"I think he’s going to lift people off their seats," Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada said of Matheus Cunha during a summer interview with United We Stand and The Athletic. "He’s got a bit of a swagger about him that people are going to really like. Dare I say, [Eric] Cantona-esque." Talk about setting sky-high expectations!
Liverpool have signed Mor Talla Ndiaye in a £1 million deal, with the young defender set to play for Rob Page's Under-21 side. The Senegal youth international moves to Anfield from Amitie FC, a club owned by former Chelsea striker Demba Ba.
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Souza from Santos as beleaguered boss Thomas Frank seeks January reinforcements. The north London club have endured a dismal season thus far but are attempting to reinforce their backline in the winter window.
Darren Fletcher was left bemused that Kyle Walker wasn't sent off for stamping on Patrick Dorgu during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Burnley in midweek. Fletcher oversaw his first game as interim boss following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday as United failed to come away from Turf Moor with all the spoils. And after the midweek stalemate, the Scot was surprised Walker didn't see red.
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Wesley Fofana has been slammed as a "habitual offender" after being fined for his tenth driving offence. The Blues defender has been injury-prone throughout his time in west London, but has managed to rack up an almost unbelievable haul of issues on the road, both during his time in west London and beforehand.
Liam Rosenior was always guaranteed a baptism of fire when he was named as Enzo Maresca's replacement at Chelsea given his complete lack of experience in the Premier League, let alone at one of the division's elite clubs. But even so, the task at hand is unenviable has he arrives to a brimming in-tray in his Cobham office. The Blues' season feels as though it is on a knife edge as the new head coach takes the reins.
Arsenal are lining up a potential £60 million ($80m) deal to sign Tino Livramento from Newcastle but face serious competition from Manchester City, per a new report. The 23-year-old will only have two years remaining on his contract come the summer, and both Premier League giants are interested in securing his signature.
Rui Faria, the long-time assistant coach to Jose Mourinho, has posted a scathing critique of modern football club structures just days after Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim. In a social media post featuring a Manchester United background, Faria argued that managers are now powerless scapegoats for business-oriented hierarchies.
Virgil van Dijk has defended his Liverpool team-mates from any questions of their reaction to a show of disrespect from Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners winger sparked uproar in the Reds camp when attempting to drag injured Conor Bradley off the field towards the end of a Premier League fixture at Emirates Stadium. An unsightly melee was sparked that featured players from both teams.
Liverpool have reportedly slapped a €10 million price tag on Federico Chiesa as Juventus consider a shock move to bring the winger back to Turin. The Italian international has struggled for consistent minutes at Anfield and is keen to secure regular football ahead of the World Cup, with the Reds open to a permanent sale to avoid a capital loss on their investment.
Roy Keane has sensationally accused Sir Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United. The legendary Scot retired from management in 2013 on the back of leading the Red Devils to a 13th Premier League title. He remains a regular presence at Old Trafford, with Darren Fletcher admitting that he spoke to his fellow countryman before agreeing to take charge of United on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
When Antoine Semenyo was asked to describe his style just after signing for Manchester City from Bournemouth, he used four adjectives. "Quick", "powerful" and "strong" are words you would use to describe most Premier League forwards but the last one summed up why City have paid £65 million ($87m) to bring him to the club in the middle of the season: "Clinical".
West Ham United officials have been left furious with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following his conduct after the damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Hammers hierarchy are rapidly losing faith in the Portuguese coach, with his decision to embrace and smile with opposition players immediately after the final whistle causing dismay as the club stares down the barrel of relegation.
Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why he can see Mohamed Salah sticking around at Liverpool, with Premier League heavyweights and an Egyptian superstar appearing to have "kissed and made up". Owen believes that the Reds may have overseen a "stroke of genius" that brings a revitalised performer back into their ranks for the second half of the season.
Aston Villa have struck a stunning agreement to sign 16-year-old Metz prodigy Brian Madjo in a deal worth a reported £10.4 million. The highly-coveted forward has arrived in the West Midlands to undergo his medical after club chiefs orchestrated a surprise move behind the scenes, beating top European rivals to secure the teenager on a long-term five-year contract.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in line to complete a stunning return to Manchester United, with reports in his native Norway detailing what the 1999 Treble winner is set to earn if a third spell at Old Trafford is agreed. The Red Devils are in the market for another interim boss, having parted company with Ruben Amorim, and have entered into talks with Solskjaer.
Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Marcus Rashford may be acting as an agent at Camp Nou, with Kobbie Mainoo another of those to be seeing a move from Manchester United to Catalunya speculated on. If the Blaugrana are keen, then loan star Rashford could be used to help talk a fellow England international into treading a similar career path.
Jamie Vardy continues to age like a fine wine, with the Premier League title-winning former England striker reaching 150 career goals across Europe’s top five divisions. He has achieved that feat at 38 years of age and while on the books of Serie A outfit Cremonese. Few can claim to have matched the legendary ex-Leicester frontman, with only Cristiano Ronaldo sitting above him on a notable chart.
Xavi Hernandez is "ready" to return to management and has his sights set on the Premier League, but reports claiming a deal with Manchester United is imminent have been played down. While the Barcelona legend is a candidate to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified the current state of play.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has avoided the threat of a retrospective ban from the Football Association following a controversial incident involving Liverpool defender Conor Bradley. The Brazilian was at the centre of a flashpoint during the heated 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, but because the referee dealt with the matter on the pitch, no further disciplinary action will be taken.
Raheem Sterling is seriously considering ending his nightmare spell at Chelsea as he looks to escape a lucrative contract that has become a "prison." The 31-year-old winger has emerged as a potential target for Napoli, who are scouring the market for offensive reinforcements amidst a strict "zero balance" financial policy.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Cristian Romero will face no financial punishment and will remain club captain, despite the defender launching a scathing public attack on the club’s hierarchy following the midweek defeat to Bournemouth.
Antoine Semenyo’s squad number at Manchester City has been revealed, on the back of his £62.5 million ($84m) transfer from Bournemouth. The Ghana international, who is excited to be taking on a new challenge at the Etihad Stadium, is inheriting an iconic jersey. He is, however, adamant that Blues legend Yaya Toure had no bearing on his decision to take No.42.
Manchester City have announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo on a long-term contract from Premier League rivals Bournemouth. The Ghana international winger has penned a deal at the Etihad Stadium through to the summer of 2031. The transfer package involved is said to come in at £62.5 million ($84m), with it possible that said fee could rise by a further £1.5m if certain targets are hit.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed who he wants to succeed Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are back in the market for a new manager after parting company with a Portuguese tactician, and former captain Keane believes that they should look close to home by trying to prise Eddie Howe away from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
Liverpool’s goalless draw with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium saw the Reds snap a 600-game streak that had extended across 16 years. The defending Premier League champions grew into the game in north London, keeping the current table-toppers pegged back for long periods, but failed to test David Raya in the Gunners’ goal with no shots on target.
We have been waiting for some time to see how Nike would react to the juggernaut that is adidas' Predator revival campaign, and the American sportswear behemoth is finally set to deliver a serious on-pitch response following the relaunch of cultural phenomenon Total90 as a streetwear silo in 2025. With the new year upon us, the iconic Nike Tiempo has been revamped for the modern creator-in-chief.
The world watched on as Arsenal hosted Liverpool in a potential changing of the guard in English football on Thursday night. The Premier League leaders had the chance to stretch their lead atop the table to eight points, with the reigning champions down on their luck and jockeying for a Champions League position. But the game didn't live up to the hype.
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