With the January transfer window just around the corner and Man City slipping off the pace a little in the Premier League, the first month of 2024 represents an ideal time to make some moves in the transfer market. Whether incomings or outgoings, if the deal makes good business and football sense, then there’s reason enough to expect that the …

Juventus have reportedly made a proposal for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos who’s currently running on an expiring contract. The German has been plying his trade at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium since 2014, but now finds himself at a career crossroads. The 33-year-old remains an important player for the Spanish giants despite the growing competition for starting places in the …

With a stacked Boxing Day schedule on the cards, we are treated to a host of heavyweight affairs from both ends of the Premier League table. Watching the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle all steal centre stage throughout Tuesday, there are plenty of eye-catching betting markets that are available. So, for those of you looking to stick on …

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Though Chelsea have had a horrid 2023, there’s an acceptance that Mauricio Pochettino will still be given time to turn things around at Stamford Bridge. When Todd Boehly appointed the Argentinian, and spent record sums on players such as Moises Caicedo, it’s a fair bet that he wouldn’t have expected to be 10th at Christmas and a cavernous 18 points …

Matt Turner and Nottingham Forest have continued to slide down the English Premier League table and a defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day could lead to them heading into the relegation zone. Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Bournemouth extended Forest’s winless run to seven matches in league play. Turner made three saves in the match, but also conceded a hat …

Mauricio Pochettino expressed disappointment with Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal as missed chances played a role in their 2-1 defeat against Wolves at Molineux. Wolves were rewarded for their first-half efforts as they held off Chelsea, with Raheem Sterling missing a golden chance to equalise by shooting straight at Jose Sa instead of passing to Cole Palmer …

It appears to be a forgone conclusion that Aston Villa won’t sell Douglas Luiz to Arsenal in January, forcing the Gunners to look elsewhere for a replacement for Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian has been out of the picture through a mixture of injury and Declan Rice’s emergence at the north London outfit and is likely to have to find alternative …

Barcelona’s inability to invest in Sergio Busquets’ understudy years ago, due to financial complications and poor foresight, culminated in a stark reality check this season. Despite having acquired a low-cost option in Oriol Romeu this summer, replacing the legendary Busquets was never going to be achieved by opting for half-measures. And the result of ignoring the defensive midfield position has …

Juventus are reportedly not at risk despite the launching of a new inquiry concerning the club’s financial statements from 2022. The Bianconeri have become synonymous with never-ending investigations and legal troubles. The club was slapped with a 10-point penalty last season at the end of a lengthy trial regarding capital gains recorded in allegedly illegal manners. The management also reached …