The Dutch defender is a top target for the Red Devils and has previously worked under Erik ten Hag. Matthijs de Ligt has revealed he "wants to join" Manchester United imminently The 24-year-old played for the Dutch manager during his time at Ajax before joining Juventus in 2019. Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has now claimed that De Ligt wants to join the Red Devils with "immediate e...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a fee with Bologna for striker Joshua Zirkzee, a source has told ESPN. United have reached a deal worth more than the €40 million ($43m) release clause written into Zirkzee's contract to allow the club to pay the fee over a longer period. Triggering the release clause would have meant making a payment up front. A source has told ESPN that United have chosen ...Full Story »

United States Soccer has begun reaching out to candidates to replace recently fired manager Gregg Berhalter, including making an overture to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, but it's very unlikely that the German will take conversations further, sources have told ESPN. Klopp, 57, has been consistent in saying that he wants to take 12 months off from management after spending nearly nine y...Full Story »

Man Utd targeting a move for Xavi Simons Manchester United are targeting a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons this summer as the Dutchman wants to leave the Parisiens as per The Sun. Leipzig, along with rival German teams Bayern Munich and United, are one of three clubs expressing a keen interest. Simons' future at PSG is still out in the air, but considering his desire for regular p...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Good substitution for Southgate.1 Goal 1 Assist   England & Southgate to Final!!Netherlands 1-2 England   He's on a mission.   No-look defending by Marc Cucurella. World-class   bEsT dM iN tHe WorLd   Kobbie Mainoo in England squad   This is Lamine Yamal.   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There wil...Full Story »

Viral women's footballer Tara Mae Kirk set tongues wagging on social media as she was branded 'hotter than the Ibiza sun' thanks to some holiday snaps Tara Mae Kirk shared snaps from her holiday Peterborough Women's star Tara Mae Kirk has been dubbed "hotter than the Ibiza sun". Kirk has been enjoying her time away from the pitch by soaking up some sun on the party island. The striker shared ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are set to sign Fulham defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Kerry Hau. The deal was reported to have been delayed as final formalities were resolved, but the latest indicates that the 29-year-old has now "received the green light" to complete his move to the Allianz Arena. The Portugal international has agreed to sign a four-year deal that sec...Full Story »

The RB Leipzig star is available for the modest sum, considering his quality, for only a few more days. The 26-year-old has been a shining light for Spain at Euro 2024, pushing his team to the final. Per The Mirror, clubs in the Premier League and Spain are ready to act on the clause. Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona are among clubs are keen. If no team agrees a deal before next Monda...Full Story »

Manchester United are weighing up approaches for Brentford striker Ivan Toney and Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Athletic. Talks are reported to have been held by the Old Trafford hierarchy as they continue to identify reinforcements for manager Erik ten Hag's squad, and it is believed that they could land one of the England internationals due to their respective cont...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea star Christian Pulisic wowed fans with some snaps from his luxury summer holiday this week. The winger, who now plays for AC Milan, enjoyed a trip abroad before returning to Italy for pre-season training. Christian Pulisic shared some pictures and a video from his holiday In a video he was seen diving into a pool, but fans noticed his dog struggling Pulisic was on holiday with...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has shared videos online of her soaking in the pre-game atmosphere ahead of England's semi-final against the Netherlands. However, she was unexpectedly photobombed by one fan appearing to be wearing nothing but for mother nature's wardrobe. Laura Woods shared a video of her mingling with the Netherlands fans before the semi-final Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy One fan photobombed ...Full Story »

Calafiori willing to join Arsenal Per Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal remain in talks with Bologna over the transfer of star Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Serie A side are demanding a fee in the region of €50m, while the Gunners are insisting on matching the amount with add-ons. The player reportedly is willing to join the Premier League giants. Juventus could include Chiesa in sw...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate loved England’s latest late, late show but the much-criticised manager’s full focus quickly switched from a special semi-final triumph to Sunday’s European Championship final against Spain.Three years on from losing the continental showpiece to Italy on penalties, the Euro 2020 runners-up earned another shot at glory in Berlin this weekend by beating the Nether...Full Story »

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on referee Felix Zwayer to explain his controversial decision to award England a penalty as the Dutch ultimately went on to lose the Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund.Xavi Simons had given the Netherlands the ideal start as he capitalised on a rare Declan Rice error to slam the ball home past Jordan Pickford with just seven minutes on the clock.England w...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins revealed he told Cole Palmer they would connect for England’s winner after the substitutes combined at the death to send Gareth Southgate’s side to the Euro 2024 final.After Harry Kane’s spot-kick cancelled out a superb Xavi Simons opener, Wednesday’s semi-final against the Netherlands looked set to go to extra time just like the Slovakia and Switzerland mat...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins said he had a premonition about the last-gasp goal that swept England into the Euro 2024 final with a dramatic comeback win over the Netherlands.Watkins took a pass from fellow late substitute Cole Palmer and fired home from a tight angle in the 90th minute to seal a showdown with Spain on Sunday.And the Aston Villa man praised both his team-mate and the never-say-die spirit that h...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate believes reaching the final of Euro 2024 is the greatest achievement of his England tenure after Ollie Watkins’ dramatic late strike set up a showdown against Spain on Sunday.Watkins struck as extra-time loomed to secure a 2-1 win over the Netherlands after Harry Kane’s controversial first-half penalty had cancelled out Xavi Simons’ early goal.The win means Eng...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins struck at the death to send England to their second successive European Championship final as Gareth Southgate’s side dug deep to see off the Netherlands.The eyes of the nation were fixed on Dortmund on Wednesday evening as the Euro 2020 runners-up looked to seal a shot at history in Sunday’s Berlin showpiece against favourites Spain.Harry Kane’s spot-kick cancell...Full Story »

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France stand on the precipice of somehow making it to the final of Euro 2024, despite having not scored a goal from open play so far during the tournament. However, a win over Spain on Tuesday night would see Kylian Mbappe and France reach the final, where they will face off against either England or the Netherlands. A key match-up between France and Spain will pit superstar teenager Lamine ...Full Story »