Author: Silver Emmanuel

18Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Neymar scores as Santos defeats Flamengo in the Brazilian Série A

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JULY 16: Neymar of Santos celebrates after scoring the team´s first goal during the Brasileirao 2025 match between Santos and Flamengo at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on July 16, 2025 in Santos, Brazil. The FIFA 2025 Club World Cup has finished and the Brazilian Série A is back with a bang. Neymar scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Santos against Flamengo, Cruzeiro moved top of the table and a man with the surname Ancelotti has taken charge of Botafogo. Neymar Shines Against Flamengo Santos defeated Flamengo 1-0 at home this week thanks to a late strike from none other than Neymar Junior. The visitors return from a solid world cup campaign, but it’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for the ‘Mengão.’ Flamengo was unlucky to meet a strong Bayern ...

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18Jul By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Victor Osimhen’s Man United transfer update as rival shock with £65m deal

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Kayserispor on May 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli remains up in the air. The forward was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League last summer, but when the deal fell through, he ended up joining Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen, 26, is now in the final year of his contract with Napoli and has had an impressive season in the Süper Lig, making 30 appearances, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists. As a key player in Okan Buruk's squad, the Nigerian international helped guide the club to their third consecutive title. He also played a crucial role in securing Galatasaray's domesti...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City sign Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Hearts' Cammy Devlin and Rosenborg's Sverre Halseth Nypan during a UEFA Conference League Qualifier between Heart of Midlothian and Rosenborg at Tynecastle Park, on August 17, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images) Manchester City have announced the signing of Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.The highly-rated teenager has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium. Sources had told ESPN that the 18-year-old had previously drawn strong interest from Arsenal in January.Nypan has made 70 appearances for Rosenborg since making his first-team debut at the age of 15. He has registered 14 goals and 11 assists.- Premier League 2025-26 kits: Ranking every jersey released- Man City extend Puma partner...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Manchester United plot raid on PSG for 21-year-old highly-rated prospect

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 13: Lucas Beraldo #4 of Paris Saint-Germain enters the field before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Brazilian international Lucas Beraldo from Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Lucas Beraldo is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are surprisingly keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 21-year-old Paris Saint-Germain prospect has emerged...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Augsburg sell Dion Drena Beljo to Zagreb

CARDIFF, WALES - OCTOBER 15: Dion Drena Beljo of Croatia during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Wales and Croatia at Cardiff City Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. Croatian striker Dion Drena Beljo’s time in the Bundesliga has officially drawn to a close. Augsburg officially confirmed the sale Beljo to Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday evening. Both clubs agreed not to divulge the terms of the transfer, but earlier reports suggested that Augsburg pocketed a €5m transfer fee while negotiating an additional €2.5m in bonuses. Beljo departs German football having scored only five goals in 45 competitive appearances for the Fuggerstädter. Beljo joined Augsburg on a €3m deal from NK Osijek in the January 2023 transfer window. All five of his top flight goals came...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bakayoko Departs PSV for RB Leipzig

GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 5: Johan Bakayoko of PSV runs with the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and PSV at Euroborg on April 5, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. RB Leipzig has confirmed the signing of PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Bundesliga side with PSV Eindhoven receiving around €20 million. Bakayoko came through the PSV academy and the club rejected big money moves from PSG for the winger before he lost his place last season to Ivan Peresic. Now, with his contract coming into the final year, PSV were forced into accepting a lower fee. A number of clubs from England, France and Germany circled the Belgian this summer but it is RB Leipzig that won the race. PSV are now working on finding a r...

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17Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lazio January signing could be set for new role with Maurizio Sarri

Reda Belahyane of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is seeking a new box-to-box midfielder, and Reda Belahyane might be the unexpected answer to the call. When the 66-year-old made his surprising return to Formello, he had expected to be handed a new midfielder who would complement Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi in his 4-3-3 tactical system. Nevertheless, his wish has been denied by a transfer ban imposed by COVISOC, preventing the club from making any summer signings. Therefore, Sarri will have to make do with those he has at his disposal, which could prompt him to improvise new solutions. It has been suggested that the manager could once again e...

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17Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man United’s Bryan Mbeumo Pursuit Stalls as Brentford Now Want £70m

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brentford FC at Molineux on May 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo has now moved into rarified air when it comes to tedious summer transfer sagas at Manchester United. Just how tedious? Well, the Mbeumo situation is now starting to feel like the Frenkie de Jong transfer saga, as been overly protracted as that was, in 2022. Right now, it feels like Mbeumo will end up just like De Jong three summers ago- the guy at the very top of the United wish list, and a player who fills a big need, but never came. According to The Guardian, talks have now stalled, as Brentford raised their price closer to...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

‘I don’t want to leave’ – Martin talks future and offers injury update

Gerard Martin left-back of Barcelona and Spain controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Gerard Martin has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Barcelona this summer after rumors of interest from Premier League side Wolves. The left-back enjoyed plenty of game time last season and became Alejandro Balde’s back-up in Hansi Flick’s squad. He’s been asked about his future and insists he is not thinking about a move away and hasn’t heard from any potential admirers. “I don’t know if those things are true. If they were, they would have told me,” he told Mundo Deportivo. “I’m very happy here, at Barça, and I don’t want to leave. If the coach and the management have faith in me...

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16Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lookman emerges as new Inter priority in attack

Ademola Lookman participates in the match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale, Serie A, at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Corriere dello Sport reports that Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman has emerged as Inter’s top priority target in attack, but the Nigerian star comes with a €50m price tag.Atalanta star striker Lookman is Inter’s primary target to strengthen their attack, reports Corriere dello Sport. Inter target €50m Atalanta star Lookman The Italian newspaper confirms that Lookman’s price tag is €50m, but Inter will try to lower Atalanta’s demands, given that the spending limit for a new forward is around €35m.Corriere dello Sport confirms that RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda is also on Inter’s agenda, ...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Leeds United face €20m fee to land star they want

Anton Stach of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gestures during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern München at PreZero-Arena on May 17, 2025 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Leeds United face needing to fork out €20m plus add-ons if they are to be able to sign Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach. The Whites are continuing to push for fresh faces to come in at Elland Road after already bolstering the squad with the likes of Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw. They have an agreement in place with Newcastle United for Sean Longstaff to join, but Daniel Farke wants another midfielder in through the door. Hoffenheim star Stach is the man Leeds want and he has been open to a switch away from the German side this summer. ...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Ligue 1

FC Metz set to sign Ivorian international Jean-Philippe Gbamin

Jean-Philippe GBAMIN of Nantes during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Nantes and Monaco at Beaujoire Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Nantes, France. FC Metz are set to sign Jean-Philippe Gbamin (29), according to Foot Mercato. He has reportedly passed his medical and will be officially announced imminently. Gbamin began his career at RC Lens before moving to FSV Mainz 05 in July 2016. After three seasons in Germany, he joined Premier League side Everton. He struggled for game time in England, making only eight appearances for the club. After successive loan spells at CSKA Moscow and Trabzonspor, he returned to France and joined Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque. He then signed for Ligue 1 club FC Nantes in August 2024 on a free transfer. Having made only 15 appearances, Gbamin joined FC Züric...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich willing to go to €100 million for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Rodrygo #11 of Real Madrid C.F. walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to a report from Diario AS journalist Eduardo Burgos, Bayern Munich is battling Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo — and would even be willing to €100 million to secure a deal (which seems outrageous for Bayern Munich): Rodrygo’s future remains uncertain. In addition to Arsenal’s interest, Liverpool has shown interest in recent days. Pini Zahavi is mediating for the Reds. Bayern Munich is monitoring his situation. They would be willing to reach €100M. Everything will depend on what happens with Luis Díaz....

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16Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus agree to deal to sign Francisco Conceicao permanently

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 1: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus on the pitch during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus Turin at Hard Rock Stadium on July 1, 2025 in Miami Gardens, United States. On the final day in which his release clause was reportedly sitting at €30 million, Juventus agreed to make an investment that secured Francisco Conceicao’s future. And with a couple of extra euros thrown in, too. According to just about every source in the Italian media, Juventus and Porto have agreed to a deal that will see the Bianconeri sign Conceição on a permanent basis after the diminutive Portuguese winger spent the 2024-25 season on loan in Turin. Rather than paying the €30 million release clause, Juventus will end up forking over €32 millio...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Leicester confirm appointment of QPR manager as new boss

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Leicester City Unveil New Manager Marti Cifuentes on July 15, 2025 in Leicester, England. Leicester City have appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager, following his departure QPR at the end of last season. The Spaniard has been handed a three-year contract at the King Power Stadium, two weeks after delayed sacking of Ruud van Nistelrooy. The 43 year old will be charged with taking the Foxes back to the Premier League following their relegation last season. However, Cifuentes could have to contend with a potential nine points deduction after the club’s charge for breaching financial rules. “It’s a great honour to be appointed Leicester City manager,” he said. “This is a fantastic club with a proud history and it’s a privilege to me. “I’m looking forward ...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool linked with Isak and Henderson joins Brentford

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Liverpool were linked to Alexander Isak with Newcastle determined to keep hold of their star striker. Former Reds captain Jordan Henderson returned to the Premier League at Brentford, while Crystal Palace fans protested at Selhurst Park over their European competition demotion. The build-up to England’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden also ramped up in Switzerland. Newcastle have put a value of around £150million on star striker Alexander Isak in an attempt to ward off potential suitors. Liverpool have been linked with the 25-year-old Sweden international and a r...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JUNE 10: Thiago Almada of Argentina runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Colombia at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on June 10, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo. Atletico said Tuesday the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who was playing on loan with French club Lyon, will sign his contract with the Spanish club after passing a medical. Atletico did not disclose the transfer fee or give details on the length of the contract. Spanish media said the transfer was worth about 25 million euros ($29 million), with Botafogo receiving a percentage of a possible future transfer...

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15Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal to ‘Make Move’ to Sign £68m Premier League Star

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Eberechi Eze of England during the international friendly match between England and Senegal at the City Ground on June 10, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Arsenal are poised for another busy transfer window, with talkSPORT reporting that the Gunners are preparing an approach for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Internal talks at Arsenal have been ongoing for two weeks, and club figures are now expected to speak directly with Palace, potentially avoiding the need to trigger Eze’s hefty £68 million release clause. Eze, 27, impressed last season with eight goals and eight assists, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting creative players. His camp has reportedly made it clear he is open to the move, an...

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15Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool eye Premier League double deal as three exits edge closer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace in action during the pre-season friendly match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Crystal Palace Academy Ground on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Liverpool have already completed five deals in the summer transfer window, but they are not showing signs of slowing down. The Reds are bolstering their squad after winning the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s debut campaign and have already sealed some eye-catching moves. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman have all joined Slot’s squad, with over £180million spent. But Liverpool are still very much in the market, with a striker and a centre-back on the cards, plus replacements for any other players who might leave. There are...

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15Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Garnacho to Chelsea transfer update as next attacking signing being considered

HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 30: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United in action during the match between Manchester United and Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Chelsea have been highly active in the summer transfer market revamping their attack. It has already paid dividends with triumph at the FIFA Club World Cup, now it remains to be seen what else is done with ambitions next to challenge for the Premier League title. Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Joao Pedro were all added to Enzo Maresca's squad for the Club World Cup. Jamie Gittens was another mid-tournament signing but was cup-tied so therefore could not feature. So the former Borussia Dortmund man is set to be added ahead of the new season along with the highly-anticipated Estevao Willian, completi...

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