Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has returned to Spain, marking his first appearance in the country since leaving the Spanish giants in the summer of 2023. Benzema, who won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, is now with Al Ittihad and will face Elche in a preseason friendly. The match will take place…
Manchester United is reportedly considering a renewed pursuit of Everton’s young defensive talent, Jarrad Branthwaite, following the recent collapse of Everton’s takeover bid. Branthwaite, a 22-year-old central defender, has caught the attention of several top clubs with his impressive performances at Goodison Park. United’s interest in Branthwaite underscores their intent to bolster their defensive…
Manchester United has made significant moves in the transfer market this summer, and the latest addition to their squad is Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee. The club confirmed the signing of Zirkzee on July 14, 2024, with the deal reportedly costing £35 million. This acquisition marks a strategic effort by United to bolster their attacking options…
Manchester United has officially welcomed French defender Leny Yoro to their ranks, marking another significant addition to their squad. The 18-year-old prodigy, who previously showcased his talents at Lille OSC, is set to wear the No. 15 shirt at Old Trafford. Yoro’s transfer has been met with enthusiasm from both fans and pundits, who are…
Manchester United have announced a 26-man squad for their pre-season friendly against Rangers at Murrayfield later today. This match, the second of United’s summer campaign, follows their narrow 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg in Norway on Monday. The game is set to be broadcast live on MUTV, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 BST. New recruit…
Arne Slot offered a positive assessment of Liverpool’s pre-season training programme following a 1-0 loss to Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors friendly. A total of 25 players participated in the match at the AXA Training Centre, with a senior XI featuring Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai playing the first half, followed by…
Manchester United have set their sights on bolstering their defensive lineup this summer, with Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt emerging as a prime target. The Red Devils have been in talks with Bayern over the signing of the Netherlands international for over a week. Despite agreeing on personal terms with De Ligt ten days ago,…
Manchester United are reportedly open to sanctioning a loan exit for Brazilian winger Antony this summer, provided that any interested clubs are willing to cover his £70,000 weekly wages in full. The 24-year-old was a marquee signing for the Red Devils in the summer of 2022, arriving for a staggering £86 million fee from Ajax….
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is reportedly on the verge of a transfer to Chelsea, according to journalist Alberto Pereira via Onda Cero. The 25-year-old Ukrainian shot-stopper enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2023/24, stepping up impressively in Thibaut Courtois’ absence. However, with Courtois reclaiming his position late in the season, Lunin found himself relegated to…
Reece James has been spotted playing a new position in Chelsea’s latest training sessions under coach Enzo Maresca. The versatile defender is being tested as an inverted right-back, a role that allows him to drift into midfield while primarily functioning as a full-back. This tactical adjustment is designed to capitalize on James’ exceptional ball skills…