With the return of Europe’s elite now just around the corner, clubs from across the continent are putting together their final summer preparations. While Scottish giants Rangers might open the 2023/24 Premiership campaign this weekend, it will be Ireland’s top-flight that steals most of Friday’s headlines. With a trio of Premier Division showdowns on the cards throughout Friday night, we …

Conor Gallagher has rejected Chelsea’s offer of a new three year deal for the second time according to The Athletic. The midfielder’s future has been a topic of conversation for a number of months given he’s into the final twelve months of his contact at Stamford Bridge. It was reported on Wednesday evening that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid had reached …

Manchester United are concerned that Leny Yoro could have fractured his metatarsal in their defeat against Arsenal last weekend. Yoro joined United from Lille earlier this month in a deal worth up to £58.9m, but was forced off against the Gunners in just his second appearance for the club. The teenager was spotted on crutches wearing a protective boot on …

Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United. Chilwell, who joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2020 for £45 million, has made 106 appearances for the Blues, scoring 9 goals and providing 12 assists.  During his tenure at Chelsea, he has lifted the Champions League trophy and the UEFA Super Cup. However, his future at …

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have verbally agreed on a deal worth over €40m for Conor Gallagher according to journalist Ben Jacobs.  The Blues have had a busy summer so far with seven new faces coming through the door at Stamford Bridge, and they confirmed the arrival of Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal this week. The club are also looking to offload …

Everton boss Sean Dyche has denied the signing of Jake O’Brien means that Jarrad Branthwaite could be sold to Manchester United. United have identified Branthwaite as a target and saw two offers rejected for the 22-year-old with Everton holding firm at their £70m valuation. The Red Devils haven’t yet returned with a third offer and are still thought to be …

Liverpool are believed to be watching the progress of Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton after the incredible impact the 20-year-old had on the Eagles’ season following his arrival at Selhurst Park in January.  Wharton moved to the South London club as part of a £22m deal with Blackburn Rovers and the midfielder became an instant hit with Crystal Palace fans. …

Diogo Jota’s career at Liverpool has been a mixed bag as the Portuguese star has been lethal for the Reds at times but has missed long periods of seasons due to injury issues, however, the forward has a positive outlook ahead of the 2024/25 campaign getting underway.  The Portugal international joined the Merseyside club from Wolves during the summer of …

In 2023-24, the New York Knicks went 50-32. Their first time with at least 50 wins since 2012-13. Throughout the season, the team had to deal with injuries and that carried into the postseason. Eventually, the Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference semi-finals to the Pacers.  This offseason, the team made a trade with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Mikal …

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino as talks are ongoing to reach an agreement over a transfer fee.  Mikel Arteta is in the market for a new central midfielder ahead of the 2024/25 campaign getting underway and the Spaniard has his sights set on Merino. The 28-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the …