Real Madrid cut Odegaard asking price but make buyback demand to Arsenal
Arsenal are ramping up talks to re-sign Martin Odegaard with Real Madrid prepared to significantly lower their asking price, though they want a buyback clause included in any deal. Both teams are said be close to completing the €50 million ($59 million) deal for midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to Managing...
Man United manager confident Varane will give him ‘some much-needed strength in depth’ in squad
Raphael Varane received an outstanding reception as Manchester United’s new signing was paraded in front of a packed Old Trafford before their Premier League opener against rivals Leeds. Having announced a deal had been struck to sign the France international on July 27, the completion of the 28-year-old’s signing has...
Arsenal misery: Chelsea’s hard tackle keeps London rival at bay with $65 million valuation of Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham is looking more likely to change his initial preference by joining Roma instead of Arsenal from Chelsea, according to reports. Abraham’s future has been much-discussed in recent days, with Roma rivalling Arsenal for his signature. The striker has fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea’s signing...
Masterclass: Paul Pogba’s poise, guile and style set Premier League record, anchors Man U’s Huge win
Paul Pogba became the first Manchester United player to register four assists in a single Premier League game during Saturday’s thumping 5-1 victory over Leeds at Old Trafford. A capacity crowd were treated to a first glimpse of the club’s latest signing, Raphael Varane, prior to kick-off and the former...
‘Unless Man United becomes ruthless and gets rid of Solskjaer, it’ll remain miles off league title’
‘Unless Manchester gets rid of Solskjaer, it will remain miles off premier league title’ Manchester United have been told to take a leaf out of Chelsea’s book and be more ruthless in their operation. Jamie O’Hara claims the Premier League giants are “undervaluing themselves” by keeping the Norwegian and says...
Arsene Wenger prediction comes pass; players are running down contracts
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger predicted the future when he made comments about players running down their contracts. This summer alone we have seen high profile stars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma departing their respective clubs and joining Paris Saint-Germain for nothing. Speaking in 2017, Wenger said,...
Marathon king Eliud Kipchoge returns home, shuns talk of retiring after Olympics gold
Eliud Kipchoge arrived back in Nairobi, Kenya after he successfully defended his Olympic marathon title at Tokyo 2020. Kipchoge finished in two hours, 8 minutes, 38 seconds on a breezy and humid day along the streets of Sapporo. It was 80 seconds ahead of runner-up Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands....
Five Manchester United’s fringe men on a mission to nail down first team spots
After finishing second best in both the Premier League and Europa League last season, Manchester United fans will be desperate to see their club reclaim some glory during 2021-22, and it could be those on the fringes that make the difference. While the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Edinson...
Striker Lukaku watches as new club Chelsea toils to overcome Villareal on post-match penalties
Romelu Lukaku will seemingly have no problem walking straight into the Chelsea team after watching his prospective new employers struggle past Villarreal on penalties to clinch the Super Cup. Chelsea clinched the Super Cup after a 6-5 penalty shootout win The Belgium striker landed at Biggin Hill airport just outside...
Unveiled: Messi says he’s in good company at PSG and looks forward to winning…
In just three days the world has seen Lionel Messi go from sobbing at his Barcelona farewell news conference to ear-to-ear grinning at his Paris introductory news conference. The Argentine superstar was officially unveiled by his new club, Paris Saint-Germain, on Wednesday and the tears felt like they were part...
