Five things we learned from the Champions League action
Five things we learned from matchday two of the Champions League, featuring Arsenal’s credentials, the state of Scottish football and Raphinha’s renaissance at Barcelona.…
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UEFA name Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 2
UEFA have announced their Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 2, following the midweek European action. Emiliano Martinez is the sole Premier…
Arsenal consider free agent as centre-forward solution
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Jonathan David on a free transfer from Lille next summer. David is out of contract at the…
Explained: The new Champions League format for 2024/25
It’s the Uefa Champions League, but not as you know it. The competition has returned for the 2024/25 season, but in a completely new…
Aston Villa ‘explored summer deal’ for Ligue 1 forward
Aston Villa explored a deal to sign Lille forward Jonathan David in the summer but could not reach an agreement with the Ligue 1…
Forward reveals transfer talks amid failed Chelsea move
Jonathan David has revealed that he held transfer talks with ‘a couple of teams’ in the summer but says a deal ‘just didn’t happen’.…
Isak among seven forwards Chelsea considered signing in summer transfer window
Alexander Isak was reportedly one of many forwards that Chelsea either pursued or considered making a move for in the summer transfer window. The…
Champions League draw in full as Premier League clubs learn fate
The Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season has been made and it will see the four Premier League participants take part in some…
Hazard, Osimhen, Leao! A ridiculous XI of players Lille sold for big profit
Lille have been one of Europe’s best operators over the last decade with the French side developing a welcome habit of spotting, developing and…
Jadon Sancho makes Man Utd return as Leny Yoro debuts
Jadon Sancho has returned to the Manchester United starting lineup for the first time since his fallout with manager Erik ten Hag last year. …
Manchester United close to winning race for coveted centre-back
Manchester United are close to beating Real Madrid in the race to sign Lille teenager Leny Yoro. United have had an offer worth €62m…
Man United hijack Real Madrid transfer for £50m teenage sensation
Man United have reportedly had a £50m transfer bid for teenager Leny Yoro accepted by Lille. Real Madrid have been in talks with the…
Real Madrid ‘in talks’ to sign Liverpool and Man Utd transfer target
Real Madrid are set to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to the signing of highly-rated youngster Leny Yoro in the summer transfer window. The…
Chelsea and Man United learn £21m price tag for forward
Lille are prepared to allow Jonathan David leave for a fee in the region of €25m (£21m) this summer amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester…
Chelsea striker search continues with talks for duo
Chelsea’s search for a centre-forward is continuing with the Blues having held talks for Lille forward Jonathan David and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier. Enzo Maresca…
Manchester United make shortlist of Branthwaite alternatives
Manchester United will target Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi and Lille teenager Leny Yoro if Everton do not…
Lille confirm key duo can leave amid Premier League links
Lille president Olivier Letang has confirmed that Leny Yoro and Jonathan David can leave the club this summer amid interest from the Premier League…
Six breakout stars from the 2023-24 European season
Each season we see new stars emerge across Europe’s top five league and the 2023-24 campaign was no different. From unearthed gems in the…