Jaded by the same questions about rehydration clauses, anti-doping case transparency and the like, Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn’s face lights up when the topic of his latest upcoming debutant Omari Jones is introduced. So then, what makes him special?
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Ten Hag pleased as United leave it late vs. Fulham, Zirkzee has last laugh on debut

They started slow but grew in confidence, spurned some chances but equally left themselves exposed at the back too many times for comfort before Joshua Zirkzee’s 87th-minute winner – 25 minutes after coming off the bench to cap a memorable Manchester United debut on the opening day of the new Premier League campaign. Erik ten Hag knows it’s something they can build on now. Continue reading “Ten Hag pleased as United leave it late vs. Fulham, Zirkzee has last laugh on debut”
After first start vs. Brentford, City’s Oscar Bobb now set for new contract extension

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”
Report: Ajax’s Chuba Akpom intrigues Palace, Fulham – three months after move

After experiencing a predictably muted start to his Ajax career after a £10.6m move from Middlesbrough in mid-August, Arsenal academy graduate Chuba Akpom has now notched five goals in his last four Eredivisie games – including one during their 5-0 win over Vitesse on Saturday – with two London clubs reportedly interested in luring him back to the English capital. But so soon? Continue reading “Report: Ajax’s Chuba Akpom intrigues Palace, Fulham – three months after move”
Brazilian winger Antony comes of age, as Ajax annihilate dishevelled Dortmund
On a rough night where Borussia Dortmund’s wonderkid striker Erling Haaland missed a handful of big chances and hit the woodwork, Ajax’s ambitious young core exposed their visitors with ruthless abandon en route to a 4-0 win. Antony, an Olympic gold medallist with Brazil in Tokyo two months ago, showed why many of Europe’s elite are tracking his progress. Continue reading “Brazilian winger Antony comes of age, as Ajax annihilate dishevelled Dortmund”
Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?

Despite more speculation linking him with a Premier League move, Justin Kluivert stayed put at Roma last summer. Once football resumes, the Dutch winger will be keen to make up for lost time after a season hampered by inconsistency in Italy.
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Ajax’s Andre Onana reveals time has come to ‘take a step’, amid reported interest

Andre Onana has confirmed his desire to leave Ajax this summer, revealing he is ready to ‘take a step’, following speculation surrounding a potential Barcelona return while Premier League interest continues from two London clubs. Continue reading “Ajax’s Andre Onana reveals time has come to ‘take a step’, amid reported interest”
Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller
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Reece James became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as they completed a stunning second-half fightback against nine-man Ajax, but the visitors were brilliantly defiant despite tricky circumstances on a breathless evening in west London – where the scoreline certainly doesn’t tell the full story.
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3 reasons PSG should sell Neymar this summer

With reports suggesting he’s set for a return to Spain this summer, here are three reasons why PSG should finally cut their losses and sell Neymar after all…
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3 reasons why Frank Lampard should not be Chelsea’s next manager

With Maurizio Sarri officially departing for Juventus on Sunday, here’s a look at three reasons why Chelsea’s new boss should not be Frank Lampard this summer…
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3 players Barcelona should sign this summer

La Liga champions Barcelona endured an underwhelming finish to what was initially a promising 2018/19 campaign, but who should they sign to strengthen their squad this summer?
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3 reasons why PSG must go all out and sign Matthijs de Ligt

With the teenage centre-back still undecided on his future, here are three reasons why Ligue 1 champions PSG must go all out to sign him this summer…
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