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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Man Utd have an 'open dialogue' with Paul Pogba over his future

mmer Though it may have ended with gut wrenching anti-climax, just missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day, Leicester's fifth-placed finish this season should still be viewed as a triumph overall. Prior to the New Year, the Foxes were playing some scintillating football under Brendan Rodgers and even put NINE goals past Southampton back in October. Despite all their early season promise, a season of Thursday night football awaits Leicester in the Europa League begins next...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Prediction: Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire

Arsenal take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon - a competition in which both of the two competing clubs and managers have a proud history. Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard both enjoyed considerable success in the FA Cup as players, with the former tasting victory at Wembley on two occasions, and the latter hoisting the famous trophy aloft four times. With victory on Saturday, one of Arteta or Lampard will join a select group of individuals who have won the same trophy as both...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Sporting Kansas City sign Erik Thommy from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart

mer Everton's rollercoaster of a season is finally over, after a terrible start Marco Silva was sacked and replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. They ended up finishing 12th but Ancelotti will have much higher hopes for next year, and will be expecting to push for European football. Here's a look at every first-team player at Goodison Park and whether they should stay or go this summer... Goalkeepers England's number 1 has had a wobbly season to say the least. Jordan Pickford (STAY) - England's number...
Original author: Max Haley

Sources: Barca, Spurs in talks over Lenglet loan

Tottenham have confirmed that Troy Parrott has joined Millwall on loan. The 18-year-old is highly rated and has already been capped by the Republic of Ireland. He's also appeared several times in the Spurs first team, including two brief cameos from the bench in the Premier League. Troy Parrott has joined @MillwallFC on loan for the 2020/21 season. Good luck, @troyparrott9 ? #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/1t4EwNFqgD — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 1, 2020 Parrott will be hoping to...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Under-pressure Solskjaer ready to 'fight back'

Frank Lampard is the epitome of what it means to be a Blues legend. He became Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer, made the fourth-most appearances and won a stunning 13 trophies in 13 years at Stamford Bridge. Now back as a head coach, it is no surprise he is worshipped in west London. Whether it be his place on banners and walls around the Bridge, the familiar sound of his name being sung or just his status as one of the club’s greatest ever players, Lampard is a loved man in SW6. While...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

Video: Lukaku back for 'unfinished business' at Chelsea

Exclusive - Liverpool have contacted Schalke about defender Ozan Kabak, as they look to reinforce their backline ahead of their 2020/21 Premier League title defence. The Reds won their first top flight title for 30 years during the 2019/20 campaign, but will go about retaining their crown with a shortage of central defensive options after Dejan Lovren departed the club for Zenit St Petersburg. Kabak could offer Jurgen Klopp another defensive option next season Due to the financial constraints...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Adrien Rabiot offered to Barcelona & Premier League clubs

baly Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has set Kalidou Koulibaly's price tag at €90m (£81m), with the defender attracting serious Premier League interest. Koulibaly is considered one of the best centre-backs in world football and has made just shy of 250 appearances for the Serie A side since arriving in 2014. Koulibaly has won 33 caps for Senegal during his career Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs to have linked with the defensive colossus. De...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Reyna in, Adams out of USMNT March roster

mer Brighton have had a good season in the Premier League. Finishing 15th, they secured their highest ever finish in the top-flight and highest points tally with 41, all whilst playing a more exciting, expansive brand of football. Despite this relative success though, Graham Potter will want more from his side and will be looking at ways to improve the team this summer - making them a bigger threat going forward and more easy on the eye. Here is a detailed look at every first-team player on the...
Original author: Max Haley

Spanish courts agree to investigate Barcelona corruption case

Mesut Ozil will not feature for Arsenal in the FA Cup final, amid reports that he travelled to Turkey several days ago. The 31-year-old has been iced out by Mikel Arteta recently and has not featured for the Gunners since making a cameo appearance in their 2-0 win over Southampton in June. This latest spell on the sidelines is apparently due to a back injury, though there has been speculation that Mikel Arteta views the attacking midfielder as a negative influence on the squad. Ozil spent the...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Players' union tells FIFA: We want WC equal pay

Liverpool have unveiled their kit ahead of the 2020/21 season, as their new partnership with Nike begins. The new, multi-year kit deal with the sports brand giants was announced in January, with Liverpool pocketing over £30m per year, plus a considerable cut from merchandise sales. THE. WAIT. IS. OVER. ? Our new 2020/21 @NikeFootball home kit ? #TellUsNever — Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions ?) (@LFC) August 1, 2020 Buy Liverpool's new kit from the Liverpool Store here! Liverpool fans...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Erik ten Hag critical of Man Utd after Arsenal defeat

It may have been an awful 2020 so far, but one thing that's sure to brighten the mood - slightly - is the opening of the summer transfer window. With the next few months ready to be filled with transfer sagas, rumours, and downright lies, one club front and centre is Manchester United. Despite the window having been open for a matter of days, United have already been linked with a plethora of top talent, including Jadon Sancho and Raúl Jiménez. Yet while Sancho remains the real top target for...
Original author: Robbie Walls

After grueling stretch abroad, Barcelona keep LaLiga form against Getafe

2020 The most bizarre season of the Premier League is finally at an end; just under a year after it started. At one point we were staring at the bleak possibility of being introduced to Mr Null and Mrs Void, but thankfully we salvaged the finale and it largely didn't disappoint. When Project Restart kicked into gear, there were plenty of changes and football looked a bit...well, weird. We all got over it eventually and the teams did too, with some decent games emerging from the early rather...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Charlton Threaten Legal Action as Sheffield Wednesday Handed Points Deduction for 2020/21 Season

The English Football League have ruled that Sheffield Wednesday will start the 2020/21 season on -12 points after being found guilty of breaching Profit and Sustainability regulations. The club were first charged back in November 2019 after being accused of including the sale of their Hillsborough stadium in their 2017/18 accounts, despite the fact that the ground was actually sold a year later. Hillsborough was sold in 2019 A full hearing was held in June, and the EFL have now confirmed on...
Original author: Tom Gott

Football's Most Iconic Pink Kits – Ranked

Football kit culture is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence as of late. Suddenly it's fashionable to dress up your snazziest retro team wear with the waviest pair of trousers you can find, and rock it like it's 1994. While some clubs are now trying to cater to that fashion element of football shirt culture once again, the infamous concept of a pink kit will forever be polarising. Seeing your team take to the field in a pink strip can only be compared to seeing Rey Mysterio wrestle without a...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

Sources: Real to sign Tchouameni in €80m deal

While the football in England comes to an end, those north of the border don't have to wait long for their teams to return to competitive action. Celtic kick off their 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season on Sunday with a home game against Hamilton. It marks the start of what could be a memorable year for the club, as they aim to win their tenth consecutive league title. How likely are they to achieve that? Well, read on... Last Season Celtic won the Scottish League Cup last season Celtic's...
Original author: Josh Sim

Celtic 2020/21 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man and Predictions

A look ahead at Celtic's upcoming 2020/21 season, ahead of their Scottish Premiership opener.
Original author: Josh Sim

All the Players Who Have Played for Both Arsenal & Chelsea This Century – Ranked

ked Arsenal and Chelsea meet this Saturday in the FA Cup final, with the final bit of domestic silverware up for grabs. The Gunners' 13 titles leads all other clubs in English football history, whilst Chelsea can probably stake a claim to being their closest rivals in terms of recent cup final victories at Wembley. Plenty of high class players have turned out for both teams in recent years, but how do they rank alongside side each other? Let's take a look. 1. Yossi Benayoun Yossi Benayoun The...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Every Player to Represent Arsenal & Chelsea This Century – Ranked

Looking Ahead to the FA Cup Final This Weekend, We Have Ranked the 10 Players Who Have Played For Both Arsenal and Chelsea. Do you agree with our ranking?
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Manchester United 'Agree Initial Fee' for Jadon Sancho

Manchester United's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho looks to be drawing to a close, with the Red Devils said to have finally found an agreement over an initial fee for the Englishman. Dortmund have accepted that Sancho could be sold this summer, but they have always been adamant that there would be no discounted fee and any interested side would have to pay €120m (£109m) to get a deal over the line. A fee of €120m has often been suggested Up to this point, United have...
Original author: Tom Gott

Man City pass early test but know consistency is key in title chase

The 2019/20 Scottish Premiership season was brought to an abrupt end, and for Rangers that meant being forced to sit back and watch as Celtic lifted their ninth consecutive league title. Steven Gerrard's men took a step in the right direction and still have the remainder of the Europa League campaign to look forward to, but make no mistake, Rangers will not be happy until they're sat on Scottish football's throne once again. Could the 2020/21 season be Rangers' time to shine? Here's all you...
Original author: Tom Gott

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