Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting challenge as they prepare to take on Premier League champions Manchester City, with manager Ange Postecoglou confirming the extended absence of Rodrigo Bentancur until 2024 due to another injury setback. Bentancur, who recently returned to the starting lineup after a nine-month recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, suffered a…
Jamie Carragher has criticised two “extremely harsh” VAR penalty decisions that contributed to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 3-2 defeat to Fulham. Despite coming from behind twice, Wolves ultimately succumbed to a late Willian penalty, and Carragher believes that VAR played a pivotal role in the outcome of the match. The game saw Wolves fall behind early when…
Arsenal face a crucial decision regarding midfielder Jorginho’s future, following an update from his agent on contract negotiations. The £12 million signing from Chelsea in January is on an 18-month deal, with Arsenal holding the option to extend for another year. While Jorginho has been a consistent performer with 14 appearances this season, concerns arise…
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on securing the talents of Brazilian midfielder Raphinha, a player who twice snubbed the advances of north London rivals Arsenal in recent transfer windows. Raphinha was a coveted figure upon leaving Leeds in the summer of 2022 and finally opted for a move to Barcelona in a lucrative £50…
Chelsea FC is under renewed scrutiny regarding the funding of its success during Roman Abramovich’s ownership, as leaked files reveal a series of secret payments that may have violated football regulations, including “financial fair play.” In a joint investigation by the Guardian and international partners, experts suggest that the uncovered transactions, totaling tens of millions…
Manchester City are reportedly keen on reopening negotiations for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá The Citizens had initially agreed an £80 million deal for the Brazilian during the summer transfer window but the move failed to materialise following revelations that Paquetá was under investigation for alleged betting breaches. UOL reports though that Manchester City are…
Newcastle United are reportedly on the verge of securing the services of former Manchester United chief global scout Marcel Bout, as the Magpies aim to strengthen their squad in the upcoming January transfer window. The 60-year-old Dutchman, who has also worked for Bayern Munich and the Dutch national team, is set to take up the…
Andre Trindade showed why both Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly keen on securing his signature, winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense for the first time in the club’s history. The Brazilian midfielder was heavily linked with Liverpool in the summer and it is understood the Reds had a bid rebuffed for the player, while Arsenal…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that midfielder Declan Rice is “likely” to be part of the squad for his first return to West Ham United in the upcoming Carabao Cup clash. Rice, who made a high-profile move to the Gunners in the summer, is expected to receive a warm welcome at the London Stadium.…
Joe Cole has voiced his opposition to Chelsea’s decision to allow Romelu Lukaku to leave the club, especially as the club’s struggles in front of goal persist. The criticism comes in the wake of Chelsea’s 2-0 home defeat to Brentford, marking the fourth occasion this season where they failed to score. Despite spending over £1…