Serie A giants interested in Tottenham star with 167 appearances for the club
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
After a tumultuous season saw Spurs finish in eighth place along with arguably their greatest player of all time departing in the summer, many weren't optimistic about the future of the North London club.
But Ange Postecoglou made an incredible start to this season with his side at the top of the league before an injury crisis saw them fall down the table.
His newly revamped midfield of Jame...Full Story »
Man Utd watching Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United are set to bring in a new shot stopper to the club in the summer.
The Red Devils have emerged as candidates to sign Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.
The 29-year-old has been quietly impressive in Serie A over the past few years.
He is enjoying a very productive 2023-2024 season, conceding only 27 goals and managing 10 clean sheets in 27 games.
The keeper is asking for a hi...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Spurs circling Barrenetxea
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by ESPN
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in a move for Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea, reports The Sun.
The north London clubs have both been scouting the 22-year-old through November and December, but he was then out because of an ankle injury for three weeks.
The Spaniard returned to action 10 days ago and scouts from the two Premier League sides watched him during the Bas...Full Story »
DONE DEAL: Henderson completes Ajax move; sends message to Al-Ettifaq
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Ajax have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq.
The former Liverpool captain joined the Saudis only in August, but has been released from his contract to join the Dutch giants.
"I'm sad to say that I will be leaving Al Ettifaq with immediate effect," Henderson wrote on social media.
"It wasn't an easy decision but one that I feel is best for me and my family.
"I want t...Full Story »
SWEDE DREAMS Man Utd ‘very hot’ in transfer race for Swedish wonderkid who has had two Old Trafford trials
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The 17-year-old midfielder currently plays for Djurgarden in the Allsvenskan in his homeland.
Djurgarden's Lucas Bergvall is wanted by Man Utd as well as Europe's top clubs
He came through the ranks at the country's famed IF Brommapojkarna academy system - which boasts Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski, ex-Juventus ace Albin Ekdal, and former Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres as graduates.
Despite ...Full Story »
Leverkusen puts Wirtz's asking price at over €130m
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by ESPN
Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich are among the top clubs keeping their tabs on Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to Sport Bild.
That comes despite an agreement being made that the 20-year-old -- whose current contract runs until 2027 -- will stay with the Bundesliga league leaders until at least 2025.
His father and advisor Hans-Joachim Wirtz has sta...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd target Bayer Leverkusen's Odilon Kossounou
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by Goal.com
West Ham considering loan move for Man City's Kalvin Phillips
According to The Mirror, West Ham is considering a loan transfer for Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips. After Juventus withdrew from the competition to sign the England international, the player has been strongly linked to a number of Premier League teams in recent days, notably Newcastle and Crystal Palace. Phillips has long be...Full Story »
Mohamed Salah forced off with injury as Egypt draw with Ghana at AFCON
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by PA
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah was forced off with an injury before his side twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.Egypt and Liverpool fans face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the problem after the 31-year-old was forced off in the last minute of the first half of a thrilling Group B contest.Salah slumped dejectedly to the ground with an apparent musc...Full Story »
Captain William Troost-Ekong leads by example with winning penalty for Nigeria
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by PA
A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their first victory of the tournament and leapfrogged the Ivorians in Group A.Ivory Coast spurned a host of chances and paid the price after Ola Aina was adjudged to have ...Full Story »
Emilio Nsue nets hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by PA
Former Middlesbrough and Birmingham full-back Emilio Nsue scored a hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea roared to a 4-2 Africa Cup of Nations win over Guinea-Bissau.Nsue, now 34 and captaining his national side as well as leading the attack, hit the first treble at an AFCON since 2008.The Elephants now have four points from their first two matches in Group A following Sunday’s surprise 1-1 draw ...Full Story »
GUIM & BEAR IT Bruno Guimaraes sparks PSG transfer talk with trip to Disneyland Paris amid claims he ‘wants Newcastle exit ASAP’
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
BRUNO GUIMARAES has sparked intense PSG transfer speculation after taking a trip to Disneyland Paris.
This comes as the Brazilian midfielder is reportedly sizing up a Newcastle exit following the club's dismal winter form.
Bruno Guimaraes and pregnant wife Ana cozied up for a picture in Disneyland Credit: Instagram
Guimaraes spent time with his family and friends Credit: Instagram
Guimaraes ...Full Story »
Kyle Walker's meets with Lauryn Goodman were 'very quick, no feeling', says footballer's pal
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
A friend of Manchester City star Kyle Walker claimed the footballer was never in a relationship with model mistress Lauryn Goodman and that 'no feelings' were involved
Kyle Walker moved out of his £2.5million family mansion after getting dumped by wife Annie Kilner (Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
Kyle Walker had "no feelings" for model mistress Lauryn Goodman, a friend of the Manche...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Who remembers this guy?
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by 7M Sport
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Who remembers this guy?
Jordan Henderson will leave Al-Ettifaq after six months and join Ajax on a 2.5-year contract, reports Fabrizio Romano
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
(Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootball, BleacherReportFootball, FootballLa...Full Story »
Man Utd star's dumped £180k Lamborghini littered in parking tickets at train station
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
One Manchester United star will have to shell out £240 after their Lamborghini Urus worth a whopping £180,000 racked up four parking tickets
Luke Shaw has played 270 times for Manchester United (Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
Manchester United ace Luke Shaw will have to fork out £240 after his £180,000 Lamborghini Urus was plastered with four parking tickets.
T...Full Story »
Toney reveals plans to play for a 'top club' as FA ban ends
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by ESPN
Brentford forward Ivan Toney has said he plans to play for a "top club competing for trophies," and has not ruled out leaving the west London club this month amid transfer links with Chelsea and Arsenal.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Toney also said he is aiming to be included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this summer's European Championships after his eight-month ban for breaches ...Full Story »
RED ALERT Man Utd striker boost with PSG ‘ready to sell’ £69m transfer target just months after signing him
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The French champions signed Ramos in the summer on loan to work around Financial Fair Play issues.
Goncalo Ramos could be sold by PSG already
But in November the move was made permanent in a deal worth £69million.
Ramos has since struggled in Paris though, having only played five minutes of league football since signing fully in November.
The forward did suffer from a virus and lost 6kg...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: Man Utd eye Yoro for defensive rebuild
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by ESPN
Manchester United have joined Bayern Munich in the pursuit of Lille defender Leny Yoro, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg.
The Red Devils want to strengthen in defence and reduce the age of the squad. The 18-year-old has attracted the attention of several top clubs in Europe and, with the defender only under contract until 2025, Lille may be forced to part ways with th...Full Story »
Man Utd prepare offer for Everton defender Branthwaite
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United have been linked to the signing of a new central defender in the summer.
The Red Devils are serious about bolstering their squad with the help of new investors INEOS.
This week, The Standard states that United have an interest in Everton center-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
They are also keen admirers of Nice defender Jean Clair Tobido, who would be an attainable target.
Todib...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Spurs circling Sociedad's Barrenetxea
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by ESPN
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in a move for Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea, reports The Sun.
The north London clubs have both been scouting the 22-year-old through November and December, but he was then out because of an ankle injury for three weeks.
The Spaniard returned to action 10 days ago and scouts from the two Premier League sides watched him during the Basqu...Full Story »
Chelsea place £17m price tag on 29-year-old, European giants won’t pay it
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
The 29-year-old joined the La Liga giants last summer on loan to replace Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a serious knee injury before the season began, and he is expected to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the current campaign.
The Spanish shot-stopper has been underwhelming since moving to the Bernabeu and was recently dropped for the recent Supercopa de España final and replaced b...Full Story »
ANT OUT Anthony Martial ‘ordered to train away from Man Utd squad’ with Erik ten Hag desperate to flog outcast Frenchman
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The French striker has not played since the 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on December 9 after picking up a sickness bug.
Anthony Martial has been training away from Erik ten Hag's Man Utd's first-team
The Daily Mail reports that he has not trained with the rest of the squad since then, with Ten Hag believed to be desperate to sell him before the January transfer window closes.
It is claimed ...Full Story »
Manchester United aim to improve finances in January - source
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by ESPN
Manchester United's aim in the January transfer window is to ease their financial situation rather than strengthen the squad ahead of the second of the season, a source has told ESPN.
United are concerned about breaching financial rules and want to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the summer window, the first one which will be officially overseen by new minority shareholder Sir Ji...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal rival Chelsea in ambitious loan move for Al-Ittihad's ex-Real Madrid star Karim Benzema
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by Goal.com
Arsenal and Chelsea set to fight for Benzema
Arsenal are all set to compete with Chelsea to secure a loan move for Al-Itthad star Karim Benzema, according to Team Talk.
Benzema, who is planning to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after joining the league from Real Madrid, is wanted by several top European clubs. Manchester United at one point were also linked with the Frenchman but the Red...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo felt the magic of the FA Cup in Forest’s win at Blackpool
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted Blackpool forced his side to dig deep as they scraped into the FA Cup fourth round after extra-time on Wednesday.The Premier League side needed a Chris Wood winner in the 110th minute to prevail 3-2 after the third-tier hosts had fought back from two goals down to force an extra half-hour at a freezing Bloomfield Road.That came after the two si...Full Story »
David Wagner excited for Jurgen Klopp reunion as Norwich set up Liverpool tie
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Norwich manager David Wagner is relishing the prospect of pitting his wits against close friend Jurgen Klopp after his side secured an FA Cup fourth-round tie with Liverpool.Wagner has promised his team will “go for it” when they head to Anfield following their 3-1 win over League One side Bristol Rovers in their third-round replay at the Memorial Stadium.His side had to come from be...Full Story »
Roy Hodgson understands Crystal Palace fan anger during FA Cup exit
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson had no regrets about his decision to protect the likes of Eberechi Eze for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal after substituting his star player in their FA Cup exit at Everton.Trailing 1-0 to Andre Gomes’ brilliant first-half free-kick, Hodgson took off Eze – their most dangerous player – Tyrick Mitchell and Nathaniel Clyne after...Full Story »
Yoane Wissa on target as DR Congo draw with Zambia
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa helped DR Congo to a 1-1 draw with Zambia in Group F of the Africa Cup of Nations.They fell behind to former Chelsea and West Ham boss Avram Grant’s side when Kings Kangwa put them in front, but Wissa levelled soon after.DR Congo were the better side but could not find a winner as both sides trail Morocco in the table after the first round of games.🇨...Full Story »
Chris Wood nets extra-time winner as Nottingham Forest edge past Blackpool
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Chris Wood struck an extra-time winner as Nottingham Forest avoided an FA Cup shock at Blackpool amid a troubled week.The Premier League club were charged with breaching the top flight’s financial regulations on Monday and third-tier Blackpool almost added to their woe as they fought back from 2-0 down at Bloomfield Road.A penalty shoot-out was looming in an eventful replay when Wood turne...Full Story »
Andre Gomes free-kick earns Everton FA Cup replay victory over Crystal Palace
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes’ first Goodison Park goal in almost five years settled a dreary FA Cup third-round replay against Crystal Palace.With the temperature sub-zero the match did little to animate the 37,796 hardy souls in attendance but Gomes’ strike – the Toffees’ first from a direct free-kick in 197 games in a run dating back to August 2019 – was the one...Full Story »
Norwich set up Liverpool tie with second-half comeback to beat Bristol Rovers
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by PA
Norwich manager David Wagner can look forward to a reunion with close friend Jurgen Klopp following a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium that secured a fourth-round tie at Liverpool.Matt Taylor’s League One side threatened an upset when Luke McCormick fired them ahead after 20 minutes but Norwich rallied in the second half with goals from Gabriel Sara, Adam Idah and Kenny ...Full Story »
Rui Vitoria warns Egypt players mistakes will be punished by Ghana
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA
Egypt coach Rui Vitoria has warned his team that Ghana will punish any mistakes ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash on Thursday.Egypt were held to a 2-2 draw by Mozambique in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday.Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s penalty claimed a point for his country and Portuguese manager Vitoria has told his side they will need to be on top of t...Full Story »
Alex Iwobi targeting Africa Cup of Nations glory with Nigeria despite slow start
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi admits beating the Ivory Coast on Thursday night is the only way his Nigeria side will quieten the critics after a lacklustre Africa Cup of Nations opener.The Super Eagles could only manage a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, a side 46 places below them in FIFA’s global rankings, and next face a tough test in Group A challengers and AFCON hosts Ivory Coast.Su...Full Story »
Alessia Russo & Ella Toone stun in see-through outfits as Lionesses dominate Team of the Year XI at Fifa The Best awards
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
ALESSIA RUSSO and Ella Toone both rocked see-through outfits at Fifa's The Best awards on Monday night.
The England duo stunned on the green carpet as the Lionesses dominated the Fifpro Women's World XI at the glitzy bash.
Russo and Toone were pictured in striking black outfits at The Apollo Theatre.
Arsenal forward Russo wore her hair in a bun as she posed in a glittering all-in-one dress....Full Story »