Marcelo Gallardo has reportedly agreed to become the next manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Middle Eastern club previously sacked Nuno Espirito Santo earlier in the month after a poor run of form. Al-Ittihad sat sixth in the standings when they fired the former Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur manager. Gallardo is set to now get the chance to …

As Barcelona continue to struggle with the woes of the world, regaining their form, rebuilding their long-term project, rediscovering their identity and rejuvenating their finances, one pillar has remained a beacon of optimism. La Masia, amid all the adversity, has continued to act as the foundation for the club, constantly honing talents and equipping them to be able to make …

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has responded to recent remarks by Real Madrid exec Florentino Perez regarding the European Super League. The Real president made headlines earlier in November when he stated that the ESL is now “more necessary than ever.” Perez was one of the founding members of the failed league. Tebas delivered his rebuttal during a recent interview with …

Leeds United will have a hard task in trying to keep 17-year-old Archie Gray at Elland Road in 2024 as several Premier League clubs have had their attention drawn to the youngster.  According to 90min, Newcastle are one of multiple clubs that are keeping tabs on Gray’s situation at Leeds; along with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. …

Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso has expressed his reaction to being called up to the Italy national team in the current window. Despite spending the last season away on loan, the young talent has recently broken into the Bianconeri’s first team. Cambiaso has been showcasing his skills as an overlapping wingback on the left, engaging in competition with Filip Kostic for …

Newcastle have identified Kalvin Phillips as a key target heading into the January transfer window, according to the Northern Echo. They report that we will ‘press ahead’ with our pursuit of the midfielder, with Eddie Howe boosted by indications that Pep Guardiola would be willing to let the England international leave in the New Year; even to a Premier League …

Last month, former police commissioner Manuel Villarejo revealed interesting information about former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell’s imprisonment, saying that Joan Laporta was key in his arrest, leaking information about him to the police. Villarejo said, “Although he is not a politician, there are three kinds of enemies in politic: the furious, the bloodthirsty, and the party colleague. In case of …

As we approach the winter transfer window, Barcelona are set for a crucial year ahead. The club are expected to undergo some key changes, even though they are not expected to trim the squad much in January. One of the club’s priorities will be to keep hold of star players. The Blaugrana have already started the process by renewing the …

Arsenal are in the market for a midfielder in January and Mikel Arteta will make a move for one of his long-term targets.  According to the Mirror, the Gunners will try again for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz in January after failing to sign the Brazilian during the summer of 2022. The North London club’s final offer of £25m was rejected …

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