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Nottingham Forest turn to Musah after Weah rejection

26Jun

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Nottingham Forest turn to Musah after Weah rejection

Yunus Musah of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan in Lecce, Italy, on March 8, 2025. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nottingham Forest have asked Milan for Yunus Musah after Timothy Weah refused to leave Juventus for the Premier League side. There had been reports of Nottingham Forest edging closer to a double deal with Juventus for two players, paying a total €23m for Weah and Samuel Mbangula. However, Tuttosport noted today that the players had put the brakes on the negotiations. Now La Gazzetta dello Sport adds that Weah specifically has no intention of making the move to Nottingham Forest. This prompted them to turn their focus to his fellow USMNT and Serie A player, Musah. It is no secret that Milan have put him on the market, but they a...

Arsenal star signs new contract until 2030 – Confirmed

26Jun

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Arsenal star signs new contract until 2030 – Confirmed

Myles Lewis-Skelly left-back of Arsenal and England during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club in a deal understood to run until the summer of 2030. The 18-year-old, who emerged as a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad last season, has been rewarded for his progress with fresh terms that reflect both his current impact and potential. Sky Sports News reports the contract spans five years, underlining Arsenal’s confidence in Lewis-Skelly’s continued development. His rise through the club’s Hale End academy has been closely followed by fans and coaches alike, and his per...

Real Madrid’s Luka Modric expected to sign with AC Milan

25Jun

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Real Madrid’s Luka Modric expected to sign with AC Milan

Luka Modric central midfield of Real Madrid and Croatia prior the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is expected to sign with AC Milan of Italy's Serie A after playing for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, sporting director Igli Tare told reporters in Italy. "I spoke to him in person and saw a guy who is really eager to be competitive," Tare said, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. "His arrival is crucial for a group that needs players like him, leadership."The first question Luka asked me was: 'Will we be a team built to win the championship? He has won six Champions Leagues and wants...

Roma want to bring Kessié back to Serie A

25Jun

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Roma want to bring Kessié back to Serie A

In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 7, Cote D'Ivoire midfielder Frank Kessie participates in the 2025 Canadian Shield Tournament game between Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and New Zealand at BMO Field. Sky Sport Italia reports that Roma want to bring Franck Kessié back to Serie A from Al-Ahli, but the Giallorossi must find a way to finance the deal. Roma are interested in ex-Milan and Atalanta star Kessié, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Ivory Coast international is under contract with Al-Ahli until June 2026. According to the report, Roma have not yet made official contact with Al-Ahli, but are discussing internally the cost of a potential deal, including both the transfer fee and salary. Roma dealing with FFP regulations The Giallorossi are also due to earn at least €11m by the end of ...

Inter Milan Won’t Activate Buyback Option Of Bologna Youngster

25Jun

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Inter Milan Won’t Activate Buyback Option Of Bologna Youngster

BOLOGNA, ITALY - APRIL 24: Giovanni Fabbian of Bologna celebrates his goal during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between Bologna FC and Empoli at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on April 24, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Serie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly decided against re-signing Bologna talent Giovanni Fabbian. Per Stadio via FCInterNews, they’ve opted not to trigger the buyback clause inserted in the deal struck in 2023. Inter sold Giovanni Fabbian to Bologna two years ago. Furthermore, they shrewdly included a €12 million buyback clause in the agreement. However, little did anyone know the Nerazzurri would decide not to take it two years later. Inter Milan Refuse to Re-Sign Giovanni Fabbian from Bologna Bologna spent a meager €5m to sign the 22-year-old. Therefore, sporting director Giov...

25Jun

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Al-Nassr part ways with manager Pioli

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 30: Stefano Pioli, Head Coach of Al Nassr, looks on from the dug out prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Semi Final between Al Nassr and Kawasaki Frontale at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr have parted company with manager Stefano Pioli after less than a year in charge of the club. The Italian took over at the Saudi Pro League side, who have Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo among their playing ranks, in September 2024 when he replaced Luis Castro following a poor start to the season. Pioli guided Al-Nassr to a third-place finish in the Saudi top flight last season as they finished 13 points behind champions Al-Ittihad. "Mr Pioli and his staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team...

Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

24Jun

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Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Chelsea are pushing to finalise an agreement to buy Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enzo Maresca has made no secret of his desire to sign a winger and talks over Gittens are moving in the right direction. Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions. It is understood that figures from Chelsea’s recruitment department have been able to hold face-to-face talks with their Dortmund counterparts at the Club World Cup. Chel...

Napoli agree terms with Noa Lang, new contact for Federico Chiesa

24Jun

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Napoli agree terms with Noa Lang, new contact for Federico Chiesa

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 8: Noa Lang of PSV runs with the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and sc Heerenveen at Philips Stadion on March 8, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images) Serie A champions Napoli have agreed personal terms for PSV star Noa Lang and continue to work towards signing Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa. The Partenopei have been linked with a host of attackers and Gianluca di Marzio has reported that they currently have four targets for two positions. Lang has agreed personal terms with Napoli in the last few hours and PSV will soon have a meeting with the Partenopei about a fee. If a basic agreement for a fee of €28 million is reached, the move will definitely go through. Lang has identifie...

Al Ahly out of Club World Cup despite ‘game of the tournament’

24Jun

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Al Ahly out of Club World Cup despite ‘game of the tournament’

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 23: Wessam Abou Ali #9 of Al Ahly FC scores his team's first goal past Claudio Ramos #14 and Ivan Marcano #5 of FC Porto during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between FC Porto and Al Ahly SC at MetLife Stadium on June 23, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date. Because Palmeiras and Inter Miami drew 2-2 to finish first and second in Group A respectively, both teams at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ended up deflated, with Porto going behind and then pulling level four times on the night. “I’m very sad, very, very sad, I feel like we should have scored five or six goals, t...

Lionel Messi to face PSG in Club World Cup last 16

24Jun

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Lionel Messi to face PSG in Club World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi right winger of Inter Miami and Argentina and Mauricio attacking midfield of Palmeiras and Brazil compete for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and SE Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Messi’s Inter Miami set for PSG showdown after dramatic Palmeiras draw at Club World Cup; Palmeiras to face Botafogo in all-Brazilian clash. Lionel Messi will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Inter Miami secured qualification from their group in dramatic fashion. Despite throwing away a two-goal lead in the final minutes against Palmeiras, the MLS side did just enough to book the...

Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso backs Rudiger after alleged racist abuse

23Jun

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Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso backs Rudiger after alleged racist abuse

Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has voiced strong support for Antonio Rudiger following the defender's claim of racist abuse at the end of their 3-1 Club World Cup win over Pachuca. Rudiger, who played the majority of the match with his team down to 10 men, reported the abuse after the final whistle. While it's still unclear whether it came from a Pachuca player or the crowd, Alonso called the incident "unacceptable." “We believe what he said,” Alonso stated, confirming that FIFA's anti-racism protocol had been activated. “If it happened, then meas...

Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms

23Jun

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Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Enzo Maresca could soon face a selection crisis at the Club World Cup as six members of his Chelsea squad are at risk of a suspension. The Blues will play their final group stage match in the small hours of Wednesday morning for UK viewers, meeting ES Tunis in Philadelphia as they look to confirm their progression to the next stage of the competition. Nicolas Jackson is suspended for that tie, having seen red in Chelsea’s loss to Flamengo just four minutes after being subbed on. He will return for the round of 16, should Chelsea make it that far. They require at least a draw against Tunis...

Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 victory in Club World Cup against Wydad

23Jun

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Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 victory in Club World Cup against Wydad

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Kenan Yildiz #10 of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Khephren Thuram #19, Randal Kolo Muani #20 and Timothy Weah #22 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Juventus secured a 4–1 win over Morocco’s Wydad at the Club World Cup on Sunday, powered by a standout performance from Turkish winger Kenan Yildiz. The Group G match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, US, between the group leaders Juventus and Wydad, who lost their opening game 2-0 against Manchester City. Juventus opened the scoring in the sixth minute when a shot by Yildiz deflected off Wydad’s Ayoub Boutouil and in...

Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

23Jun

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Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

Luis Enrique head coach of PSG during the press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique urged his players to rediscover the ruthlessness and poise that allowed them to destroy Inter Milan 5-0 in the final of the Champions League and explode into the Club World Cup as they went through their final preparations for Monday night’s crucial game in the group stages against Seattle Sounders. Two weeks after thrashing Inter, PSG walloped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in Pasadena in their opening tie in the 32-team tournament in the United States. But PSG lost to Botafogo on 20 June as Atletico beat Seattle Sounders. PSG ...

Real Betis set €35m asking price for Aston Villa target

22Jun

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Real Betis set €35m asking price for Aston Villa target

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 23: Jesus Rodriguez of Real Betis in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Valencia CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on May 23, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. Real Betis are set for a busy summer transfer window, but it could be conditioned by one of their players joining Aston Villa. Betis had a successful 2024-25 season as they qualified for the Europa League and reached the final of the UEFA Conference League, where they lost out to Chelsea. And they will be hoping to improve for the next campaign, but in order for significant additions to be made to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, sales would be needed. And two major departures have been lined up. Atletico Madrid are hoping to sign Johnny Cardoso, and another pla...

Everton have agreement to sign free agent right back

22Jun

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Everton have agreement to sign free agent right back

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Rico Henry of Brentford is challenged by Kenny Tete of Fulham during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Fulham FC at Gtech Community Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Brentford, England. It has been all quiet on the incoming transfers front for Everton, but on Sunday morning news broke that the Toffees were close to making their first signing of the summer. Right back has been an area of need for the Blues for some time. As age has caught up to club captain Seamus Coleman, his succession plan has remained extremely murky for a few years now. Academy product Jonjoe Kenny struggled in limited appearances, Scottish signing Nathan Patterson hasn't been much better, and stopgap measure Ashley Young is even older than Coleman. With a massive squad overha...

Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

21Jun

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Bellingham strikes as Dortmund sink Sundowns

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 21: Jobe Bellingham #77 of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball against Keanu Cupido #24 of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Borussia Dortmund at TQL Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday. The English midfielder, who this month followed older brother Jude's footsteps in joining the German side, started for the first time for Dortmund. Sundowns of South Africa took a surprise early lead but Dortmund hit back strongly to triumph in sweltering conditions in Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium and move top of Group F. "...

Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

21Jun

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Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis Balompie looks dejected during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Como have reportedly emerged as a surprise contender to sign Manchester United winger Antony. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since he joined Man United from Ajax in a £85m deal in the summer of 2022. After being deemed surplus to requirements, Antony was sent out on loan to Spanish side Real Betis for the second half of last term. Antony enjoyed a successful loan stint in Andalusia, scoring nine goals and five assists in 26 competitive appearances for M...

Barcelona star to move to Saudi Arabia in 2026

21Jun

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Barcelona star to move to Saudi Arabia in 2026

Robert Lewandowski and his wife, Anna Lewandowska, celebrate their league championship victory at the end of the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is all set to take his talents to the Middle East in the summer of 2026. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Robert Lewandowski as the player in question. Veteran frontman Lewandowski, as things stand, is due to see his contract terms with Barcelona expire in 12 months’ time. With the Pole set to turn 38 years of age not long after, the widespread ass...

Nico Williams asks for Athletic Cub ‘gesture’ over Barcelona offer

21Jun

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Nico Williams asks for Athletic Cub ‘gesture’ over Barcelona offer

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 01: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames on May 1, 2025, in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona are confident over their revived transfer push to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in the coming weeks. La Blaugrana infamously tried and failed to land the Basque forward last summer following his starring role in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 title win. His commitment in Bilbao won the day, as he opted to stay at the Estadio San Mames for at least another year, to drive the team on. Despite falling short in the UEFA Europa League semi finals, Williams and Co. clinched a return to the Champions League for next season, in what could be a parting gift from the 22-y...