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10Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Wojciech Szczesny refuses to quit smoking after he signs for Barcalona

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has struck a defiant tone about his smoking habit, saying 'it's nobody else's business' but his own. Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on October 2, 2024. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Polish keeper has recently made a shock return to football having signed for Barcelona as a free agent following an injury to long-term No1, Marc-Andre ter Stegen,The 34-year-old had announced his retirement from football at the end of last season, having spent seven years at Serie A giants, Juventus. Now, Szczesny's private life has been brought into renewed focus after he was spotted smok...

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7Oct By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Arne Slot ‘insists’ on shock move for ex-Man Utd star Greenwood as Liverpool ‘lead’ Barcelona

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood can ‘become one of the great players in the Premier League’ under his watch and ‘insists’ on a shock move for the 23-year-old. A case against Greenwood of alleged rape and assault was discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service at the start of 2023 after the withdrawal of key witnesses significantly reduced the chance of conviction. Man Utd pulled the plug on his return ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and he joined La Liga side Getafe on loan, contributing eight goals and six assists, before moving to Marseille in a permanent £26m deal ahead of the current campaign. Greenwood is already being linked with another move after five goals and an assist in his first seven games for the Ligue 1 side, with Barcelona...

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6Oct By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Man City working to sign Serie A midfielder

Premier League champions Manchester City came from behind to beat Fulham 3-2 on Saturday afternoon. Andreas Pereira had given the Cottagers a surprise lead at The Etihad, before a Mateo Kovacic brace put the hosts in front. Jeremy Doku then added a third for the Citizens, before Rodrigo Muniz pulled another back for Marco Silva’s side. Fulham were unable to find an equaliser, though, and the victory puts City second in the table, behind leaders Liverpool. Kovacic is likely to be used regularly by manager Pep Guardiola with Rodri set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season, but in the meantime it appears City are attempting to sign a Serie A midfielder. As reported by Football Insider, City are laying the foundations to make a move for Atalanta’s Ederson. The Brazilian – who has bee...

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6Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus considering terminating Paul Pogba’s contract despite ban reduction

According to Fabrizio Romano, Juventus could consider terminating Paul Pogba’s (31) contract at the club despite the player being cleared to play again. The France international midfielder has had a 4-year doping ban from football reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after 18 months. The former Manchester United midfielder tested positive for a banned substance after a match in which he was an unused substitute against Udinese. Following the decision of the CAS to reduce the midfielder’s ban, he would be able to return to Juventus training in January. In addition to a return to training in the new year, the 31-year-old could have been targeting a March return to football. However, it appears that the Serie A club could have other plans regarding Pogba’s future in Turin. The m...

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2Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd considering move for striker

Manchester United continue their Europa League campaign with a trip to Portugal to face Porto on Thursday night. The Red Devils were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente in their opening match of the European campaign, and manager Erik ten Hag will be desperate to see his side pick up three points on Thursday. It has been a tricky start to the new season for Ten Hag, who was under pressure last term before seemingly saving his job by beating rivals Manchester City to lift the FA Cup. United have started this campaign in poor form, though, winning just three of their nine games so far across all competitions. Last time out the Red Devils were humiliated 3-0 at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, with captain Bruno Fernandes being sent off at Old Trafford. Despite i...

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2Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arne Slot rejects genius transfer repeat after double injury blow

Liverpool will be aiming to continue their perfect Champions League start on Wednesday. The Reds kicked off their latest European campaign last month by beating AC Milan. They now face more Italian opposition at Anfield, with Bologna set to be the visitors to Merseyside. Arne Slot has already been getting his side prepared for the game following the weekend’s victory against Wolves at Molineux. The Dutchman will certainly be keen for a positive result against Bologna, especially as he is set to make his European debut at Anfield. While that will be at the forefront of his mind, he will also have one eye on this weekend’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. Take a look at all of the headlines from the red half of Merseyside: Liverpool boss Slot has rejected the chance to repeat a tric...

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29Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Szczesny to arrive in Barca on Monday to complete move

Wojciech Szczesny is now expected to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to complete his move to the club after coming out of retirement. The goalkeeper will fly into the city for a medical and then sign a deal that runs until the end of the season, according to Polish outlet Meczyki. Szczesny is also then expected to watch Barcelona’s Champions League match against Young Boys from the stands. The goalkeeper had been expected at Barcelona last but week but it does seem now that the move is going ahead as planned. There’s been talk Szczesny only wants to come if he’s first choice which should make things interesting after he signs. La Liga is due to pause for an international break after next weekend’s clash with Alaves, giving Szczesny time to work on his fitness and get used to his new club for...

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28Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arsenal likely to drop out of race for Bundesliga star

Arsenal will hope to return to winning ways when they welcome struggling Leicester City to The Emirates on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners battled to a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester City last weekend, despite having ten players for the entire second-half. Mikel Arteta will have been pleased by his side’s performance at The Etihad, despite conceding an equaliser deep into added time. The Foxes arrive in North London without a win in the league so far this term, although they are unbeaten in their last two. Ahead of Saturday’s match, it has emerged that Arsenal are unlikely to pursue a move for one of the Bundesliga’s biggest stars. According to GiveMeSport, the Gunners aren’t likely to make a formal offer for Bayer Leverkusen tar Florian Wirtz. It is claimed that Arse...

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28Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Man City ‘planning move’ for Barcelona star as Catalan outfit ‘reach agreement’

Manchester City are reportedly planning to move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong next year, with a deal during the January transfer window not being ruled out. Frenkie de Jong is presenting the 2024-25 FC Barcelona squad at the Luis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12, 2024. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Citizens are expected to enter the winter market for a new central midfielder, having been hit with the news that Rodri will be out for the remainder of the campaign with a serious knee injury. Torino's Samuele Ricci has been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium, but according to Fichajes, De Jong is also firmly on the Manchester club's radar. The 27-year-old's contract at Camp Nou is due to expire in June 2026, ...

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24Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool ‘want’ three Bayer Leverkusen stars as £16m target ’emerges’

Liverpool are already being linked with several potential new signings months before the January transfer window even opens. The Reds had a relatively quiet summer, with Federico Chiesa the only new addition to the squad for this term. Giorgi Mamardashvili was signed from Valencia, but the goalkeeper will spend the remainder of the campaign on loan with the La Liga club before moving to Anfield in 2025. It now remains to be seen if Liverpool will look to strengthen their squad further when the transfer window reopens in January. For the time being, attention remains on the fixtures ahead, with Liverpool facing West Ham in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Reds go into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend....

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23Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Tottenham reportedly preparing bid for Valencia midfielder

As per Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are prioritising the signing of Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra and are ready to push ahead with an offer in January. They report that the midfielder's performances over the last 18 months have caught the attention of numerous clubs in Europe, and Spurs are now ready to 'step up their pursuit'. They explain that Spurs are keen on adding to their midfield engine room, which marries up with several previous reports and links to other players. Spurs are expected to send a bid for the midfielder during the January transfer window. Valencia are said to be asking for 35 million Euros, which equates to around 29 million pounds - a fee that is described as an "obstacle" for the club, but there is belief that a "middle ground" can be agreed. Tottenh...

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22Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Newcastle Joins Arsenal and Liverpool in Race for PSG’s Summer Target

Late in the summer transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain was linked to Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Nonetheless, it appears Premier League clubs are keen on the 26-year-old forward. As the transfer window drew to a close, Lookman was linked with several top clubs, including PSG, Arsenal, and Liverpool, who were all reportedly interested in the 26-year-old. Since joining Atalanta in 2022, he’s made a strong impression. Last season, Lookman played 45 games, showcasing his skill with 17 goals and 10 assists. One of the standout moments of his season was his stunning hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite not moving this past summer, the Atalanta standout has his admirers. According to TeamTALK (h/t Le10Sport), Lookman continues to attract interest from...

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21Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid quoted club record transfer fee for Bundesliga star

Real Madrid may need to break their club transfer record to complete a future move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. Los Blancos have been tentatively linked with an offer for the Germany international as a future option, alongside other Bundesliga targets, as part of their long term transfer plans. Despite rumours of Wirtz being open to a move to Madrid in 2024, he remained in Germany, as Leverkusen aim to defend their Bundesliga title. The 21-year-old netted 18 goals last season, as Leverkusen sealed a first ever Bundesliga crown, and he is under contract until 2027. His father previously rejected rumours of his son considering an offer from Madrid but the links remain strong. As per the latest from German football transfer expert Christian Falk’s Caught Offside Fact Files, Leverk...

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21Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool now eyeing move to sign “unique” defender who can play multiple positions

Liverpool and Arne Slot are keeping tabs on a new defender ahead of a potential summer move, it has been revealed, with the Reds' backline in need of reinforcements. Liverpool's defensive concerns Though they have conceded just two goals in five games so far this season, there are longer-term concerns over the Liverpool defence. Of the Premier League winning back four, all of Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain, but the Scot and Van Dijk are now over 30 years old (33 in Van Dijk's case) and there are concerns over Alexander-Arnold's future amid interest from Real Madrid and an unclear contract stance. A centre-back is on their shopping list as they look to rejuvenate their backline, but there are also concerns at left-back. Kostas Tsimikas has been a valuabl...

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17Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool transfer news as $56m-rated winger Karim Adeyemi becomes a target

Liverpool is among three Premier League clubs that are monitoring Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi ahead of a possible swoop next summer. Unfortunately for Liverpool fans who want to see the club sign Adeyemi, the report comes from notoriously dubious Spanish transfer website Fichajes. Adeyemi, 22, has emerged as a key player for Dortmund in recent times, and it's claimed that Liverpool, as well as Manchester United and Newcastle United, is interested in signing him. Adeyemi was valued at €50 million ($56 million) last summer, with Juventus said to be interested in him but unwilling to meet Dortmund's demands for the youngster. Meanwhile, Inter Milan is being linked with a surprise move for Jarell Quansah. The defender broke into the Liverpool team last season but has not figured f...

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14Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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PSG Club Chief Hints at AC Milan and Roma’s Interest in Veteran Defender

Milan Skriniar has yet to play for Paris Saint-Germain this 2024-25 season as the capital club couldn’t offload the Slovakian this past summer transfer window. LEIPZIG, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: Milan Skriniar of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena on August 10, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Luciano Lima/Getty Images) However, sporting advisor Luis Campos hinted at two Italian clubs who might have inquired about the player. Skriniar doesn’t fit what manager Luis Enrique wants from his center-backs, so the former Inter Milan standout’s name was in the rumor mill toward the end of the transfer window. However, no club ended up landing the 29-year-old. The defender remains at PSG, b...

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11Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Fabrizio Romano issues Liverpool transfer update about 23-year-old attacker

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo for a long time. Citing unnamed reports in Spain, TEAMtalk has reported that the Premier League giants are interested in a move for the Brazilian attacker. It was widely believed that Rodrygo will become a victim at Santiago Bernabeu after the arrivals of Kylian Mbappe and Endrick over the summer. However, nothing of that sort has happened and the 23-year-old has featured in all the La Liga matches this season, scoring one goal and assisting another for the Spanish champions. Transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that the Brazilian has not intention of leaving Los Blancos. Romano mentioned on his Youtube channel that Rodrygo is fully committed to Real Madrid and he wants to continue representi...

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10Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool are considering a move to sign Bryan Mbeumo

Even though the summer transfer window for the 2024-25 season just closed, speculation about next summer’s signings is already heating up. Liverpool are reportedly laying the groundwork for a significant acquisition, with Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo emerging as a key target. With Mohamed Salah’s contract set to expire in less than a year, Liverpool may need to prepare for a potential departure. If Salah opts not to renew his contract, the Reds will face the challenge of finding a suitable replacement. Mbeumo, who is valued at around £50 million, has been identified as a potential candidate. According to Give Me Sport, Liverpool are considering an early move for Mbeumo, but they will face competition from clubs like Newcastle United and Arsenal. Earlier in the summer, L’Equipe rep...

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9Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fenerbahce confirm agreement with Juventus over Kostic

Fenerbahce have released a statement confirming an agreement with Juventus over the transfer of Filip Kostic. The Serbian was an automatic starter under Max Allegri during his first two years in Turin. However, he immediately became surplus to requirements upon the arrival of Thiago Motta. The 31-year-old has been left out of the Champions League and hasn’t been called up for any competitive or friendly fixture this season. During the summer, Kostic rejected proposals from Saudi Arabia, as well as the likes of Crystal Palace and Southampton. But with the transfer market shut almost everywhere on the globe, Turkiye became his ultimate escape route. The winger has been linked with a move to Galatasaray, but it was their crosstown rivals Fenerbahce who managed to seal the deal. Kostic w...

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8Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Hwang Ui-jo leaves Forest for Turkey, this time for good

Korean forward Hwang Ui-jo has rejoined Turkish team Alanyaspor on a one-year deal, the club announced Friday. The club did not disclose the transfer fee in a statement on its website. The move comes after Hwang played for Alanyaspor on loan in the second half of the 2023-24 season and failed to play a single minute upon his return to Premier League side Nottingham Forest so far this campaign. Alanyaspor is a club based in the southern Turkish city of Alanya and currently sits in 16th place on the 20-team Super Lig table as of press time Sunday. The club finished in eighth place last season, during which Hwang picked up one goal and one assist in eight Super Lig matches. The return to Turkey marks the latest twist in what has also been a tumultuous few years for the 32-year-old...

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