Author: Soccerhuz
Wataru Endo has admitted that one factor in his decision to join Liverpool was the chance to work with Jurgen Klopp, who he grew up watching when the German was manager of Borussia Dortmund. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder became Liverpool’s third signing of the summer on Friday, in a deal 90min understands to be worth £16m. Endo’s move to Anfield caught many by surprise, with the deal completed pretty quickly after first breaking, but is rich reward for the fine form he’s shown for Stuttgart over the past three years – where he also played as a centre-back as well as in…
In the expansive theatre of English football, few tales are as riveting as that of Cheick Doucoure. The Malian prodigy, after joining Crystal Palace from Lens for a mere £21 million in the summer of 2022, did not take long to etch his name in Palace’s hall of fame. Outshining talents like Marc Guehi and Michael Olise, Doucoure was crowned Crystal Palace’s Player of the Season for the 2022-23 campaign. But the story, as reported by Football Insider, is about to take a new twist. Liverpool FC’s Midfield Revamp With the iconic pairing of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson donning new…
Liverpool completed the signing of Japanese DM, Wataru Endo, yesterday but are prepared to further reinforce the position. The Reds have been linked with Portuguese play breaker, Joao Palhinha, for some time and they have now made a decision on his transfer. As per an exclusive story covered by Football Insider, Liverpool are ready to press to secure a big money defensive midfielder even after luring Endo from Stuttgart. However, the news source have mentioned that the Reds’ interest in the Fulham star has stalled for two reasons. First, Palhinha suffered a shoulder injury in the pre-season, he has been…
Liverpool only finished in a Europa League qualification spot. Of course this is not where they expect to be and this summer they have made some signings to try and make them title challengers again. All the top teams are strengthening, but one thing continues to stay the same at Anfield and that is Salah being a key player. The winger is still probably the first name on the team sheet and Ferdinand has made a bold claim about something he will achieve this season. Rio Ferdinand makes bold Mohamed Salah claim The pundit, who is a part of TNT…
According to football insider Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and Marc André ter Stegen are close to agreeing on a new contract that will see the German sign on until the summer of 2028. Not only is it good news based on Barca maintaining a team captain and outstanding player, but it also brings much-needed salary cap relief, which should enable Barca to sign and register new players. It’s believed that Ter Stegen will defer a lot of his salary into the later part of his contract, but will be paid in full. Barcelona is currently experiencing financial difficulties due to the…
Lamine Yamal is quickly carving out a place for him in the Barcelona first-team setup under Xavi Hernandez. The 16-year-old La Masia wonderkid made his senior debut towards the end of the last season, following which he made a big impression during the pre-season. His performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Tottenham Hotspur was a joy to behold, while his performance in the draw against Getafe was also noteworthy. As such, there are chances that Yamal could be set for his first start tomorrow when Barcelona face Cadiz in La Liga. Yamal could miss six games between Nov…
Marvin Akinlabi Park, a Nigerian winger who was born in Spain, has been loaned to UD Las Palmas, a newcomer to La Liga. Akinlabi made his La Liga debut against Real Sociedad on September 20, 2020, becoming the first football player from Nigeria to be eligible to play competitively for Real Madrid. Since then, he has appeared in four La Liga games for the first squad, playing in three more. The versatile player will spend the rest of the season on loan at Las Palmas, according to Los Blancos. Akinlabi spent the entirety of the previous season at the Canary…
Kylian Mbappe’s decision to be reinstated in the PSG squad is a ploy to put pressure on Real Madrid, according to media in France. Mbappe is set to be named in the PSG team to face Toulouse on Saturday, ending a period of exile that has lasted a month from the first-team squad. After scoring in a friendly against Le Havre after coming off the bench, the France star had been on the fringes of the squad, training with players undesirable at PSG due to his refusal to take out an option of a one-year extension at the club. He did not tour…
Romelu Lukaku could soon join Kepa Arrizabalaga at Real Madrid as the Chelsea striker aims to find a new club. That is according to El Debate in Spain. So, what is the latest on Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea? Let’s take a look… What’s the story? Well, the Belgian has now been offered to Real Madrid. El Debate believe Carlo Ancelotti has been given the chance to sign Lukaku by the 30-year-old’s agent, due to the fact Real Madrid could do with another striker. The Spanish giants lost Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia, and Kylian Mbappe now looks set to stay at PSG…
Newcastle United defender, Kieran Trippier has backed midfielder, Jude Bellingham to thrive well at Real Madrid this season. Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer. The 20-year-old has already adapted well to life in the Spanish capital and grabbed a goal on his debut in a 2-0 win over Athletic Club last week. “For such a young age he’s got an old head on his shoulders. “He will thrive there (at Real Madrid), he’s got everything. “I think he is 19 years of age so he is really thriving,” Tripper told Sky Sports.