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LALIGA

Real Madrid handed boost in pursuit of 23-year-old treble-winning wing-back

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have reportedly changed their stance on Alphonso Davies and might consider offers for him this summer amid his links with Real Madrid. According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Alphonso Davies is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are confident that the Bayern Munich wing-back wants to play for them. Meanwhile, the Bundesliga champions are now open to cashing in on the 23-year-old if he does not commit to a new contract in the coming days. Alphonso Davies and his Bayern Munich journey Alphonso Davies has enjoyed a transformational half a decade at Bayern Munich since arriving from Vancouver Whitecaps in January 2019. The youngster was a promising winger when he moved to the Allianz Arena several years ago. However, h...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA

Dani Olmo’s predicted Barcelona jersey number

An insight into the predicted jersey number set to be taken by incoming Barcelona signing Dani Olmo has on Wednesday been forthcoming. Attacking midfielder Olmo is of course set to be unveiled as the latest addition to new Barcelona boss Hansi Flick’s squad at any moment. This comes after Deco and the Camp Nou brass reached a definitive agreement with their counterparts at RB Leipzig, over the terms of a big-money transfer. Olmo has already touched down in Catalunya’s capital, ahead of undergoing a round of medical tests, and being unveiled to the Barca fanbase on Friday. And, if the latest word stemming from the media on Wednesday is anything to go by, the Euro 2024 winner could well do so whilst donning his new jersey number. The number in question? 20. As per a repor...
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Liverpool, Spain

Martin Zubimendi has perfect Liverpool plan to follow after incredible £10.5m transfer success

After more than three years of transfer setbacks and unrelenting speculation, Liverpool's protracted search for their dream defensive midfielder could well be nearing its conclusion. The Reds have long been lacking an elite No. 6 to anchor their engine room, having seen top targets Aurélien Tchouaméni and Moises Caicedo favour moves to Real Madrid and Chelsea respectively over the past few seasons. Wataru Endo was able to plug the void last term following his £16.2m switch from Stuttgart however, at 31, he is not viewed as the long-term solution to a problem that has plagued Liverpool since the decline and subsequent departure of former Ballon d'Or nominee Fabinho. And Arne Slot could soon see his midfield ranks bolstered, with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi the Reds' ideal candidat...
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Spain

Rodri and Morata given one-game bans for Gibraltar chants

Rodri and Morata given one-game bans by Uefa for ‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ chants Spain players chanted it at Euro 2024 victory celebrations Uefa says they violated ‘basic rules of decent conduct’ Guardian sport Wed 7 Aug 2024 13.09 CEST Share Rodri and Álvaro Morata have each been banned for one Spain match by Uefa for chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” during celebrations in Madrid of the victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. Rodri, who plays for Manchester City, and Morata, a Milan striker, chanted “Gibraltar es Español” on stage in front of a ­massive crowd in the Spanish ­capital’s Plaza de Cibeles. The Gibraltar Football Association described it as “extremely provocative and insulting” and complained to Uefa, which charged the players. BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 14: Captain Alvaro...
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Genoa, SERIE A

Fiorentina Present Improved Offer for Genoa Stalwart

Back-to-back Europa Conference League runners-up Fiorentina are reportedly on the cusp of signing Albert Gudmundsson from Genoa. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Tuscan outfit’s latest offer misses the Griffins’ valuation of their most prized asset by the slightest of margins. After seeing their opening bid rejected, Fiorentina have contacted Alberto Gilardino’s side with an improved proposal. La Viola offered the Luigi Ferraris side a €7 million fee for an initial loan, with a mandatory buyout clause set at €18m. That’s narrowly off Genoa’s requests, increasing the likelihood of Gudmundsson’s switch to Artemio Franchi. Genoa will take some time to re-evaluate the second bid. There’s a good chance they’ll say ‘yes‘ to Fiorentina. But they’ll more likely return with a counter-prop...
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SERIE A, Udinese

Ekkelenkamp departs Belgium for Udinese

Udinese has confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Jurgen Ekkelenkamp from Royal Antwerp. Follow Football-Oranje on X The midfielder joined Antwerp in the summer of 2022 after leaving Hertha Berlin and the 24-year-old still had a contract in Belgium until 2027. However, Udinese have swooped to bring the midfielder to Italy with the fee currently undisclosed. He becomes a teammate of former Sparta goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and ex-Ajax striker Lorenzo Lucca. Ekkelenkamp made 92 appearances for Royal Antwerp, scoring 11 times and adding 11 assists.
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Juventus, Khephren Thuram

Thuram shines for Juventus, but Locatelli jeered by fans

Juventus won the traditional game against their Next Gen side 4-0, including a wonderful Khephren Thuram goal, but there was tension with jeers against Manuel Locatelli. The Bianconeri always have a pre-season match against the youth side, but while it is usually at the training ground, this time it was held at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in front of 40,000 fans. Coach Thiago Motta again left out the players who are not part of the project, including Federico Chiesa, Wojciech Szczesny, Arkadiusz Milik and Weston McKennie. It only lasted an hour, with two 30-minute halves and the first Douglas Luiz start, but even then the crowd was somewhat irritated at the slow tempo and there were jeers in even the opening minutes. They quietened down when Danilo opened the scoring, followed four minute...
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NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE

Aberdeen brace for Southampton and Genoa bids for Bojan Miovski

Aberdeen are bracing themselves for bids from Southampton and Genoa for in-demand striker Bojan Miovski, according to reports.The 24-year-old is wanted by several clubs after scoring 26 goals for the Dons last season, with sides across Europe keeping tabs on the North Macedonia international.Bologna are among those interested ahead of their first Champions League campaign in 60 years, while it has also been reported that La Liga outfit Espanyol saw their £3million bid turned down. ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - JULY 30: Bojan Miovski during an Aberdeen open training session at Pittodrie Stadium, on July 30, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images) Now, according to the Daily Mail, Bologna's fellow Serie A team Genoa and newly promoted English Premier Leagu...
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Guido Rodriguez, PREMIER LEAGUE, West Ham

West Ham sign Argentina international Rodriguez

Argentina international midfielder Guido Rodriguez became West Ham's sixth summer signing on Tuesday. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Guido Rodriguez #18 of Argentina looks downfield before the Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images) The 30-year-old, who was part of the Argentina squad which won the World Cup in 2022 and the 2021 and 2024 Copa America titles, was available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Real Betis.Rodriguez spent the last four-and-a-half years in Spain, becoming a key player as Betis have qualified for European football in each of the past four seasons. “I feel like it’s every footballer’s dre...
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PREMIER LEAGUE, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham midfielder set for exit despite signing new deal last year: report

Tottenham’s summer transfer window so far has seen the club focus on youth. The club have signed three 18-year-olds this summer, paying £35million to Leeds United for Archie Gray, while Lucas Bergvall’s £8.5million move from Swedish side Djurgarden has been completed and the club have moved to sign Yang Min-Hyuk from South Korean side Gangwon FC. LEYLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Nile John of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League 2 match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at Leyland County Ground on September 17, 2021 in Leyland, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) It is clear that the club are looking to the future with their transfer business this summer after Ange Postecoglou led the club to fifth place in...
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Southampton FC

Waterford agree ‘club record’ fee as Romeo Akachukwu joins Southampton

Premier Division Waterford have confirmed the departure of Romeo Akachukwu, who has joined English Premier League side Southampton.The 18-year-old has spent the last few weeks on trial with the Saints with a view to joining on a permanent deal. Romeo Akachukwu of Waterford during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. And he completed his switch to Southampton on Monday having played 35 times at senior level for Waterford in the First Division and Premier Division.He also lined out for Ireland’s under-17 side at the European Championship last year.“I’m buzzing,” Akachukwu said. “The standard is obviously really good and it’s a place I feel like I can thrive so I’m just looking forward to the s...
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EVERTON FC

It’s Definitely Something – Everton New Boy Eyeing Impact

Everton new boy Jake O’Brien has admitted he will be looking to be a goal threat for the Toffees, in addition to keeping things tight at the back. Jake O'Brien of Everton celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Everton at Deepdale on August 03, 2024 in Preston, England. The Republic of Ireland international joined Everton recently from French outfit Lyon on a four-year deal and adds to the options at the back that Sean Dyche is able to call upon. He made his unofficial debut for Toffees last week and scored his first goal for the Merseyside club in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End.“It was just instincts, really. I nodded it on to Dom and he played it back, then it fell to me and...
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FRANCE, Jean-Philippe Mateta

France beats Egypt, will face Spain in men’s soccer final at Paris Olympics

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time on Monday.France will play Spain in Friday’s final at Parc des Princes in a match that will ensure the first European gold medalist in 32 years. France's forward #14 Jean-Philippe Mateta kicks the ball to score during the men's semi-final football match between France and Egypt during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon on August 5, 2024. The host nation came from behind at Stade de Lyon to beat an Egypt team that was closing in on an upset after leading through Mahmoud Saber’s 62nd-minute goal.France had hit the frame of the goal on three occasions before Mateta equalized in the 83rd and sent the game i...
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Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti explains why he ‘got angry’ with Jude Bellingham before calling Vinicius Jr to help solve issue

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti joked that he “got angry” with Jude Bellingham ahead of his much-anticipated return to training this week. Following his campaign with England at this summer’s European Championship, Bellingham has enjoyed a well-deserved break in Los Angeles with Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The pair visited Six Flags and Universal Studios theme parks on their trip to the United States, as the pair travelled with Trent’s younger brother Marcell and close friend Toby Bishay. In the coming days, Bellingham will join up with his Los Blancos teammates as they prepare for the upcoming campaign under Carlo Ancelotti, who spoke to the Spanish press on Sunday. Here, the Italian opened up on Bellingham’s return, although getting in touch with the forme...
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CHELSEA FC

Conor Gallagher to leave Chelsea to join Atletico Madrid

After several days of intense speculation over his future, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has accepted a proposal from Atletico Madrid. He is due to fly to the Spanish capital to complete his move on Monday. The 24-year-old England international has rejected multiple contract offers from Chelsea to extend his deal beyond next summer, while the Blues have encouraged him to take the €40m deal on the table from Atletico. Their motive was to avoid him leaving either on a free, or joining Premier League rivals to Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur. Gallagher had been given until the end of the week to make his decision, and Atletico had even worked out a deal for Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra in case their move for the Chelsea midfielder collapsed. It seems Guerra will now be back on ...
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Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus

Friendly: Juventus disappoint again with Brest draw

Dusan Vlahovic and Danilo were on target as Juventus secured a 2-2 friendly draw with French side Brest, but it was another far from convincing performance.Coach Thiago Motta set his men out in a 4-3-3 formation at the Stadio Adriatico in Pescara and it was the second pre-season friendly following a heavy 3-0 defeat to FC Nurnberg. Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates his goal during the Pre-season Friendly match between Juventus FC v Brest at Stadio Adriatico on August 03, 2024 in Pescara, Italy. Michele Di Gregorio showed why he was chosen for this new approach, working on playing out from the back and sometimes acting as a sweeper-keeper, albeit with some risks.Tim Weah forced a save from distance and Vlahovic nodded wide from an Andrea Cambiaso corner. Camara put Brest in fro...
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Julen Lopetegui, West Ham

Lopetegui : We have to progress and we need to progress for sure

Four weeks into his tenure as West Ham United’s Head Coach, there are clear signs that Julen Lopetegui is instilling a new approach to football.That the approach is not yet yielding positive results or consistent performances should not surprise anyone, not only because we are only a month into the Spaniard’s reign, but also because key players have yet to set foot on the pitch in a game situation. Julen Lopetegui of West Ham United encourages his players during the Stateside Cup pre-season friendly between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Raymond James Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, Lopetegui’s way of playing the game was evident in Saturday’s 3-1 Stateside Cup defeat by Crystal Palace in Tampa, Florida, most notably in a first half that featured high ...
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BAYERN MUNICH, Thomas Muller

Thomas Müller happy with intensity of Bayern Munich performance vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller has seen his share of preseason matches over the years, but the grizzled veteran appreciated how hard both teams went at each other during Bayern Munich’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in South Korea. Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen celebrates as he scores the goal 2:0 with Leroy Sane of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern München and SS Lazio at Allianz Arena on March 05, 2024 in Munich, Germany. “Today’s match was very intense. The intensity is always high in clashes with Tottenham but our plan worked very well. We should’ve led by more at half-time. Overall we feel good. Considering that many players resumed training just a few days ago and then we go and produce a first ha...
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Manchester United

Ruthless Liverpool claim pre-season derby bragging rights

Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas were all on the scoresheet for Arne Slot’s side against the Red Devils, who created plenty of chances but now go into the Community Shield off the back of a third defeat in five games this summer. Manchester United's Cameroonian goalkeeper #24 Andre Onana fails to stop a goal by Liverpool's Portuguese midfielder #28 Fabio Carvalho (off frame) during the pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, August 3, 2024. An energetic start in a cracking atmosphere in South Carolina, from those fans not affected by nightmare traffic, led to Liverpool’s opener as Carvalho spun Casemiro all too easily and earned a slice of luck for his trouble as a low shot...
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TRANSFERS

QPR Set To Announce Arrival Of Midfielder

TORREON, MEXICO - JULY 16: Jonathan Varane of Sporting de Gijon (R) fights for the ball with Marcelo Correa of Santos during the friendly match between Santos Laguna and Sporting de Gijon at Corona Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images) Queens Park Rangers are on the cusp of announcing the arrival of French midfielder Jonathan Varane on a permanent deal from Sporting Gijon, according to journalist Darren Witcoop. The Championship club have been working on a deal to sign the French midfielder from the Spanish club for some time. The negotiations slowed down between the two clubs last week and it was taking longer to finalise the details of the deal. However, it emerged last week that the midfielder could be put through a medical with ...
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