Bernardeschi's renaissance points to a similar trajectory for Toronto, whose game Saturday night at home against worst-to-first Cincinnati squad could accelerate it.
Oaktree will soon remove all signs pointing to Suning at Inter Milan, beginning with the club’s training center at Appiano Gentile. This has been a chaotic week for the Nerazzurri who celebrated the Serie A title on Sunday, only to undergo an ownership change afterwards.
Giorgio Chiellini is ready to return to Juventus after spending two years at Los Angeles FC, the first as a player and the other as a development coach.
Juventus is getting closer to making Thiago Motta their next manager as he meets with Bologna today, potentially for the last time. Motta has done a fantastic job at the home of the Red and Blues, and his team’s qualification for next season’s Champions League has made him one of the top-rated managers.
Gabriel Martinelli, the Brazilian and Arsenal winger, has shared his thoughts on the just-concluded 2023–24 league campaign. He understands the disappointment of losing the title race, but he remains optimistic and finds reasons to be positive.
The James McCarthy signing had all the hallmarks of a Dermot Desmond/Peter Lawwell deal. So did our biggest shareholder pay up to end it this summer? One notable absentee from the recent Celtic player of the year awards was James McCarthy.
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.
Barcelona duo Deco and Bojan Krkic were left impressed by the shining performance of Ademola Lookman in the Europa League final, generating interest ahead of the summer transfer window.
Oaktree are reportedly willing to spend the cash after taking over Inter Milan from departing owners Suning. The Chinese group failed to repay the loan they took from the American company by Monday’s deadline.
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.
Portuguese paper O Jogo claims Saudi side Al Hilal are ready to offer at least €100m for Milan star Rafael Leao. Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus wants to reunite with his compatriot Rafael Leao so the Saudi club are ready to make a formal offer of over €100m, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo.
Lazio and Napoli are reportedly entertaining a swap deal that involves Luis Alberto and Giovanni Simeone. Both players are looking to leave their respective clubs, although for different reasons.
A report in the Italian media reveals how the first meeting between Oaktree officials and the two Inter Milan CEOs panned out on Wednesday. The American investment company has now taken over the club departing owners Suning.
When Barcelona President Joan Laporta broke down in tears as he explained the decision to continue with Xavi as manager at the start of May, it looked as if that would be the case.
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski again reiterated that he would be going nowhere this summer, amid reports that the Catalan side could try to move him on next season.
Adding at least one centre-back to the ranks will be high on Manchester United’s list of priorities this summer, with that department, in particular, looking weak going into the transfer window.
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.
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.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is unsure about his future after winning the Europa League final. La Dea thumped Bayer 3-0 in Dublin last night. Gasperini said: "I have taken some criticism, at times we are a little exposed, but the game is worth the candle, because I want to see my teams always attacking.
Davide Zappcosta is floating after helping Atalanta win the Europa League final last night. The 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen marks a second Europa League title for Zappacosta, who also lifted the trophy as a Chelsea player.
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.
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.
Angel Reese may have just begun her professional career, but she is already getting involved on the ownership side of things.
Manchester City clinched a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title Sunday, continuing a dynasty that has seen them win six of the last seven English top flight titles. But all good things come to an end, and there are signs City is approaching that inevitable conclusion. So who is waiting in the wings to claim the throne?
Manchester United have been given a slight boost ahead of the FA Cup final with trio Mason Mount, Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof returning to first-team training this week.
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new backup goalkeeper, with Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow emerging as a top candidate according to John Cross of The Mirror. As Mikel Arteta plans for the summer transfer window, the Dutchman’s potential move to North London could be pivotal for the Gunners’ squad depth.
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.
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