27-year-old refuses to leave Barcelona despite being out-of-favour under Ronald Koeman – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com French defender Samuel Umtiti has turned down the proposal to leave Barcelona this summer, Spanish publication Marca reports. The centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at the Blaugrana in recent seasons amid knee injury concerns, and […]
It’s often said that one man’s discards are another’s treasures, and that seems to be the case for newly signed striker Tammy Abraham. Despite being one of the top goalscorers for the Blues, the English youngster found himself sidelined as new Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel preferred to play fellow German Timo Werner, despite the former RB […]
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The top football category in France gave fans a lot to talk about, starting with PSG’s win over Brest back on Friday. That win, combined with Clermont and Angers’ draws left Les Parisiens as the only team with three wins in their first three matches of the competition. Things for the rest of the teams […]
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It wasn’t long ago when everyone was wondering where all the USA goal keepers went. For decades we had a parade of great keepers from Keller to Friedel to Howard. Even guys behind them like Hahnemann were great keepers with good European careers that barely got a chance to play. Then following Couva, when it […]
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After two rounds, only one team have won both their opening fixtures to kick off the current season. And no, it’s not Bayern, with die Roten only picking up their first win after stumbling in a surprise 1-1 draw with Borussia M’Gladbach last round. Here’s all you need to know following this weekend’s Bundesliga action. […]
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Report: Leeds and Dean Smith want player after he severed ties with Everton – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United and Aston Villa want left-back Thierry Small following his Everton exit, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. The 17-year-old has cut ties with the Toffees after deciding to cancel his two-year scholarship early, and he […]
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Brighton close to fourth summer signing, finalise fee for versatile 23-year-old star – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Brighton & Hove Albion are set to sign Marc Cucurella after triggering the release clause in his Getafe contract, COPE journalist Gemma Santos reports. The Seagulls have been in negotiations with the Serie A outfit for […]
West Ham made an ‘interesting’ offer for 38-cap international striker – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham are reportedly in the race to sign Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong, according to reports from Sport. The report from Sport (h/t Sport Witness) doesn’t explicitly explain the situation. What we do understand is that Barcelona, […]
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Brighton close to fourth summer signing, finalise fee for versatile 23-year-old star – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Brighton & Hove Albion are set to sign Marc Cucurella after triggering the release clause in his Getafe contract, COPE journalist Gemma Santos reports. The Seagulls have been in negotiations with the Serie A outfit for […]
Chelsea agree to sell duo for combined €17.5m, readying fresh Jules Kounde bid – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea have sanctioned the departures of Ike Ugbo and Davide Zappacosta to Genk and Atalanta respectively, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Blues have made just one high-profile signing this summer in Romelu Lukaku. The […]