Author: Black Dog
The Los Angeles Lakers are always on the hunt for roster upgrades, and a potential trade involving a starting forward could bring them a high-reward big man. According to a recent analysis, swapping Rui Hachimura for former Phoenix Suns star Deandre Ayton might be the jackpot move the Lakers need. The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a dominant big man isn’t new, but finding the right fit is tricky. Blazer’s Edge’s Adrian Bernecich suggests Ayton could be the answer. “In order to maximize (Luka) Doncic moving forward, the Lakers need a big man who can catch lobs, hit midrange jumpers,…
Nearly three months into the new league year, the San Francisco 49ers still have multiple players from their 2024 roster who are still unsigned and looking for their next opportunity in the NFL. However, that group shrank on Saturday when wide receiver Chris Conley announced his retirement from the NFL through his agent, Jonathan Perzley. Conley, 32, played collegiately at Georgia from 2011-14, catching 117 passes for 1,938 yards and 20 touchdowns in 49 career games. The Kansas City Chiefs took him in the third round (No. 76 overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in Kansas…
Tijjani Reijnders has completed his medical tests for Manchester City, as reported by Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, with only the official announcement missing now. Reijnders left the Dutch national team camp earlier this morning to travel to Manchester for his medical tests. According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, the midfielder passed all of the tests and will soon be announced as a new Man City player. As added by Moretto, the fixed base of the transfer is set at €57m, while there are an additional €14m in bonuses. €7m of these bonuses are easy to achieve, while the…
Tottenham are in talks to appoint Thomas Frank as their new head coach following the decision to relieve Ange Postecoglou of his duties. The Dane has been at Brentford since 2018 and would become Arsenal’s new North London rival coach should he successfully get the role. Frank and Mikel Arteta have shared the Premier League stage for around five years. Arsenal watched on as their bitter opponents lifted silverware for the first time in 17 years after they won the Europa League, but it was not enough to keep Postecoglou in a job despite claims about a third season. With…
Claudio Ranieri explains his man-management technique, complains Italian teams are ‘slaves to tactics’ and hopes there is ‘another Leicester City fairy tale’ in future. The veteran came out of retirement in November to rescue his beloved Roma, taking them from just above the relegation zone to a fifth-place finish. As planned, he then stepped aside to make way for new boss Gian Piero Gasperini and will be working with the club in a special advisory role. Ranieri received an award today from the Italian Coaches’ Association and spoke to the media about what makes a great tactician. “Certainly being honest…
Arsenal’s move for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has got a lot of Gunners fans on social media talking. Kepa had a successful loan spell at Bournemouth last season and is very close to earning himself a switch to the Emirates as a result. Arsenal are finalising a deal for Kepa, who will join Mikel Arteta’s side to provide competition for David Raya. Chelsea will still have the likes of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen to call upon if they are not sold, and Arsenal supporters have now made a big claim about the former. Sanchez made quite a few mistakes…
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is one of the players who could leave AC Milan this summer, and according to a report, Lazio could make an attempt to secure his services. It has nearly been two years since Loftus-Cheek joined Milan, signed from Chelsea in an €18m deal back in 2023. However, due to injuries and struggles with his role in the team, it hasn’t been a huge success so far. It’s widely believed that the Englishman is one of the players who could say goodbye this summer, with Igli Tare and Max Allegri keen on starting from scratch. According to La Repubblica,…
Bayern Munich are launching a bid for AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao. Despite the appointment of new coach Max Allegri, there is a belief Leao is prepared to leave the Rossonero this summer. Bayern are prepared to make a cash-plus-player offer for Leao, who’s contract carries a €175m buyout clause. The German giants intend to bid €75m plus a choice of Leon Goretzka or Kingsley Coman in exchange for Leao. Portugal international Leao’s contract runs to 2028.
CHELSEA have tabled a £13million bid for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to reports. The Blues want to give their new No1 his debut at the Club World Cup, which begins next Sunday. But the deadline to register players for the revamped 32-team tournament is on Tuesday. And it means Chelsea face a race against time to get the transfer announced. The club have been locked in talks with both AC Milan and the player since last week. Maignan is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has already agreed personal terms. The 29-year-old has…
AC Milan have secured the services of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic as a precaution, with Mike Maignan seemingly close to Chelsea. However, as stated by Matteo Moretto, that doesn’t mean they will actually sign the Serbian. Maignan is reportedly pushing for an exit after failing to reach an agreement on the contract renewal, feeling betrayed by the Milan management. As such, negotiations are underway and the coming days will be decisive for a potential deal. According to Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, Milan have secured Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s services as a precaution. They obviously know that the Maignan negotiations are…