A new £85 million Liverpool acquisition Darwin Nez has already demonstrated his ability to succeed with a winger in the Liverpool mold, and the Reds’ recruitment team is well aware of this. Jordan Henderson, the captain for Liverpool, directed Trent Alexander-throw-in Arnold’s into Luis Dáz’s path early in the second half of their match against RB Leipzig on Thursday. Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich was second to the ball and took Díaz out, leaving the referee no choice but to point to the spot. Designated penalty taker Mohamed Salah was out there but he opted to defer his duties to new signing Darwin Núñez, enabling…
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Thomas Muller has answered an Arsenal fan’s query on a potential future transfer to the Emirates Stadium. After Bayern Munich’s 6-2 victory against DC United in a preseason friendly on Wednesday, the attacker was questioned about his potential move to the Gunners. After the game, in which the 32-year-old scored and added an assist, he greeted spectators and signed autographs. Whilst being videoed by a supporter at Audi Field in Washington DC, Germany international Muller was asked: “Will you ever come to Arsenal?” Prompting laughter from those around the supporter, Muller responded with a grin on his face, saying: “Ah,…
The senior team at Bayern Munich will play its second preseason leg in the United States. Two friendly matches versus DC United and Manchester City are scheduled for the German Champions. Except for striker Leon Goretzka, the entire team departed on Monday for the preseason trip. Goretzka’s unhappiness with his injury appears to be growing while he remains in Munich. Goretzka will continue to reside in Munich, according to Bayern. The left knee of the German midfielder was anomalous. He underwent surgery to address this problem, and it was effective. Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports reports that Leon Goretzka will…
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to stun the football fraternity by securing a shock transfer to Atletico Madrid this summer, reports from Spain have revealed. The 37-year-forward is said to be keen on returning to the Spanish capital as he remains desperate to secure a move away from Manchester United. Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has been roaming the whole of Europe in an attempt to secure his biggest client a move out of Old Trafford. Having had a season to forget in which the Red Devils missed out on winning any trophy as well as qualification for Champions League football,…
At the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, today’s friendly match between Manchester United and Aston Villa is scheduled. With a perfect record across three games, the Red Devils have been outstanding throughout their preseason tour of Thailand and Australia. Erik ten Hag, the team’s manager, will hope to end the tour with a victory. He appears to be on track to choose a potent XI once more. Scott McTominay skipped the entire practice on Thursday in order to work out in the hotel gym, so there may be at least one alteration to the starting lineup. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: David…
Martin Odegaard says he would be thrilled to assume the captaincy of Arsenal, and he’s eager to use the “rage and disappointment” from the previous season as motivation for the upcoming campaign. Odegaard is a front-runner for the position of captain for the 2022–23 season, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that he will name his choice shortly. Norway international would be pleased to accept the call. Speaking from Arsenal’s pre-season tour in Orlando ahead of a pre-season game against Chelsea, he said: “I always enjoy responsibility. “I’m a captain for my country and it’s a nice experience, so…
Dharmesh Sheth, a reporter for Sky Sports, says that Frenkie de Jong is willing to work with Erik ten Hag again at Old Trafford next season. According to Dharmesh Sheth, a Sky Sports reporter, Frenkie de Jong is open to reuniting with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford next season. The midfielder from Barcelona is wanted by Ten Hag to join Old Trafford, but there is still a difficulty that the player must likely resolve before a deal can take place. What’s going on with De Jong? United has liked the Dutch player for a long time, and reports say…
David Moores, a former owner and chairman of Liverpool, passed away at the age of 76. Between 1991 and 2007, Moores served as Anfield’s chairman. After selling his controlling ownership to Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillet, he was named honorary life president. The club said in a statement it was “deeply saddened” to learn of Moores’ death. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with David’s family and friends at this difficult time,” it added. Moores oversaw Liverpool’s entry into the inaugural Premier League in 1992 and was at the helm as the club won 10 major trophies, including the…
Manchester United has not had a pleasant transfer window thus far, but with the signings of Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, things are starting to look up for the Red Devils. In preparation for his first season in the Premier League, new manager Erik ten Hag will continue to bolster his team. United have contacted Bayern Munich regarding a potential move for £31m Frenchman Benjamin Pavard, according to L’Equipe. It seems Aaron Wan-Bissaka could leave this summer, meaning only Diogo Dalot would be left for the Red Devils in the right-back position. Pavard would add some experience and quality to…
Manchester United may be without midfielder Scott McTominay after he missed the club’s first training session ahead of the match against Aston Villa. Scott McTominay of Manchester United is uncertain for Saturday’s preseason friendly against Aston Villa in Perth. The Scotland international did not practice with the rest of the Red Devils group on Friday, instead working independently in the gym. It wouldn’t be a surprise, then, if McTominay were to be an absentee at the Optus Stadium as Villa and United conclude their respective pre-season tours Down Under, having both boasted 100% records in their previous friendlies prior to this…