‘Generous’ PSG trying to ‘hijack’ Barca’s deal for Wijnaldum

Lewis Oldham PSG are plotting a last-minute move for Barcelona target Georginio Wijnaldum, who is set to leave Liverpool, according to reports. Wijnaldum has been with Liverpool since he made the move there from their Premier League rivals Newcastle United in 2016. The Dutch midfielder signed for Jurgen Klopp‘s side for around £23m plus add-ons. Every […]

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Fernandinho included in City’s released list – contract talks ongoing

Lewis Oldham Fernandinho has been included in Manchester City’s list of released players, but contract talks are still ongoing between the player and club. The 36-year-old has been a mainstay for Man City ever since he moved to the Premier League in 2013. Fernandinho made the move from Shakhtar Donetsk for around £34m. One per club: […]

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Chelsea boss Tuchel an ‘admirer’ of £25m Rice alternative

Lewis Oldham Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is an “admirer” of Benfica’s £25m-rated Julian Weigl, according to reports in Portugal. The midfielder made the move to Borussia Dortmund from German second division outfit 1860 Munich in 2015. The 25-year-old played over 170 times for the Bundesliga outfit before he left in 2020. In this time, he helped […]

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Wenger: ‘Fatigued’ Man U star ‘finished the season on his knees’

Lewis Oldham Arsene Wenger has suggested that Bruno Fernandes’ below-par performance in the Europa League final was down to “fatigue” and tiredness. The midfielder’s long-awaited move to Man United was finalised in January 2020. He joined the Red Devils for around £67m with add-ons from Benfica. The 26-year-old immediately hit the ground running for United. […]

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Man City star Silva ‘could be granted’ summer exit

Lewis Oldham European clubs believe Man City star Bernardo Silva “could be granted” a move if he pushes to leave the Premier League champions, according to reports. The 26-year-old made the move to the Premier League in 2017 after he helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title. Silva signed for Man City for a fee […]

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Paratici tight-lipped over being reunited with Conte at Spurs

Outgoing Juventus director of football Fabio Paratici is remaining tight-lipped on whether he is about to join Premier League side Spurs. Paratici is leaving the Serie A club after a trophy-laden 11 years and is a reported target for Tottenham, where he could reunite with Antonio Conte, who is the frontrunner to become the club’s […]

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Keown urges Southgate to use back-three if Maguire remains out

Former England international Martin Keown thinks England should use a three-man defence if Harry Maguire fails to reach full fitness. The Manchester United skipper, 28, faces a race to feature at the Euros after picking up an ankle ligament injury in May. Southgate admitted Maguire, alongside Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson, has ‘work to do’ to make […]

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Updated handball law to be used at Euro 2020, says UEFA chief

Accidental handball by an attacker in the build-up to a goal will not be penalised at Euro 2020, UEFA’s referees’ chief has confirmed. The handball law was updated by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in March and the changes come into force worldwide at the start of next month. However, competition organisers were given […]

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‘Who can afford him?’ – Ex-Aston Villa star thinks Grealish will stay

Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor says he believes Jack Grealish will stay at the club this summer. Grealish has had an exceptional season in the Premier League scoring scoring six goals and assisting ten to earn himself a nomination for the Official Premier League Player of the Season, despite being injured for long periods. […]

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European football system ‘heading towards insolvency’ – Agnelli

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli remains determined to revamp European football despite the fierce opposition to the doomed Super League. Juve, Barcelona and Real Madrid are the only clubs of the initial 12 involved in the controversial breakaway league yet to officially pull out, despite its spectacular collapse in April. Agnelli is still convinced change is […]

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