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Slot praises team mentality after tough win over Arsenal
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised the way his team fought against the Arsenal and their troublesome tactics at Anfield to come away with a 1 – 0 victory and keep their title defence on the right track. Arsenal looked like a very different side, with Mikel Arteta’s set-up looking favouring defensive actions and counterattacking…
Read MorePep Guardiola comments on loss to Brighton: “We forgot to play”
Manchester City are not having the best start to the 2025/26 season, and this was not more glaring than it was during their 2 – 1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in week 3. The Cityzens have now won one match and lost two from their first three matches of the season, marking one…
Read MoreBayern Munich interested in Atalanta striker loan
Bayern Munich has confirmed its interest in Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, reports Kicker, backing up earlier claims from various media outlets. In line with their end-of-summer transfer strategy, the Bundesliga champions have submitted a loan proposal to Atalanta Bergamo, Lookman’s current Serie A club. The deal reportedly includes an option for Bayern to make the…
Read MoreReal Madrid reject Alex Jimenez re-signing
Real Madrid are not expected to complete any signings before the summer transfer window closes on Monday night, despite having had the option to reinforce Xabi Alonso’s squad. Among the potential additions was academy graduate Alex Jimenez, whose immediate future lies away from the Spanish capital. The 20-year-old defender left Madrid for AC Milan in…
Read MoreRyan Cherki to miss Manchester derby with injury
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rayan Cherki will be sidelined for two months after sustaining a quadriceps injury. The French midfielder joined City from Lyon in June for an initial £30.45m and had quickly made an impact in his first appearances for the club. Cherki marked his debut in style, scoring in…
Read MoreFermin Lopez move under deadline threat
Barcelona are set for a hectic final three days of the summer transfer window, with the future of 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez under intense scrutiny. Chelsea have been pursuing the Spain international following their failure to sign former La Masia graduate Xavi Simons, who opted for Tottenham Hotspur instead. Earlier this week, Chelsea submitted…
Read MoreAnthony’s move to Betis collapses over financial dispute
Uncertainty remains regarding Antony’s proposed switch from Manchester United to Real Betis after conflicting reports emerged on Friday. While several United insiders suggested a transfer had been finalised, the Spanish club insisted otherwise, later confirming they had withdrawn their proposal. The two sides have been engaged in negotiations throughout the summer without reaching consensus on…
Read MoreMazraoui eyes Juventus amid Nico Gonzalez exit plans
Juventus are ready to step up their search for a new right-sided defender and have identified Noussair Mazraoui as a serious option. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the Bianconeri will formally request a loan move from Manchester United in the final stretch of the transfer window. Mazraoui’s versatility makes him an attractive profile for…
Read MoreChelsea reach agreement for Garnacho signing
Chelsea have finalised a £40m agreement to bring Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. The 21-year-old Argentina forward was instructed to leave Old Trafford at the end of last season by manager Ruben Amorim. United initially asked for £60m, but the final package, which includes a 10% sell-on clause, places this among their four largest player…
Read MoreTottenham close to signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig
Tottenham Hotspur are finalising a deal worth €60m (£51.8m) to secure the services of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. The Dutch forward has already undergone medical checks in England, with sources suggesting the formal signing is imminent for Thomas Frank’s team. Both clubs have settled on the main structure of the agreement, while the remaining…
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