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Do the US need Ertz in midfield or defense?

Manchester United may have put their Europa League campaign at risk by allowing several first team players to go abroad on holiday. United managed to secure a top four with a 2-0 win over Leicester on the final day of the season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad were afforded some time off prior to their European commitments resuming in August. Manchester United have a 5-0 aggregate lead over LASK Linz in the Europa League As reported by the Daily Mail, Nemanja Matic, Victor Lindelof and Odion...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Vela-to-America report catches LAFC by surprise

Finally... After months of overcoming obstacles and overlooking the principle of 'human rights', the long-awaited takeover of Newcastle United has...broken down!?!?!?! Shock horror! That's right, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers have withdrawn their interest in taking over the Magpies. ? BREAKING NEWS? The proposed takeover of Newcastle, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is OFF! ❌ — 90min (@90min_Football) July 30, 2020 The sheer...
Original author: James Cormack

The Manchester City Lineup That Should Start Against Southampton

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed for LA Galaxy in March 2018, people thought he was done. Just under a year earlier, in April 2017, he had suffered quite a severe knee injury while playing for Manchester United and it threatened to prematurely end his career. In typical Zlatan fashion, he recovered from the injury in seven months - returning to action much earlier than anticipated. His time at United was effectively over, however, and he would make just five more appearances before his contract...
Original author: Lee Bushe

New injury problems for Orlando Pirates while Jele returns - Zinnbauer's squad update

News Arsenal face Chelsea in the 2020 FA Cup Final on Saturday, aiming to get their hands on the last available domestic silverware of the season (excepting the 2019/20 Women's FA Cup, which will finish some time around the heat death of the universe). Two of the most successful clubs in the competition’s history face off at Wembley, each with a remarkable six FA Cups this century. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are chasing a record 14th title in what has been an underwhelming season, with an...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

WrestleMania 37: Fantasy booking WWE's showpiece event with footballing feuds

Every now and then a player comes along who gets everybody's toes tingling, eyes widening, hearts racing. Y'know, the kind of emerging talent who warrants a few 'in form' cards on FIFA. Someone whose name only appears in a headline accompanied by 'Real Madrid, Barcelona & Manchester United'. Someone really, really good. Got that image in your head? Grand. Now forget it. Because all of the names, entities, phantoms or whatever it was you conjured up in your noggin', they're not Kylian...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Harry Kane 'wants to leave' Tottenham Hotspur this summer

The FA have confirmed that England Women will not take part in the 2021 SheBelieves Cup due to a selection of technical and logistical difficulties with the tournament and the challenges presented by COVID-19. The SheBelieves Cup is a four-team round robin invitational tournament, consistently made up of a selection of the top international sides in the women's game. England have played the USA every year at the SheBelieves Cup England have competed at the SheBelieves Cup every year since its...
Original author: Ali Rampling

10 Left-Back Options Chelsea Should Consider Instead of Ben Chilwell

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new left-back, and Leicester City's Ben Chilwell sits atop the wish list. There's no doubting the Englishman's ability, but what has Chelsea fans concerned is the fact that Leicester are expected to demand close to £70m to part ways with Chilwell. With Chelsea looking to make a number of signings this summer, can they really afford to spend so much on him? If the Blues need to save some money, here are ten alternatives they should look to. 1. Nicolás Tagliafico...
Original author: Tom Gott

Nathan Aké Is a Good Signing - But Man City Must Continue to Reinforce Defensively

Aymeric Laporte may have been striking a relaxed pose while being stretchered off against Brighton in late August - with his interlocked fingers propping up his head. But the centre-back's subsequent lengthy absence was one of the decisive factors in Manchester City's stuttering title challenge. Aymeric Laporte was stretchered off against Brighton in the first half after damaging his knee in an innocuous collision The collision with Brighton's Adam Webster forced the Frenchman off in the first...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

KPL Transfers: Nzoia Sugar sign Oduor, Mango and Mudavadi

It's kit season and the latest footballing giant to drop their 2020/21 jerseys are recently crowned Serie A champions Juventus - and they haven't disappointed. The Italian powerhouse have teamed up with adidas to create a kit that, according to adi, represents the evolving spirit of a club while still being respectful of its traditions. The updated jersey sees a classic aesthetic given a modern refresh, inspired by the world of modern art. View this post on Instagram The champions of Italy...
Original author: Hunter Godson

Tyler Adams, Leipzig win German Cup.

Manchester City have reportedly had a £41m bid accepted by Bournemouth for Dutch defender Nathan Ake. The news comes after the Cityzens were said to have reached an agreement for highly-rated Valencia midfielder Ferran Torres on Wednesday night in a potential €35m deal. BBC Sport reporter Kris Temple first broke the news of City's accepted approach for Ake by the Cherries, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the two clubs have found an agreement. Man City have found an agreement to sign...
Original author: James Cormack

Returning Man Utd fans cheer, protest, but Solskjaer has concerns

mmer Newcastle are in a weird situation. Three months ago, the Magpies were looking set to become the next Manchester City with a big-money takeover, causing their long-suffering supporters to gear up for a busy summer transfer window after years of misery under Mike Ashley. But the takeover process has been complicated and drawn out to say the least. It still doesn't seem anywhere close to completion, with the takeover being delayed as the Premier League looks to further investigate it amid...
Original author: Lee Bushe

Steve Bruce Planning to Blow Summer Transfer Budget on Just Two Players

Steve Bruce is preparing to spend Newcastle's entire summer transfer budget on a new centre-back and a young striker to gear up for an assault on the top half of the Premier League table. The Magpies are set to have a limited transfer budget if Mike Ashley remains in charge at the club, which at the moment looks increasingly likely. Newcastle have had a decent season under Bruce According to Sky Sports, Bruce has identified the centre of defence and centre of attack as the main areas that...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Man City star Cancelo reveals desire to return to Benfica before he retires

arch Exclusive - Newcastle, Leeds and Everton have all expressed an interest in signing Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Solly March. The versatile 26-year-old has seen his role in Brighton's side slowly decrease since the Seagulls' arrival in the Premier League in 2017, starting just 11 of his 19 appearances and contributing one assist last season. March's contract expires in 2022 March has two years left on his current deal and a source has confirmed to 90min that Brighton are keen on...
Original author: Tom Gott

Gareth Southgate explains 'complicated' England Euro 2020 squad selection

Inter Miami - the newly formed MLS club owned by David Beckham - are keen on signing Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and have reportedly submitted an offer for the Uruguayan. A long-term knee injury sustained in January disrupted Suarez's 2019/20 season as La Blaugrana surrendered the La Liga title to bitter rivals Real Madrid. He did, however, remain prolific as he scored 19 times in 34 appearances in all competitions. Suarez fought off signs of demise to enjoy another productive campaign at...
Original author: James Cormack

Turned down! Revealing why eight players have rejected Gor Mahia's transfer offers

Wilfried Zaha fears he could be priced out of a potential Crystal Palace exit for the second summer running. Zaha has been constantly been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in recent years and it appeared that he'd finally leave last summer when he handed in a transfer request. Zaha was set to depart Palace at the end of a mightily productive 2018/19 season, with Everton and Arsenal keen Arsenal had a £40m bid rejected before signing Nicolas Pepe for a club-record £72m fee, while...
Original author: James Cormack

Man Utd receive Ronaldo boost as Portugal star released early from international duty

Leeds United have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Thiago Almada, after his Vélez Sarsfield teammate Fernando Gago insisted he was staying in Argentina for another season. Dubbed the 'new Lionel Messi' due to his flair, balance and 1.67m frame, Almada is considered one of the most exciting young players in world football. Almada is a hugely exciting prospect The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Leeds after talking up the Whites manager - and fellow Argentinian - Marcelo Bielsa....
Original author: Ali Rampling

The role Harry Kane played as Bayern Munich lose German Super Cup

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has joined the long list of professional footballers to join Common Goal - an organisation designed to battle social injustice across the world. Created in 2017, Common Goal encourages players, managers, officials and clubs to donate a minimum of 1% of their wages to a collective fund which uses football to help empower young ang vulnerable children around the world. Introducing Common Goal's newest member… @PauDybala_JR! We Have a #CommonGoal ⚽️♥️?...
Original author: Tom Gott

David Silva Helps Convince Ferran Torres to Make Man City Move With Pau Torres Also on Radar

Exclusive - Valencia forward Ferran Torres is keen to join Manchester City because he wants to follow in the footsteps of idol David Silva. Silva, who will walk away from the Etihad Stadium this summer, starred for Valencia between 2006 and 2010 before moving to Manchester, where he has gone on to make 434 appearances and win four Premier League titles. Torres is closing in on a move to the Etihad Stadium Silva's exit, alongside Leroy Sané's long-awaited move to Bayern Munich, left City...
Original author: Tom Gott

Inter Hoping Manchester United Agree to Help Fund Alexis Sánchez Exit

Inter are eager to sign Manchester United forward Alexis Sánchez this summer, but they are pushing for more financial assistance from the Red Devils to be able to do so. After a bitterly disappointing 18 months at Old Trafford, Sánchez was shipped off on loan to Inter last summer but United had to pay £175,000 of his £400,000-a-week contract to be able to convince the Italian side to take him. Inter have publicly admitted their desire to sign the Manchester United man The 31-year-old has...
Original author: Tom Gott

Chelsea & Bayern Munich 'Submit Offers' to Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen

gen Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has received interest from both Chelsea and Bayern Munich while he considers extending his contract at Camp Nou. Tying Ter Stegen down to fresh terms is one of Barcelona's top priorities this summer. Talks have rumbled on for months, with the coronavirus shutdown making things harder than they already were, and there is yet to be an agreement. Ter Stegen's contract runs until 2022 As noted by Cadena SER, both Barcelona and Ter Stegen are interested...
Original author: Tom Gott

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