[ad_1] As Barcelona grapple with the urgent need to trim their first-team squad and alleviate a hefty wage bill, significant decisions are being made in the closing days of the summer transfer window. With just 20 days remaining, the club are in a race against time to finalize exits for several high-earning players who do not fit into new manager …
Read More »Report: Barcelona misfit striker could follow teammate to Bournemouth
[ad_1] Barcelona and Bournemouth have been in close talks in recent weeks around the future of Julian Araujo after it became clear that the manager did not count on him. In fact, reports earlier today forwarded that the player’s move to the Premier League was close to being done with the paperwork almost finalised and the transfer fee fixed at …
Read More »Juventus could reinstate Tiago Djalo as Kiwior doesn’t excite
[ad_1] Juventus could decide to reintroduce Tiago Djalo to the squad as the club isn’t keen to sign Jakub Kiwior. The Bianconeri were hoping to add Jean-Clair Tobido to Thiago Motta’s ranks, but failed to find an agreement with Nice. On the other hand, West Ham pounced on the delay and presented the Ligue 1 side with a lucrative bid. …
Read More »Galliani pushing to lure Juventus exiles Szczesny & De Sciglio to Monza
[ad_1] Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is reportedly keen to sign Juventus veterans Wojciech Szczesny and Mattia De Sciglio. The two experienced players both found themselves surplus to requirements, as new Juventus coach Thiago Motta doesn’t plan to rely on their services. The Bianconeri have already found themselves a younger goalkeeper in the shape of Michele Di Gregorio, who ironically made …
Read More »Enrico Chiesa on a mission to reconcile his son with Juventus
[ad_1] While Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Juventus this summer, his father Enrico is determined to find a solution that would keep his son at Continassa. The winger found himself an outcast in Turin since his return from the summer vacation. New Bianconeri coach Thiago Motta deems him ill-suited to his tactical system, so the club decided to place …
Read More »Canadian-owned Venezia averted insolvency, all thanks to Drake
[ad_1] In a story that reads like the script of a Hollywood film, one of the world’s most famous musicians, Canadian rapper Drake, emerged as the unlikely hero for an Italian club on the brink of financial collapse. Venezia, a club steeped in history but battling financial turmoil, found an unexpected lifeline in Drake. His intervention was crucial in saving …
Read More »Sanchez back to roots after stops at Barcelona, Arsenal, United
[ad_1] Alexis Sanchez has made a surprising yet heartwarming return to Udinese, the club where he first made his mark on the European scene. The 35-year-old’s illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of some of the world’s biggest clubs. Now he has signed a two-year contract with Udinese; marking his return after 13 years away from the Italian …
Read More »My thoughts on the Sela Cup – Positives, standout players and U21 star – New podcast!
[ad_1] The NUFC Blogcast is back for another episode, as I look back at an eventful weekend of action at St James’ Park following the Sela Weekender, reviewing all three games (Listen here or press play below) I start by taking a look back at our 4-0 win over Girona on Friday, discussing our impressive pressing, the brilliant Joelinton, Alexander Isak, pre-season …
Read More »Athletic Club star has ‘not yet responded’ to Barcelona’s proposal – report
[ad_1] A breaking report earlier today indicated that Barcelona had received the green light from top transfer target Nico Williams to pursue his signing this summer. Needless to say, the report generated serious chatter and caught attention as it possibly marked the end of the Catalans’ seemingly endless pursuit of the young winger. Mundo Deportivo, in a recent update however, …
Read More »Jorge Mendes working on bringing Francisco Conceicao to Juventus
[ad_1] Juventus are working to sign Porto winger Francisco Conceicao, and have reportedly found themselves an ally in Jorge Mendes. The super agent famously brought both Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin in the summer of 2018. Therefore, the two parties could rekindle their partnership, albeit for a less glamorous operation. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews, …
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