich and Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad have been touted as possible targets. Given the club’s needs, other players like Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz have been offered to the Catalan giants …
Read More »Barcelona lose to Real Madrid in pursuit of teenage attacking prospect – report
Amidst their ongoing financial issues, FC Barcelona have turned their focus towards identifying and signing young talents with great potential to reinforce their youth and reserve ranks. As such, the Catalans have been paying attention to several youth prospects from within Spain and outside with an eye on the future. While Barça have tasted success in some avenues, it appears …
Read More »“Beautiful, tough and ambitious” Italian media reacts to Motta appointment
The Italian media has been reacting to Juventus’ new managerial appointment as they finally close that part of their summer plans. Juve has been speaking to Thiago Motta since the start of 2024 and was expected to make him their manager this summer. He did well in Bologna and was linked to Liverpool, Barcelona, and Manchester United. However, Motta remains …
Read More »Newcastle turn attention to three signings and surprise sale after Kelly signing – Report
According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United have shifted their attention to the signings of a right winger, right-sided centre-back and striker following the arrival of Lloyd Kelly. After passing his medical in London yesterday, the left-sided defender will become our first summer signing after penning a five-year deal at St James’ Park on a free transfer. However, this is just …
Read More »Barcelona rule out €45 million-rated defender’s exit amid transfer interest – report
Barcelona are set to have a problem of plenty in the centre-back department this summer and there could be departures from the position. After all, with the return of Clement Lenglet and Eric Garcia on loan, and the promotion of Mika Faye from the reserve team, the Catalans will have as many as eight central defenders, with Ronald Araujo, Jules …
Read More »Deco blocks Barcelona winger’s exit despite €80 million+ Saudi Arabia proposals
It has been an intense week at Barcelona as new coach, Hansi Flick, is meeting daily with the sporting director, Deco, to clarify the possible departures from the team this summer. There are several candidates who have been tipped for possible exits, one of whom happens to be winger Raphinha. In fact, reports earlier in the week suggested that Barcelona …
Read More »How much will Thiago Motta earn as the Juventus manager
Club News June 13, 2024 – 11:00 am Thiago Motta has just been announced as the latest manager of Juventus, with the Bianconeri eager to return to winning trophies. Fans were not pleased with Max Allegri’s tenure, which featured a poor style of play and only one trophy won …
Read More »Chelsea striker Sam Kerr signs two-year extension with WSL champions
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension at the club. The 30-year-old was on the verge of becoming a free agent this summer, but will now remain in West London until 2026. Kerr, who is captain of Australia, has scored 99 goals in 128 matches for the Blues since she arrived from Chicago Red Stars in 2019. …
Read More »“I assure all” Thiago Motta sends first message to Juventus fans
Juventus has made Thiago Motta their latest manager, weeks after firing Max Allegri. The former midfielder was their first-choice target all along, as they never contemplated talking to another coach. Motta impressed them with the miracle he performed on Bologna’s bench, and Cristiano Giuntoli wants the new Juve to perform as his team did. Juve then reached an agreement with …
Read More »Can Scotland go from plucky underdogs to genuine threat?
Scotland head to Euro 2024 with an unfamiliar sense of optimism in the air. The Tartan Army are taking part in their fourth European Championship having previously never made it past the group stage – including three years ago in disappointing style at Euro 2020. But after qualifying with games to spare this time around, there is genuine hope that …
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