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Manchester City continue to monitor a potential De Bruyne replacement

Manchester City reportedly had scouts present at last night’s UEFA Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta. The Serie A club ran out winners over Xabi Alonso’s side with a 3-nil win to Bayern Leverkusen their first loss of the season.

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Watch: ’50-50′ – Journalist wouldn’t ‘rule out’ summer exit for ‘brilliant’ Liverpool dynamo

With a new head coach and sporting director at the helm, along with a series of other off-field changes at Liverpool, it could be an eventful summer transfer window at Anfield.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / 4 minutes ago

L’Equipe: Maignan set to miss Salernitana clash with new injury

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is set to miss the final game of the season against Salernitana thanks to a finger injury, a report claims. As has been

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / 11 minutes ago

Bologna Officially Confirm that Thiago Motta Won’t Stay

A last-ditch effort from Bologna didn’t make Thiago Motta change his mind. The team announced Thursday that the gaffer wouldn’t extend his contract. The Felsinei held a parade to celebrate their Champions League qualification on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / 6 minutes ago

The two Rome clubs want to sign quality Juventus youngster

Matias Soule is attracting the attention of both Rome-based Serie A clubs after his fine season on loan at Frosinone. The attacker has been one of the standout youngsters in Juventus’ ranks this season and has been among the best-performing young players in Europe.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / 16 minutes ago

Inter Milan Legend Optimistic Following Takeover: 'Oaktree Wants To Keep The Club Competitive'

Inter Milan icon Beppe Bergomi expects Inter Milan to remain competitive under the guidance of new their new owners Oaktree Capital. The American investment company took over the club’s majority shares this week when Suning failed to repay their loan by Monday’s deadline.

Soccer News / Football Italia / 13 minutes ago

Video: Gasperini appears to aim at Inter after Atalanta’s Europa League win

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini appeared to taunt his former club Inter during a post-match press conference on Wednesday: ‘Some clubs struggle to keep costs down, we’ve seen instances over the last few days.’ Atalanta won a historic Europa League title on Wednesday night, beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in a Final in Dublin.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / 14 minutes ago

Bonera continues preparations for U23 job with latest Serie C playoff visit

Daniele Bonera has continued preparing for his work as the AC Milan U23 coach by attending another Serie C playoff match, this time taking in Vicenza vs Padova.

Real Madrid News / Tribal Football / 19 minutes ago

Real Madrid ponder bid for Man City midfielder Rodri

Real Madrid are eyeing Manchester City midfielder Rodri. AS says Real see Rodri as a readymade replacement for Toni Kroos, who will hang up the boots after the summer's Euros with Germany.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / 41 minutes ago

A Brazilian international appears set to leave Manchester City this summer.

Manchester City’s on loan Brazilian international Yan Couto appears set for permanent exit from the world champions this summer. Couto has starred for Girona this season during his loan spell with the La Liga surprise packets.

Monaco News / Tribal Football / 12 minutes ago

Man City, Juventus interested in Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche

Manchester City are interested in Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Akliouche, who is expected to play in the Olympics with France this summer, is under contract until 2026.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / 44 minutes ago

Ian Wright tells Arteta the three players that Arsenal urgently need – but not a top striker

Arsenal’s hopes for the 2023–24 league title didn’t quite go according to plan. Our boys put in a great effort, but unfortunately fell short in the league.

Soccer News / The Laziali / 3 minutes ago

Lazio Set Sights on Interesting Hellas Verona Winger

Lazio are one of a handful of clubs interested in making a move for Hellas Verona winger Tijjani Noslin in the summer. The Biancocelesti are preparing to shake up their frontline in the summer, with Felipe Anderson ready to depart and Pedro possibly out the door as well, leaving some gaps in Igor Tudor’s attack.

Burnley News / Tribal Football / 4 minutes ago

Burnley up Kompany compo demands in Bayern Munich talks

Burnley are upping their compensation demands for Vincent Kompany. Bayern Munich have entered talks with Burnley for Kompany, who they have identified as their next coach.

Soccer News / Football Italia / 13 minutes ago

Is now the right time for Gasperini to leave Atalanta?

Gian Piero Gasperini took Atalanta to dreamland in the Europa League final, winning their first trophy in six decades, and now may be the perfect time for the coach to end his time in charge in Bergamo.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / 5 minutes ago

Enquiries from across Europe arrive for Stoke teen Sidibe

Transfer interest in Stoke City teen Souleymane Sidibe is growing. The 17 year-old midfielder is the son of Mamady Sidibe and made his first team breakthrough this past season.

Soccer News / ESPN / 53 minutes ago

Sources: Barça would opt for Flick if Xavi goes

Hansi Flick has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over Barcelona if Xavi is sacked but the Catalan club will not make a final decision until president Joan Laporta meets the coach at a meeting scheduled for next week, sources told ESPN.

Crystal Palace News / Tribal Football / 16 minutes ago

Lokonga: Arsenal and I agree it's time to leave

Albert Sambi Lokonga has declared he wants to leave Arsenal. The midfielder has just spent the season on-loan with Luton Town. The 24-year-old scored one goal and provided three assists in 19 competitive games for Luton.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / 10 minutes ago

La Provence: Doubts over Fonseca to Milan – Marseille haven’t given up

Doubts are emerging over Paulo Fonseca’s rumoured move to AC Milan as Ligue 1 side Marseille have not yet given up on the Portuguese coach. As reported by French newspaper La Provence (via Radio Rossonera), the negotiation between Fonseca and Milan is not as close to completion as other reports have claimed.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / 13 minutes ago

Pochettino's Chelsea split: With their crazy criteria any replacement will be downgrade

COMMENT: Well, he's come up smelling like roses, hasn't he? Or is that lemons? The one man to emerge with reputation not only intact - but enhanced - from this latest Chelsea fiasco is their now former manager...

Soccer News / SempreMilan / 11 minutes ago

Milan ask about Japanese centre-back during discussions with Stuttgart – the latest

AC Milan have asked for information on Stuttgart defender Hiroki Ito whilst holding talks to sign Serhou Guirassy from the German club. As reported by Tuttosport (via Radio Rossonera), Milan are keen to explore as many options as possible during their talks with Stuttgart about Guirassy.

Crystal Palace News / Tribal Football / 13 minutes ago

England coach Southgate explains calling up Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton

England coach Gareth Southgate has explained naming Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton in his provisional Euros squad. Despite less than six months of Premier League football under his belt, Southgate says Wharton deserves his selection.

Eintracht Frankfurt News / The Cult of Calcio / 5 minutes ago

Roma Wait in the Wings for Possible Crosstown Mugging

Roma have joined the list of teams watching closely what’s going on between Lazio and Daichi Kamada, who’s been very solid with Igor Tudor at the helm.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / 44 minutes ago

Mauricio Pochettino throws his hat into ring for potential Manchester United job

Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea on Tuesday after only one season in charge but it has already been briefed – presumably from the Argentinian’s camp – that he is interested in talking to Manchester United if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag this summer.

Soccer News / Stretty News / 16 minutes ago

Manchester United legend presents Europa League trophy ahead of final

Europa League fever is taking hold in Dublin tonight. Atalanta lead Xabi Alonso’s yet-to-be-beaten Bayern Leverkusen side. More interestingly, the game kicked off after Manchester United legend John O’Shea presented the trophy as part of the opening ceremony.