Новости за 24.12.2023

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are planning to announce the signing of Leeds United ace Finley Gorman in January.  The transfer expert reported on Friday that the Premier League champions have agreed a deal with Leeds and that the player has also passed his medical. And he shared another update the next day confirming the […]

Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji has revealed he gave a trial at Tottenham Hotspur when he was 13-years-old. The young Swede has been attracting a lot of interest from some of the top clubs in Europe including Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea. His current contract with the club ends in December 2025 but recent reports claim that […]

Liverpool were left furious when a blatant handball by Martin Odegaard inside the box was ignored by the referee and the VAR.  The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Anfield, with Mo Salah firing in a 29th minute equaliser after Gabriel scored the opener early in the game. But it was yet […]

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It appears to be a forgone conclusion that Aston Villa won’t sell Douglas Luiz to Arsenal in January, forcing the Gunners to look elsewhere for a replacement for Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian has been out of the picture through a mixture of injury and Declan Rice’s emergence at the north London outfit and is likely […]

Mauricio Pochettino expressed disappointment with Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal as missed chances played a role in their 2-1 defeat against Wolves at Molineux. Wolves were rewarded for their first-half efforts as they held off Chelsea, with Raheem Sterling missing a golden chance to equalise by shooting straight at Jose Sa instead […]

West Ham certainly appear to be going places again under David Moyes after a small wobble earlier in the 2023/24 campaign. The Scot has got the east Londoners purring again, and the 2-0 win over Manchester United earlier this weekend underscored their European credentials once more. Moyes’ style might be less flair and more pragmatic, […]

Gary O’Neil expressed his admiration for the ‘incredible’ and ‘flawless’ performance of the midfield duo, Mario Lemina and Joao Gomes, in Wolves’ 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Lemina’s decisive header contributed to Wolves securing the win, and O’Neil was particularly pleased with Gomes’ standout second-half performance, propelling Wolves to 11th place in the Premier League. “It […]

Though Chelsea have had a horrid 2023, there’s an acceptance that Mauricio Pochettino will still be given time to turn things around at Stamford Bridge. When Todd Boehly appointed the Argentinian, and spent record sums on players such as Moises Caicedo, it’s a fair bet that he wouldn’t have expected to be 10th at Christmas […]

Mohamed Salah continues to showcase his importance for Liverpool, contributing to 51% of the team’s goals this season. Despite the 1-1 draw against Arsenal, Salah’s warning to Premier League rivals is clear, highlighting his significant role in Jurgen Klopp’s side. Arsenal legend Ian Wright criticised Zinchenko’s role in Salah’s equaliser at Anfield. “Get in his […]

With the January transfer window just around the corner and Man City slipping off the pace a little in the Premier League, the first month of 2024 represents an ideal time to make some moves in the transfer market. Whether incomings or outgoings, if the deal makes good business and football sense, then there’s reason […]

January could be quite an expensive month for Arsenal or Liverpool if they firm up any interest in one of their transfer targets. Bayern Munich are also in the hunt for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha after missing out on him in the summer. As Football Insider report, the Cottagers want in the region of £60m for […]

Chris Wilder has blasted the “fake” Sheffield United fan that leaked the team news hours before the Aston Villa match. The Sheffield United manager expressed frustration and discussed the issue of team news leaks in his pre-match press conference for the Luton game, emphasising the need for stricter measures at the training ground to prevent […]

Jack Harrison is reportedly interested in turning his loan at Everton from Leeds United into a permanent move, according to Football Insider. While the loan lacks an option to buy, a release clause in his contract might facilitate a permanent transfer. However, the likelihood of this depends on Everton’s ownership situation and their appeal against […]

It’s arguably the news that many Man United fans have been waiting over a year for, and it seems that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover of the club will finally be announced today. After months of negotiations and a protracted bidding process, the end is almost here, bringing to a close a fraught 13 months […]

Alan Shearer criticised Lewis Miley for switching off during a corner, leading to Luton’s goal and Newcastle’s defeat. Shearer expressed disappointment in the way the set-piece was defended during the match at Kenilworth Road. Several issues marred Newcastle’s display at Luton, with a crucial moment allowing the Hatters to secure a first-half lead and build […]

It’s not been the best 2023/24 season for Chelsea club captain, Reece James, with his recent hamstring concern the latest injury issue to keep him out of the first-team picture. Each time he’s taken two steps forward, it seems that the England ace has had to take one back. With the European Championships to be […]

Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing a move for Arouna Sangante, a central defender from Le Havre, as they prepare for the upcoming January transfer window. As Nuno Espirito Santo assesses his Nottingham Forest squad, potential exits of Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna could open the door for a defensive addition. Le Havre’s Arouna Sangante is […]

He was never going to be a cheap hire, but Victor Osimhen’s expected sale price from Napoli would likely set a new record for an English club were either Chelsea or Arsenal to firm up their interest in the hit-man. The 24-year-old Nigerian has long been coveted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, and no […]

One of the best young players in the world, Claudio Echeverri knows exactly where he wants to continue his footballing education. The next big thing to come out of Argentina, the 17-year-old River Plate ace recently scored all three goals against Brazil in the U17 World Cup. It’s obvious why he’s so coveted by Europe’s […]

Chelsea have been really dodgy at the back all afternoon against Wolves, and an error in stoppage time saw Matt Doherty capitalise to make it 2-0 for the home side. It’s been a Christmas Eve to forget if you’re a Chelsea supporter because the performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers has been quite simply appalling. A huge […]

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United may face delays until after Christmas due to concerns about the treatment of minority stakeholders, particularly in transactions between Ratcliffe and the Glazers. The board reportedly has worries about potential privileges granted to the Glazers that might not be extended to other shareholders, per the Manchester Evening News. […]

West Ham United, aiming to enhance their squad in the January transfer window, have reportedly offered one of their players to Jose Mourinho as part of their efforts to generate funds and make necessary adjustments to the squad. The club is looking to navigate FFP rules and create space within the squad before pursuing new […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers take the lead against Chelsea after Mario Lemina leaped above everybody to meet Pablo Sarabia’s excellent corner. The home side have caused Chelsea problems all afternoon, particularly from set piece deliveries, so it came as no surprise when Wolves were able to make a corner count after mounting the pressure on the visitors. […]

Newcastle United director Dan Ashworth’s attendance at a Salernitana game suggests the club is actively preparing for the January transfer window. Given occasional struggles in scoring crucial goals, Newcastle might be considering Boulaye Dia as an option to strengthen their attacking lineup, this is according to a new report from Gianluca di Marzio. Newcastle United’s […]