Author: Soccerhuz
After acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February, the Los Angeles Lakers were projected by many NBA fans and experts to compete for the championship this year. However, despite having Doncic and NBA legend LeBron James, the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year’s playoffs in five games. Los Angeles’ front office, led by Rob Pelinka, is expected to be busy this offseason. Not only are Doncic and Austin Reaves eligible to sign extensions, but James also has a player option to return to the team and upgrades to the roster need…
Giannis Antetokounmpo might not be looking to leave Milwaukee yet, but one potential destination keeps being brought up: the Lakers. Bright lights, Hollywood, legacy, the ‘Home of the King’, who doesn’t like the sound of that. But one Lakers legend isn’t sold. In fact, Shaquille O’Neal has straight up warned Giannis about the Lakers. “If you go to L.A., 50% of your contract goes to taxes, more pressure and more stress,” Shaq said during a recent episode of the Good Word podcast. “Giannis has made a name for himself on social media. A bigger market doesn’t matter anymore. Social media…
If Arsenal weren’t willing to stretch beyond £40million in January for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who had only just turned 29, then it is understandable why they aren’t jumping at the chance to buy Viktor Gyokeres. He is freshly 27 but has other worries around his game. In a world of ever-growing focus on resale value, Watkins represented very little for Arsenal. This was, it is expected, his last chance to sign for his boyhood team. Watkins has three years left on his contract at Villa and only has one big deal left in him Clubs are increasingly hesitant…
The England head coach believes the full effect of this summer’s new, extended FIFA tournament may not be fully known until next summer when the Premier League trophy is handed out and England begin their quest to win the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Chelsea and Man City will play a minimum of three games at the Club World Cup in the group stage and will have played seven games in a month if either side reaches the final. I think it [the Club World Cup] will have a huge impact and it will give Liverpool…
He is the centre-forward whom Arsenal have made their No.1 target, having admitted defeat in their pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. But Arsenal face a crucial 24 hours in their bid to sign RB Leipzig hitman Benjamin Sesko. Sesko, 22, has been at the centre of talks between the Gunners and his current club. RBL are ready to sell the Slovenia forward if they get the right offer this summer, and Arsenal have been leading the race Gunners chiefs have already sounded out his representatives, having missed out on Sesko last year when he opted to remain in Germany. But…
The Blues have been in negotiations with the Serie A giants for the French stopper as they haggle over a transfer fee. An opening offer of €15million (£12.6m) was rejected by Milan and it is believed that a deal could be struck for just €18m (£15m), meeting in the middle as the Italians value him at €25m (£21m). In the grand scheme of football transfer fees it seems like a tiny hurdle to overcome, but a deal is proving more difficult than you might think The report states that unless a transfer has been finalised by 7pm on Tuesday June…
The Los Angeles Lakers will be heavily looking into adding to the frontcourt this summer. Los Angeles doesn’t currently have a starting caliber center on the roster, so it will be a priority for the front office Every team around the NBA also understands this, so it could be tough for the Lakers to make any major moves. But one option for the Lakers is to bring back center Jaxson Hayes. Hayes fared well as the starter for the Lakers during the regular season, but as the postseason got underway, his time on the court quickly faded. This has made…
The Gunners have been linked with several left wingers in recent months, with the expectation being that a signing will be made to replace one of Gabriel Martinello or Leandro Trossard – neither of whom have overly impressed when called upon over the last 12 months. Nico Williams and Anthony Gordon are just two of the players that Arsenal have their eye on, and the latest name to emerge as a target is Man United outcast Garnacho, who has made it clear that he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer. As reported by Gaston Edul (via TEAMtalk), Arsenal have…
Milan are facing problems, as Olympique Marseille won’t pay the Ismael Bennacer option, while Atletico Madrid offers for Theo Hernandez and Betis for Samuel Chukwueze are too low. The Rossoneri have failed to qualify for any European competition this season after finishing eighth in the Serie A table, which means they will have to tighten their belts a little. Though Tijjani Reijnders is on his way to Manchester City, they were still hoping to bring in some fresh revenue with other player sales. The first was Bennacer, who had an option to buy for €12m which Olympique Marseille are not…
No one has missed the situation of Ronald Araújo at FC Barcelona. The Uruguayan center-back, whose contract has been renewed until 2031, has a release clause of 60 million euros. The feeling is clear, as he is no longer considered untouchable and could even be included in deals as a bargaining chip. The latest possibility has been revealed by “El Nacional”, surprising with a swap that could benefit both Barça and Milan. The aforementioned report has indicated that there is a rumor gaining traction in recent hours. Barça could swap Araújo for Rafael Leao, one of Laporta’s favorite forwards. The…