[ad_1] Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong could finally make his comeback from injury after the next month’s international break. The Catalan derby against Girona, set to be played on the weekend of September 14-15, was pencilled in for the Netherlands international’s return after more than five months. De Jong requires surgery However, now, …
Read More »Five Takeaways from Forest 1-1 Newcastle: Toonali, Willock fears, positives and negatives
[ad_1] Newcastle United advanced to the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup 4-3 on penalties at the City Ground as they started this season’s League Cup campaign in an up and down fashion that ultimately ended in delight. It took just 18 seconds for United to take the lead through Joe Willock, yet it was Sean Longstaff that sent us through …
Read More »Three potential reinforcements that Barcelona could still land before transfer deadline
[ad_1] Deadline day is just around the corner and it is safe to say that Barcelona have not enjoyed the sort of transfer window they hoped for. With new management at the helm, the board planned for wholesale changes with big-name departures and multiple high-quality signings. Unfortunately, none of their objectives were quite met. Barcelona entered the summer market with …
Read More »Ramdale’s a saint, Vieira leaves, and then what?!
[ad_1] Morning all. The departures continue with news broken last night that Southampton and Arsenal have found an agreement over the permanent transfer of Aaron Ramsdale. The deal is worth £25m, including add-ons, with the up-front part of the payment just shy of £20m. It’s quite a bit short of what Arsenal were seeking earlier in the transfer window, but …
Read More »Aston Villa looking to lure Hansi Flick-favourite Barcelona winger ahead of deadline day
[ad_1] Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have got off to the perfect start to the new season despite the managerial change, alternation in tactics and financial struggles. The manager’s novel 4-2-3-1 system brings a new direct and attack-oriented approach to the team with several players shining in the new setup. One player who has heavily benefited from the change is Raphinha. From …
Read More »Joan Laporta knows he made a ‘risky gamble’ with Barcelona sporting director
[ad_1] It has been a volatile summer for Barcelona so far. Barring Dani Olmo, the club have found it difficult to secure deals for their top targets, with their hands virtually tied via La Liga’s strict Financial Fair Play regulations. However, part of the blame should also go to sporting director Deco, who has been quite able to pull players …
Read More »Howe responds to three rumours, reveals “huge blow” and Tonali’s post-match boost
[ad_1] Eddie Howe has been discussing Joe Willock’s worrying injury, transfers rumours – both in and out – and Sandro Tonali after Wednesday night’s penalty shootout win at Forest in the Carabao Cup. On Willock, who was forced off in the first half after scoring our opener, Howe admitted it “doesn’t look good” as we wait to see if his …
Read More »Barcelona only see one player in the team non-transferable ahead of deadline day
[ad_1] Barcelona are gearing up for a busy few days ahead as the club look to make desperate attempts to reinforce the squad, with Jonathan Tah emerging as the latest target. However, Barcelona’s bid to bring in new players could come at the cost of a few more departures as it is essential for the club to trim the squad …
Read More »Hansi Flick specifically requests Barcelona management to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender
[ad_1] With just a few days remaining before the transfer market comes to a close, Barcelona are scrambling for late reinforcements. The club have been taken aback by a recent set of injuries. Especially in the defensive unit, coach Hansi Flick has had to deal with fresh injuries to Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen. This has forced Barcelona to look …
Read More »EFL Cup: Richards, Slonina among USMNT players in third round
[ad_1] The EFL Cup third round field is set following Wednesday’s final slate of second round action. Chris Richards, Gabriel Slonina, and Antonee Robinson are among the American contingent set for involvement this September. Haji Wright, Donovan Pines, Lynden Gooch, Reggie Cannon and Duane Holmes will also be part of the final 32 clubs in this season’s competition. Richards played …
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