Author: Silver Emmanuel

28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves Star ‘Keen’ To End Molineux Spell

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Carlos Forbes of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Newcastle United FC at Molineux on September 15, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images) One of Wolves’ loan stars is ‘keen’ to end his stint at Molineux and head back to his parent club this month, according to The Athletic. Vitor Pereira is trying to drive Wolves away from the drop zone in the Premier League and the club are active in the window, with Kevin Danso a key target. Players could also go and Carlos Forbes may be one of them. The Portugal Under-21 international joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan from Ajax in the summer. His loan spell, th...

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28Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool get major injury boost as number of youngsters prepare for PSV clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Curtis Jones acknowledges his side's travelling supporters before the match during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Curtis Jones is set to miss Liverpool’s trip to PSV Eindhoven after sitting out the Reds’ opening training session on Tuesday, but Arne Slot was given a major boost with Joe Gomez back training ahead of the match. Jones was absent for Arne Slot’s side as they beat Ipswich Town last weekend, having limped off at half-time in their Champions League win over Lille. Meanwhile, Gomez hasn’t featured since injuring his hamstring in the 5-0 victory away at West Ham Unit...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’

FLORENCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 3, 2022 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans. “I always made myself available, and I always did my job,” Danilo told reporters on Monday before leaving from Turin Caselle Airport. “I will forever bring with me the relationship I have with the lads. I can’t infl...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. Chelsea signed Felix in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last summer but the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, Felix has started just three Premier League matches and has played a total of 364 minutes in the top flight. Villa, meanwhile, were keen on signing Felix last summer before losing out to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, Villa have retained their interest in signin...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester City FC at Portman Road on January 19, 2025 in Ipswich, England. It seems on the improbable side that Barcelona will do business in the January transfer window before the deadline on the third of February, but if they are to do so, then it appears they will target reinforcements in the attacking third. The intriguing option of Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has landed on their desk. With Ansu Fati clearly not trusted by manager Hansi Flick and without an appearance in months, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona until the end of the season. Thus far he has bee...

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27Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal consider late loan offer for West Ham’s top target

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, confronts referee Michael Oliver after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Arsenal are ‘contemplating’ a late loan offer for West Ham’s top transfer targets, according to reports. The Gunners are yet to make any signings during the January transfer window but will look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad before the February 3 deadline if an opportunity presents itself. Arsenal have been linked with a number of forwards following a mixed season in front of goal and the serious injury Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus suffered earlier in the month. Jesus’ absence is a further blow to a team who have struggled in the final third a...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus greets fans after during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 1st Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 2, 2022 in Florence, Italy. The fact that we have reached this day is not a surprise. Juventus and Danilo’s relationship, one that has gone from being captain to suddenly out of the squad within the span of a few months, went south and in a hurry, too. That’s why this isn’t a surprise. But, at the same time, it’s still the man who has worn the captain’s armband the last couple of years at Italy’s most historic club leaving in the middle of the season. Monday became the day in which Danilo’s expected departure became official, as the club announced that the two sides have agreed to a contrac...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Kyogo said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins u...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester United FC at Craven Cottage on January 26, 2025 in London, England. Ruben Amorim welcomed a rare clean sheet in Manchester United's 1-0 win at Fulham on Sunday but did not gloss over his side's need to improve despite a vital three points. Lisandro Martinez's deflected winner offered some respite to Amorim, who has won just four of his 12 Premier League games in charge. United climb to 12th in the table, now a comfortable 13 points above the bottom three. But their performance was in keeping with many others under two different managers this season, against sides with a fraction of their budget. There was little to get United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe excited ...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted he does not know if he will still be in charge in two weeks' time but insists he still feels the support of the dressing room.Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester extended Spurs' poor run to just one win in 11 league games, increasing the pressure on Postecoglou. The Australian was without 10 injured players for the match and said "at least two others", including midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, were not fit enough to start the game in less extreme circumstances. B...

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26Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Scaroni: ‘Walker wants to win, but not sure Milan can sign new striker’

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni poses as he arrives at the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) gala and awards ceremony in Milan, on December 2, 2024. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) Milan President Paolo Scaroni assures Kyle Walker ‘wants to win’ at San Siro, but warns fans that he is ‘not sure we will be able to guarantee’ a new striker in January.The match with Parma kicks off at San Siro at 11.30 GMT. Although he is not part of the squad this afternoon, Walker just completed his transfer from Manchester City and is seated alongside special advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the touchline. “I met with Walker on Thursday and I can assure you he is a player accustomed to winning, who wants to win, he will add passion and strength to...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu

EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 11: Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Manchester United are reluctant to pull the brakes on their effort to sign Patrick Dorgu despite seeing their opening bid turned down by Lecce. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils will soon lodge a new offer for the sought-after youngster. Lecce rebuffed Man Utd’s initial proposal worth €30 million. As head coach Marco Giampaolo confirmed in one of his recent interviews, the Italian minnows are well aware of the gem they have on their books. “Top European clubs want him so it’s normal to be affected at some point,” Giampaolo said via Romano. “But...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on January 05, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images) Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota are expected to be completed as soon as possible. Japan international Kyogo is currently in France, finalizing a £10 million transfer to Rennes. Rodgers disclosed that the 30-year-old striker expressed his desire to leave Celtic many months ago. The manager also revealed plans to secure another striker before the transfer window closes on February 3. Meanwhile, Jota is set to make a return to Celtic Park, 18 months after his £25 million move ...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Kim Min-jae scores third goal of the season in Bayern Munich’s win against Freiburg

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Minjae Kim of FC Bayern Munich (L) celebrates the second team goal during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and FC Bayern München at Europa-Park Stadion on January 25, 2025 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae headed in his third goal of the 2024-25 season in a 2-0 win over Freiburg at Europa-Park Stadion in Germany on Saturday. Kim doubled the lead in the 54th minute after Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 15th minute, which marked the English forward’s first league goal in open play since November last year. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany pointed to what else Kane brings to the team, including his defensive work. “He also plays an important role with hi...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Real Madrid extends lead at top spot as Mbappe nets hat-trick

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Selim Amallah of Real Valladolid, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Valladolid v Real Madrid at the Estadio Nuevo Jose Zorrilla on January 25, 2025 in Valladolid Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid easily beat bottom-club Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday to extend their lead on top of the LaLiga standings. Real opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Mbappe played a neat one-two with Jude Bellingham, bursting into the box to collect the Englishman’s pass to beat the offside trap before gleefully firing in past goalkeeper Karl Hein. He extended their lead in a quick counter in the 56th minute and wrapped the win from the penalty spot ...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal edge past wolves at Molineux

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal scores a goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) Arsenal claimed a gritty 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, securing an important three points in the Premier League title race. Despite being reduced to ten men, the Gunners held their nerve in a tense affair, with substitute Riccardo Calafiori proving to be the difference-maker. Early Challenges for Arsenal at Molineux Heading into the match, Arsenal were aware that league leaders Liverpool faced an Ipswich side fresh from a heavy 6-0 defeat. The pressure to match Liverpool’s expected win loomed large. Wolves, howe...

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25Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Boniface could return against RB Leipzig

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - JANUARY 20: Victor Boniface of Leverkusen looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 training at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on January 20, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images) Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has indicated that Victor Boniface could feature in the Bundesliga for the first time in more than two months against RB Leipzig this weekend. The Nigeria international has been sidelined since the end of November when he returned from international duty with a thigh injury which he appeared to pick up in the 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. Boniface had made a flying start to the season for Leverkusen, scoring six goals in 10 league appearances before injury struck, ruling him out of their ...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Christensen considering Barca exit due to lack of playing time

Andreas Christensen centre-back of Barcelona and Denmark sitting on the bench prior the La Liga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Coliseum on January 19, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona have been hoping to move on one player in order to facilitate the arrival of Marcus Rashford, and while they have been without luck in this regard up until now, their fortunes could be about to change as a candidate has now emerged that appears willing to leave before the end of the winter transfer window. Over the course of the month, Barcelona have been considering the exits of Ansu Fati and/or Eric Garcia, either of whom would free up the required salary space in order to bring in Rashford. However, it was confi...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger

CAIRATE, ITALY - JANUARY 24: Noah Okafor of AC Milan in action during AC Milan training session at Milanello on January 24, 2025 in Cairate, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) Milan and Bologna could arrange a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Noah Okafor and Riccardo Orsolini late in January. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sergio Conceicao’s men have lodged a formal bid for the Italian winger. However, the Bologna management firmly rejected Rossoneri’s opening proposal. Indeed, Milan offered €18 million plus Okafor for the long-serving Rossoblu stalwart, only to receive a negative response immediately. Yet, it won’t discourage them. As it looks, Milan are determined to sign Orsolini this winter. Therefore, they’ll soon pitch Bologna with a new bid. They’d put...

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25Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern’s Alphonso Davies sidelined with hamstring injury

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) After the crushing defeat in Feyenoord, Bayern’s misery has been compounded by the results of the medical examination on left-back Alphonso Davies. Bayern Munich have confirmed that the 24-year-old has sustained a torn muscle fiber in his left thigh in the match against Feyenoord and will be sidelined for the time being. According to SportBild, the Canadian international is expected to be out for 4–6 weeks. This marks his second hamstring injury of the season, having already missed two matches in December due to it. Davies was...

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