The summer 2024 transfer window closed with a clear indication that the Premier League clubs have significantly reduced their spending. According to Transfermarkt, the net spend for Premier League clubs this summer was approximately £629.8 million, a significant drop from the £1.070 billion spent in 2023. This decline in spending is the lowest since the
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Leicester City recently won an appeal against a decision that could have resulted in a points deduction for an alleged breach of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules. The club, which returned to the Premier League after winning the Championship last season, appealed on the grounds that the independent commission ruling on the case
The rise and fall of Brazilian teenager Ângelo Gabriel’s career has taken an unexpected turn with his recent move to Saudi team Al Nassr. After a reported $25 million deal, Gabriel leaves Chelsea just a year after joining from Santos. Surprisingly, Gabriel never played a single game for Chelsea during his time there, as he
Spain has long been regarded as one of the powerhouses in global football, with their dominance set to be further underlined in the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony. The candidates on the longlist for this prestigious award are expected to have strong ties to Spanish football, either through nationality or by playing in LaLiga. This reflects
The introduction of Manchester United’s new midfield signing, Manuel Ugarte, was marred by a 3-0 defeat against their biggest rivals, Liverpool. The struggles in midfield have been a consistent issue for United under manager Erik ten Hag’s tenure, as well as in years past. The team’s inability to control games from the midfield has been
The future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains uncertain as he was unable to secure a move away from Napoli during the recent transfer window. Despite being linked with top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester United, a move never materialized. Osimhen’s reported high wages and release clause have limited potential suitors, leaving him
Manchester United’s new leadership team, spearheaded by chief executive Omar Berrada, has expressed their full backing for manager Erik ten Hag. Despite speculation and rumors of potential replacements, the club made the decision to trigger a one-year extension to Ten Hag’s contract in the summer. This move was supported by both Berrada and sporting director
Recently, Erik ten Hag expressed his challenges with integrating new signings into his team early in the season. Following a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, the Dutchman made it clear that building a new team takes time and cannot be rushed. He emphasized the fact that it was only the third game of the season and
Manchester United is reportedly looking to bolster their defensive options in the upcoming January transfer window. The Red Devils are targeting Antonee Robinson from Fulham as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. Despite Shaw’s reliability over the years, his injury record has raised concerns, making Robinson an appealing option. Fulham, who signed Robinson for a
Jadon Sancho expressed his enthusiasm for joining Chelsea’s ‘project’ after officially signing with the club from Manchester United. The 24-year-old completed his move to west London from Old Trafford in a deal that includes an initial loan, which will become permanent next summer. According to sources, Chelsea did not pay a loan fee and will
Chelsea is currently considering loan offers for 19-year-old forward Deivid Washington after rejecting approaches from two English clubs on deadline day. Despite being highly valued by his current club, Washington has only played twice for Chelsea since joining the club last year. Several Portuguese clubs have shown interest in signing him, and a potential one-year
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently heaped praise on Erling Haaland, describing him as “unstoppable” following his impressive performance in the game against West Ham. Haaland managed to score a hat trick for the second consecutive game, setting a new record for the most goals through three games of a Premier League season. In the
Victor Osimhen’s recent exclusion from Napoli’s Serie A squad list has sparked controversy and left many fans wondering about the future of the 25-year-old Nigerian striker. After a proposed move to Chelsea fell through, Fabrizio Romano reports that Osimhen is set to lose his No. 9 shirt number at the club to Romelu Lukaku. The
At just 22 years old, England defender Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football. This decision comes after earning an impressive 54 caps for his country. Trippier’s retirement was confirmed shortly before interim manager Lee Carsley was about to announce the England squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland. An