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Him David Luiz's future at Arsenal has been heavily speculated on over the past few weeks, with talk of a Benfica return mooted, but the situation has taken another turn over some astronomical demands. There is an optional clause in his Arsenal contract to extend his stay in north London for a further 12 months - having initially signed for just one season - but with no decision made as of yet, it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian's short stay with the Gunners will continue. ? "They are...

There were plenty of doubts about the post-Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid. After the Portuguese icon's move to Juventus in 2018 Real were, simply put, not very good. The Champions League elimination at the hands of Ajax last season was embarrassing, and ending the La Liga campaign 19 points behind Barcelona was inexcusable. There were some real holes in this team which needed filling. However, amid all the despair and uncertainty, one man stood up and commanded the role of Real's talisman -...

There is a certain stigma attached to footballers plying their trade north of the border. Immediately there is an assumption that no matter how well they're performing, how many clean sheets they've kept or regardless of how many goals they've notched, we have to be reminded 'that it's just the Scottish Premiership'. All the players performing well in Scotland come with an unjust caveat. They're good over there, but probably won't be here. While unjust, it's not necessarily untrue. There is no...

If you're a fan of Everton, you've likely recently asked yourself: 'who is Kim Min-jae?'. And if you're not an Everton fan, you've likely read the title of this and asked yourself: 'who is Kim Min-jae?' Kim Min-jae has been on the radar of European scouts for a little while now after impressing in the K League 1, and more recently the Chinese Super League, with the likes of Southampton, PSV and RB Leipzig being interested in the past. Ringing any bells yet? No? Well fear not, because in the...

Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak needed just 182 La Liga games to reach 100 clean sheets, reaching the milestone 40 games faster than previous record holder Miguel Reina in the 1970s. Just think of all the greats who have played in Spain - Iker Casillas, Victor Valdés, Santiago Cañizares, Andoni Zubizarreta, Ricardo Zamora himself and more. Oblak has the statistics to not only rival them, but surpass them. While Oblak's legacy may not be as strong as those aforementioned icons, there's no...

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has revealed that Ryan Fraser has 'played his last game for the football club.' The 26-year-old winger was brought to club back in 2013 and has since racked up over 200 appearances for the Cherries. Last season was Fraser's most productive at the club. He played a part in every match in the league, scoring seven goals while producing 14 assists - the second-highest in the league. Fraser's contract expires at the end of the month However, rumours of transfer...

Barcelona have ‘no record’ of Manchester United offering up to €150m for teenage sensation Ansu Fati, nor has the player been given indication there is any such offer on the table. Fati burst onto the scene at 16 earlier this season when injuries created a first-team opportunity and has gone on to play 25 games in all competitions so far. Fati has played 25 times for Barcelona this season A report from The Times last weekend alleged that Manchester United had presented two offers to Barcelona...

Everton are interested in South Korea international Kim Min-jae, with the defender 'primed' for a move to the Premier League. The 23-year-old, who plays for Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League, is nicknamed 'the Monster' due to his 6ft 3in frame and his ability to physically dominate opponents. The Guardian report that Beijing Guoan are prepared to sell for around £13.5m. Min-jae in action for South Korea The report claims that an array of clubs in mainland Europe have their eyes on Kim,...

Football fans all over the world have waited a long time for the major leagues to restart. This weekend, after three months hiatus, all Europe's top leagues (minus France) will have resumed their campaigns, as we focus on reaching a conclusion to 2019/20 in the age of pandemic. This weekend, it's the Premier League and Serie A who make a full return to action, joining both La Liga and the Bundesliga in playing out the end of the campaign. While Bayern Munich may have sewn up the German league...

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Italian women’s football legend Carolina Morace has expressed her desire to coach at a club in England, revealing that she is a big fan of English women’s football. She also suggested that Italy needs to follow the likes of England, France and Spain where players are professional. In a 19-year international career that spanned three decades, Morace established herself as one of the all-time Italian greats. She has since gone on to become a top coach, leading both the Italy and Canada national...

West Ham make their return to football with a trip up to the midlands to face Wolves on Saturday evening. Ahead of their return to competitive football, the Hammers sit just outside of the relegation zone on goal difference, and will been keenly aware that the meeting with Wolves is a must-win one. SHOP NOW: Get the newest West Ham merchandise from UK Soccer Shop! Here's how the Hammers should lineup on Saturday. Goalkeepers & Defenders Fabianski Łukasz Fabiański (GK) - Has only played 16...

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante remains linked with a Stamford Bridge exit this summer as the Blues look to rebuild a new squad and potentially use the money earned from selling the World Cup-winning Frenchman to further invest in that new project. Chelsea have already secured deals for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, while they remain interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz if the German side are willing to negotiate. Despite the coronavirus crisis taking its toll on football clubs...

News Sunday evening's Premier League fixture sees Everton host Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, with the visitors looking to close in on the title. The Reds will be just one win away from a first league success in 30 years if they leave Goodison Park with victory. Merseyside derbies haven't been kind to Everton in recent seasons, with their last victory in the fixture coming in 2010. England number one Jordan Pickford has had a difficult term at club level Carlo Ancelotti's reign as Everton...

Pep Guardiola has openly admitted Leroy Sane will not be signing a new contract at Manchester City, revealing the winger has turned down 'two or three' proposals from the club to extend his stay. The Catalan boss was speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Citizens' game against Burnley on Monday, and one of the main topics of discussion was the future of the Germany international. PEP ? Leroy has rejected to extend his contract. Everyone knows. If at the end of the season two...

Gossip linking Naby Keita with a summer exit from Liverpool has been dismissed, with the midfielder potentially set for a 'bigger role' next season. The 25-year-old Guinea international is now in his second season as a Liverpool player, having signed from RB Leipzig for around £52m - the third-biggest transfer fee paid in the Reds' history. Having made the Bundesliga Team of the Season in 2017 and then the Europa League's Squad of the Year in 2018, Keita was expected to take on a key role in...

A major issue for any foreign-born player hoping to gain eligibility to play for England one day is the Home Nations’ Agreement that the FA first entered into with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 1993. It has evolved over the years with minor updates, but the underlying rule is that foreign-born players with no ties to England cannot become naturalised and play. Foreign-born players with an English-born parent are eligible, as was the case with Owen Hargreaves, who had only ever lived...

Foreign players rumoured for England call-up - Almunia, Rafael, Morgan, Distin, Januzaj, Arteta, Nzonzi, Giggs, Haaland, Bailey, Saha. FIFA eligibility rules.

News The penultimate weekend of the Bundesliga sees RB Leipzig host Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated clash at the Red Bull Arena. Die Roten Bullen sit in third place and, after a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Fortuna Düsseldorf on Wednesday night, the hosts remain behind their upcoming opponents. But a win on Saturday will put them level with the visitors and ensure the race for second place goes down to the final week. As for Die Schwarzgelben, a shock 2-0 loss against Mainz...

Social Court 15 has ruled to dismiss Neymar's claims made in a lawsuit against Barcelona, in which the forward was demanding €43.6m in bonuses. Furthermore, the court has since ruled that the Brazilian must now pay his former employers €6.7m in return - a huge turnaround for La Blaugrana in the long-running court case. BREAKING NEWS: The Social Court 15 in Barcelona dismisses in its entirety the lawsuit of Neymar Jr. ?https://t.co/SwTdilLX5x — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 19, 2020 A...