Chelsea are not willing to allow Joao Felix to leave on loan this January, despite interest from AC Milan. Felix, who rejoined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid for £45m last summer, had spent a six-month loan spell at Stamford Bridge in 2023. However, the versatile forward has struggled to secure regular playing time under manager Enzo Maresca, currently behind Cole Palmer in the number ten role. The Portuguese international has scored six goals in cup competitions this season but has made just three Premier League starts. His limited game time has drawn attention from top European clubs, including AC Milan, who…
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is being investigated in Italy over allegations of involvement in a betting scandal during Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio on March 11, 2024. The probe, led by the Udine prosecutor’s office, was triggered by an unusual betting pattern flagged by the betting company Snai. Reports from Italian newspaper Messaggero Veneto indicate an abnormally high number of bets were placed on Okoye receiving a yellow card during the match. In that game, Okoye was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute—just 19 minutes into the second half—raising suspicions about the timing and circumstances. Udinese went…
Arsenal were without star centre-back William Saliba for their Premier League match against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium, leaving fans anxious over his unexpected absence. Prior to this, Saliba’s only missed game of the season came due to a one-match suspension following a red card in the 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in October. He had been widely expected to start alongside Gabriel for the Villa fixture, but his omission from the lineup caught many by surprise. Manager Mikel Arteta shed some light on the situation: “He felt something before the match, something muscular. I don’t think it’s too serious,…
Real Betis have reportedly submitted an improved bid to sign Manchester United winger Antony on loan. The £82m signing has fallen down the pecking order this season, initially under former manager Erik ten Hag and now under Ruben Amorim, who has favored young talent Amad Diallo. Antony has struggled to secure regular playing time and is now available for transfer. Betis emerged as frontrunners for the Brazilian earlier this month but faced challenges due to the high cost of the loan deal, even with United agreeing to cover part of his wages. According to Spanish outlet ABC de Sevilla, Betis’…
Manchester United are prepared to send Tyrell Malacia out on loan this month, according to Voetbal International. The Dutch international recently made a successful return to action after spending over 18 months sidelined by a series of injuries. Despite his comeback, United have decided to facilitate a loan move to help him gain regular playing time. Malacia was informed of the decision last Friday and is reportedly in agreement with the club’s plans. The 24-year-old fullback has already attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.
Arne Slot (46) admitted he feared history was repeating itself as Liverpool struggled to break down Brentford on Saturday, before substitute Darwin Nunez (25) scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 2-0 victory and extend the Reds’ Premier League lead. Despite 35 shots in 90 minutes of regular play, Liverpool could not find a way past Brentford’s resilient defense and low block. Following back-to-back league draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, it appeared second-placed Arsenal could close the gap on the early pace-setters, Liverpool. But Nunez, who had been taunted by Brentford fans when he was introduced, scored…
Victor Osimhen admitted that Galatasaray lacked intensity in the first half of their Turkish Super Lig match against Hatayspor, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Friday night. Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in the 56th minute with a penalty, but he felt the team struggled in the opening 45 minutes, only improving after the break. “There was a bit of a lack of intensity in the first half. We allowed the opponent to play a bit. Then, after our coach’s speech, we started the second half much better,” Osimhen said in an interview with the club’s official website. “We increased…
Arsenal saw a two-goal advantage slip away on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa, dealing a blow to their Premier League title aspirations. The first 30 minutes were marked by cautious play, leaving Arsenal fans anxious about their team’s recent struggles in front of goal. However, Gabriel Martinelli eased those worries late in the first half, stabbing the ball over the line despite Emiliano Martinez’s efforts to save it. Goal-line technology confirmed the opener. Early in the second half, Kai Havertz doubled the lead with a composed finish from a Leandro Trossard cross. However,…
Al-Hilal has announced that Neymar Jr. will not be registered for the second half of the season due to ongoing fitness concerns. Manager Jorge Jesus revealed the decision, admitting that the 32-year-old forward is no longer reliable because of persistent injury issues. Since joining Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023, Neymar has struggled with injuries. He tore his ACL while on international duty shortly after his move and, despite returning to action in October, has been sidelined again with a hamstring problem. Neymar has managed just seven appearances across league and cup competitions, scoring one goal. Jesus…
Chelsea have reportedly made a shock enquiry about Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, whose future at Old Trafford has grown increasingly uncertain. The 20-year-old Argentine has seemingly fallen out of favor under new manager Ruben Amorim. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have initiated early discussions as they consider a potential move for Garnacho this month. Amorim, however, remains keen on retaining Garnacho and recently commended the young winger for adapting to his tactical system. Despite Amorim’s stance, Manchester United’s financial struggles have left most of the squad vulnerable to potential sales. If the right valuation is met, Garnacho could be…