Daily Archives: July 9, 2024

Arsenal keen on potential transfer of midfielder who’s outside of their typical recruitment profile

Arsenal are reportedly keen on a potential transfer deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, even though he’s outside of their typical recruitment profile. That’s according to The Athletic, who state that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Merino’s attributes, and one imagines the Gunners will be keen to strengthen in defensive midfield this summer, …

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Rob Dorsett gives verdict on possibility of England dropping Harry Kane

Despite being in poor form, Harry Kane will start for England against the Netherlands on Wednesday. That is the view of Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett, who is adament Gareth Southgate will not drop his attacking talisman for England’s upcoming EUROs semi-final against the Dutch. Playing poorly for most of this summer’s tournament, Kane, 30, appears a shadow of …

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Paul George was almost traded to the Golden State Warriors

After five seasons with the Clippers, Paul George is leaving the west coast and is heading East. The nine-time all-star signed a four-year, $212 million deal with the 76ers. George joins all-star Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid and they try and compete in the Eastern Conference.  This offseason, there was a chance that George did not sign with the Sixers. …

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Euro 2024: France ready to win after World Cup heartbreak

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot says his side are hungry to win Euro 2024 after coming so close at the World Cup two years ago. Les Bleus lost to Argentina in the final on penalties in Qatar, failing to make it back-t0-back triumphs following their 2018 victory. It has not been plain sailing for Rabiot and Co though. They finished second …

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Red Devils could benefit from Bayern fire sale

Man United have yet to really enter the summer transfer market in earnest. The Red Devils need to strengthen in a number of areas but, as with many clubs, they are jostling for position in certain deals at present, waiting for others to show their hand before making their move. A ‘domino effect’ of sorts is likely to kick-start the …

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Zendejas, Cowell, Vazquez begin Liga MX Apertura campaign

The 2024-25 Liga MX Apertura campaign began for a quartet of U.S. men’s national team players this past weekend. Alex Zendejas, Cade Cowell, Brandon Vazquez, and Frankie Amaya all featured in the opening matches for their respective clubs. Club America are the reigning champions after winning the Apertura and Clausura titles last season. Here is a rundown of the performances …

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Chelsea transfer update as mixed news emerges on four striker targets

There’s been an interesting Chelsea transfer news update as the Blues seem to have identified their main target up front out of four main options, with Samu Omorodion currently looking preferred to the likes of Alexander Isak, Jonathan David and Jhon Duran. Chelsea could do well to make a big-name signing up front this summer after Nicolas Jackson’s unconvincing form …

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