Author: Soccerhuz
The air in Los Angeles feels thicker than usual this summer. There’s a tension humming beneath the buzz of Hollywood glitz and championship dreams, centered on one question no one wants to say out loud. What if the Lakers’ biggest gamble isn’t just about money, but about something far harder to earn? Whispers are swirling around El Segundo, carrying a warning that could shake the franchise’s future. With Dodgers owner Mark Walter stepping in with Guggenheim, there’s now heightened pressure on the front office to prove they’ve earned respect from the players. It’s not just about talent or stats, it’s…
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton for the upcoming NBA season, and Luka Doncic reportedly has a clear opinion about it. Aiming to improve on their 2024-25 NBA season performance, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to strengthen their roster. One of the first new additions is Deandre Ayton — and Luka Doncic reportedly has a strong take on that move. In a recent appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, NBA insider Jovan Buha shared details about Doncic’s reaction to his new teammate. “Luka, I’ve been told, was on board with Ayton coming in. He gave…
AC Milan’s Serie A match against Como in February could become the first European league fixture to be played abroad after plans to host the fixture in Australia were announced. Italy’s football federation (FIGC) revealed plans on Thursday to play the match in Perth. However, the fixture would need the approval from Fifa, Uefa, Football Australia and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The FIGC said it has given a “positive opinion” to the Serie A plan, adding: “This brings closer what would be a historic ‘trip’ abroad for a Serie A match.” But it also acknowledged that the plan would…
Club Brugge chief Bob Madou insists Ardon Jashari’s proposed move to AC Milan is not guaranteed. The Switzerland midfielder is a top target for the Rossonero, but Madou says an agreement between the two clubs is a long way off. He told HLN: “We sat down to talk with Milan out of courtesy. And without talking about money. Everyone knows what Ardon did, but for us this isn’t the end of a cycle. I’m not saying we won’t make exceptions, but right now there’s no offer on the table that makes me think we should. “We’re assuming he’ll stay. We…
Saudi club, Al-Hilal, on Thursday signed AC Milan’s French full-back, Theo Hernandez, on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old leaves the Serie A side in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29.2 million), Italian media report. Hernandez has played 38 times for France with two goals, and figured in the last World Cup, including the defeat by Argentina on penalties in the 2022 final in Qatar. Moving to the Saudi Pro League a year before the next World Cup could be considered a risk for his chances of getting called up again by coach Didier Deschamps. But he can take encouragement…
Speculation has been increasing about Nicolas Jackson’s future with Chelsea, and the latest rumors have him firmly in the crosshairs of AC Milan. According to various sources in Italy, including Alfredo Pedullà and Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri are obsessed with Jackson, and have enquired about the conditions of a potential deal. Their primary target had been Victor Boniface, but Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price is apparently much higher than Chelsea’s relatively modest valuation of Jackson, said to be just €50m. (Ed.note: Chelsea paid €35m to Villarreal two years ago.) Milan’s interest in Jackson follows similar rumblings involving Juventus, Napoli and Atlético…
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign winger Noni Madueke for just over £50m. BBC Sport previously reported that the England international had agreed personal terms with Madueke before a potential move across London. And the clubs have now reached an agreement in principle over a fee, with the finer details needing to be finalised. Madueke, 23, is currently part of Chelsea’s squad at the Club World Cup and came on as a substitute as the Blues reached the final of the competition after beating Brazilian side Fluminense 2-0. He has played 92 times for Chelsea…
Arsenal are in full swing with regards to their summer transfer activity, having signed a number of players and with more in the pipeline. Arsenal have landed Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in recent weeks. Now, Fabrizio Romano has declared “here we go” on another deal, with an “exciting” attacker now set to link up with the Gunners. On Thursday night, Romano reported that Arsenal have struck a deal with Chelsea for Noni Madueke. The transfer insider said the Gunners have agreed a deal “in excess of £50million with add-ons included” for the England international. Chelsea have now…
Arsenal are still on course to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon to finally end a three-year wait for a striker to join their ranks – but one potentially incoming addition would be bigger than the Swede, and it’s not Noni Madueke. Gyokeres has agreed on a £200,000-per-week deal with the Gunners, split over five years, and that should end their woes up front, having seen Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus suffer long-term injuries within three weeks of each other – setting up a hairy final few months of the season, resulting in no silverware. Having already signed Martin Zubimendi…
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres – but reportedly remain in talks to sign another confirmed striker target, who’s keen on the move. Mikel Arteta’s priority is to sign a world-class striker this summer, and sporting director Andrea Berta is working hard in negotiations for Gyokeres, which have proved more difficult than anticipated. The latest from Portuguese outlet A Bola claims that Arsenal and Sporting are now just £5m apart in their valuations of Gyokeres. The Portuguese side are holding out for a guaranteed €70m (£60.3m / $81.9m), while Arsenal’s latest bid…