The NUFC Blogcast is back for another episode, as I look back at an eventful weekend of action at St James’ Park following the Sela Weekender, reviewing all three games (Listen here or press play below) I start by taking a look back at our 4-0 win over Girona on Friday, discussing our impressive pressing, the brilliant Joelinton, Alexander Isak, pre-season star …

A breaking report earlier today indicated that Barcelona had received the green light from top transfer target Nico Williams to pursue his signing this summer. Needless to say, the report generated serious chatter and caught attention as it possibly marked the end of the Catalans’ seemingly endless pursuit of the young winger. Mundo Deportivo, in a recent update however, reveal …

Erik ten Hag believes Casemiro is ready to once again become a ‘very important’ player to Manchester United. The 75-time Brazil international arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 following a glittering spell at Real Madrid. Since then, Casemiro has played 84 times for Man Utd, scoring 12 goals and winning FA Cup and EFL Cup titles. However, …

Juventus are working to sign Porto winger Francisco Conceicao, and have reportedly found themselves an ally in Jorge Mendes. The super agent famously brought both Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin in the summer of 2018. Therefore, the two parties could rekindle their partnership, albeit for a less glamorous operation. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews, the …

Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who has become a crucial figure at Roma, is about to embark on his third season in the Italian capital. Since signing for free two years ago, he has been an integral part of the Giallorossi’s success; his responsibilities might soon become even larger. Roma’s manager, Daniele De Rossi, is reportedly considering a significant shift …

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reflected on his decision to leave Arsenal after spending 16 years at the club.  Maitland-Niles is a product of the Arsenal youth system and went on to make 132 appearances for the club across all competitions between 2014 and 2023, winning FA Cup and Community Shield titles. However, Maitland-Niles was never truly able to establish himself as …

Christian Cappis’ frustrating spell at Danish side Brondby is coming to an end. Cappis is finalizing a move to Norwegian side Viking, a source close to the player confirmed to SBI. He is still awaiting his physical in Norway, but has already agreed to a three-and-a-half year contract with Viking through 2028. Danish side TipsBladet originally reported the interest. The …

On August 14, Real Madrid will face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final; a match that fans are eagerly awaiting. This match in Warsaw marks the beginning of the new season for Los Blancos; it also presents an early opportunity to secure silverware. However, with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, coach Carlo Ancelotti faces a significant selection dilemma. The …

Fabio Carvalho, the promising Portuguese attacking midfielder, will join Brentford after finalizing a deal with Liverpool. This transfer marks a significant step in Carvalho’s career, especially as he seeks regular first-team action after struggling to secure a permanent spot at Liverpool. Brentford were reportedly keenly monitoring Carvalho’s situation, so they made their move at the opportune moment. They have secured …

Juventus ended their pre-season tour with a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Bianconeri dominated possession and had dangerous chances in the first half, but Dusan Vlahovic was far from clinical. On the other hand, Diego Simeone’s men managed to find the back of the net early in the second half thanks to Joao …