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Antonio Conte hopes he can lead Inter Milan to their first major trophy for nine years on Friday, after watching them thump Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in an emphatic semi-final victory. Standing in their way are a side with serious pedigree in this competition, Sevilla. Having stunned Manchester United, Julen Lopetegui’s men are quietly confident of victory themselves… Continue reading “Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here”
90 minutes separate Sevilla and Manchester United from this summer’s Europa League Final. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are perhaps viewed as favourites to ultimately prevail here – but as Wolves, Roma and more can attest, Julen Lopetegui’s men will prove a stern test against an unpredictable United side. Continue reading “Europa League SF preview: Sevilla vs Manchester United – Anything can happen”
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Birmingham City’s midfield wonderkid Jude Bellingham, having earlier agreed a £23m transfer fee. The England under-17 international signs a long-term contract and will be part of the first-team picture under Lucien Favre for 2020-21.
Continue reading “Dortmund complete £23m signing of Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham”
Match previews as the Premier League season continues: Manchester United look to put Southampton’s late equaliser behind them in south London against Crystal Palace, a few hours after relegation-threatened Aston Villa hope to spring a surprise against strugglers Everton on Thursday evening. Continue reading “Previews: Plenty to play for as Palace host Man Utd, Everton entertain Aston Villa”
Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner has explained his choice to join the Blues in a £47.5m move next month, having become RB Leipzig’s all-time top goalscorer with a brace against Augsburg during his final Bundesliga appearance last weekend.
Continue reading “Chelsea-bound Werner explains decision to join Frank Lampard’s Blues next month”
In news which will put their Premier League rivals on alert, Chelsea are prepared to activate RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner’s £49m release clause as reports suggest the Blues are close to signing him this summer – under Liverpool’s noses. Continue reading “Chelsea will activate Timo Werner’s £49m release clause, close to signing him”
As Premier League sides continue their return to socially distant group training this week, I take a look at various top-flight players and their situations during an uncertain time where everyone wants to resume quickly – for different reasons. Continue reading “Five subtle observations as Premier League clubs continue training return”
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.
Continue reading “Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?”
Last week, Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro insisted that Kai Havertz will not be sold for a cut-price transfer fee, regardless of financial implications caused by the coronavirus. Here’s why their stance on the highly-rated playmaker is justified…
Continue reading “Why Bayer Leverkusen are right to stay firm with their stance on Kai Havertz”
Having received plenty of public backlash after announcing their decision to furlough non-playing staff over the weekend, Premier League leaders Liverpool have apologised to supporters and made a u-turn, reversing the choice entirely. Continue reading “Liverpool apologise to fans, reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff”
Borussia Dortmund are seemingly resigned to losing wonderkid Jadon Sancho this summer, but have refused to lower their reported €110m (£98m) asking price for the winger, with Manchester United said to have contacted the 20-year-old’s agent.
Continue reading “BVB refuse to lower Jadon Sancho asking price, as United contact winger’s agent”
According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham”
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