Welcome to a new series of articles from Last Word on Football. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the transfers, sackings, appointments and more that almost happened in football, changing the game we all know and love.
Estêvão Willian is the latest Brazilian jewel turning the heads of top European clubs as he continues to shine for Palmeiras. The Brazilian club groomed Gabriel Jesus and Endrick and is now home to Willian, who has been brilliant for their youth team, earning his promotion to the senior side.
Sky Sport Italia claim that Florent Ghisolfi, currently in charge at OGC Nice, is the favourite to take over as Roma director of sport. The Giallorossi have been without anyone in the role since Tiago Pinto decided to walk away at the end of the January transfer window.
Manchester United are actively looking to offload Casemiro this summer despite him being a mainstay in Erik ten Hag’s starting 11. The Brazilian’s integral role in the squad has been the case since he arrived at Old Trafford in 2022; if he’s fit, he starts.
Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has claimed that AC Milan have made their choice: they would like to make Porto boss Sergio Conceicao their next head coach.
Police are concerned after battles broke out in the city streets between rival Genoa and Sampdoria ultras. The situation surprisingly erupted on Sunday night following Sampdoria’s Serie B victory over Reggiana at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, also known commonly as Marassi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gabriel Jesus continues to be linked with a move back to Palmeiras, which is an ambitious transfer to consider. The Brazilian is currently Arsenal’s main striker, but the Gunners still intend to sign a new frontman.
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.
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?”.
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.
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.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane aimed Man City star striker Erling Haaland over the weekend as the Norwegian scored four goals in a comfortable 5-1 win over Wolves.
Harry Maguire has been ruled out for at least three weeks after sustaining a muscle injury. The 31-year-old started United’s past six matches and was among the nominees for the club’s April Player of the Month award.
The development of Manchester City’s Rolls Royce that is Josko Gvardiol, has been one of many positives for the champions this season. The Croatian international has taken to life at Manchester City like a duck to water.
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