The first game against Leeds this season was a major turning point in many ways. Just before that, Chelsea had picked up an impressive win against Barcelona, almost beaten Arsenal, and looked to really be in gear and preparing for a competitive season.
Arne Slot has starkly declared that Liverpool will need to be ‘close to perfection’ if they’re to secure a place in the Champions League for next season.
Only nine more La Liga appearances separate Juventus loanee Nico Gonzalez from a permanent move to Atletico Madrid. Argentina international Nico Gonzalez is edging closer to joining Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal.
Manchester City are quietly assessing their options ahead of the summer transfer window, and one emerging name on their shortlist is Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal’s double pivot has helped propel the Gunners’ season as they show no signs of slowing down. Mikel Arteta’s men thrashed Sunderland 3-0 in their last Premier League match last weekend at the Emirates Stadium, which took them to 56 points in 25 matches.
Hamburg has the option to sign Fabio Vieira for 20m euros when his current loan spell comes to an end, and his recent performances suggest they could be tempted to activate that clause.
Chelsea’s December spiral which eventually led to the departure of Enzo Maresca began with a 3-1 defeat to Leeds, which was the watershed between previous impressive results against Arsenal and Barcelona; and the bad run that followed.
After taking care of Kenan Yildiz, Juventus wish to strike a deal with Weston McKennie and avoid a Bosman departure, but there’s some work to be done, and Inter recently poked around to gather some intel, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Referee chiefs reportedly agreed that the decision to deny a penalty kick to Juventus in their latest Serie A match against Lazio was correct. La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Calciomercato.com) reports that AIA chiefs considered Marco Guida’s decision not to award a penalty to Juventus against Lazio on Sunday to be correct.
The images of Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal were not those of a content footballer on Sunday night, and there appears to be a rising frustration in the veteran defender.
Paul Scholes has praised Tottenham defender Cristian Romero and said that he would love to see him at Manchester United. Recently, the centre-back was sent off in Tottenham’s defeat against Man United at Old Trafford.
Inter Milan have been relentless in front of goal this season, netting a whopping 57 goals in just 24 Serie A matches. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri’s conversion rate has been nothing short of outstanding.
It feels like a long time ago when Dejan Kulusevski was sidelined due to a serious knee injury – specifically a patella cartilage issue – sustained in a match against Crystal Palace, which required surgery.
Cristian Chivu has done extraordinary things since replacing Simone Inzaghi in charge of 20-time Serie A champions Inter Milan last summer. According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, the 45-year-old has transformed the Nerazzurri into a formidable force.
Atletico Madrid were forced to improvise at the end of the January transfer window, following the exits of Conor Gallagher and Giacomo Raspadori, with several attempts to bring in their targets failing.
Arsenal have a history of signing former Chelsea players, with several having moved directly from the Blues to the Emirates Stadium over the years. While some of those transfers have been successful, others have failed to meet expectations, which has often divided opinion among supporters.
It looks like Viktor Gyokeres has steadily turned into the striker we hoped for upon signing him in the summer transfer window for £55 million from Sporting CP, where he found the back of the net 97 times in 102 appearances.
Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly interested in Milan star Christian Pulisic, who hasn’t yet received an offer to extend his contract at San Siro. Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in Pulisic, according to TMW.
Arne Slot has doubled down on his steadfast refusal to consider picking Calvin Ramsay in Liverpool’s starting XI despite the selection crisis at right-back.
Tottenham Hotspur will resume their Premier League action this Tuesday, and another slip-up here could see Thomas Frank in deep trouble. The North Londoners had a difficult outing at Old Trafford, which saw Spurs lose on a 2 to nil scoreline.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has all but confirmed his availability for Tuesday’s clash against West Ham United. The high-flying Red Devils travelled to East London on Monday, as they prepare to take on the Hammers in this mid-week’s Premier League matchday.
Mikel Arteta has taken Arsenal very close to winning the EPL title, and there is little doubt that the team has improved significantly since he became their manager in 2019.
Sandro Tonali’s future is attracting attention ahead of the summer transfer window this year, with interest intensifying from both England and Italy. According talkSPORT, Tonali would be receptive to a return to Serie A, a revelation that has added a new dimension to an already crowded race for his signature.
Liverpool’s long-term planning at centre-back continues to evolve, and a familiar name has re-emerged as a potential solution. According to Football Insider, the Reds are seriously considering a future move to bring Jarell Quansah back to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen, as part of a wider defensive succession strategy.