Barcelona president Joan Laporta gave an interview earlier this month during which he admitted liking Athletic Club winger Nico Williams as well as stated that the Catalans can afford his signing. The open pursuit of the 22-year-old Spanish winger, who has a €58 million release clause in his contract, did not please Athletic Club. In fact, the Basque outfit’s president, …

The injury of Ronald Araujo during Copa America is set to have major implications in Barcelona’s squad-building process this summer. Everything suggests the Uruguayan international is all set to undergo surgery and could be out until the end of the year, striking a major in Barcelona’s depth in the defensive unit. Araujo’s extended period on the sidelines could impact the …

There are reportedly likely to be as many as seven names in the frame to be the next England manager if Gareth Southgate ends up stepping down, with Newcastle’s Eddie Howe likely to be a leading contender. Southgate’s future is surely going to be in some doubt now after another difficult tournament with England, who became the first ever team …

Former England international Gary Lineker has said it is time for Gareth Southgate to hand in his papers, claiming the tactician’s defensive playing style is holding the team back. His comments came after the Three Lions suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) final. England Were Surprisingly Defensive Against Spain England have never played …

Everton are reportedly ahead of the competition as they look to bring Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo back to Merseyside. The 27-year-old joined the Bianconeri in 2020 on a swap deal that saw Miralem Pjanic head to Barcelona. It’s safe to say that this operation didn’t pan out well for any party. In Arthur’s case, he failed to deliver the goods …

Leeds United are going through major changes at the club this summer. They have lost a few key players and more could leave in the coming weeks as manager Daniel Farke prepares his team for the new season. The Whites failed to win promotion to the Premier League last season and it is going to cost them dearly on and …

Premier League giants Manchester City are reportedly leading the race to sign 2024 European Championship (EURO)-winning midfielder Dani Olmo. According to the report, City are one of several European teams looking to trigger the Spain international’s €60 million ($65.47 million) release clause. Premier League Holders Manchester City Want Dani Olmo According to Spanish outlet Fichajes.net, Olmo’s stellar performances for Spain …

In a huge update, journalist Alex Pintanel reports that Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo will undergo surgery to address his thigh injury. As such, the senior centre-back will be out of action until December. Araujo suffered the hamstring injury during Uruguay’s Copa America quarterfinal clash against Brazil and had to be taken off just 30 minutes or so into the match. …

According to The Times, Eddie Howe will become a leading contender for the England job if Gareth Southgate decides to leave his position after last night’s defeat in the Euro final. As revealed by Matt Lawton, The Times’ Chief Sports Correspondent, Howe is of ‘serious interest’ and will be approached by the FA if Southgate departs; which appears to be …

David James says England were beaten by the “best side in European Championship history” in the Euro 2024 final. Spain won their fourth title and first since 2012 in Berlin, scoring a late winner against the Three Lions to make it back-to-back losses at the last hurdle for Gareth Southgate’s men. La Roja won all seven of their matches at …