Over the past few days, there has been increasing speculation about Barcelona signing Argentine midfielder Guido Rodriguez in the summer. The Real Betis midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and is on the agenda of the Catalan heavyweights. In fact, in some circles, it is even being suggested that the World Cup …
Read More »San Diego FC to strengthen Mexico ties with pending Lozano deal
New Major League Soccer side San Diego FC is set to make the first major signing of its young history. The club, which begins MLS play in 2025, is nearing an agreement for Hirving “Chucky” Lozano from PSV Eindhoven. Although a deal is not finalized, there are suggestions that it will be completed ahead of the 2024 Copa America. Lozano …
Read More »Barcelona refuse to rule out summer sale of La Masia defender for a good offer
There is no question that Barcelona are bracing themselves for a busy summer ahead, with the club ready to sanction the sale of multiple stars in order to bring in much-needed revenue. A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered a comprehensive update on the future of each and every Barcelona first-team star, including Alejandro Balde. The Spaniard, once regarded …
Read More »Anthony Gordon close to joining elite group and incredible St James’ Park stats
Anthony Gordon is one assist away from joining an elite group of Premier League players to reach double figures for goals and assists in a single 38-game season. The winger is up to 10 goals and nine assists in 32 league appearances this season after setting up Bruno’s header on Saturday. He’s also won six penalties across the campaign, although …
Read More »As United rebuild looms, five players stand out as future core
Manchester United is due for a significant squad rebuild this summer. The situation at Old Trafford seemed to look fairly positive after manager Erik ten Hag’s first campaign at the helm. The Dutchman took the team to third in the Premier League table and collected the Carabao Cup during the 2022/23 season. Nevertheless, the Red Devils have struggled throughout the …
Read More »Peacock raises price just before 2024/25 Premier League season
Ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League, NBC’s paid subscription service Peacock is raising its price. This is the second summer in a row Peacock is going up in monthly subscription cost. For the 2023/24 season, the service cost $5.99. That allowed it to be cheaper than the likes of ESPN+, and it would be the same price as Paramount+. However, …
Read More »Barcelona not considering summer exit for key veteran – report
Barcelona have a relatively young team at their disposal right now, with Lamine Yamal directing the attack, Pau Cubarsi commanding the defence, and Pedri-Gavi running the show in midfield. Even the relatively older players, such as Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan, and Marcos Alonso are not tenured at Barcelona. In fact, there are only two players in the entire Barcelona squad …
Read More »La Liga midfield ace remains Xavi’s first option to reinforce Barcelona’s pivot position
One of Barcelona’s three identified positions that requires fortification in the summer is the defensive midfield. Oriol Romeu, the club’s makeshift replacement signing last summer, has failed miserably in filling the void, forcing Xavi to deploy Andreas Christensen in the position. While the Danish star has done a reasonable job as a stand-in, there is a need for a more …
Read More »Juventus lead the race for Riccardo Calafiori who desires Serie A stay
Juventus are reportedly making progress in their attempts to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. The 21-year-old is a youth product of Roma who spent last season at Basel before making his return to Italy through the gates of Bologna. The youngster was originally a left-back, but morphed into a central defender under the tutelage of Thiago Motta. He has been …
Read More »Bruno Guimaraes interview – Names dream signing & reveals all on Newcastle teammates
Bruno Guimaraes has named “best friend” and West Ham star Lucas Paqueta as his dream signing for Newcastle during a recent interview. Speaking to FuboTV (watch it below), the 26-year-old also discusses his Newcastle United teammates, his idols in football, gives his view on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate and picks his ideal five-aside team; featuring a host of Brazilian …
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