It soon became clear this summer that Aston Villa would not be able to keep Morgan Rogers. After helping the club secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was highly sought after. Arsenal appeared to be the most probable next move, as the reigning champions wanted to reinforce […]
Continue ReadingElliot Anderson described Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester” after sealing his £116m transfer from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old played a vital role in England’s third-place World Cup campaign, having featured in every league match for Forest last season. Until Morgan Rogers’ £117m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea on Tuesday, Anderson’s price had […]
Continue ReadingLast season saw the highest ever number of matches in England and Wales where incidents were reported to the authorities, even though arrest numbers are still returning to levels seen before the pandemic. A yearly report from the Home Office, published on Thursday, showed a 4% rise in the count of games where “football-related anti-social […]
Continue ReadingAston Villa have announced the acquisition of Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on a temporary deal, as the reshaping of the squad continues at Villa Park. The season-long arrangement includes a conditional clause making the transfer permanent. Garnacho had moved to the London club the previous August from Manchester United for a reported £40m. Villa are […]
Continue ReadingThe FIGC has held discussions with ex-Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti regarding the possibility of leading the struggling national side. The federation aims to name the new Italy manager this week, as the Azzurri continue to recover from failing to reach the World Cup for the third consecutive time. […]
Continue ReadingArsenal have completed the £34 million signing of Greek forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions and arrives as the replacement for Leandro Trossard, who has left for Besiktas. Tzolis’s move to the Emirates – the club’s third permanent arrival this summer – comes […]
Continue ReadingBarcelona have secured German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a contract running to 2031, and Newcastle are poised to complete the signing of Aladji Bamba as their fourth addition of the summer. The La Liga side will pay approximately €22 million (£19 million) with additional performance-related bonuses, and the deal incorporates a sell-on […]
Continue ReadingManchester United are looking at Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham’s Sander Berge as they aim to add further depth to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The club has already brought in two middle-of-the-park players this transfer window: Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £48m, while Youri Tielemans moved from Aston Villa in a £35m switch. With […]
Continue ReadingAlthough India was absent from the World Cup, the tournament still generated enormous interest across the country. This has happened before, but now arrives alongside significant and necessary developments in the domestic game that could turn a four-yearly fascination into year-round attention. Following more than twelve months of unflattering coverage surrounding the Indian Super League, […]
Continue ReadingRodri might be sidelined for a lengthy spell due to a back problem that could necessitate an operation. The 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City hit top gear at the World Cup after two seasons disrupted by fitness issues. Leading Spain to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the New Jersey final on Sunday earned him […]
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