Welcome to a new series of articles from Last Word on Football. During the coming days and weeks, we will be looking back at some of the historical moments in football and asking, “What if?”.
Chelsea are making waves in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, who’s widely expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season. PSG have most insistently linked to him, but their offer might come shy of his release clause.
Five Lazio players will miss the big clash against Inter Milan in the penultimate round of the season if they receive a booking against Empoli this weekend.
Barcelona are exploring re-signing Xavi Simons. Sport says Barcelona are showing interest in their former trainee. Xavi has urged Barcelona's management to try to re-sign Simons back from PSG.
AC Milan Primavera once again missed out on the chance to take a step towards the play-offs as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce this afternoon. A few days ago Ignazio Abate’s side were beaten 2-1 by Bologna which came after another 2-1 defeat against Monza, which had left them on the outside looking in with regards to the play-off race.
Real Betis winger Abde Eze is baffled by criticism of Barcelona coach Xavi. Abde left Barca last year for Betis. The winger has constantly kept an eye on his former club - and believes the criticism leveled at Xavi is too harsh.
Juventus are reportedly keeping an eye on Mario Pasalic who has been an Atalanta staple for quite some time now. Ahead of what should be a heated transfer market session in Turin, the Bianconeri are being linked with a host of profiles, and this includes a few players from Gian Piero Gasperini’s ranks.
There are mixed reports over the future of Theo Hernandez, as while Mundo Deportivo claim he is open to joining Bayern Munich, Italian sources insist he wants to stay at Milan.
Lucas Vazquez is a step away from signing a new deal with Real Madrid. The 32-year-old has scored two goals and provided six assists in 34 competitive games this season, including 13 starts.
Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon feels that Inter Milan’s Yann Sommer is currently the best goalkeeper in Serie A. The 2006 World Cup winner showed the Nerazzurri and former Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach keeper with praise while speaking at the Bulgarelli Prize ceremony, via FCInterNews.
Real Madrid are stepping up their interest in Lille defender Leny Yoro. Tribalfootball.com's transfer expert Rudy Galetti is reporting Real Madrid are taking concrete steps in the battle for Yoro.
Girona coach Michel has admitted interest in re-signing Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu. Romeu, 32, left for Barcelona last summer. "Oriol is a player I had here and I would like him to return," said Mchel.
Girona coach Michel hopes to keep his squad together over the summer. Victory against Barcelona secured Champions League qualification for Girona on Saturday.
Juventus great Gigi Buffon says Yann Sommer has been the best goalkeeper in Serie A this season. Sommer helped Inter Milan to win the Scudetto in his first season in Serie A this term.
The agent of Yerry Mina says he could stay with Cagliari next season. The former Everton defender is off contract this summer. His agent, Simone Rondanini, told TMW: "He feels good in Cagliari and he is a leader, in all respects.
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi expects his title winning squad to be improved this summer. Piotr Zielinski (Napoli) and Mehdi Taremi (Porto) have already agreed Bosman deals.
Are Manchester City set for a summer transfer window battle for Brazilian wonderkid Luis Guilherme? The world champions are among a host of top clubs from across Europe linked with a potential move for the Palmieras starlet.
Just as Liverpool fans are bracing themselves for an emotional goodbye to Jurgen Klopp, our Feyenoord counterparts are doing the same ahead of Arne Slot’s impending move to Anfield.
Arne Slot has dropped a teaser as to when his impending appointment as Liverpool’s new head coach could be officially confirmed. It’s been an open secret
Martin Odegaard has responded to Erik ten Hag’s comments about the reverse fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United. That game ended in a 3-1 win for the Gunners, but it was a fixture that had some controversies.
Roy Keane versus Erling Haaland is shaping up to be the next big pundit-footballer rivalry after Paul Pogba and Graeme Souness. From taking shots at his ability off the ball to clapping back with a brutal comment, the ‘beef’ between the two has taken social media by storm.
Lionel Messi has done things on the football pitch that no other player has before. From unbelievable goals to mouth-watering assists, the Argentine has a catalogue of mind-bending exploits on the pitch.
Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Edu, Arsenal has transformed over the past few years and evolved into a title challenger.
Manchester United could be back in the market for Frenkie de Jong this summer as their main rivals for the Dutchman’s signature are said to have other transfer priorities.
Another youngster from the Manchester United academy has been included in the first team squad that has travelled to London this afternoon ahead of Monday night’s game against Crystal Palace.
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