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Newcastle to ‘Step Up’ Pursuit for ‘Magic’ Forward After Learning that Player is Keen for St James’

Newcastle United’s interest in Joao Pedro has reportedly increased, as they monitor two other potential summer signings. After qualifying for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign, they will have extra cash to splash, as they are perhaps preparing for the loss of other attacking assets to rivals.

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Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez wanted by new club ahead of return to management

It has now been over a year since Xavi Hernandez was sacked by Barcelona, and as such, he will soon make his return to management. The 45-year-old made the decision to take a sabbatical year upon losing his job in Catalonia, and that time period is now effectively at an end.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 14

Barcelona dealt blow in efforts to secure player’s exit this summer

Barcelona are looking to organise exits for several players this summer, and among them is midfielder Pablo Torre. He struggled for prominence last season due to the presence of Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez and Gavi, and with the expectation being that Raphinha will be used more centrally going forward, his options to play will decrease further.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 13

Barcelona at risk of FIFA complaint over deal for ‘kidnapped’ 16-year-old wonderkid

The curious case of Cardoso Varela continues. The 16-year-old Portuguese winger moved to Croatia to continue his career with a third division side, despite being at one of the best academies in Europe at Porto.

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RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 11

Barcelona to avoid repeat of high-profile issue for 2025-26 season

Barcelona may find it difficult to make signings this summer due to their well-documented financial problems, and any player that does join could face similar issues to the one that Dani Olmo and Pau Victor dealt with during the 2024-25 season.

Soccer News / Total Apex Sports / June 10

Arsenal Made To Sweat For Benjamin Sesko

As the summer transfer window opens, Arsenal fans were confident about a deal, but now they might be witnessing a tug‑of‑war over one of Europe’s most promising young strikers, Benjamin Šeško.

RB Leipzig News / Extratime Talk / June 10

Tottenham News: A Harsh Exit, Yet a Justified One for Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Ange Postecoglou despite the 59-year-old Australian winning them the Europa League. It was Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years.

RB Leipzig News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

‘Negotiations Underway’ as Chelsea Race to Finish Deal for ‘Wonderkid’ Before Club World Cup

This year, a special, exceptional early transfer deadline day has been put in place, on June 10. This is to allow teams to register new players before the reformed Club World Cup, which begins on June 14.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 10

Juventus After Manchester United and Arsenal Target

Juventus have joined the race for Viktor Gyokeres, which has turned heads with his stellar performances with Sporting CP in the last couple of seasons.

Soccer News / Football Espana / June 8

Espanyol CEO responds to Barcelona interest in Joan Garcia

Barcelona are pushing hard to have a deal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia sewn up by the start of the second summer transfer window. The La Liga champions have made it clear that they want the 24-year-old to be their new starter, replacing Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in the process.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 6

Barcelona reject Chelsea swap deal for Fermin Lopez

Barcelona have made a firm transfer decision over midfield star Fermin Lopez this summer amid Premier League interest in him. The 22-year-odl started just 12 La Liga games in 2024/25, but still managed to score six league goals, as a rotation option for Hansi Flick’s treble winners.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Portugal Star Player Sends Message to Spain Ahead of Big Final on Sunday

The UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain will feature some of the best players in the world. Both teams had impressive wins in the semifinal, with Portugal beating Germany for the first time in 25 years, and Spain delivering a 5-4 win versus France.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / June 6

Chelsea have made €75m offer for Barcelona attacking star

Barcelona are once again at the table with the calculator this summer, as they muddle their way through the salary limit restrictions once again. It has been some time since they brought in big money through a sale, with the closest being the €50m received for Ousmane Dembele two summers ago.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / June 5

Florian Wirtz News: Liverpool in Position To Make Huge Signing for 2025/26 Season

Florian Wirtz is the new blue-eyed boy of German football. He is in heavy demand in England as well, and has reportedly rejected a club as successful as Manchester City recently.

Lamine Yamal News / Football Espana / June 5

Lamine Yamal adds further spice to Spain-France clash with social media post

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is fast becoming the leader of his club side and of his national team Spain, as the 17-year-old continues to grow into a major factor on the biggest stages.

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Soccer News / Football Espana / June 4

How Barcelona intend to register Joan Garcia after providing guarantees on transfer decision

Barcelona appear to have all but wrapped up a deal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia if the latest coming out of the Catalan capital is to be believed.

Soccer News / Football Espana / June 3

Barcelona risk Champions League punishment after breaching UEFA’s FFP rules

Barcelona had a productive campaign in the 2024-25 Champions League, reaching the semi-finals before being defeated across two legs by Inter. But a similar run in next season’s competition may be tougher to achieve after recent developments in regards to the club’s well-documented financial woes.

Ruben Amorim News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Why Manchester United’s ‘Maverick’ Signing Fixes Three Key Problems for Ruben Amorim

Manchester United announced the £62.5m signing of the “maverick” Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers this Monday upon the opening of the summer transfer window.

RB Leipzig News / Extratime Talk / June 2

Tino Livramento Could Be a Good Acquisition for Manchester City

Manchester City have endured a trophy-less 2024/25 season, which is almost unthinkable, given their wonderful track record under Pep Guardiola. They have won 19 trophies during the last decade, which is a fantastic record.

Liam Delap News / Total Apex Sports / May 31

Chelsea’s Lineup With Liam Delap

Chelsea has reportedly agreed a deal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. It does not look like just another young name added to the Blues’ long list of transfer projects.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / May 31

Deco reveals key to Barcelona transfer business in 2025

Barcelona are in a good place going into this summer’s transfer window, even if they are still suffering in a financial sense. Hansi Flick’s squad does need changes made, but as has been shown with the success of last season, things are not as bad as they seemed 12 months ago.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Forget the Best XI - These Were the Most Disappointing Players of the Season

It's at this time of the year that journalists roll out their "Team of the Season" picks, with Salah, Palmer, Isak etc leading the way. But just as intriguing...who disappointed in the Premier League in 2024/25?

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / May 24

Red Bulls blank hobbled D.C. United to earn first road win

Cameron Harper scored a goal in the 42nd minute to fuel the New York Red Bulls to a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. New York's Mohammed Sofo scored in second-half stoppage time and Wiki Carmona and Emil Forsberg each notched an assist.

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / May 23

Red Bulls, winless on road, get another crack at D.C. United

D.C. United will target their second victory over the New York Red Bulls this season when the teams meet on Saturday night in Washington. Joao Peglow scored both of his team's goals in D.C.

Jude Bellingham News / Sunderland on SI / May 21

Liverpool Join Borussia Dortmund & RB Leipzig in Chase for Sunderland Star Jobe Bellingham

Sunderland are preparing for the Championship playoff final for promotion to the Premier League, where they will face Sheffield United this Saturday, May 24th.