Barcelona are preparing a final attempt to sign Manchester City's Joao Cancelo as they identify Ivan Fresneda as an alternative. Barcelona's last attempt to sign Cancelo Identify Fresneda as an alternative Will use part of Dembele's money to sign Cancelo WHAT HAPPENED? The Catalan giants who have been chasing Cancelo for a long time, will make a final attempt to sign him from Manchester ...Full Story »

Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al-Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million ($51.33 million) for the 29-year-old. Al-Ittihad posted a video on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with the title "Tigers are permitted to...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson as a potential replacement for record-goalscorer Harry Kane. That's according to a recent report from the Daily Mail, who claims the London-based club will target Wales' Johnson to act as a replacement for Kane, who is wanted by Bayern Munich. All focus is obviously on negotiations for Kane, which will include a...Full Story »

Liverpool have appointed Virgil van Dijk as the club's new skipper, with fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold taking on the vice-captain's role, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Van Dijk, who also captains the Netherlands national team, will replace Jordan Henderson after the England midfielder joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq last week, ending a 12-year stay at Anfield. ...Full Story »

Manchester United are considering a shock bid for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. The USA international is up for sale at Arsenal for £50m. United are in the market for a new striker and Balogun is now a target, says Football.London. "Well this is what he has been doing and that's why we gave him the minutes that he deserves to show what he can do," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said rece...Full Story »

Van Dijk admits that he would love to become the new Liverpool captain following Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq. WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is the frontrunner to become the first-choice captain of the team following Jordan Henderson's departure as the former captain joined Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Ettifaq, while ex-vice-captain James Milner will play ...Full Story »

The former Belgium international is considering calling it quits following his Real Madrid exit and rejection of an MLS move. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Spanish publication AS, former Belgian international forward Eden Hazard might be leaning towards a premature retirement following his exit from Real Madrid and the rejection of MLS outfit Inter Miami. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Having signed from...Full Story »

Losing two midfielders of such experience and quality in the same week isn't likely to have pleased Reds manager, Jurgen Klopp, however, he will know as much as anyone in the game that anything can – and often does – happen in football. Reliable journalist, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted on Friday night that a deal for Fabinho was at the famous 'here we go' stage – Romano's tradem...Full Story »

An update on the plans of the powers that be at Premier League giants Manchester United to rejig the club's midfield setup has come to the fore on Friday evening. First comes some potentially significant news surrounding the departure of an out-of-favour member of Erik ten Hag's engine room ranks. As first reported by Noticias de Gipuzkoa, and since confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Roma...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman remains “concerned” about injured Keira Walsh after the midfielder was stretchered off in the Lionesses’ 1-0 World Cup Group D victory over Denmark in Sydney.Walsh, a 2023 Champions League winner with Barcelona, started every game of England’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign and could clearly be seen telling the team’s medical staff “...Full Story »

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, both clubs announced on Thursday. The England midfielder is the latest big-name player to move from the Premier League to Saudi Arabia after 12 years at Anfield. "We can confirm @JHenderson has completed a transfer to Al-Ettifaq," Liverpool said on their social media channels. Al-Ettifaq posted: "...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants Jonny Evans to extend his stay. The former Leicester City captain signed a short-term deal with United to allow him to join their preseason tour of the US. It's now emerging Evans will be offered a new contract to run into the new season. Tribalfootball.com has been reporting Evans will be staying with United to the end of the transfer window - at t...Full Story »

The Croatian beauty posted an Instagram posing with the 7ft1 former LA Laker in Mykonos alongside the caption: "@shaq doesn't fit in the photo." Ivana Knoll is a regular at high-profile sporting events and attended the Champions League final in June Credit: Getty Knoll was wearing an eye-catching black outfit that left very little to the imagination as she posed with the former centre. In a s...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has offered an update on his search for a new club captain, following the departure of long-serving Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spanish full-back joined Atletico Madrid earlier in the window, but Pochettino is yet to name his successor as he continues to get to grips with his squad while on a pre-season tour of the United States. There are a number of obvious ...Full Story »

Manchester City are hoping to secure the world-record transfer for Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig. The Citizens want to boost their treble winning defense even further by signing the Croatian. Per Sport Bild, City have put in a new bid of £85 million including add-ons to secure Gvardiol. The Citizens are likely to sell Aymeric Laporte when they secure Gvardiol, as the former wants to l...Full Story »

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has confirmed his departure from the club ahead of a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq. The 33-year-old is set to join former club teammate Steven Gerrard, who took over as Al Ettifaq manager on July 3 after spells at Rangers and Aston Villa. Henderson, who joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011, has won seven major trophies during his time at Anfi...Full Story »

According to Phil Hay, Daniel Farke is interested in a possible reunion with Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp. The duo worked together at Norwich City during 2020-21 season. The journalist did admit that it would be challenging to convince the midfielder to leave the North London club this summer. Hay said on The Square Ball Podcast: “There is the basis of a strong team there (at Lee...Full Story »

Manchester United are closing in on signing Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, according to a report. United keen on Amrabat Deal close to completion Fiorentina midfielder set for United WHAT HAPPENED? Moroccan journalist Izem Anass reports that Amrabat is "one detail" away from moving to United, with the deal nearing completion. The club have long been linked with a move for the midfielder...Full Story »

Curtis Jones says James Milner's departure is a "big loss" for Liverpool. The veteran left earlier this summer for Brighton. "Millie will be a big loss in terms of his character around the place," Jones told the Liverpool Echo. "It's not just how much he talks and shouts and stuff, it's more the respect he is given because of what he's done in his career. But there are lads in the squad who ...Full Story »

Chelsea have launched a surprise bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise. The France U21 international is the subject of a £39m offer from the Blues - £4m above his buyout clause. Manchester City are also interested in Olise this summer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "Chelsea and Manchester City have both Michael Olise in their list. Understand there's rele...Full Story »