Author: Soccerhuz
AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca faced questions about the style of play he is trying to implement, while he also answered queries about the mercato and how some of the key players are doing. Milan have not had an ideal start to their new era having taken just one point from the first six available, which is their lowest return from the opening two games of the season since 2011-12 under Max Allegri. A draw against Torino in the first game – one which required a dramatic late fightback after being 2-0 down – was followed up by a…
Kevin Danso was one step away from becoming a new Roma player. On the night between 29 and 30 August, Lens communicated that the defender had not passed the medical examinations and therefore his transfer to the capital was cancelled. A few minutes ago, the Austrian expressed all his regret via his Instagram profile: “I am disappointed and upset about the events of the last few days and by the failure to transfer to AS Roma.” “Above all, I am very surprised by the supposed reason why the transfer failed. Both the doctors of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) and…
Chelsea will host Irish club Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League league phase. The Blues will also welcome Gent and Armenian minnows FC Noah to Stamford Bridge, while their three away matches will see them face Bundesliga side Heidenheim, a trip to Athens to face Panathinaikos and a lengthy trek to Kazakhstan as they go up against Astana. The order of the fixtures will be confirmed on Saturday, but Chelsea will get their campaign underway on October 3. Shamrock Rovers will also travel to face Northern Ireland’s Larne, in what will be a hugely-anticipated fixture for both sides, as well as welcoming Welsh club…
AC Milan’s interest in signing Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer is very much concrete, we can confirm, and a new bid to the midfielder has been made. According to what our colleagues at SempreMilan.it have learned, Milan have made another contract offer to Rabiot, who remains without a team after saying goodbye to Juventus at the beginning of the summer. The reason that he is yet to find a new team is that Frenchman’s entourage want him to earn €7m net per season, which is more or less what he was getting from the Bianconeri before he decided to leave. However,…
AC Milan could be set for a busy transfer deadline day as they are still working on two potential moves for the midfield department, according to a report. According to what is being reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, the Milan mercato ‘is not over yet’ and even on this the last day the directors are trying to strengthen the squad, especially in midfield. There is still the possibility of a loan departure of Ismael Bennacer, which would open the possibility of a new reinforcement. It is not Saudi Arabia where he might end up though, because the Algerian has received interest from…
Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers are undergoing their medicals for Milan and Roma respectively after the clubs agreed a loan swap. The negotiations had reached an impasse last night with a significant gap between the request and demand over the additional fee to be paid for this exchange. Roma wanted €10m and the Rossoneri were only ready to offer €7m. So with the transfer deadline looming tonight at 11pm UK time, they decided it was best to simply exchange the two players on dry loans. This means there is no option to buy at the end of the season, effectively kicking that can down the…
There are not a lot of holes in the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster right now, after what has been a fantastic offseason for them. They are being considered Championship contenders by fans and media alike, having assembled a Big Three of Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. If there is one position where the 76ers do seem a bit light though, it is power forward. Caleb Martin, who was signed this offseason, is projected to be the starter there. Martin is a good player for sure, as we have seen during his time with the Miami Heat. The 2023-24 season was not his best…
The Reds will take on Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Bologna at Anfield in the first edition of the new-look tournament format. In addition, there’ll be away trips to RB Leipzig, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven and Girona to contest in the pursuit of a place in the knockout stages. Moments after the draw was concluded, Slot reflected to Liverpoolfc.com: “The first thing to say is it is a very challenging draw but also a very exciting one and more important than anything, we are part of it – which means there is a lot to look forward to and also…
AC Milan are exploring various midfield options as they prepare for the potential departure of Ismael Bennacer, who has attracted interest from Saudi clubs. While Manu Koné remains a target, the Rossoneri are also considering a move for Adrien Rabiot, who became a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired on June 30th. Calciomercato report that the interest in Rabiot is more than just an idea for Milan. The French midfielder’s technical qualities and physical attributes align well with Paulo Fonseca’s footballing philosophy. A high-profile free transfer could potentially reignite enthusiasm among the fanbase. However, there are obstacles to overcome. Rabiot’s…
The Minnesota Vikings have just announced a roster move that I’m pretty sure nobody saw coming and, quite frankly, I’m pretty perplexed by. The team has announced that they have signed quarterback Brett Rypien, and in order to make room for him on the roster the team has waived quarterback Jaren Hall. Hall, after looking rough in the preseason opener, looked very good in the team’s final two preseason games, including a very good performance in Philadelphia to wrap up the preseason. He earned a spot on the roster when the final 53 was announced on Tuesday and there were more than…