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Real Madrid to chose between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next year

May 24, 2023 No Comments

Real Madrid will reportedly choose between signing Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2024. Los Blancos have been long-time admirers of French superstar Mbappe and narrowly missed out on him last summer after he chose to sign a two-year contract extension with PSG. But according to French publication L’Equipe, the 24-year-old’s contract at Parc des Princes will end in the summer of 2024 as he is increasingly unlikely to trigger the option of extending his deal by another 12 months – which he must do by the end of July. This means that Mbappe will be available for free next summer, which could entice Real Madrid. Read more: AC Milan INTERESTED in Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun Despite this, L’Equipe are reporting that Los Blancos are also keeping tabs on Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland and might attempt to sign him. In addition, Madrid expects Karim Benzema to sign a one-year extension soon, with the Frenchman expected to leave at the end of the 2023-24 season to make way for a new superstar signing. Meanwhile, if Kylian Mbappe decides to sign for Real Madrid, he must take a significant pay cut to seal the move. Moreover, he might be required to play more centrally as Vinicius Jr. is currently the number one choice on the left wing.

Arne Slot WANTS the Tottenham job

May 23, 2023 No Comments

Highly-rated Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has reportedly told his club he wants to occupy the vacant managerial seat at Tottenham Hotspur. According to 90min, the Dutchman has emerged as the front-runner to become Tottenham’s next permanent manager after a successful season in Feyenoord, whom he led to the Eredivisie title. His success did not start this season, as he also led the Dutch club to the Europa Conference League final last season despite losing some key players. Read more: Kim Min-jae and Manchester United have AGREED on a deal His emergence as a tactically astute manager has alerted several top European clubs, including Tottenham, who are looking for a permanent manager after sacking Antonio Conte earlier this year. There were fears that Slot would be unwilling to swap the comforts of Rotterdam for North London, but according to 90min, he wants to quit De Kuip this summer. But to complete the deal for Slot, Tottenham must agree a compensation fee with Feyenoord. A reported £6million compensation package had been quoted for the manager and his two assistants. However, according to the report, talks between the two clubs and Slot’s agent Rafaela Pimenta around the compensation amount are set to accelerate this week. Meanwhile, Spurs are interested in former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique and recently sacked Julian Nagelsmann. Sporting CP boss Ruben Almiron is also on the list of targets.

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Newcastle QUALIFY for next season’s Champions League

May 23, 2023 No Comments

Newcastle United have officially booked their place in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League after a goalless draw with Leicester City on Monday. The Magpies began this season as one of the clubs expected to challenge for a place in Europe after heavy investment in the last three windows. But they were not expected to crash into the top four given the quality of the traditional top four regulars Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and, to some extent, Arsenal and Tottenham. Read more: Arsenal join Barcelona in the race for Ilkay Gundogan However, the Magpies have not only crashed the top four party but have done so in style, sealing their place in the Champions League for the first time in over two decades with a game to spare. After the game, manager Eddie Howe stated that a top-four finish was never his team’s aim when the season began. “The target wasn’t the top four,” said Howe. “You always hope, but we didn’t feel we were ready for that. It was more, ‘Could we not have that flirtation with relegation’. “So it’s a big relief and an amazing night to see the supporters and the reaction to what we’ve achieved.”

AC Milan INTERESTED in Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun

May 22, 2023 No Comments

AC Milan are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun in the summer. This is according to the Italian publication Calciomercato via Goal. The report claims that the Serie A giants are set to initiate talks with the player’s agent in the coming days. Balogun is currently on loan at Reims from Arsenal. Since moving to Stade de Reims this season, he has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the global stage. Read more: Erling Haaland’s agent COY on striker’s future amid rumours on ‘mystery’ Man City release clause He has scored 21 goals this season for the Ligue 1 club in all competitions. He also has three assists. The 21-year-old recently became the first African American to score 20+ goals in Ligue 1’s history with his goal in Reims’ 2-2 draw, with Angers taking him to 20 league goals. AC Milan are desperate to sign a striker this summer and have identified the American as their man. However, the Serie A side will face a tough task trying to convince Arsenal to sell Balogun, valued at £40 million. The Gunners don’t want to lose the forward but might struggle to keep him after a stellar campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side aren’t interested in handing Balogun a starting berth next season, but they also don’t want to sell him. But the 21-year-old will likely force a move away from the Emirates unless he is guaranteed a place in the starting XI. Having recently switched His nationality from England to the United States, he is keen on performing at the highest level ahead of his country hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Arsenal join Barcelona in the race for Ilkay Gundogan

May 22, 2023 No Comments

Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as a free transfer in the summer. This is according to The Athletic, who claim that the Gunners want to bring the Manchester City skipper to the Emirates this summer. Gundogan’s current contract at the Etihad expires at the end of this season, and he has been linked with a move to Barcelona in the past. Read more: Frenkie de Jong speaks on relationship with Joan Laporta amid Manchester United interest However, he has yet to commit to a deal at Camp Nou and is free to speak to other clubs, including Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side, who want him to join them next season ahead of their bid to win the title after missing out on this season’s trophy. Meanwhile, City are also trying to negotiate a new deal that will keep Gundogan at the Emirates for at least one more year. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Pep Guardiola’s side has presented a two-year offer to the German’s entourage. “Talks will continue in the next few days between Ilkay Gündogan’s camp and Manchester City — the new proposal will be valid until June 2024 plus one year as an option,” Romano tweeted. “Gündogan has not rejected or accepted any bid as of now. Barcelona’s proposal remains valid. Race open.”

Kim Min-jae and Manchester United have AGREED on a deal

May 21, 2023 No Comments

Manchester United have reportedly sealed a deal to sign Napoli defender Kim Min-jae and are already house-shopping for him. According to Il Mattino, the Red Devils sealed a £56m deal for the Napoli defender and identified a house for the South Korean centre-back to live in once he joins the club. Erik ten Hag’s side are set to bolster their defence this summer as they attempt to challenge Manchester City for the title next season. Read more: Brentford striker Ivan Toney BANNED for EIGHT MONTHS for betting offences Their current options at the back are deemed inadequate for their ambitions next season, with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire seen as weak links in the team. Moreover, the former is expected to remain at the club beyond this summer, while the latter is expected to be sold. Summer signing Lisandro Martínez is currently sidelined with an injury, while Rafael Varane isn’t trusted, given his injury record. So, the Red Devils see Min-jae as the man that will upgrade their defensive line. The South Korean has been crucial for Napoli this season as they won their third Serie A title.

Frenkie de Jong speaks on relationship with Joan Laporta amid Manchester United interest

May 20, 2023 No Comments

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has insisted that while his relationship with club president Joan Laporta is good, the two did have a ‘situation’ last summer. De Jong was close to leaving Barcelona last summer after he was subject to heavy interest from former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who had just become Manchester United that summer. United were willing to meet Barcelona’s lofty asking price. However, De Jong’s deferred wages from previous years proved a major stumbling block as the Dutchman demanded he be paid them in full before he will agree to leave the club. Read more: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard in line for a new contract That situation resulted in a clash between De Jong and Laporta. The Barcelona chief consistently said in public that he wanted the midfielder to remain at Camp Nou. Still, behind the scenes, he was open to selling the Dutchman given Barca’s financial woes. Speaking to Ziggo Sport Voetbal in his native Netherlands, De Jong opened up on his relationship with Laporta. “My relationship with the president is good. In reality, it has never been bad,” De Jong said. “Of course, there was this situation last summer, but my relationship with him is good.” De Jong also spoke about the potential return of Lionel Messi to Camp Nou. “Messi is a fantastic player. It would be amazing if he comes back,” De Jong said. “But I don’t know if it’s going to happen.”

Erling Haaland’s agent COY on striker’s future amid rumours on ‘mystery’ Man City release clause

May 20, 2023 No Comments

Erling Haaland’s agent has refused to clarify the status of the release clause in the Manchester City striker’s contract. The Norwegian superstar joined Man City last summer in a huge deal that makes him the highest-paid player in the Premier League when add-ons and bonuses are factored in. The contract also included a bumper release clause. However, Pep Guardiola’s recent contract extension reportedly triggered a change in Halaand’s terms at the Etihad, perhaps even removing it altogether. Read more: Atletico Madrid want another Barcelona veteran: Jordi Alaba linked with a move to Wanda Metropolitano However, when asked to give updates about Haaland’s future, the 22-year-old’s agent Rafaela Pimenta, remained coy and, if anything, fuelled the uncertainty surrounding his future. “I have nothing to clarify,” she told Mundo Deportivo via 90min. “The mystery of this story is very cute because you don’t know where it is, like a treasure chest. Anyway, as a lawyer, I can’t reveal the details of contracts.” Haaland is reportedly interested in testing himself across Europe, with Real Madrid keen to sign him down the line. “[Haaland can go] wherever he wants,” Pimenta continued. “He is a player that has never been seen before. “For me, his quality in everything and his ability to evolve are very impressive. He is capable of adapting quickly to a new club, new city, new coach… it’s as if he has always been there. That gives you a lot of peace of mind and allows you to move forward. “He is very calm in his professional and personal life, he has the quality. Today, he is in the right place, with the right team and the right coach. “In Brazil, we say that the sky is the limit. I think he is going to break all the records.” Pimenta, refused to say whether Haaland would ever play in La Liga, instead she spoke about her relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. “Strangely, I have only spoken with Florentino once in my life,” she said. “I cannot explain the reason, but above all I have a good relationship of great respect and admiration with Jose Angel Sanchez and Juni Calafat. They are serious, humble people and I think they do a great job for Madrid.”

Brentford striker Ivan Toney BANNED for EIGHT MONTHS for betting offences

May 19, 2023 No Comments

The English Football Association (FA) has handed Brentford striker Ivan Toney an eight-month ban after being found guilty of a string of betting offences. The 27-year-old England international was charged with 262 breaches of the FA’s rules in regard to betting in November and December. Thirty were later withdrawn, but he was found guilty and suspended from all football and football-related activities until January 16, 2024. The FA confirmed his punishment in a statement: “Ivan Toney has been suspended from all football and football-related activity with immediate effect for eight months, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules. “The Brentford FC forward was charged with 262 breaches of FA Rule E8 in total between February 25 2017, and January 23 2021. The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches, and he admitted to the remaining 232. “His sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission following a personal hearing. He is permitted to return to training only with his club for the final four months of his suspension starting from September 17 2023. “The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course, and The FA will wait to review them before commenting further.” Read more: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard in line for a new contract Toney has also been fined £50,000 and warned over his future conduct. He cannot train with Brentford’s first team until September 17. A statement by the club confirming their notice of the ban read: “Brentford FC notes the decision of an independent Regulatory Commission to issue an eight-month ban from all football and football-related activity to Ivan Toney with immediate effect. “Ivan was charged with breaches of FA rule E8 and had a personal hearing earlier this week. “Brentford FC is currently awaiting the publication of the written reasons of the Independent Regulatory Commission. We will review them before considering our next steps.”

Liverpool confirm departure of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita

May 18, 2023 No Comments

Liverpool have confirmed that the quartet of James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita will leave the club this summer. All four players will be out of contract at the club this summer and were thought to be on their way out. However, it has now been confirmed that they will leave this summer as free agents. Milner joined the club from Manchester City as a free agent in 2015 and have enjoyed eight successful years there. He was also an influential figure at the club and was made the club’s assistant captain. He is thought to be on his way to Brighton, who are keen to land him due to his experience and leadership. Read more: Chelsea RESUMES Mason Mount contract talks after Mauricio Pochettino agreement Meanwhile, Firmino joined the club at the same time as Milner, initially playing as a winger under Brendan Rodgers before making his name as a false nine under Jurgen Klopp. The German manager had wanted to keep the Brazilian at Anfield beyond this season, but the 31-year-old insisted it was time for a new challenge. Barcelona are thought to be interested in his services, but nothing has been agreed yet. Oxlade-Chamberlain and Keita joined the clubs at different times and have won several trophies with the team. But their time at Anfield have been marred by injuries and lack of form, despite their early promise. A club statement on the news of the four players’ departures reads: “Liverpool FC can confirm Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts this summer. “The quartet will each embark on new chapters in their careers following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, having helped the Reds lift a host of the game’s biggest honours during their spells at Anfield.” The club also confirmed that ‘special acknowledgements’ will be paid to the players during Liverpool’s last home game for the season against Aston Villa. “With the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday being the Reds’ final home fixture of the campaign, special acknowledgements will be paid to the quartet at Anfield, with further tributes to follow across the club’s digital platforms after the end of the season as we wish Roberto, Naby, James, Alex and their families the very best for the future. “All four players will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution they have made.”

Real Madrid to chose between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next year

Arne Slot WANTS the Tottenham job

Newcastle QUALIFY for next season’s Champions League

AC Milan INTERESTED in Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun

Arsenal join Barcelona in the race for Ilkay Gundogan

Kim Min-jae and Manchester United have AGREED on a deal

Frenkie de Jong speaks on relationship with Joan Laporta amid Manchester United interest

Erling Haaland’s agent COY on striker’s future amid rumours on ‘mystery’ Man City release clause

Brentford striker Ivan Toney BANNED for EIGHT MONTHS for betting offences

Liverpool confirm departure of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita

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