Kevin De Bruyne has acknowledged that the lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia might be hard to resist as he nears the end of his tenure with Manchester City. Approaching his 33rd birthday in June and entering the final year of his contract with City, De Bruyne has become a top target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, alongside Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. In an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, De Bruyne admitted that he is contemplating his future beyond Manchester City. He disclosed that his wife, Michele, has already given her consent for the family to move abroad, making the…
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This summer heralds a fascinating new era for Liverpool as Arne Slot takes the helm as the club’s manager, generating both excitement and uncertainty among the Anfield faithful. The departure of Jurgen Klopp marks the end of a significant chapter for Liverpool. Known for his profound connection with the fans and his successful, entertaining style of football, Klopp’s legacy is substantial and sets a high bar for his successor. His influence, both on and off the pitch, has been profound and will undoubtedly be challenging to replicate. Arne Slot, however, arrives with an impressive track record from the Eredivisie, providing…
Chelsea are reportedly targeting a move for Ademola Lookman as Enzo Maresca seeks to enhance his attacking options this summer. The 26-year-old forward had a remarkable season at Atalanta, highlighted by scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in May. Throughout the campaign, Lookman netted 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 45 appearances, catching the eye of numerous European clubs. According to Calciomercato, Chelsea is among the clubs showing interest in Lookman and is ready to make an offer close to the €60 million (£51 million) asking price. This is a significant increase from the…
Arsenal fell short of clinching the Premier League title last season, but the team demonstrated significant progress under the leadership of Mikel Arteta during the 2022/23 campaign. The Gunners reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League and pushed Manchester City to the final day of the Premier League season. Arsenal also boasted the best defensive record in the league. However, their goal-scoring was slightly behind, netting five fewer goals than Manchester City. This discrepancy highlighted a critical area for improvement as they look forward to the next season. During this summer’s transfer window, Arsenal has prioritized strengthening their attack by…
Roberto Martinez’s team narrowly secured a spot in the quarter-finals on Monday by defeating Slovenia in a tense penalty shootout. This victory sets up their next match against France, who also advanced from the round of 16 after a narrow 1-0 win over Belgium. The quarter-final clash will take place on Friday in Hamburg. Portugal’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was left disappointed with his performance during the match against Slovenia. He missed four free-kicks and failed to secure victory for his team within the 120 minutes of regular and extra time, notably missing a crucial penalty in extra-time. Despite these setbacks,…
Manchester United are just days away from resuming pre-season training and are looking to sell two players before the squad reconvenes. Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Getafe and Borussia Dortmund respectively, are at the center of this transfer activity. Both players had successful loan spells, with Getafe and Borussia Dortmund expressing interest in retaining them. However, these clubs have not met Manchester United’s transfer demands, meaning Greenwood and Sancho are set to return to Manchester soon. According to HITC, Manchester United, now under the influence of new shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, do not…
Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, although the deal hinges on the future of Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen. Lukaku, who had continued his career away from Chelsea, played for Roma on loan due to his strained relationship with former manager Thomas Tuchel. Despite being on Chelsea’s books, Lukaku has not been a part of their plans for some time. Napoli’s interest in Lukaku is driven by their new manager, Antonio Conte, who has a well-known admiration for the Belgian striker. Conte and Lukaku previously enjoyed success together, winning the…
Chelsea has experienced considerable upheaval over the past two years, marked by significant player turnover. Last summer saw the departure of key figures like N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Despite these changes, Chelsea’s performance showed modest improvement, moving from a 10th place finish in 2023 to sixth place last season. The extensive reshuffling of the squad has not translated into substantial progress. As the current season unfolds, there is potential for more significant changes, although only a few departures have been officially confirmed so far. One notable departure is Thiago Silva, whose…
According to Ivan San Antonio in SPORT, Lamine Yamal is advocating for Barcelona to make a significant push to sign Nico Williams this summer. Yamal’s encouragement stems from Barcelona’s ongoing search for a player to fill a key position, with Nico emerging as their top priority. The club recognizes the potential impact Nico could have on their squad, making him a highly coveted target. However, the path to securing Nico’s signature is fraught with challenges. Athletic Bilbao is standing firm on the player’s release clause, which is set at a substantial €58 million. This figure presents a major hurdle for…
Jude Bellingham was the hero of the night with his spectacular overhead kick that revitalized England’s chances in a crucial match, marking a turning point as Gareth Southgate’s squad had been struggling and underperforming throughout much of the tournament. England had been largely outplayed, but the Real Madrid midfielder’s moment of brilliance forced the game into extra time, shifting the momentum in favor of the Three Lions. The dramatic goal was not just a display of skill but also of Bellingham’s fiery confidence. In the aftermath, he seemed to relish the moment, even appearing to taunt the opposition bench, as…