GARETH BALE wants to buy hometown club Cardiff. The Wales legend is leading a consortium to take over the League One side. Cardiff is the subject of takeover interest from local lad Gareth Bale Bale's group sent a letter of intent to Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan last month, which was rejected. But it is believed the desire to acquire the club, relegated from the Championship, remains strong. ...Full Story »

Since Mikel Arteta took the reins at Arsenal, there's been a pattern in his transfer strategy. Initially, France was the go-to source, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba being prime examples, but the focus has since shifted. The Gunners have made successful forays into the Brazilian market, enjoyed a high success rate with Spanish recruits, and recently turned their attention to Italy. Ho...Full Story »

Liverpool have broken their transfer record for the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced on Friday. ESPN previously reported the deal to be worth a total of £116 million ($156.27 million) -- it includes an initial £100 million payment with £16 million in add-ons. Wirtz has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League champio...Full Story »

Al-Ittihad rival Monaco for Pogba signature AS Monaco face competition for Paul Pogba's signature. The free agent is in talks with Monaco about a playing return, having been suspended since last year due to a failed doping test. Released by Juventus earlier this year, Pogba is now free to resume his playing career and talks with Monaco are underway. However, Fichajes.com says Al-Ittihad, fro...Full Story »

Man Utd plan to loan Rashford to Inter Milan ahead of next season in shock move Manchester United plan to loan out winger Marcus Rashford this summer as the club continues to look for a buyer. As reported by the Manchester Evening Standard, United are preparing for the prospect of loaning out Rashford for the entirety of next season after the winger fell out with manager Ruben Amorim last seas...Full Story »

Napoli coach Conte: I really didn't think we'd sign McTominay Napoli coach Antonio Conte admits he didn't think Scott McTominay could be signed from Manchester United. McTominay joined Napoli in the final days of the summer market and ended the season a Serie A winner and also named Player of the Year in Italy. Conte told Sky Italia: "I knew McTominay very well , he grew up in the Premier Lea...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois has been a key player for Real Madrid since he joined the club from Chelsea in 2018 Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he will always be available to help new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen acclimatise to life at the Bernabeu. England defender Alexander-Arnold recently joined the club for 38m from0Liverpool while Spanish international Huijsen signed...Full Story »

Barcelona superkid Yamal: We will definitely win the Champions League Barcelona superkid Lamine Yamal is confident he will eventually win the Champions League. At 17, Yamal has won every trophy available in the domestic game - with a European title, at club level, still to be won. He told Barca Inside: "At 18 I ask for everything I had at 16 and 17, plus the title I am missing (the Champions ...Full Story »

Samson Tijani joins Dukla Prague from RB Salzburg Czech First League side Dukla Prague have signed Nigeria international Samson Tijani on a free transfer from RB Salzburg. The 23-year-old midfielder joined the topflight club after completing a loan spell with Norwegian side Fredrikstad."The move to Dukla is an important step for me. At this stage of my career, I want to focus on growth, develo...Full Story »

Milos Kerkez in action against what might be about to become his new club Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported 340 million ($54 million), according to reports on Friday. Kerkez is due to travel to Merseyside for a medical before completing his move to the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old caught Liverpool's eye last season with hi...Full Story »

Ajax's Jorrel Hato (R) celebrates team-mate Kenneth Taylor's goal against Besiktas in the UEFA Europa League Arsenal have reportedly intensified their efforts to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. The 19-year-old Hato has impressed mightily in recent seasons with Ajax, breaking the mark of 100 appearances before his 19th birthday and becoming a stalwart in the defence. Hato has grabbed the atten...Full Story »

FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-SALZBURG Florian Wirtz has said he has Jeremie Frimpong to thank for teaching him English, after the German joined his former teammate at Liverpool. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking in an interview for the Liverpool website following the completion of his British-record £116m move, Wirtz revealed the impact Frimpong had on him while the two sat next to each other in the Leve...Full Story »

FBL-EUR-NATIONS-POR-ESP-TROPHY The Portuguese star declined the offer, explaining that he was focused on preparing for the upcoming season. CA River Plate Training Session And Press Conference - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 WHAT HAPPENED? River Plate head coach Marcelo Gallardo revealed on Friday that he personally reached out to Cristiano Ronaldo in an informal attempt to convince the Portugues...Full Story »

Promes extradited to Netherlands to serve jail term Ex-Ajax winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands to serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and assault. The 33-year-old was arrested in Dubai last week at the request of Dutch authorities. Promes, who has 50 caps for the Netherlands, was sentenced in February 2024 to six years in prison for his ...Full Story »

Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman could be on his way to Norwich City Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman is reportedly on his way to Burnley as the promoted Premier League side prepare a bid for the Dutchman. The 23-year-old Hartman graduated from the Feyenoord academy before becoming a stalwart in the Rotterdam side's defence. A crushing knee injury - his second significant knee in...Full Story »

Chelsea considering the sale of Madueke to Arsenal as Arteta bolsters attack Chelsea are open to selling winger Noni Madueke to Arsenal this summer as long as the price is right. Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Madueke’s situation who, despite reportedly being apart of the Blues’ plans for the future, is available for the right price. The England international is left-footed...Full Story »

Barcelona to hold talks as Ter Stegen fumes over Garcia signing Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will meet with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who wants to stay and compete for the starting spot. According to Football Espana, the goalkeeper is set to discuss his future with his manager following the club’s €25m signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.0 Barca did not notify the 33-year-old...Full Story »

Florian Wirtz recently played - and scored - for Germany in their Nations League semi-final defeat to Portugal The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record fee. Fresh from winning a 20th English top-flight title, Arne Slot's Reds have broken the bank to land a rising star alr...Full Story »

🔊 Can Mamelodi Sundowns compete for a spot in the Club World Cup playoffs? The South African side has taken a significant step by topping Group F after the first round. However, they face two favorites ahead. Borussia Dortmund were even considered one of the title contenders, although their odds have dropped following an underwhelming debut. Still, the German team are clear favorites for the up...Full Story »

🔊 Which team will secure their first victory at the Club World Cup? Bookmakers have made Fluminense the favorite. The Brazilian side certainly impressed in the opening round and are still eyeing the top spot in the group. Ulsan, on the other hand, were initially seen as the underdogs of the quartet. If they fail to pick up any points in the upcoming clash, their hopes of advancing to the playof...Full Story »