Settling into Manchester and off-field passions

30 July 2025

Bryan Mbeumo may thrive under the pressure of a packed stadium, but the quiet of a living room and the presence of close friends can make him hesitate – especially when there’s a piano involved. The forward, recently signed by Manchester United for £65 million, admits that performing music, even in informal settings, can make…

Everton face uphill task in summer transfer dealings

30 July 2025

Manager David Moyes has admitted that Everton are facing significant difficulties in securing the players they hoped to bring in during the current transfer window. Speaking ahead of a friendly against former side West Ham in the United States, Moyes explained that despite having funds available, the club is struggling to finalize negotiations. Moyes acknowledged…

James Trafford returns to Manchester City in record-breaking move

30 July 2025

Goalkeeper James Trafford has completed a return to Manchester City from Burnley in what is being described as a record-setting fee for a British shot-stopper. Burnley announced the transfer as their biggest sale and stated that the total value surpasses the £30m paid by Everton for Jordan Pickford in 2017. While sources within Manchester City…

Of Donovan Bernard, the South Africa curse and repeated misfortune

30 July 2025

Donovan Bernard has not been lucky on South African soil. The gifted goalkeeper, one of the best in Zimbabwe, has been so unlucky as far as the Rainbow Nation is concerned. In July 2022, the soft-spoken shot-stopper packed his bags, said goodbye to his Chicken Inn teammates and left for South Africa. The reigning Goalkeeper…

Dynamos v MWOS: Father and son in make or break situations on the opposite side

29 July 2025

Lloyd and Wisdom Mutasa, naturally, as father and son, share a common bond. Anyone who has proper eyesight and normal vision might even argue that Wisdom would easily win a Look Like Lloyd contest. What unites them is the love they have for each other, as well as their admiration for the beautiful game of…

Xhaka closing in on Stadium of Light switch

29 July 2025

Granit Xhaka is poised to join Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth an initial £13 million, with a further £4 million potentially payable in bonuses. The veteran midfielder, aged 32, is preparing to undergo a medical and is expected to commit to a contract lasting three years with the newly promoted Premier League…

United weighing striker reinforcements amid squad reshuffle

29 July 2025

Manchester United are considering a move for either Ollie Watkins or Benjamin Sesko before the end of the current transfer window. Both forwards are high on the club’s shortlist as they assess the need for added firepower in attack. Watkins, currently at Aston Villa, and Sesko, who plays for RB Leipzig, are seen as potential…

Newcastle begin talks with Southampton over Ramsdale move

29 July 2025

Newcastle United have initiated discussions with Southampton over a potential transfer for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The Tyneside club is considering both a loan and a full transfer as options for bringing in the England international. Southampton, recently relegated from the Premier League, are understood to favor a full sale. The Championship side secured Ramsdale from…

Ruben Amorim: Bruno Fernandes feels more like a leader

28 July 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim claims that the club’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, feels more like a leader going into the 2025/26 season. Amorim made these comments after United’s 2 – 1 win over West Ham United in their most recent pre-season fixture. Fernandes scored both goals for the Red Devils in the match that was…

Arsenal finally announce the signing of Viktor Gyokeres

28 July 2025

Arsenal has finally signed their man and are thrilled to confirm that Swedish international Viktor Gyokeres has put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the club. The 27-year-old striker joins from Sporting Lisbon, where he delivered a sensational record of 97 goals in just 102 appearances. Across two dominant seasons with Sporting, Viktor…