The first round of the 2023/24 Carabao Cup is almost complete, with clubs across the country anticipating the second-round draw after progressing on opening night. Sheffield United – relegated from last season’s Premier League – are among the clubs through, beating League One Wrexham 4-2 at Bramall Lane. League Two Fleetwood Town produced the greatest early shock, winning 2-1 at …

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Juventus left-back Filip Kostic, with the Serie A giants keen to sell the player this summer. The Serbia international has been a solid performer for Juve down the years, while he also impressed as an attacking wing-back with plenty of potential to contribute goals and assists at former club at Eintracht Frankfurt. However, …

In recent updates from transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, it has been confirmed that there are currently no discussions between Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Manchester United. This means that the Premier League side has not reached out to either the player or Barcelona regarding a transfer. As the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion, rumours linking de Jong …

La Liga giant Barcelona has been credited with an interest in former Bayern Munich man Ivan Perisic. According to reports in Croatia, new Barca boss Hansi Flick, who managed Perisic at Bayern Munich, wants to bring the veteran to the Catalonian capital. The second-most successful team in Spain, Barcelona endured a season to forget in 2023-24. They crashed out of …

Bologna are reportedly said to be feeling worried about their potential transfer deal for Toulouse defender Logan Costa as Newcastle United look like they could hijack the deal. The 23-year-old has shone in Ligue 1 and is expected to be on the move for around £13m this summer, with Newcastle seemingly hovering for the potential signing even as they also …

August 14 – With the UEFA Super Cup tonight, Real Madrid’s management and players are gearing up for 72 possible matches in all competitions, concluding with the Club World Cup in 11 months time. “It’s going to be a very demanding season from the start,” said Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, while skipper Dani Carvajal went even further as he denounced …

August 14 – Last season’s Premier League runners up Arsenal have banned 24 supporters for abusive and discriminatory behaviour, 21 of them for abuse in stadium and the other three for abuse online. The fans in question have all been banned for at least one year, with 14 handed three-year bans, meaning they cannot attend matches home or away in …

Newcastle United is on a journey. Under Eddie Howe, the Magpies are dreaming of taking the fight to the ‘Big-Six’ and becoming a staple in the top-four in the Premier League. However, to do so, the club needs top players, and top players do not come cheap. Sponsorships are essential for boosting a club’s economy. With the help of lucrative …

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to pounce on one of the most prolific wide receivers in the league and they already have a deal in place for San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk. Brandon Aiyuk Trade Nearing 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk has been one of the most popular trade targets in the NFL this summer, after San Francisco confirmed they were open …

Barcelona continue to struggle to land Athletic Club’s sensational winger, Nico Williams. The 22-year-old is believed to have said yes to the Catalan giants, but as of this moment, a suitable offer to the Basque club for one of their best players hasn’t been forthcoming. As with the past couple of summers, president Joan Laporta appears keen to accentuate the …