Author: Soccerhuz
The manager lauded as “magic” throughout his Tottenham tenure has quickly waved his wand in west London and imprinted his principles on a previously broken squad. Mauricio Pochettino’s rebuild will undoubtedly take time, but the initial signs are hugely promising with new arrivals Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson playing leading roles in pre-season. However, there are some concerns over the injury picked up by the former RB Leipzig star in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. When will Christopher Nkunku return from injury? There have been several complaints about the playing surfaces over in the US…
WHAT HAPPENED? Carlo Ancelotti is still in the market for a forward in case Kylian Mbappe doesn’t come to Madrid this summer. The signing of Joselu somewhat softened the blow of losing talisman Karim Benzema, but the higher-ups at the Santiago Bernabeu are prepared to target Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Cadena SER. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The move would certainly suit Vlahovic as Juventus continue to be linked with acquiring Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. The two are a similar profile and the Serbia international, who wants European football after Juventus were banned from this season’s continental competition, could do…
The Premier League is just one week away now and Chelsea will be hoping their fortunes this season will make a turn towards the better. The Blues host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with a much-changed side under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino set to take to the pitch at Stamford Bridge. While there’s been a whole host of exits, there’s still deals to be agreed for the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Romelu Lukaku. There could still be incomings for the squad as recent reports claim that Chelsea could make another bid for Moises Caicedo as football.london understands a recent…
Juventus is understood to be Partey’s preferred destination should Arsenal sanction his departure. Several Saudi Pro League clubs have also registered an interest in the 30-year-old, who played a key role in the Gunners’ title challenge last season. While Partey’s ability has never been in question, his durability has often cost him and Arsenal dear when they have needed him most. In each of the last two campaigns his form and fitness has deteriorated during the run-ins which has led to speculation that Arsenal could look to cash in on a player who has two years left on his current contract. While Mikel…
Michael Owen has backed Manchester City to pip Arsenal to the Premier League title next season. The Gunners led the league for the majority of the 2022/23 campaign but they ran out of gas in the final few months, drawing three consecutive matches in April to relinquish their lead to eventual treble winners City. Now, ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Owen has backed Pep Guardiola’s side to win their fourth league title in a row next term, with Mikel Arteta and Co in second. He predicted another one of his former teams, Liverpool, to finish third whilst United make up the…
For the first time since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid have a proper number seven heading into a new season, in the form of Vinicius Junior. The number was assigned to Vinicius Junior this summer, following the departure of Eden Hazard The club decided to part ways with the Belgian earlier in the summer, by terminating his contract. According to Mario Cortegana, the shirt number change this summer was requested by Vinicius Junior himself. The Brazilian had anticipated a number of changes to the team heading into the new season, which included the departures of both Hazard and Karim…
That of Reinier Jesus. The Brazilian youngster was left out of their tour, after Carlo Ancelotti made it clear that he would not be part of the squad next season, and because he was on the verge of returning on loan to Girona in the coming days. Diario AS say that this move collapsed less than a week later though. Barcelona’s move for Oriol Romeu, which meant that Pablo Torre moved on loan to Girona in the other direction, left Reinier without a spot in the Girona squad. Since, Reinier has been training at Valdebebas alone, or occasionally with Real Madrid…
At this stage, Real Madrid could probably use the addition of another striker. Los Blancos have a significant hole up top since Karim Benzema left at the end of the previous campaign, and their roster is devoid of anyone who can fill it. Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo played as a pair in Carlo Ancelotti’s 4-4-2 system throughout the preseason. But at best, the outcomes have been inconsistent. Real Madrid have signed Joselu on a loan deal from Espanyol till the end of the season. But that simply is not enough to fill Benzema’s absence. One of the many strikers that…
Sky Italy reports that Partey has agreed personal terms with Juventus to join the club this summer. The Serie A giants will now lodge an offer for the Ghanaian international, but are aware they need to sell one or two players before they can buy him. However, it is unclear whether Arsenal would let Partey leave Emirates after midfield partner Granit Xhaka also departed the North London club this summer. Partey joined Arsenal from Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid for £45million in the summer of 2020.
Nottingham Forest have submitted an opening offer for Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner after negotiations stalled with Manchester United for Dean Henderson. Steve Cooper’s side are still without an undisputed No.1 heading into their Premier League opener against the Gunners on August 12 after last season’s loanees Keylor Navas and Henderson returned to their parent clubs after helping the Tricky Trees beat the drop. Forest have tried to sign England international Henderson on a permanent deal which was likely to be a loan with an obligation-to-buy centred around top-flight appearances. But following extensive delays, United are still reluctant to sanction Henderson’s…