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Lamine Yamal: Nico Williams Must Choose His Own Path

Lamine Yamal: Nico Williams Must Choose His Own Path

September 3, 2025 8:42 am

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has shared his thoughts on the ongoing speculation linking Athletic Club star Nico Williams with a move to the Camp Nou. Speaking candidly about the transfer rumors, Yamal made it clear that while he has spoken with Williams, he ultimately respects that the decision lies solely with the winger himself.

“I talked to Nico Williams, but in the end I told him it’s his path,” Yamal said. “I’m too young to tell someone what they should do. The important thing is that he enjoys himself and is happy wherever he is.”

The comments highlight Yamal’s maturity …

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma Joins Manchester City On Five-Year Deal

September 2, 2025 1:22 pm

Manchester City have officially completed the signing of Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a reported £26 million. The 26-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract, with the option for an additional year, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until at least the summer of 2030.

Donnarumma arrives in Manchester following a successful stint at PSG, where he played a pivotal role in securing the club’s first UEFA Champions League title earlier this year. Despite his contributions, he found himself increasingly sidelined under manager Luis Enrique, who favored alternatives like Arnau Tenas and Matvey Safonov due to …

Martínez Rejects Turkish Offers, Stays At Villa

Martínez Rejects Turkish Offers, Stays At Villa

September 2, 2025 1:10 pm

Emiliano Martínez has turned down all offers from Turkish clubs, including a €22.5 million bid from Galatasaray, opting to remain at Aston Villa. This decision follows the collapse of his potential move to Manchester United. 

Martínez had agreed to personal terms with United, and a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho was proposed. However, Sancho declined a permanent move to Villa, agreeing only to a loan deal. Consequently, United pursued other options and signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.2 million.

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Despite interest from Turkish clubs, Martínez …

Man United To Cover 20% Of Sancho’s Salary At Aston Villa

Man United To Cover 20% Of Sancho’s Salary At Aston Villa

September 2, 2025 10:30 am

Jadon Sancho has completed a season-long loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United, marking a significant step in his career. Villa will pay a loan fee and cover 80% of Sancho’s £200,000-per-week wages, with Manchester United responsible for the remaining 20%.

The 25-year-old winger, who joined United from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021, spent the previous season on loan at Chelsea. Despite contributing to Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League victory, the club opted not to make the move permanent. Sancho turned down offers from Roma, Juventus, and Besiktas before choosing Villa, influenced partly by speaking to former loanee …

Bayern Seal Loan-to-Buy Deal For Nicolas Jackson

Bayern Seal Loan-to-Buy Deal For Nicolas Jackson

September 1, 2025 1:02 pm

Bayern Munich have officially agreed a loan deal with Chelsea to sign forward Nicolas Jackson, which includes an obligation to buy next season. The 24-year-old has already agreed to a five-year contract, with the loan starting immediately.

Reports from Sky Sports indicate Bayern will pay a loan fee of £14.25 million (€16.4 million), before making the move permanent for £56.25 million (€65 million)—bringing the total deal value to around £70.5 million in what is being labelled a high-stakes, strategic acquisition.

The move follows months of speculation and a dramatic turnaround. Initially, the deal faltered after Chelsea raised concerns when striker …

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Leverkusen Sack Erik Ten Hag After Just Two Games

September 1, 2025 12:52 pm

Bayer Leverkusen has dismissed head coach Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga games, sources confirmed today. The decision was formalized by the club hierarchy this morning, with the 55-year-old manager informed shortly thereafter.

Ten Hag began his spell at Leverkusen on July 1, succeeding Xabi Alonso, who left to manage Real Madrid. Stanislas records indicate that he is now the first Bundesliga coach to be relieved of his duties so early into a season.

His brief reign included a 2–1 home defeat to Hoffenheim, followed by a 3–3 draw against Werder Bremen, where Leverkusen threw away a two-goal lead …

Juventus Seal Openda Deal After Muani Collapse

Juventus Seal Openda Deal After Muani Collapse

September 1, 2025 12:42 pm

Juventus have reached agreement with RB Leipzig for striker Loïs Openda, setting the stage for a high-stakes transfer just as their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain unraveled.

According to Football Italia and Africa Digital News, Openda will arrive in Turin today to undergo medical tests as part of a loan deal with an obligation to buy—structured around €40 million. Reports confirm the package is slightly over that figure, with the move now virtually secured.

This deal comes on the heels of Juventus’s failure to agree terms for Muani, whose return from PSG had been a long-sought target. …

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

August 31, 2025 1:05 pm

Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to Royal Antwerp for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, according to multiple sources. The 23-year-old Belgian is now set to decide whether to accept the move—and reports indicate he would undergo his medical today if the deal proceeds.

Sources close to the negotiations confirm that the clubs are edging closer to agreement. Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United and Antwerp are in very advanced talks, with Lammens having already agreed to personal terms and Royal Antwerp valuing the transfer at approximately €25 million (£22 million) including add-ons.

The goalkeeper has been notably omitted from Antwerp’s …

Chelsea Eye New Striker Before Deadline, Jackson Linked Out

August 31, 2025 12:45 pm

As the summer transfer window reaches its final days, Chelsea are reportedly preparing for a potential departure of striker Nicolas Jackson by lining up a new forward to bolster their attacking ranks.

Multiple sources, including Sports Illustrated, confirm that Chelsea “are reportedly mulling over a late bid for a new striker” amid growing uncertainty over Jackson’s future . David Ornstein has identified Conrad Harder of Sporting Lisbon as a leading target in case Jackson departs. Harder, 20, offers youthful promise and would provide valuable depth.

The situation has been further complicated by a failed loan move for Jackson to Bayern …

Milan’s Gomez Bid Linked To Liverpool’s Guéhi Move

Milan’s Gomez Bid Linked To Liverpool’s Guéhi Move

August 31, 2025 12:24 pm

AC Milan have officially submitted a permanent-transfer offer to Liverpool for defender Joe Gomez, sources confirm. However, the move is contingent on Liverpool finalizing their signing of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool’s stance is clear: Gomez will only be permitted to leave if Guéhi arrives at Anfield. The Reds are actively pursuing Guéhi, who could reinforce a defense in need of stability after Jarell Quansah’s departure.

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AC Milan’s interest marks a late-window push for Gomez, who has long been admired for his versatility across the …

Leverkusen To Review Ten Hag’s Future After Draw

Leverkusen To Review Ten Hag’s Future After Draw

August 31, 2025 12:04 pm

Bayer Leverkusen officials are set to hold discussions this week over the future of head coach Erik ten Hag following the club’s 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen.

According to reports, the result has intensified doubts within the club hierarchy about ten Hag’s ability to deliver long-term success. The Dutch coach, who took charge earlier this season, has already lost credit on several levels, with concerns growing about inconsistent performances and defensive vulnerabilities.

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The draw against Bremen, in which Leverkusen surrendered leads and struggled to maintain control, highlighted issues that …

Ousmane Dembélé

Breaking: Ousmane Dembélé Suffers Injury, Tests Scheduled

August 31, 2025 11:45 am

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has suffered a fresh injury setback and is set to undergo medical tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the problem. The French international picked up the issue during PSG’s latest outing, sparking concerns among fans given his history of muscular injuries.

Dembélé, who joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2023, was forced to leave the pitch earlier than expected after signaling discomfort. Club sources have confirmed that medical staff will carry out scans and further examinations to assess the severity. At first glance, the player himself suggested that the …

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