Martin Odegaard rejoined Arsenal on a permanent basis at the start of the 2021-22 Premier League campaign and his wages appeared to stun defensive ace Kieran Tierney Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney said "f***ing hell" when he learned about Martin Odegaard's £4million per season wages. The Norwegian wonderkid joined the Gunners on a permanent basis last season in a £30m deal from Rea...Full Story »

Barcelona have made a €15m offer for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez. Sport says sources close to the negotiation say Barca's director Mateu Alemany has already contacted Athletic's general manager, Jon Berasategi, and has presented an initial offer of fifteen million euros plus incentives for the centre-back. The proposal seems too low for the Basque club to accept, but Bar...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin was not surprised by Harry Darling’s wonder goal which earned a 1-1 draw with Rotherham.Centre-half Darling celebrated his Swans debut with a 25-yard scorcher that found the top corner and cancelled out Chiedozie Ogbene’s early opener.Both sides had chances to win it in the second half, with Michael Obafemi missing an open goal for Swansea while Ogbene and...Full Story »

Manchester United have confirmed the signing Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Wednesday. Martinez has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The Argentina international arrived at United's training ground ...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Sunday. Martinez will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The move is subject to a medical. An agreement has been reached...Full Story »

Germany boss Martina Voss-Tecklenburg praised Alexandra Popp and a “very solid” performance from the team after they wrapped up their Euro 2022 group games with a 3-0 victory over Finland in Milton Keynes.The eight-time champions, who had already qualified for the quarter-finals as Group B winners after beating Denmark 4-0 and Spain 2-0, made a string of unsuccessful attempts on goal...Full Story »

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, sources have told ESPN. The Dutch side are set to grant the Argentina international's wish to secure a move to the Premier League and are now actively looking for replacements. Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal, who also registered an interest, are looking at alternative targets because of a belief Martinez is ...Full Story »

New Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag wants to raid his old club for the Argentine centre-back. Man Utd are desperate to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax Credit: Getty United legend Jaap Stam believes the defender would be a great signing Credit: AP:Associated Press Arsenal are also keen on Martinez, 24, who is valued at £43million. But Stam believes the South American would be a huge hit ...Full Story »

Lisandro Martinez is currently enjoying a break from football alongside stunning girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez - while Manchester United and Arsenal battle over his signature. The versatile Ajax star, who has featured at left-back and centre-back as well as in midfield for his current club, has been tipped for a move to the Premier League following back-to-back Eredivisie titles. Despite the...Full Story »

Inter CEO Marotta offers updates on possible Lukaku, Dybala and Skriniar transfers Inter CEO Beppe Marotta has offered updates on possible deals involving Romelu Lukaku, Paulo Dybala and Milan Skriniar. It's setting up to be a busy summer for Inter, who could add two key players to the attack as they look to reclaim the Serie A title from rivals AC Milan. Chelsea make contact with Man City ...Full Story »

Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez has chiselled abs and a stunning girlfriend (Image: @lopezbenitezmuri/Instagram) Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing more of Lisandro Martinez's stunning girlfriend if the Ajax star moves to the Emirates this summer. Martinez, who has a chiselled six-pack that would make any self-respecting man weep, is a transfer target for Mikel Arteta as the Gunners look...Full Story »

Furious Belgium boss Roberto Martinez demanded an explanation from “really high up” after describing Brennan Johnson’s Wales equaliser as “comical”.Johnson scored his first Wales goal three minutes from time to secure the Dragons a 1-1 Nations League draw in Cardiff.The assistant referee had flagged for offside, but the goal stood after a lengthy VAR offside check &...Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says that the uncertainty surrounding Romelu Lukaku's future is down to his desire to be important for his team. The striker, who recently suffered an injury setback in the Nations League, has been linked with a move away from Chelsea following a disappointing first season back at Stamford Bridge. A move back to Inter has become the most likely destination for ...Full Story »

Falcao to continue at Rayo VallecanoRadamel Falcao will continue at Rayo Vallecano for another season, the club's sporting director David Cobeno has revealed. The 36-year-old joined the club as a free agent after leaving Galatasaray last summer and scored six goals in 25 games in 2021-22. "He will continue next season and it will become official in the next few days," Cobeno has said of Falc...Full Story »

David Martindale is convinced handing veteran goalkeeper Gary Maley his swansong inspired Livingston to a final-day 2-1 victory over Dundee.The 39-year-old was given the final 15 minutes as he brought the curtain down on six years with the club and the fans’ favourite lifted the home crowd as Livi chased an equaliser following Josh Mulligan’s second-half opener.Andrew Shinnie levelle...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale expressed his pride after his team all-but clinched seventh place in the cinch Premiership table.A goalless draw with St Mirren left Livi three points clear of their rivals with just one game to go and a far superior goal difference.There had been frustration initially after Livingston narrowly missed out on a top-six place but Martindale believes his team con...Full Story »

David Martindale praised Livingston stalwart Scott Pittman after he celebrated his record-breaking appearance with the match-winning goal against Hibernian.The 29-year-old made his 124th Premiership outing for the West Lothian club to surpass Oscar Rubio’s top-flight tally.He is also now just 11 short of breaking the club’s all-time appearance record, currently held by Keaghan Jacobs...Full Story »

Assistant manager Marvin Bartley hopes Livingston’s 2-1 cinch Premiership victory over 10-man Aberdeen will be the perfect tonic for manager Davie Martindale, who missed the trip to the north east after being taken to hospital on Friday night.Livingston survived what should have been a red card for goalkeeper Max Stryjek, after a confrontation with Vincente Besuijen, to take all three poin...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale has no new injury worries for his side’s cinch Premiership showdown with Motherwell at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Striker Bruce Anderson is still out but is ahead of schedule in his bid to recover from injury and could be back for the first game after the split.Caleb Chukwuemeka is likely to miss out again with a slight hamstring tweak.Motherwell manager Gr...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin has decisions to make ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby.The Swans head into the game on the back of a four-match unbeaten run capped by back-to-back away victories at derby rivals Cardiff and Millwall.Republic of Ireland defender Ryan Manning returned to the starting line-up at the Den after completing a four-match ban so should be involv...Full Story »