Juventus are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to a source familiar with the situation. The Brazilian international is expected to make the move to Turin for a transfer fee of approximately £43 million ($54m). Additionally, as part of the deal, Juventus duo Samuel Iling-Junior and
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Bayern Munich is reportedly gaining confidence in their pursuit to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. Sources close to the situation have informed ESPN that the German club is optimistic about securing the 22-year-old midfielder. Although Palace is reluctant to part ways with Olise, they understand his desire to advance his career. Last week, the
AS Roma owners, the Friedkin Group, are currently engaged in exclusive discussions to acquire Everton, as confirmed by the Premier League club. This comes after a previous takeover agreement with 777 Partners fell through. The Friedkin Group, based in the United States, already own Italian Serie A club Roma, making them prominent figures in the
Manchester City’s decision to collaborate with musician Noel Gallagher on a custom font for their 2024-25 season kits has certainly raised eyebrows. While Gallagher’s handwriting may add a personal touch to the players’ names and numbers, the end result is divisive. Some may find the design distinctive, while others may see it as resembling the
Sir Jim Ratcliffe made headlines earlier this year with his massive £1.3 billion investment in Manchester United. His promise to focus on transforming the club into a genuine contender for top honors both domestically and in Europe was a welcomed change from the commercial-focused approach of the past. The optimism among United staff was palpable
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently spoke out about the club’s need to focus on building a balanced squad rather than pursuing high-profile signings like Kylian Mbappé. Ratcliffe believes that simply acquiring one star player will not solve the club’s underlying problems. He emphasized the importance of creating a cohesive team that can work
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has shown maturity by accepting an apology from his teammate Rodrigo Bentancur after the latter made a racially insensitive comment on a television show. Despite the offensive nature of the comment, Son handled the situation gracefully and demonstrated leadership by moving beyond the incident. The incident occurred during a television
Leicester City made headlines with the announcement of Steve Cooper as their new first-team manager on a three-year contract. This decision came after Enzo Maresca’s departure to Chelsea as head coach. Cooper’s appointment comes with a promising outlook for the club. Cooper’s successful tenure at Nottingham Forest, where he guided the team to the Premier
The Premier League recently unveiled the highly-anticipated fixture schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Fans were thrilled to see defending champions Manchester City kick start their title defense at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea on Aug. 18. This game will mark Enzo Maresca’s debut as the manager for Chelsea, adding an extra layer of intrigue to
The fixture list for the 2024-25 Premier League season raises several concerns regarding the consistency and fairness of scheduling. The matches are subject to change for television coverage and European competitions, making it challenging for fans to plan ahead. For example, certain matches are unable to take place on Saturdays due to a team’s participation
Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, faces the daunting task of succeeding the legendary Jürgen Klopp. Slot acknowledges the challenge of winning over fans who still hold deep affection for Klopp. He understands that the key to a smooth transition lies in getting good results early on and maintaining a strong connection with the supporters.
West Ham is currently facing a tough battle to keep hold of Mohammed Kudus, as Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad has shown interest in signing the forward this summer. Kudus had a successful first season at the London Stadium, scoring 14 goals after making his move from Ajax a year ago. Al Ittihad, which
Manchester United are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 23-year-old has been on the radar of the Premier League side for quite some time now, with concrete talks currently underway with his representatives. Despite interest from AC Milan, there is optimism at Old Trafford that they can secure his
The ongoing saga of Manchester United’s pursuit of defender Jarrad Branthwaite has hit a roadblock, with sources indicating that the club will soon walk away from talks if Everton does not budge on their valuation. Despite United’s initial bid being rejected, Everton’s lofty asking price of over £70 million has put a strain on negotiations.