When Goretzka joined Bayern from Schalke in 2018, he was widely regarded as a new-generation midfielder capable of operating in virtually any central role. Peter Neururer, who coached Goretzka at his local club Bochum, described him at the age of 18 as a “talent that appears once in a century.” During the 2010s, his potential […]
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Ander Herrera last appeared in a competitive match for Boca Juniors, playing amid the intense atmosphere of La Bombonera in the Copa Libertadores. His next outing will take place before around 6,500 spectators in Spain’s third tier, where he will face regional opponents Gimnastic de Tarragona. Despite the contrast, Herrera believes rejoining Real Zaragoza on […]
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Manchester City have completed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85.6m. The 18-year-old has agreed a five-year contract, pending international approval. City will pay an initial £81.4m, with a further £4.2m available through add-ons. Enzo Maresca’s team pursued Bouaddi following the departures of central midfielders Rodri, who joined Barcelona for £65m, […]
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Bouaddi caught the eye at this summer’s World Cup, featuring in the starting line-up for five of Morocco’s six games as they reached the quarter-finals. His breakthrough on the international stage followed an outstanding display in Lille’s 2024 Champions League win against Real Madrid. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker, he could form an effective partnership […]
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Elijah Just is one of several newcomers adapting to life at Swansea. The attacking midfielder, who plays alongside Stamenic at international level, scored three times at the World Cup. Stamenic revealed that he had some involvement in Just’s transfer from Motherwell, speaking with both the player and Swansea chief executive Tom Gorringe while negotiations were […]
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Head coach Xabi Alonso says Enzo Fernandez has displayed an “excellent mentality” since returning to Chelsea, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the midfielder’s future. In late May, Chelsea reached an agreement with Fernandez’s representative, Javier Pastore, allowing the Argentina international to depart for £120m, with 14 August established as the deadline for offers. No official proposal […]
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Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is discussing a possible permanent return to West Bromwich Albion. Collyer has trained with Michael Carrick’s squad throughout pre-season and played the second half of last week’s draw against Leeds United at Croke Park, replacing the injured Mason Mount. Despite his involvement, Collyer has long been expected to depart Old […]
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Spain skipper Rodri is expected to finalise a £65m transfer to Barcelona within the next few days, signing a four-year deal. The 2024 Ballon d’Or recipient has played 298 matches during seven highly successful seasons at City, having arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for what was then a club-record fee of £62.8m. The 30-year-old […]
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Lewis-Skelly has expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal and is determined to earn a regular place in the senior side. His role in the first team has undoubtedly come under pressure following the £75m signing of midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle United. However, Arsenal’s demanding schedule could still provide Lewis-Skelly with the playing opportunities he […]
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Fulham have reached an agreement to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in a transfer valued at up to £30m. If he successfully completes his medical, the 22-year-old will join the Craven Cottage club on a five-year deal, making him the most expensive Northern Irish footballer in history. Charles began his career with Manchester City and […]
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