Is the first exit from Manchester City beginning to become apparent? While the champions have been linked with a host of players there will no doubt be players who depart the club this summer.
John Stones suffered another injury scare overnight as England went down 1-nil to Iceland at Wembley. Phil Foden and Kyle Walker also started for England alongside Stones as Gareth Southgate’s side continued their preparations for Euro 24.
The future of Bernardo Silva has the potential to define Manchester City’s transfer window. If he were to leave the champions would face a tough task in finding a replacement for the Portuguese international.
Esteemed Kompany host Steven Mcinerney looks at all of the news that filtered out on Manchester City on Friday. It was another news worthy day with transfer stories and rumours dominating the headlines.
Defending European champions Italy are reportedly sweating over Nicolo Barella’s match fitness ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Albania. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Luciano Spalletti will have a definite answer on the Inter midfielder’s physical condition midway through next week.
Luciano Spalletti’s decision to leave Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli out of his Italy squad for Euro 2024 has sparked an intense debate. However, the 26-year-old holds no grudges against the former Napoli manager and will use his omission to spend time with his family.
Robin Gosens could be on the verge of an unexpected Serie A return after Bologna added him to their list of targets. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, new Rossoblu boss Vincenzo Italiano has given his go-ahead for the German wing-back’s signing.
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the first French Open final of his career, thereby becoming the youngest player ever to reach a Grand Slam final on all three surfaces.
Serie A giants Roma are reportedly among the sides queuing up for wantaway Juventus prodigy Matias Soule. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has credited the Giallorossi with a ‘strong interest’ in the Argentine winger, who spent last season on loan at Frosinone.
Still searching for their first road win, FC Dallas complete one of their toughest scheduling spots of the season when they face Minnesota United on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on securing the services of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in the upcoming transfer window. Tottenham are preparing to offload players who no longer fit into their plans, aiming to generate funds for new signings.
Messi turns 37 later this month and will be 39 by the time the 2026 World Cup takes place.
Currently, Jonny Evans is one of a handful of Manchester United players to be locked in contract talks. The likes of Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial and, more recently, Brandon Williams were all released by the club this year as the hierarchy opted against extending their stays at Old Trafford.
Germany has named Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug in their final squad for Euro 2024, with both being the main options for the number nine role. Havertz had an excellent season at Arsenal, where Mikel Arteta utilised him effectively as a false nine, unlocking his potential.
Two clubs on the wrong side of the red line in the MLS Western Conference standings will try to change course as the Seattle Sounders travel to Kansas City, Kan., to play Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
Kobbie Mainoo has added a third England cap to his tally this evening after being named in the starting 11 to take on Iceland at Wembley. The Three Lions are currently at the halfway stage of their final warm-up fixture before they jet off to Germany next week, with their Euros opener penned in for Sunday, June 16 against Serbia.
The English Premier League clubs recently voted to keep VAR.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence was on loan at Italian club Genoa during the second half of last season. There have been rumours that the Italian
Arsenal remains keen on signing Martin Zubimendi, and journalist Ben Jacobs has provided a new update on their pursuit of the midfielder. Zubimendi is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in European football and has been impressive for Real Sociedad.
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Tammy Abraham from AS Roma during the summer transfer window. According to TeamTalk, the Italian outfit have put the 26-year-old striker up for sale and they are ready to listen to offers for him.
Arsenal is willing to offload Reiss Nelson as they aim to raise funds this summer. Under Mikel Arteta’s management, the Gunners have been consistently improving their squad each transfer window.
New York City FC announced Friday that homegrown forward Andres Jasson has departed to join Denmark's Aalborg BK. Jasson, 22, tallied three goals and three assists in 59 MLS matches (21 starts) for NYCFC from 2020-24.
Declan Rice believes the “future is looking bright” for England in terms of competition for places in the centre of midfield. The emergence of Kobbie Mainoo this season means that fans of the Three Lions have a lot to look forward to in the future.
Manchester United are expected to undergo a summer of significant overhaul following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s takeover of 25% of the club earlier this year.
Leny Yoro could be on his way to the Premier League should an interested party present a tempting offer. The Liverpool-linked defender (Daily Mail via Liverpool.com) is reportedly aware of the Merseysiders’ interest in his services this summer.
A leading FSG figure has said that he’s ‘determined’ to pursue a ‘crazy idea’ which is bound to annoy many Liverpool fans. Sara Germano wrote a lengthy
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