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You might think that Liverpool's return to Premier League action after a three-month absence, in the Merseyside Derby no less, would be the news of Sunday morning, but in 2020 Transfer Gossip > Actual Football. So, here we are, reading headlines about a Sadio Mane-Kylian Mbappe swap deal (plus £200m). Right, let's dig in, shall we? "MAAAAANNNNEEEEEEEE!" Pure drama ?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/GfRKPEB67K — Liverpool FC (at ?) (@LFC) June 21, 2020 What's Actually Been Reported Then? An 'exclusive'...

52 months ago, I thought Arsenal were going to win the league. The foundations of my house shook vigorously after Danny Welbeck had just scored the most dramatic of dramatic winners against Leicester. From that moment, fans across the country believed. They felt alive. One glanced header in the 95th minute and it looked like the title was there for the taking. Hearts raced at a million miles an hour, as that goal put the Gunners within two points of the top. That was supposed to be it. That...

Barcelona officials are pushing for fans to be allowed back into Camp Nou in time for the visit of Atlético Madrid on 1 July. The Spanish government has ruled that all matches must be played behind closed doors for the remainder of the season in an attempt to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Barcelona played behind closed doors against Leganes Spain was one of the worst-hit countries during the early stages of the pandemic, but as the country has begun to get on top of the situation,...

sure Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confessed that adding marquee signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to his squad for next season has ramped up the pressure on him to deliver. The Blues agreed a £37m deal to sign Ziyech back in February and followed that up with a £47.5m move for Werner earlier this month, while the club are still working to add to that. Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz and Leicester City's Ben Chilwell have both been touted as expensive options, with Chelsea apparently one...

Virgil van Dijk has admitted he 'can't wait' to return to Premier League action this weekend, with the Dutchman describing Liverpool's final nine Premier League games as tone-setters for next season. The Reds return to action against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday evening, needing just two wins to wrap up their maiden Premier League title. Van Dijk has enjoyed another monster campaign for Liverpool Van Dijk has admitted he's desperate to return to the playing field, telling the Mail...

In every level of football, when you glance at the opposition lineup there tends to be at least one player who you know, with enough gentle nudging, can see red and lose his focus. Joey Barton and Roy Keane are a few names that spring to mind. People who with enough - legal - winding up could be of detriment to their sides with some overaggressive tendencies, resulting in needless fouls and bookings. ? 'We did more than enough to win this game and we threw it again. I don't want to use...

Err...it's been a hectic summer in Paris. After Les Parisiens secured their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the league's cancellation in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a pretty busy 'off season' – if you will – for Leonardo and co. Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will both leave PSG this summer, Leonardo confirmed First, the Brazilian sporting director announced that club stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva would leave the club when their contracts...

Despite fielding an understrength side against Freiburg on Saturday, Bayern Munich produced a dominant display to further underline the ethos and philosophy which has gleaned near-innumerable pieces of silverware. The club secured their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title earlier in the week with victory against Werder Bremen. While mainstays such as Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer have been present for all eight campaigns, the landscape of the 2020 team is of course very different to the one...

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the latest Premier League star to speak out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, revealing plans to auction off some special matchworn boots to try and support the cause. Premier League players have all been wearing the words 'Black Lives Matter' on the back of their shirts during the first round of fixtures, alongside all taking a knee at the start of matches to show their support for the movement. View this post on Instagram...

Matteo Guendouzi may face disciplinary action for his altercation with Neal Maupay on Saturday, in which the midfielder grabbed the Brighton striker by the throat directly after the full-time whistle. Arsenal were on course for three much-needed points on the south coast courtesy of Nicolas Pepe's fine curling strike, but goals from Lewis Dunk and then a 95th-minute Maupay winner condemned the Gunners to their second defeat in four days. Neal Maupay hit out at the Arsenal players in his post...

Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool can enjoy a similar period of dominance akin to Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, despite Jurgen Klopp's own doubts. The Red Devils claimed over 25 major honours during Ferguson's imperious 27-year spell in charge at Old Trafford, including 13 Premier League titles and a pair of Champions League crowns. Liverpool are on course for their maiden Premier League victory this season, currently needing just two more victories to bring the title to Merseyside....

Zinedine Zidane has refuted the insinuation made by Gerard Pique that referees favour Real Madrid over Barcelona. The central defender made his comments following his side's 0-0 draw with Sevilla on Friday, with many inferring a reference to VAR's controversial decision not to award Valencia a goal in their clash against Los Blancos the day before. A dejected Pique insisted it would be 'very difficult' for Barcelona to win La Liga this season, claiming it's not 'our hands anymore'. ? IT'S...

Real Madrid have agreed to allow midfielder Martin Ødegaard to remain on loan with Real Sociedad for another campaign while they put the finishing touches on plans to rejuvenate their squad. Before the coronavirus outbreak, this summer was seen as a turning point for Madrid, whose squad is full of a number of ageing stars who will soon need replacing. However, with money now not so easy to find, Los Blancos have been tipped to avoid making any major signings this summer. Real Madrid are...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blamed his side's Premier League defeat on an inability to 'put the game to bed' as Brighton's Neal Maupay ended an action-filled afternoon with a 95th-minute winner. In the first half, Maupay challenged for the ball with Arsenal's goalkeeper Bernd Leno which led to the German landing awkwardly, forcing him to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Arsenal took the lead through Nicolas Pépé but eventually lost 2-1 with Maupay again coming to the fore. Neal Maupay produced...

News Inter restart their league campaign by hosting Sampdoria on Sunday evening, with their Scudetto hopes hanging by a thread following back-to-back Serie A defeats. Antonio Conte’s men looked well placed to make a charge towards their first league championship for ten years, but defeats to fellow title contenders Juventus and Lazio prior the league’s three-month recess severely dented those hopes. Sampdoria, meanwhile, are in need of the points for very different reasons. Claudio Ranieri’s...

When Barcelona confirmed the signing of Antoine Griezmann in July 2019, a two-year transfer saga was finally brought to a close. The Catalan giants had pursued the forward since 2017 and were the subject of a complaint from Atletico after allegedly making an illegal approach for the player in December of that year. Barcelona eventually wrapped up the deal for €107m in the summer of 2019, and two months later they were fined a full €300 for breaking Spanish Football Federation and negotiating...

Atletico Madrid are said to have rejected a stunning €150m offer from an unnamed Premier League club for forward Joao Felix prior to the coronavirus pandemic. The 20-year-old made the switch from Benfica to the Wanda Metropolitano last summer, after Atletico triggered his €126m release clause. Since making the big money switch, the Portugal international has struggled with injuries, starting just 18 of his side's 29 league games up to this point. However, most recently against Osasuna, Felix...

In case any of us had forgotten during the pause in the football calendar, Paul Pogba undoubtedly remains one of the most talented midfielders in the world. If we did need a reminder, the World Cup winner dished one out in devastating fashion on Friday evening, coming on to revive a flatlining Manchester United team and almost turning zero points into three in the space of 30 minutes. Pogba and Bruno Fernandes during Friday's game It was astonishing, but also not surprising in the least, that...

ries Crystal Palace cruised to a 2-0 victory over strugglers Bournemouth on Saturday evening, leaving the Cherries marooned in the Premier League's relegation zone following a dismal display. Palace took the lead inside 12 minutes when Luka Milivojevic bent a stunning free-kick into the top corner to inflict the worst possible start upon the Cherries. The hosts' woes were doubled ten minutes later as the Eagles cut through the Bournemouth backline with ease, allowing Jordan Ayew to provide the...

A lot can change in half an hour, especially in Arsenal’s case. In their 2-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday, it started with the prospect of sealing their first away win since December and ended with the reality of dismal back to back defeats. A 95th minute winner from Neal Maupay was the most painful way possible to lose the game, with the Frenchman playing an unfortunate role in Bernd Leno’s awful injury. It all culminated in a confrontation at the final whistle, as Arsenal players crowded...