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Having activated his €60m (£50.7m) release clause, Bayern beat competition from big Premier League clubs to prise Michael Olise away from England, and after this month’s Olympics on home soil in Paris, the 22-year-old playmaker will ply his trade alongside familar faces like Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane under Vincent Kompany’s stewardship after the deal was made official today. Continue reading “Michael Olise completes £45m move to Bayern, in Palace’s best possible scenario”
Jurgen Klopp got Anfield to join him in an Arne Slot chant after their 2-0 weekend win over Wolves on Sunday, during an emotional farewell for the German manager as the Reds prepare for life under a new man – nine years after his highly-anticipated arrival. Slot said the Liverpool job was too difficult to ignore, so how will he fare when work in England begins next weekend? Continue reading “Liverpool confirm Klopp’s successor Slot will begin his three-year HC deal on June 1”
Liverpool’s fading Premier League title hopes were left hanging by a thread after a damning 2-0 away defeat by local rivals Everton in midweek, but their club captain Virgil van Dijk didn’t shy away from giving his opinion when asked about the potential arrival of a highly-regarded compatriot – Feyenoord boss Arne Slot – to succeed Jurgen Klopp as the Reds’ new manager this summer.
Continue reading “We shall see: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk endorses Slot, as sides close to deal”
Joachim Andersen’s public praise for his teammates in Crystal Palace’s creative midfield duos Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze isn’t exactly a revelation, though interested suitors will again be enthused about their blossoming potential after watching the pair dismantle David Moyes’ West Ham over this past weekend. Continue reading “Joachim Andersen’s praise for Palace duo speaks volumes for their future potential”
Should I stay and push for more or venture in the unknown? That’s the impending dilemma for Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah, and a few other teammates in a similar situation to consider this coming summer as a series of interested clubs continue to approach the Gunners about his availability. Is it time to make an uncomfortable choice that could benefit him in the long run? Continue reading “Brentford, Crystal Palace and Wolves all circling for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah”
Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive managerial work at Brighton hasn’t gone unnoticed, to the point where a series of top sides in England and beyond are seriously interested in making him their new head coach come the summer months – less than two full years after joining the Seagulls as Graham Potter’s successor on the south Coast. Judging by recent comments, he’ll soon depart. Continue reading “De Zerbi’s managerial future unclear as cluster of top clubs circle for Brighton boss”
Having instead focused their attentions on rebuilding an ageing midfield last summer, Liverpool look to kick off the post Jurgen Klopp era by bolstering their backline across multiple areas if recent reports are to be believed. The Carabao Cup winners have been linked with a series of defenders, including Premier League duo Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) and Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham). Continue reading “Report: Liverpool keen to bolster defence, Marc Guehi and Tosin Adarabioyo linked”
Having made his first Premier League start during their home win over Brentford earlier this week, the Premier League champions’ plan is for the Norway international to sign a new long-term contract extension beyond the existing 2026 agreement to reflect his growing status within the senior side. Continue reading “After first start vs. Brentford, City’s Oscar Bobb now set for new contract extension”
Having narrowly beaten Inter Milan last June to complete a historic treble, the Premier League champions’ inconsistent domestic form this term saw many believing they’d crash-and-burn on all fronts this season after Kevin de Bruyne’s injury left star striker Erling Haaland without his creator-in-chief. Both back fit again in an in-form team, Guardiola doesn’t think so – and why would he? Continue reading “Guardiola talks up City belief in retaining Champions League crown, as you’d expect”
David Moyes declared Declan Rice was worth more than £100m, and his West Ham side were the beneficiaries of a nine-figure sum when Arsenal swooped for his signature last summer. Ivan Toney is perhaps even more expensive to Brentford, though the England striker’s existing situation makes it difficult to envisage a high bidding war – something his manager has now said publicly. Continue reading “Thomas Frank accepting the inevitable leaves Ivan Toney sweepstakes open”
At long last, Armando Broja has a new home and he’ll make the short trip to Chelsea’s west London rivals Fulham for the remainder of this season after the two clubs negotiated a £4m loan fee for his services – beating interest from others, including a surprise late swoop by one particular Italian giant. Continue reading “Fulham fend off interest from others, sealing loan deal for Chelsea’s Broja”
Greatness and goals aplenty were expected for Chelsea academy product Armando Broja after a successful loan spell at Southampton in 2021-22, though injuries and an unexpected increase in creative competition has seen the 22-year-old Albanian’s stock fall at a time where the Blues’ asking price for a series of other interested Premier League clubs has remained firm. Continue reading “Fulham, Wolves and more interested – Armando Broja now finds himself in familiar territory for Chelsea strikers”
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