New video footage has shown Lionel Messi blanking Manchester City youngster Alexander Robertson.Robertson, 20, found himself snubbed by the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner following Australia's 2-0 friendly defeat against the world champions. It comes just months after a brave 2-1 defeat in the World Cup round of 16 – with Messi scoring the opener in both of those games.The City academy star...Full Story »

Everton readying themselves for Pickford bidThe Merseysiders, who are very much short on cash, might have to let their number one goalkeeper leave this summer in order to balance the books. The Daily Star reports that Manchester United are preparing a £45million bid for the former Sunderland shotstopper, a move that would see Pickford's wages doubled, too. Ten Hag ready to let youngster l...Full Story »

Southampton value Lavia, 19, at £45million but the Gunners now see the Belgian as a better option than Moises Caicedo of Brighton. Romeo Lavia is being eyed up by Arsenal as a potential midfield recruit Credit: Getty Declan Rice is set to sign for the Gunners in the coming weeks Credit: Getty Arsenal could face competition from Manchester City for Lavia, who included a buyback in last su...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Joselu, the Espanyol striker who flopped at both Newcastle and Stoke. Real close to sealing deal Joselu has excelled at Espanyol Flopped in the Premier League WHAT HAPPENED? Joselu joined Espanyol from Alaves last summer and went on to score 16 goals in La Liga despite the club being relegated. He is now poised to depart as The Athletic report...Full Story »

Nagelsmann's PSG appointment falls through Julian Nagelsmann won’t become new Paris Saint-Germain head coach, negotiations are now OFF.Mutual decision made as Nagelsmann and PSG didn’t agree on key details, as L’Equipe first reported.PSG are already in direct contact with another coach. pic.twitter.com/9srYVBSQmN— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2023 ...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is refusing to give up on Euro 2024 qualification despite seeing his side slip to a damaging defeat in Greece.Kenny admitted Ireland have given themselves “a mountain to climb” if they are to get out of Group B after losing both of their opening fixtures following Friday night’s 2-1 reverse in Athens, but he remains defiant ahead of Gibral...Full Story »

Arsenal prepare to raise Rice bid to £100m Arsenal are ready to increase their bid to land Declan Rice after an initial bid of £80m plus add-ons was rejected by West Ham. The Daily Mail reports that a new bid of £90m plus additional clauses will be submitted but the two clubs are also in disagreement regarding the payment schedule of the fee. One area the two clubs are in coo...Full Story »

Italian champions Napoli have named Rudi Garcia as their new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti, the Serie A side said on Thursday. Napoli did not specify the length of Garcia's contract. The 59-year-old coached Italy's AS Roma from 2013-16, before moving to French Ligue 1 sides Marseille and Lyon. The Frenchman coached Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr last season. They finished second in the Sa...Full Story »

Manchester United to make second Mount bid Manchester United will be back for a second bid for Mason Mount. #CFC rejected the initial £40m offer near-instantly. There remains a high probability Mount will leave and he's keen on the #MUFC move. Chelsea sticking to their valuation for now and #MUFC won't go above £60m. pic.twitter.com/HKcMie86VE— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 14,...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND looked more than a little hazy as he and his girlfriend Isabel Johansen were spotted leaving their Manchester apartment with a suitcase this afternoon. Manchester City's stars went from Istanbul to Manchester to Ibiza and back to Manchester in the space of 48 hours since Pep Guardiola's men beat Inter Milan to win the Champions League on Saturday. They then took to the streets...Full Story »

Ajax Jurrien Timber on his future: "Will I stay with Ajax anyway? I'm not sure, I can't stay that. I'm not in talks with Ajax now. My agent had a good talk a few times, but it's not like we're talking about anything right now…" Arsenal Declan Rice's priority is to stay in England. It's not a done deal with Arsenal yet and Bayern really like him – Thomas Tuchel has been a big fan...Full Story »

Toon paid Danish club OB Odense around £6million for the young forward, who bagged four goals and six assists last season. Yankuba Minteh has penned a deal to join Newcastle Credit: Getty Minteh, 18, will spend next season in Holland with newly-crowned champions Feyenoord before fighting for a place in Eddie Howe's squad. And Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth said: "We are ver...Full Story »

Liverpool make €60m Valverde offer Liverpool have reportedly placed a €60 million (£52m/$65m) starting bid for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde, reports El Nacional (via DaveOckop.com). The Reds have targeted their midfield as in need of a serious rebuild this summer, having already landed Brighton ace Alexis Mac Allister, but the Spanish outlet continues that Real will ac...Full Story »

Nacho Fernandez has confirmed that he will sign a one-year contract at Real Madrid, and will take the captaincy from departed Karim Benzema. WHAT HAPPENED? Nacho has confirmed that he will stay at Madrid for at least one more year, despite having interest from Roma, Inter Milan, and MLS. He will also wear the captain's armband for the coming season, replacing previous captain Karim Benzema, w...Full Story »

Pep to stay at City for two more years Pep Guardiola plans to see out the final two years of his contract at Manchester City, according to The Times. The Catalan manager completed the treble this weekend, as City won the Champions League in addition to the Premier League and the FA Cup. Moyes to stay as West Ham boss David Moyes will stay as West Ham manager after winning the Europa Confer...Full Story »

Al-Hilal are set to meet with Jose Mourinho as they aim to appoint the Roma boss as their new manager. WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal are hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on Lionel Messi, as he instead moved to Inter Miami, and Mourinho is now being targeted as their new manager, according to Foot Mercato. The Saudi Arabian club may be hoping to do a sensational double de...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE want to rescue Harry Maguire from Manchester United on LOAN — but they will have to buy him. The England centre-half  can leave Old Trafford if the deal is right, though the Red Devils will not loan him to Toon as it would be helping a rival with no financial benefit. Harry Maguire is on the radar of Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa If the Magpies come in with a cash ...Full Story »

Man Utd to bid for Pickford Pickford Everton Manchester United are readying a bid for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to The Sun. Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new stopper this summer to compete with David de Gea and the Toffees are willing to do business for £30m. Aston Villa could sign Oxlade-Chamberlain on free transfer BREAKING: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is on the verg...Full Story »

Real Madrid latest: One arrival confirmed, one renewal imminent & Inter star eyed as Kane backup plan First up comes a confirmed addition to Carlo Ancelotti's squad. The player in question? Fran Garcia. After the Blancos academy graduate enjoyed another starring campaign with Rayo Vallecano, the powers that be at Real today opted to activate their buyback option on Garcia, set to provid...Full Story »

Real Madrid close to Soria signing Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Getafe goalkeeper David Soria, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Santiago Bernabeu side want him to act as backup for Thibaut Courtois. Juve want Zaniolo or Gnonto to replace Chiesa Nicolo Zaniolo Galatasaray Juventus are considering a move for either Nicolo Zaniolo or Wilfried Gnonto, according to Fichajes. The Se...Full Story »