Daily Archives: August 5, 2024

USA vs Germany preview: American women two wins away from gold

The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is just two wins away from a gold medal. With an extra-time win over Japan on Saturday, they advanced to the semifinals for the second straight Olympics. The team standing in the way of a gold medal game appearance is a team they have already beaten at these Olympics: […] The US Women’s National …

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Marc Guehi update – Sky Sports and David Ornstein respond to Luke Edwards ‘exclusive’

Both Sky Sports’ Keith Downie and The Athletic’s David Ornstein have issued their information on Marc Guehi after a big ‘exclusive’ from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards stated we are ‘close’ to sealing a £60m+ deal for the England centre-back. Starting with Downie, he reports that we had an opening bid rejected by Crystal Palace for the 24-year-old, but are expected …

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Old Trafford may get a new name as sponsors show interest in naming rights deal

Manchester United’s historic Old Trafford stadium might soon have a new name, with shirt sponsor Snapdragon considering a naming rights deal for the iconic venue. This follows Snapdragon’s recent three-year, £180 million deal to feature on United’s jerseys. According to The Sun, Snapdragon’s potential partnership aims to blend their brand with Old Trafford while preserving the stadium’s traditional name. The …

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Where Liverpool now stand on Chiesa transfer amid £10.3m opportunity

Federico Chiesa is now set to become an even more intriguing option for Premier League clubs this summer. Sources close to CaughtOffside are of the understanding that, during the last two weeks of the window, Juventus would be prepared to accept around €12/15m [£10.3/12.8m] for his services. Salary requirements, likewise, could very well follow suit and tumble. The player’s demands were once considerable …

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Two former Premier League managers ‘leading candidates’ for England job

England’s defeat to Spain in the final of this year’s EUROs sealed Gareth Southgate’s fate. Although the 53-year-old was not sacked from his role as head coach of the men’s national team, his position became untenable in the aftermath of the 2-1 defeat to Spain. Overseeing back-to-back EURO final defeats, Southgate was left with no choice but to resign, leaving …

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Transfer boost – RB Leipzig identify replacement for Barcelona priority target

Barcelona are still embroiled in a transfer saga involving top attacking target Dani Olmo. With uncertainty growing over Nico Williams’ capture, Barcelona have identified Olmo as the ideal attacking reinforcement for the season ahead. Barça, though, have had a difficult time negotiating with RB Leipzig, who are determined to yield €60 million out of the Olmo sale. But with time …

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Juventus schedules meeting with Federico Chiesa’s agent

Juventus has several players who are not part of their plans this season, but the biggest casualty is likely Federico Chiesa. The attacker is one of the most valuable players in the Juve squad and had been hopeful for a fresh start under Thiago Motta. However, his manager has now told the winger to find a new club, and Juve …

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Xavi Simons extends loan at RB Leipzig from PSG

After weeks of transfer tension that saw Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons linked with Bayern Munich, Xavi Simons has decided to extend his loan at Leipzig. Simons will join a Leipzig side that finished fourth in last year’s Bundesliga and will play in the new-look Champions League group stage. Simons made 43 appearances for RB Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and adding …

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Newcastle ‘confident’ Marc Guehi deal will be agreed before weekend

Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are progressing in negotiations for Marc Guehi. The defender is expected to leave Selhurst Park before the start of the new 2024-25 season following an impressive 12 months. Enjoying an excellent individual campaign for the Eagles, Guehi, 24, was called up to represent England in this summer’s EUROs. Although the Three Lions fell at the …

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