It is a tale as old as modern football. A legendary player hits the twilight of his career, the fans desperately want to freeze time, and the front office decides it is time to turn the page.
According to SportsBoom, Conventry City are interested in signing Aston Villa star Ross Barkley and the Premier League side are open to letting him leave.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly confident that they could convince Manchester United misfit Jadon Sancho to join them for a third spell. Sancho is currently on loan at Aston Villa and will surely be leaving Man Utd this summer as he comes to the end of his contract after a pretty miserable spell at Old Trafford.
The Netherlands are one of the World Cup’s eternal bridesmaids. Despite being one of the most famous footballing nations on the planet, the Dutch have never won a World Cup trophy.
Régis Le Bris confirmed that Sunderland have begun discussions with Bertrand Traoré over his future at the Stadium of Light, with the club holding a one-year extension option on the Burkina Faso captain’s current deal.
Aston Villa are not interested in selling Youri Tielemans this summer, and journalist Pete O’Rourke has been unambiguous about that. The Belgian midfielder has attracted considerable attention from the Middle East in recent weeks, with Al-Ittihad among the Saudi clubs to have shown concrete interest in the 28-year-old.
Waldemar Anton has been linked with a move away from German club Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. According to a report from SportsBoom, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and West Ham United are interested in the 29-year-old defender.
Manchester United could let up to four goalkeepers leave this summer as the club prepares for a significant overhaul of their defensive department. According to The Sun, the Red Devils are planning to clear out several high-profile names to balance their squad and meet Premier League profitability and sustainability rules.
Lazio defender Mario Gila has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season. Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are interested in the defender, and the former Real Madrid player could cost around €30 million.
Ben Foster was blown away by Bruno Fernandes’ performance after the Manchester United captain made a real difference in the match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes took control of the game at Old Trafford as Manchester United secured a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, playing the kind of football that has become expected of him under Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has publicly expressed his hope that Harry Maguire will remain at Old Trafford beyond the end of the current season, highlighting the experienced centre-back’s importance both on and off the pitch.
The great Manchester United run under Michael Carrick continued as the Red Devils beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, March 16. United retained their third position in the Premier League with 54 points from 30 matches, as they continue to eye UEFA Champions League football next season.
Aston Villa find themselves entangled in a peculiar administrative web following their January acquisition of teenage forward Brian Madjo. According to a report from Football Insider, which features exclusive insights from former Aston Villa and Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, the club cannot register the player for competitive action.
James Maddison may opt to remain at Tottenham Hotspur even if they suffer the unthinkable fate of Premier League relegation this summer, according to former Spurs scout Mick Brown.
Scotland will fine-tune preparations for the 2026 World Cup with two friendlies later this month, hosting Japan at Hampden Park on March 28 before facing the Ivory Coast at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 31.
Bruno Fernandes doesn’t do things quietly. On a cold March afternoon at Old Trafford, the Portuguese captain did what no Manchester United player had done in 26 years.
The future of Jack Grealish could get attention in the summer with Aston Villa and Everton reportedly preparing to compete for the England international’s signature.
Manchester United fans serenaded Casemiro with a resounding “one more year” chant following another masterclass performance from the Brazilian midfielder in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. The scenes at Old Trafford marked a dramatic shift in sentiment for a player who, just months ago, appeared to be winding down his career in England.
After taking the lead in the first half, Liverpool dropped points after a late equalizer from Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison. It is a huge point for Spurs, who are now on 30 points in the league, and a point above the relegation zone, but Liverpool missed an opportunity to be 4th in the league table.
Michael Carrick has transformed Manchester United from dreamers to believers, but doubt remains if he will be trusted by the Old Trafford hierarchy to continue the rebuild that he has started.
Pedro Neto will not play in Chelsea vs. Newcastle United on Saturday, March 14, as he is suspended following an incident in the Blues' recent loss against Arsenal.
Real Madrid’s search for a new manager this summer looks as if it will be a fairly unique one. Their last six appointments have all spent time at the club previously as a player or coach, but it seems they will look outside of their familiar ranks this time round.
Rayan joined AFC Bournemouth in January following the departure of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City. Since then, Rayan’s form for Bournemouth has been good, with the youngster adapting well to English football.