Manchester United supporters are beginning to get a little anxious since the start of pre-season is less than a week away and no additions have yet been made. I got it. Although I’m going to presume that Erik ten Hag expected a player or two to be added by this stage, purchasing players is difficult when you’re a club of United’s stature. Before Erik ten Hag determines his future, Facundo Pellistri will take part in Manchester United’s tour of Asia and Australia, according to his agent. The Uruguayan winger had a difficult second loan season at Alaves in the previous…
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Liverpool is said to be interested in Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio, and it’s easy to see why. Flexibility is the order of the day on Liverpool’s frontline. Last season, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane, and Takumi Minamino all started at least one game in all three available positions. The composition of Jurgen Klopp’s preferred front three has yet to be determined, but the Reds’ attacking signings in 2021/22 have also demonstrated their versatility. Luis Diaz has already played on both flanks for Liverpool, while Darwin Nunez was effective both centrally and on the left for Benfica. As a result, it’s not…
Monaco has agreed to pay £15.5 million for Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino. Atalanta was also reported to be interested in the Japan international, who has struggled for regular first-team action under Jurgen Klopp, while Wolves and Fulham were also reported to be interested earlier this month. However, Sportsmail understands that Monaco, who has recently lost Cesc Fabregas, is now in the driving seat after agreeing to an initial £12.9m fee plus a further £2.6m in add-ons with the Reds. According to The Athletic, the 27-year-old has also accepted personal terms with the French club, but a physician is still pending…
Manchester United will maintain Harry Maguire, but if they can unload Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, or Axel Tuanzebe this summer, they will aim to acquire a new center-back. Maguire’s future at Old Trafford has been thrown into question following a difficult season in which his form and leadership were questioned by several of his United teammates. Even if the leadership appears to be up in the air, new manager Erik ten Hag intends to maintain him as one of his central defenders with Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof. Following United interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s suggestion that the players vote on…
Manchester United is reportedly planning for Anthony Martial to stay at Old Trafford for another season. The attacker has spent the last seven years at Old Trafford, making 269 appearances in all competitions and scoring 79 goals. The 26-year-form old’s dipped in the most recent campaign, with only one goal in 11 appearances leading to a loan spell at Sevilla. United had anticipated that the France international would impress the Spanish club enough to convince them to sign him on a permanent basis. Instead, in 495 minutes of La Liga’s action, the dynamic forward failed to score a single goal,…
In the midst of so many prospective departures, there is some good news: Riyad Mahrez is close to signing a new contract with Manchester City. The deal is only verbal, according to the article, and specifics will be worked out soon, but this is a much-needed boost for City fans, who have been hearing rumors of many player departures. Whether it’s fair or not, not all of these players will depart, and I’d estimate only two will, so City’s response will be vital. If social media is to be believed, we have a fantastic winger and one of Erling Haaland’s…
With incomings and outgoings, Liverpool’s preparations for 2022/23 are taking shape, and there will be a number of loan agreements arranged for the club’s developing talents. The Reds have been busy recruiting new players this summer, with Fabio Carvalho, Darwin Nunez, and Calvin Ramsay all joining, while Divock Origi and Sadio Mane have left. Jurgen Klopp’s team is set to undergo yet another summer of upheaval, with a slew of new experiences in store for the club’s academy players in the next season. After seeing a number of loan spells end prematurely last season, the club will be looking to…
Twelve teams have qualified for the group stage, with the remaining 20 spots to be determined in qualification later this summer. *This list is subject to UEFA’s final approval. 2022/23 Europa League: matches, draws, final 2022/23 group stage as it stands ENG: Arsenal, Man. United ESP: Real Betis, Real Sociedad ITA: Roma, Lazio GER: Freiburg, Union Berlin FRA: Nantes, Rennes POR: Braga NED: Feyenoord 12 automatic qualifiers *10 Europa League play-off winners **10 sides transferring from the Champions League play-offs and third qualifying round For the group stage draw, the teams are divided into four pots based on their UEFA…
According to media reports, Nicolas Pepe’s departure from Arsenal is gaining traction amid agency changes and the potential arrival of Leeds United winger Raphinah. Pepe’s time at Arsenal has not gone as planned following his £72 million moves to the London-based club in 2019. Since then, the Ivorian has struggled to make an impact and has been a shadow of the player who lit up the French Ligue 1 during his two-year stint with Lille. In 79 appearances for Lille, Pepe scored 37 goals and assisted on 18 others. In 112 appearances for the English giants, the winger managed…
Blues prospect Armando Broja wants assurances of first-team football from the club, according to Goal’s Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella, amid interest from West Ham, Napoli, Atalanta, and Everton. The London club’s current preference is to evaluate the 20-year-old during pre-season before making a decision. After two solid loan stints, first with Chelsea partner Vitesse Arnhem and then with Southampton, the Albanian forward has piqued the interest of a number of clubs. The striker scored 11 goals in 34 games for Vitesse before moving on to the Premier League, where he scored nine goals in 38 games for Southampton. However, reports…