Author: Soccerhuz
Qualifying for Euro 2024 is almost complete, and for Kostas Tsimikas, it’s been an impressive international showing for the Liverpool defender. Heading into their final two qualifying matches, Greece sit second in a group containing France, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, with Tsimikas being a notable star. And the stats have now backed it up, with WhoScored showing that Tsimikas has the best dribble success rate out of anyone in qualifying with an incredible 90%. Beating out the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jeremy Doku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Liverpool defender’s record is nothing short of impressive, and Tsimikas…
Jurgen Klopp has not made attempts to hide his disdain for 12.30pm kick-offs when they immediately follow international breaks, which the Reds have now been selected for twice in a row. “We have four international breaks until March, two of them we have already the 12.30 kick-off,” the manager said last month before the trip to Wolves. “This is a joke. We have players in South America, I didn’t see them yet and in 24 hours we play. It is like it is.” For that early trip to Wolves, only Alisson and Alexis Mac Allister started while Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez both came off the bench – though the Argentine was…
If Manchester United’s start to the season has taught us anything, it’s that Erik ten Hag’s side is desperately short on firepower. Eleven games into the campaign in all competitions, Casemiro is their leading marksman so far with four goals to his name. Summer signing Rasmus Hojlund is second on the list with three. United, following a successful first season under Ten Hag, much of which was built on a strong and dependable defence, came into this season with the ambition of building on last term’s foundations. They invested heavily in the squad during the summer, strengthening key positions with the signings of Andre…
Arsenal are interested in signing the Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren. A report via Fichajes claims that they are willing to pay €20 million (£17.3m) in order to sign the 18-year-old midfielder. Vermeeren has already established himself as an important player for the Belgian club and he has been nominated for the 2023 Golden Boy award as well. It is evident that he is a world-class talent with immense potential and he could develop into a key player for Arsenal in the coming seasons. However, the Gunners are not the only club keen on signing him and they could face competition…
Arsenal are plotting a deal to hijack Liverpool’s move for highly-rated Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade, according to various reports. The Gunners have stepped up their preparation for the January transfer window in recent weeks after their storming start to the 2023/24 season. Mikel Arteta’s men are second in the Premier League following last week’s 1-0 win over Manchester City, extending their unbeaten run in the league. Edu Gaspar’s work in the market last summer has only benefited the football club with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and David Raya all proving their worth already. However, competition around them has also improved…
Sheikh Jassim has withdrawn from the race to take over Manchester United and the Qatari businessman could now reinvigorate interest to invest in Tottenham. The Qatari businessman had been one of two frontrunners – alongside Sir Jim Ratcliffe – in the United takeover race, after the Glazer family opened up the process in November last year. Ratcliffe is now poised to buy a 25 percent share of the club – with a long-term view to a complete takeover at Old Trafford. United’s board will now vote to ratify investment from Ratcliffe, Britain’s richest man, this week – a move which…
According to 90 Min, Manchester United will sell Scott McTominay at the right price, as they could place a massive asking price for the 26-year-old. The Scotland international recently put in a match-winning cameo, which relieved the growing pressure on Erik ten Hag. Manchester United were open to selling Scott McTominay in the summer, with the fans also open to the idea. The 26-year-old wanted to continue at the club and has showcased he has the talent to succeed here despite being on the periphery for many years. Since breaking through under Jose Mourinho, McTominay has made 215 appearances in all…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he was inspired to sign for Manchester United after being warned against the move. Sweden football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he was intrigued by the challenge of signing for Manchester United in 2016, after being advised it could harm his career. Zlatan signed for United under Jose Mourinho and enjoyed a strong first season, winning two trophies plus the Community Shield. He scored 28 goals before his season was ended by an ACL injury, and he looks back on his spell at Old Trafford with pride. Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Manchester United Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football earlier…
Leroy Sane is said to be Liverpool’s “No. 1” option to replace Mo Salah, a new report on Sunday has claimed, but supporters shouldn’t believe the rumours. Salah is committed to Liverpool and his work ethic can’t be questioned, but links to Saudi Arabia continue with the Saudi Pro League’s director of football, Michael Emenalo, calling him a “personal favourite.” Inevitably, any half-decent winger with a good left foot will be linked to Liverpool in the coming months, and former-Man City man Sane has become the latest. The Sunday Mirror’s sports correspondent, John Richardson, claimed: “Liverpool have made Bayern Munich forward Leroy…
Even with the international break, there is plenty of Liverpool news to digest on Sunday with the club reportedly eyeing up a potential record deal to replace Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai making an admission about his international teammates. The transfer window is still a long way away but that has not stopped speculation regarding potential incomings and outgoings. One of the biggest talking points in the next 12 months is likely going to be centered around the future of Mohamed Salah. Saudi Arabian clubs were keen on his signature in the summer but Liverpool resisted the urge to sell…