The 18-year-old midfielder had a lengthy queue chasing his services following his breakthrough at Royal Antwerp. Atletico Madrid have swooped to sign Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren The teen played a huge role in leading the club to a first Pro League title in 66 years last term and that led to scouts from Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all heading to watch him. Vermeeren, who made his int...Full Story »

Vermeeren has been a revelation over the past 12 months since becoming an Antwerp starter at 17. The club, once an unofficial farm team for Manchester United, won their first Belgian title in 66 years last season and then made it through to the 2023/24 Champions League group stage. The young defensive midfielder has been a key part of that success and his talent has also been recognised by Belg...Full Story »

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca have already discussed the possibility of signing the 18-year-old in 2024 during a meeting prior to the two teams meeting in the first match of their Champions League campaign. Antwerp are said to be expecting interest in the midfielder with coach Mark van Bommel having openly discussed his departure this season. The Belgian club are believed to have put a ...Full Story »

Klopp holds Real Madrid talks amid Liverpool struggles Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp have already held talks about the Liverpool coach replacing Carlo Ancelotti this summer. The prospect of the Reds boss leaving Anfield in the near future has grown amid the team's dire season and Madrid are ready to pounce should they part ways. El Nacional claims that contact has already been made between Mad...Full Story »