Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has left teenage Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi out of his final squad for Euro 2024. The 17-year-old was one of three players omitted from the 29-strong provisional squad, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente and Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia, who has been linked with a move to West Ham and Bayer Leverkusen in …
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It is no surprise that Group B at UEFA Euro 2024 is called the Group of Death, a term used to describe a tough group in a tournament due to the high quality of the teams involved. With three teams in the group in the FIFA rankings, it will be tough competition. To prepare appropriately, Luciano Spalletti’s Azzurri drew 0-0 on …
Read More »Taylor Booth, Bryan Reynolds riding career-best seasons in hopeful USMNT Olympic involvement
The U.S. Men’s Olympic national team is just over one month away from kicking off its quest for gold medal glory in France and Taylor Booth and Bryan Reynolds are two players aiming to be a part of it. Booth and Reynolds are coming off career-best campaigns at club level as they continue their preparations in the U.S. for a …
Read More »Florian Wirtz statement on his childhood dream resurfaces amid Barcelona interest
Earlier today, reports emerged claiming that FC Barcelona have made Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz their dream target for 2025. The Catalans have been admirers of the versatile German attacker for some time now and current sporting director, Deco, sees the Bundesliga title-winner as a key target for the club. As such, the idea is for Barça to go after …
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur ready to bid £40m for Ivan Toney
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Ivan Toney from London and Premier League rivals Brentford in the summer transfer window, according to Football Transfers. The report has claimed that Spurs are preparing to make a bid of £40 million and are also gathering a package of personal terms for the England international striker. Football Transfers has claimed that Brentford were …
Read More »Newcastle quoted €25m for OGC Nice star after enquiry in ‘recent days’ – Report
Newcastle United have enquired about the possibility of signing Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, according to journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk. He reports that his Polish compatriot has received interest from Newcastle in ‘recent days’, claiming we’ve made contact with the Ligue 1 side over his availability. Włodarczyk believes Nice would be prepared to sell the 24-year-old for a fee in the region …
Read More »Barcelona academy graduate’s market value rises by 100 times in a year
While Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi have dominated the headlines after enjoying a sensational breakthrough season at FC Barcelona, Fermin Lopez has gone a little under the radar. But the 21-year-old midfielder has enjoyed an equally special breakout campaign with Barça. From having been on loan in the third division last season to scoring against the likes of Real Madrid …
Read More »Why Atalanta is not in a hurry to cash in on Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners is almost certain to leave Atalanta before next season begins, and Juventus wants to secure his signature. The Dutchman has enjoyed life in Serie A since joining La Dea, which could make him inclined to stay in Italy. This gives Juventus an advantage in signing him. Bianconeri sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is a huge fan of the midfielder, …
Read More »Barcelona teenage prodigy will play in the Olympic Games for Spain
Earlier today, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente announced the final 26-man squad list for UEFA Euro 2024, cutting three players from the preliminary list he had announced. One of the players who has been axed is Barcelona defensive prodigy Pau Cubarsi, while four of his club teammates, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal, made it to the …
Read More »What is Juventus’ latest offer to Adrien Rabiot?
Juventus continues to push to get Adrien Rabiot on a new contract in the coming weeks. He will be a free agent at the end of this month, and Juve is trying to keep him again, just as it was 12 months ago. This is because Rabiot only signed a short-term deal last summer, which Juve had to settle for …
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