RB Leipzig are very close to winning the race to sign Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano. PSG paid a reported fee of €4 million for the Netherlands international last summer, but they sent him straight away to Leipzig on a season-long loan. Simons obviously impressed at the Red Bull Arena, with 10 …
Read More »Olympics at stake for Americans
The USA will have to play to survive in the Olympics when it battles New Zealand in the second match of the men’s tournament in Paris. After falling to France in their opener, they are last in the group. A loss to the Kiwis would all but ensure a group-stage exit. A win, however, would keep their chances of advancing …
Read More »Hull vs Newcastle – Preview, early team news, pre-season so far and how to watch
Newcastle United travel to the MKM Stadium to face the Tigers at 2pm on Saturday. The hosts begin the season in just two weeks time so will be looking to play a decent squad in preparation for their opener against Bristol City. As for Newcastle, they have just returned from their training camp in Germany – which ended with a …
Read More »Di Lorenzo confirms he is staying at Napoli to end Juventus hopes
Transfer News July 26, 2024 – 10:00 pm Napoli captain Giovanni di Lorenzo has ended speculation about his future this summer by confirming that he is staying at the Maradona Stadium, dealing a significant blow to Juventus. The Bianconeri had expressed their interest in signing the defender after he …
Read More »Decision from key Barcelona target could ‘come anytime now’ – Romano
Earlier today, it was reported that top Barcelona target Nico Williams could soon make a final decision on his future. The Athletic Club forward has several offers on the table. But the offers from Barcelona and PSG have primarily been in focus, while a prolonged stay at the club has not been ruled out either. Barcelona are confident about signing …
Read More »Barcelona set for economic boost as former defender nears €40m Serie A move
As Barcelona patiently await the decision of key target Nico Williams, the club are working ’round the clock to bring in revenue that would ease their operations in the market. The Catalans are open to several player sales, but another way of generating revenue could be the sale of former players, for whom the club still retain some form of …
Read More »Pogba breaks his silence on not playing for so long
Paul Pogba has admitted it is tough not to be playing football as he awaits the outcome of his appeal. The midfielder is serving a four-year ban from the game and has appealed the decision. Despite the odds not being in his favour, Pogba still retains hope that he will resume his playing career and has been training hard for …
Read More »London mayor backs Premier League games being played in US
The debate regarding foreign leagues playing meaningful matches in the United States has been a hot topic in recent months. Top European teams already travel across the Atlantic Ocean to play preseason friendlies. Over a dozen of such clubs are currently Stateside at the moment. Nevertheless, scheduling foreign regular season fixtures in America is a much more controversial call. European …
Read More »Rays Boost Their Squad With Mariners Duo Swap Deal
The Rays have made their first major trade by swapping Randy Arozarena for talented Mariners duo. Who have the Rays acquired? The Tampa Bay Rays have traded standout outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two promising prospects, outfielder Aidan Smith and right-handed pitcher Brody Hopkins, as well as a player who will be named at …
Read More »Arsecast Extra Episode 595 – 26.07.2024
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode James and I are in Los Angeles, losing track of time, but enjoying the California sunshine. We chat about our time here, before turning attention to Arsenal’s game against Bournemouth on Wednesday, and some of the young players involved – in particular Ethan …
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