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As the summer transfer window progresses into its second week, Manchester United and their manager, Erik ten Hag, find themselves grappling with frustration due to the lack of clarity surrounding the club’s ownership takeover process. The Glazer family, owners of the club, have chosen to remain silent on the matter, leaving potential buyers Sheikh Jassim […]

Inter Miami are progressing towards reuniting their new star Lionel Messi with two of his former teammates from Barcelona this transfer window. The Herons are close to signing Spanish internationals Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, according to reports. They are aggressively looking to add more familiar star power to the team, founded by Messi, who […]

Inter Milan vice president Javier Zanetti has dismissed rumors that the club is in talks with Chelsea over a potential transfer for star striker Lautaro Martinez. Zanetti said: “There’s nothing with other clubs for Lautaro, no negotiations,” per Fabrizio Romano. “I can guarantee that Lautaro’s very happy at Inter.” Martinez, 25, has been a key player […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are still interested in pursuing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, as he is their top target for this summer transfer window. The report states that PSG will “push again” to sign Silva, but that City are not willing to make any discount on his price tag. Silva has been linked with a move […]

Lionel Messi’s new contract with Inter Miami will reportedly pay him between $50-60 million annually, per Alex Silverman of Sports Business Journal. It is by far the largest annual contract value in MLS history. This is a 2.5 year deal, and that salary encompasses Messi’s signing bonus and his equity in Inter Miami. Messi will […]

A fan who attended the FA Cup final wearing a Manchester United jersey with the number “97” and the words “Not Enough” on the back was banned from attending matches for four years and fined 1,000 pounds on Monday. Despite the ban, James White “smiled and chuckled” after receiving his punishment, according to the Associated […]

World-class manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly moving from Real Madrid to Brazil. Ancelotti, the 64-year-old manager, will take over the Brazil national team at the beginning of 2024, according to globo.com. The move won’t take place until January 2024, as that is when the Real Madrid manager can sign a deal with a new club […]

In a surprising turn of events, Kai Havertz has informed Chelsea that he will not be signing a contract extension, potentially paving the way for a move to Arsenal, reported by goal.com. The German attacker’s decision comes as a significant boost for the Gunners, who have been actively pursuing his signature. Although Arsenal’s initial bid […]

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has been a mainstay at the Etihad for six years, but it appears he’s up for a new challenge after winning the Champions League last weekend. The Englishman is reportedly eager to join Bayern Munich this summer, via Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports. Talks are ongoing, with a permanent move […]

Quincy Promes has found himself in quite a bit of legal trouble over the past few years. The star forward from the Netherlands who currently plays for Spartak Moscow in Russia has finally received a jail sentencing for a stabbing incident that took place back in 2020 after a fight broke out between him and […]

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has received a tempting offer to join the Saudi Pro League, according to The Athletic. While it’s unclear if a formal offer has been made, talks have taken place between Silva’s representative Jorge Mendes and the interested party, with discussions on financial terms. Although the Portuguese playmaker is considering all […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for Ilkay Gundogan to extend his stay at the club amid ongoing transfer talks, reported by goal.com. However, Guardiola also acknowledged that the midfielder would be a valuable addition to Barcelona’s squad. Gundogan’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire this month, leaving his future […]

Juventus has reportedly set the asking price for USMNT star Weston McKennie as the summer transfer window approaches, reported by goal.com. The American midfielder is expected to leave Turin after returning from his loan spell at Leeds United in the second half of the 2022-23 season. McKennie’s loan move to Leeds United did not go […]

Despite making the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, things didn’t go exactly as well Christian Pulisic and the USMNT as hoped. The Gio Reyna-Gregg Berhalter drama cast a huge shadow over the the team during that time, with Pulisic even saying that circumstances unfolded as if children were involved in the […]

The USMNT returned to action for the CONCACAF Nations League over the past week, and ended up winning the tournament on Sunday night with a resounding 2-0 victory over Canada. Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun tallied the goals for USA as they coasted past Canada after winning a heated match with Mexico on Thursday in […]

Saudi Arabia is intent on getting all of Lionel Messi they can manage. And if that does not include on the pitch with the Kingdom’s Pro League, then they will gladly utilize his worldwide influence in another profitable manner. A tourism partnership with one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet qualifies as a […]

England and North Macedonia meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our England-North Macedonia prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. England has a magnificent start in Qualification Group C. The Three Lions conceded only one goal and blasted eight over Italy, Ukraine, and Malta. […]

Real Madrid has officially completed the signing of Joselu from Espanyol on a loan deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The transfer has been confirmed, with the Spanish striker joining Los Blancos for a fee of €500,000. The agreement between the two clubs also includes a buy option clause of €1.5 million, which is not mandatory. […]

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has put an end to the ongoing speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappe‘s potential move to the Spanish club, reported by goal.com. Speaking to the media, Perez confirmed that Real Madrid will not be pursuing the signing of Mbappe this summer. Instead, the focus is on finalizing the signing of Joselu, a […]

Romelu Lukaku has made it clear that he is not prepared to leave European football at this stage, rejecting a significant offer from Saudi Arabia, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian striker, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea, has appreciated the proposal but has decided to continue his career within the […]

Luke Shaw has sparked speculation about Manchester United’s transfer plans by giving a tour of Carrington to Harry Kane and Declan Rice, and suggesting that signing the English duo would be a massive improvement for the team, reported by goal.com. The left-back shared photos on his Instagram story showcasing the training facility and expressed his […]

Speculation surrounding Folarin Balogun‘s future at Arsenal continues to grow, as the young striker hints at a potential exit from the club this summer, reported by goal.com. Balogun, who has impressed during his loan spells at Middlesbrough and Reims, has stated that he “definitely won’t go on loan again,” indicating his desire for a permanent […]

The future of USMNT star Gio Reyna is uncertain following a devastating injury he sustained during the team’s CONCACAF Nations League triumph, reported by goal.com. The talented playmaker impressed in the tournament, providing two assists to help secure a 2-0 lead for the United States against their rivals. However, Reyna was forced off at halftime […]

Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun has expressed his joy and pride after scoring his first goal for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT), reported by goal.com. The 21-year-old forward, who was born in New York, had previously been involved in a tug of war between the United States and England for his international allegiance. However, […]

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has opened up about his frustration regarding the transfer saga surrounding Lionel Messi, reported by goal.com. The Polish striker, who joined Barcelona in 2022, expressed his annoyance at the conflicting reports in the media surrounding Messi’s potential return to the club. Robert Lewandowski revealed that every day there were contrasting reports […]

France and Greece meet in the Euro 2024 Qualifier! Catch the Euro 2024 Qualifier odds series here, featuring our France-Greece prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Les Blues maintains its reputation as the second-best team in world football. The Frenchmen have three wins and clean sheets in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. This […]

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad this transfer window on a four-year deal worth €100 million ($109 million) after seven years with the Blue Lions at Stamford Bridge. The deal was finalized after rumors circulated of Kante’s move to Saudi. The 32-year-old France international will reportedly earn a salary […]

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric declared an open statement regarding his future this transfer window amid offers from Saudi Arabian clubs. The 37-year-old Croatian international is said to have been offered a three-year contract worth €200 million (£175 million) to move to the Middle East, meaning that he would have to move on from the […]

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is growing increasingly frustrated with the delay in the club’s takeover, which is hindering their pursuit of West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, reported by goal.com. As a result, their Premier League rivals Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunners to secure Rice’s signature. Erik ten Hag had identified Rice as […]

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take charge of the Brazil men’s national team in 2024, according to Ednaldo Rodrigues, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid is set to expire on July 1, 2024, and once that happens, he will assume the managerial position for Brazil, […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, despite interest from Spanish giants Barcelona, reported by goal.com. The transfer is set to be completed for a fee of €55 million (£47m/$60m), with Neves leaving the English Premier League for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal, known for […]

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland faced the wrath of disappointed fans after swiftly leaving the stadium without signing autographs following Norway’s defeat to Scotland in the Euro 2024 qualifier, reported by goal.com. The Manchester City forward, who had scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 61st minute, was substituted on the 84th minute with […]

In a significant blow to Manchester United’s transfer plans, Bayern Munich is on the verge of securing the signing of Napoli star Kim Min-jae, whom the Red Devils had also targeted. The German champions are set to activate the South Korean defender’s €50 million release clause to complete the deal, reported by goal.com. Bayern Munich […]

Chelsea are on the verge of a massive exodus in this transfer window as players are departing for Saudia Arabia. It is reported that Hakim Ziyech, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and N’Golo Kante are all departing for the Middle East this summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, Al Nassr are in advanced talks to sign […]

Manchester United were initially on the verge of signing Napoli defender Kim Min-jae. However, the star defender could join Bayern Munich in the summer. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, the Bavarians are in the pole position to sign Kim this summer. They have almost reached an entire agreement with his representatives to join […]

Antoine Griezmann has made an honest statement regarding his future amid ongoing links to PSG, firmly expressing his desire to stay at Atlético Madrid, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The French forward has reiterated his happiness at the club and his intention to continue representing the red and white stripes. In a recent interview with Telefoot, […]

Eden Hazard’s football tale has been a depressing one. Before his Real Madrid signature in 2019, the Belgian was considered on the level of Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Fast forward a few years, his contract has been terminated by the Los Blancos, and he now has no club approaching him. Moreover, he announced […]

Christian Pulisic‘s potential departure from Chelsea this summer is in doubt due to a lack of suitors willing to meet his wage demands, leading to complications in finding a suitable destination for the talented winger, reported by goal.com. Despite his desire to leave the club, the Blues are facing difficulties in offloading the American international. […]

In their final push to secure the signature of Brighton star Moises Caicedo, Chelsea are prepared to offer midfielder Conor Gallagher as part of a player-plus-cash deal, reported by goal.com. The Blues are leading the race for the Ecuadorian midfielder’s services, with Arsenal withdrawing their interest. However, Brighton is holding out for a hefty transfer […]