There are some players who just thrive when teams are built around them and they are allowed to do what they do best, but they tend to disappear once they get a big move once they become little more than a squad member. Ross Barkley may be a fine example of a player who could look fantastic if he’s allowed to be the talisman for a mid-table Premier League side, and a report from The Ath...Full Story »

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next week after talks over a £39million transfer progressed on Sunday, according to reports in France. Varane will be the Red Devils' second marquee signing of the summer after Borussia Dortmund winger ...Full Story »

Barcelona have made it clear to Antoine Griezmann he must leave if they're to fit the squad under the LaLiga's salary cap. Sport says Griezmann, for the moment, accepts leaving, but only if he can go to Atletico Madrid. There was talk of a trade with Saul Niguez but Atletico didn't want to put more money on the table and the deal went south. Barca have done their homework and the only way to...Full Story »

Georginio Wijnaldum has opened up about the reasons for his departure from Liverpool this summer and said he didn't "feel loved and appreciated" by some at the club. Wijnaldum, 30, joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after his contract at Anfield expired following five years with the Premier League club. The midfielder played a key role in helping Liverpool win the 2019 Champions Lea...Full Story »

Memphis Depay against Girona EFE Barcelona overcame Girona 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Estati Johan Cruyff, with Memphis Depay coming on as a substitute and scoring the final goal from the penalty spot. It was a game of three penalties, with Gerard Pique and Samu Saiz both scoring first half spot kicks either side of Rey Manaj's latest pre-season strike. The first big chance was for G...Full Story »

The Wales international has joined the Championship club having struggled to break into Jurgen Klopp's first-team squad at Anfield Fulham made their £12 million ($16.5m) signing of Harry Wilson from Liverpool official, and Goal can confirm there will be a 15 per cent sell-on clause. The Wales international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a fifth. Wilson was omitted f...Full Story »

The 25-year-old German struggled to adapt to the Premier League during his first season with the Blues. Werner has had a tough first season in England with Chelsea Credit: Getty He managed just 12 goals in 52 games and was often ridiculed for his inability to finish off chances. But that does not seem to have deterred Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich from their pursuit of the former RB Le...Full Story »

Chelsea and Dortmund target Berardi has €40m price tag (Gazzetta)Italy star wants to leave Sassuolo this summer Sassuolo are demanding €40 million for Domenico Berardi this summer, says La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italy international wants to leave the Serie A side this summer and Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are both interested in him, while AC Milan have backed out of a deal....Full Story »

Justin Amaluzor scored on his first Motherwell start as Graham Alexander’s side beat Annan 2-0 to move into the second round of the Premier Sports Cup.Raith Rovers, Dundee and Kilmarnock also sealed their places in the knockout stages as group winners ahead of the final two group-stage fixtures on Sunday.Livingston and Arbroath secured two of the three best runner-up spots available while ...Full Story »

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs appeared at the Manchester Crown Court, where he denied for the second time that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville and her youngster sister, Emma Greville. Giggs denied any controlling or coercive behaviour towards his partner between August 2017 and 2020. According to the details of an incident which allegedly took place at the Stafford ...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe has informed Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino that he has no plans of renewing his current deal which expires next summer. Upon the French forward's return from his holidays, he underwent his medical examinations before meeting with the Argentine where he let him know that his stance on his future hasn't changed. Mbappe has, however, made it clear that he is not go...Full Story »

Arsenal and Liverpool are being encouraged to bid for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. The Times says United value Berge at around £35m, with the player under contract until 2024. Berge joined Sheffield United last January from Belgian outfit Genk in a deal worth around £22m. The 23-year-old has also attracted interest from Serie A sides Napoli and Atalanta, as well as Li...Full Story »

Newcastle United are being linked with a move for an out of favour Chelsea star this summer. Steve Bruce is looking to strengthen his side ahead of the new season having secured Premier League football for another season. But they will once again be working on a budget, and it seems a move for Arsenal star Joe Willock, who was excellent on loan last season, is getting more and more unlikely ...Full Story »

Arsenal are ready to meet Tammy Abraham’s wage demands to bring the Chelsea forward to the Emirates this summer. Abraham could come in as Arsenal's newest frontman having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge. England international Abraham is on around £80,000 a week at Chelsea but wants £125,000 - and the Gunners have indicated in talks that they are prepared to offer him tha...Full Story »

Everton star Fabian Delph is reportedly unhappy after he faced accusations on social media this week after a Toffees player was suspended HALEWOOD, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Fabian Delph of Everton arrives for pre-season training at USM Finch Farm on July 05, 2021 in Halewood, England. (Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images) (Image: GETTY) Everton star Fabian Delph is said to...Full Story »

Memphis Depay is delighted to now be a Barcelona player - as he expressed at his signing presentation on Thursday. The Dutchman has put pen to paper on a contract until 2023, and declared his excitement ahead of starting his career in a Blaugrana shirt. "It's an honour to be here," Memphis said in a press conference at his unveiling. "It's a dream come true since I was a little boy. "It's ...Full Story »

All the cards are on the table but it still looks like this game could go on for a while yet, as Manchester United and Real Madrid seek to thrash out a deal for Raphael Varane. As MARCA revealed this week, there is an agreement in principle between the defender and the Premier League club. All that's left is for his club of the last 10 years to agree a fee with the Red Devils. Los Blancos w...Full Story »

Chelsea have made their decision over re-signing Eden Hazard – and it's bad news for Real Madrid, according to Todo Fichajes. Hazard is regarded as a hero at Stamford Bridge. He enjoyed seven glorious years with the Blues before moving on to achieve a lifetime ambition of playing for Real Madrid. Unfortunately for the Belgian wizard, his time at the Santiago Bernabeu has been marred by...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists Lionel Messi will sign a new contract. Talking yesterday, Laporta remained confident of Messi re-signing. "The player has always said that he wants to continue, there is no doubt about that," he said. "We are making progress in all the negotiations involving a contract of this type. They are working very well and it is a wish that we all have. "We d...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass felt his players had responded to the noise created by their returning fans as the Dons rolled back the years in a special European night at PIttodrie.Lewis Ferguson hit a double and there were goals for Andy Considine, debutant Christian Ramirez and Connor McLennan as Aberdeen beat BK Hacken 5-1 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League second qualifying ro...Full Story »