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Highly-rated forwards are in low supply but high demand. Lille’s Jonathan David – constantly linked with a Premier League move – continues to leave his future in France uncertain after pondering a two-year contract extension to stay with the Ligue 1 side, knowing club president Olivier Letang’s stance: the Canada striker, whose deal expires in June, will not leave this coming window. Continue reading “Lille forward Jonathan David mulls new deal as president certain on January stay”
Spanish reports claim Manchester City are ready to activate the €60m (£50.2m) release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, while Torino’s Samuele Ricci and Porto’s Alan Varela are among the alternatives being suggested as versatile centre-back John Stones has publicly insisted this past week he can fill in for the Euro 2024 champion after ACL and meniscus surgery.
Continue reading “City search for January addition, many linked after Rodri’s season-ending injury”
The sight of two former Chelsea men winding up Inter supporters in celebration during Milan’s 2-1 Derby della Madonnina win this past weekend spoke for itself, especially since neither was Fikayo Tomori nor Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Roma loanee Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic, both with a point to prove for different reasons, hope more awaits them after some rough early season form. Continue reading “Roma’s Abraham enthused by positive start to Milan loan after narrow derby win”
Was there ever any doubt? Kylian Mbappe marked his first Real Madrid appearance with a goal and some silverware to boot before the domestic campaign kicks off later this week, as Carlo Ancelotti’s side steadied themselves after an irritating first-half to hit Atalanta with two goals in nine second-half minutes as they clinched this season’s Super Cup trophy – a record sixth. Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta: Valverde and Mbappe strikes sink La Dea in Super Cup”
Barely a week after his official pre-season preparations began with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe is poised to start and could win some silverware to kickstart the 2024-25 campaign as the Champions League holders face an Italian job as free-flowing Atalanta aspire to spring a surprise when the European champions duel one another for bragging rights in Poland midweek. Continue reading “Super Cup: Ancelotti admits defensive balance is a must, hints at Mbappe starting”
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”
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”
Having only made two starts across all competitions for Sean Dyche’s Everton side so far this term, the 26-year-old defender is reportedly being targeted by Serie A giants Milan as their defensive ranks continue being riddled by injury. Continue reading “Milan linked with Everton defender Ben Godfrey as their own injury woes persist”
Tottenham academy graduate Japhet Tanganga didn’t look out of place in the Premier League, but hasn’t kicked on in subsequent seasons. Persistent injuries haven’t helped establish himself as a defensive mainstay, at what quickly proved an unpredictable time in north London. After a deadline day move to Augsburg, he has an opportunity to shine with less scrutiny in Germany this coming season, with multiple agemates who’ll give him inspiration abroad. Continue reading “Tanganga’s Augsburg loan the latest in British-based defenders venturing abroad”
Per reports in Italy today, Inter are monitoring a series of Premier League-based defenders – Tottenham’s Japhet Tanganga, Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah and Arsenal’s versatile fullback Takehiro Tomiyasu as their search for more defensive reinforcements continue after news broke of their accelerated interest in acquiring Bayern’s wantaway World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard. Continue reading “Pavard push aside, Inter linked with Tottenham’s Tanganga and Chalobah at Chelsea as possible defensive signings”
Set for a fresh start under Vincenzo Italiano in Tuscany, Juventus midfielder Arthur feels already settled in – pointing to already-formed friendships with some teammates – as well as an important buy-in from his new manager as reasons why the 2023-24 campaign should be a successful on his return to Italy. Continue reading “Fiorentina loan for the new campaign, Arthur optimistic before next fresh start”
Little over four weeks after my update on Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun’s club future, it appears the United Status international – 22 earlier this month – could be nearing a permanent switch to Italy, if this weekend’s reports are to be believed. Inter are favourites for his signature after their Romelu Lukaku pursuit went cold, though they’re attempting to whittle his price down.
Continue reading “Inter frontrunners for Arsenal’s Balogun, attempting to lower £34m price-tag”
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