Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is unlikely to be “really fit” until after the September international break, says manager Pep Guardiola. The Spain international spent most of the 2024-25 season sidelined as a result of suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury last September. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner returned to action when he came on as a late substitute in City’s penultimate Premier League game of last season against Bournemouth. The 29-year-old was also part of Guardiola’s squad at the Club World Cup in the United States during in the summer when City went…
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The Denmark international has agreed a f0ive-year deal with the Hammers with a one-year option, after a fee was agreed on Thursday following several weeks of talks between the clubs. The 25-year-old impressed for Leicester last season, despite their relegation from the Premier League. West Ham were looking for a new goalkeeper after Poland’s Lukasz Fabianski left at the end of last season and Hermansen will compete with Alphonse Areola, 32, who played 26 times in the Premier League in 2024-25. Casper Ankergren, who worked with Hermansen at Brondby, is West Ham’s goalkeeping coach under manager Graham Potter. Hermansen made…
Sunderland have confirmed the signing of former West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku as their 10th addition of the summer, ahead of their Premier League return.The 31-year-old DR Congo international joins on a two-year deal, subject to international clearance, after leaving Besiktas earlier this summer. He follows the arrivals of Enzo Le Fée, Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo Mandava, Chemsdine Talbi, Simon Adingra, Granit Xhaka, Robin Roefs, and Marc Guiu.Masuaku made 128 appearances for West Ham between 2016 and 2022 before featuring 108 times for Besiktas in Turkey.“I’m excited to be here and really happy to be back in the Premier…
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez has completed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a deal worth up to £56.6m (€65m).Al Hilal will pay a guaranteed £46.2m (€53m) plus add-ons for the 26-year-old, who leaves Anfield after scoring 40 goals in 143 appearances since joining from Benfica in 2022 for an initial £64m.Núñez netted 18 goals in Jürgen Klopp’s final season but managed only seven last term under Arne Slot, though he did deliver two crucial stoppage-time strikes in a 2-0 win over Brentford in January.The Uruguay international nearly left in the January transfer window after strong interest…
Sunderland have secured the loan signing of Chelsea’s teenage striker Marc Guiu, marking their ninth addition of the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old Spaniard joined Chelsea from Barcelona in July 2024 for £5 million and went on to score six goals in 16 appearances for the Blues last season. Guiu, who describes himself as “a powerful striker” and “natural goalscorer,” expressed his excitement about the move: “This year is a huge opportunity for me to help take this team where it truly deserves to be, and I can’t wait to get started.” Sunderland earned promotion back to the Premier League…
It may have been just a pre-season friendly against Villarreal, but there was a buzz of anticipation around the Emirates as Arsenal fans eagerly awaited their first glimpse of £64m signing Viktor Gyökeres in action. The Gunners faithful are hoping the 27-year-old Swedish striker will be the final piece needed to push Arsenal toward their first major trophy since 2020. The loudest cheer before kick-off came when Gyökeres’ name was announced in the starting XI—only matched by the roar for 15-year-old academy star Max Dowman’s introduction later in the match. Every time Gyökeres touched the ball, there was a sense…
Son Heung-min has officially joined Los Angeles FC in a record-breaking Major League Soccer transfer, admitting the move wasn’t his initial plan — but a conversation with the club’s leadership swayed him. According to BBC Sport, LAFC paid Tottenham Hotspur over £20 million for the 33-year-old forward, making it the most expensive signing in MLS history. The fee surpasses the £16.5 million Atlanta United paid for Emmanuel Latte Lath in February. Son, who signed a two-year contract with an option for two more, revealed during a press conference on Saturday that he would be leaving Spurs after a decade at…
Manchester United have submitted a bid worth just under £74 million for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, as they step up efforts to secure the 22-year-old’s signature. The offer includes an initial £65 million plus £8.9 million in performance-related add-ons. Despite a higher second bid from Newcastle United — totalling £69.7 million plus add-ons — Sesko is understood to favour a move to Old Trafford over St. James’ Park. Talks between Manchester United and Leipzig are progressing positively, though no final agreement has been reached. The Red Devils are believed to have recently adjusted their proposal to better match Leipzig’s…
Darwin Núñez is poised to bring his three-year stint at Liverpool to an end, after the club agreed a deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal worth up to £56.6 million (€65 million). The offer includes a guaranteed fee of £46.2 million (€53 million), with additional performance-related add-ons. While the agreement between the clubs is in place, Liverpool are still awaiting confirmation that the Uruguayan striker has approved the move. Al Hilal are reportedly ready to meet Núñez’s wage demands, which could seal the deal. AC Milan had shown interest in the forward but were unable to compete financially.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a $100,000 cash reward for every member of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their triumphant outing at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The announcement was made during a special reception held in their honour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President praised the team for bringing pride to the nation through their historic achievement. In addition to the monetary reward, each player was conferred with a national honour and gifted a flat by the Federal Government. Also present at the event were…