Wilfred Ndidi is expected to seek a move away from Leicester City this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The Foxes’ drop to the Championship was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. Ndidi, who signed a three-year contract extension last summer, has spent eight years with the former Premier League champions. The 28-year-old midfielder has made 24 league appearances this season, contributing four assists. He was linked with Ligue 1 side Monaco in January, and Turkish giants Besiktas have also shown interest in the Nigeria international.
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Malo Gusto’s muscle injury sustained against Fulham is “not a good one.” Gusto came on at halftime, replacing Reece James after the Chelsea captain lost possession leading to Fulham’s opening goal. The French full-back played a crucial role in Chelsea’s 2-1 comeback win, but his night was cut short as he was forced off with a limp in the 89th minute, making way for Tosin Adarabioyo. Maresca was quick to highlight Gusto’s recent impact, admitting that Chelsea are likely to be without the 20-year-old for some time due to the muscle injury. “Unfortunately,…
Portugal legend Luis Figo has weighed in on Barcelona’s prospects of clinching a historic treble this season—a feat they last achieved in the 2014-15 campaign under Luis Enrique. Figo, who once donned the Blaugrana shirt himself, believes the Catalan side has a strong chance of lifting three major trophies this term. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona currently lead the LaLiga standings ahead of rivals Real Madrid. They’re also through to the Champions League semi-finals, where they’ll face Inter Milan, and are set to meet Real Madrid again in the Copa del Rey final. In an interview with SPORT, Figo said, “Well,…
Brazilian legend Cafu has overlooked Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, naming Rodrygo as the key to Real Madrid’s success. The former AC Milan star believes Los Blancos often struggle when Rodrygo is off his game, emphasizing the 24-year-old’s growing influence in the team. Speaking to SPORT (via Madrid Universal), Cafu said: “When Rodrygo plays, Vinícius works, Valverde too, the same with Mbappé and also with Bellingham. When Rodrygo is not very well, Real Madrid have a lot of difficulty articulating the plays. He has become a fundamental piece.” Rodrygo has contributed 13 goals and 10 assists across all…
Reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal are reportedly preparing an eye-watering €275m (£235m) package to sign Barcelona star Raphinha this summer, according to reports from Spain. The Brazilian winger has been in sensational form this season, breaking numerous records and registering an impressive 30 goals and 23 assists in 49 games. His contributions have been both plentiful and impactful, with Raphinha scoring a dramatic 98th-minute winner against Celta Vigo last week, putting Barcelona in a strong position to secure the La Liga title. Such outstanding performances have attracted attention from several Premier League giants, but now Saudi Arabia’s Al…
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace in Wednesday night’s Premier League clash. The result wasn’t enough to crown Liverpool champions just yet, with the Reds now needing just a single point in their upcoming match against Tottenham to clinch the title. Jakub Kiwior gave Arsenal an early lead with a well-taken header, but Palace responded through Eberechi Eze, who leveled the score before halftime. Leandro Trossard put the Gunners back in front before the break, but a stunning late strike from substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta ensured the spoils were shared at the Emirates.
Liverpool could face stiff competition in their pursuit of long-term left-back target Milos Kerkez. The Reds are on the lookout for a successor to Andrew Robertson, who recently turned 31 and is no longer at the peak of his powers, despite once being considered one of the best full-backs in the world. Kerkez has caught the eye with his performances for Bournemouth since joining from Dutch club AZ in 2023, enjoying a breakout season in 2024/25. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who brought Kerkez to Bournemouth, could give the Reds an advantage in the race for the 20-year-old this summer.…
Marcus Rashford is reportedly keen on a summer move to Barcelona after impressing during his loan spell at Aston Villa in the second half of the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old was linked with a temporary switch to Barcelona during the winter transfer window, but the move fell through due to the club’s financial struggles. Instead, Rashford joined Villa to revive his career away from Manchester United. Despite his strong form in the Midlands, the Red Devils are expected to sanction his permanent sale this summer. Villa are among the clubs interested in signing Rashford for £40m, with Paris Saint-Germain also…
Following a wave of transfer speculation sparked by comments from his father, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has finally addressed the ongoing rumors about his future. Reports in Spain had suggested that Real Madrid were keeping an eye on the Argentine World Cup winner. Mac Allister has been a consistent performer for Liverpool over nearly two years, which led to these links, coinciding with comments from his father, Carlos, who left the door open for a potential future move. In response to the backlash, Carlos Mac Allister later clarified his remarks, stating that “Alexis is very happy at Liverpool.” Now,…
Matheus Nunes fired home a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal a vital 2-1 victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa on Tuesday night, sending Pep Guardiola into wild celebrations and lifting City into third place in the Premier League. Unai Emery had confidently declared “we are ready” before kickoff—but City weren’t. Within seconds, Marcus Rashford rattled the post after slicing through a stunned City defence, exposing early nerves in the home side. That early warning jolted City into life, and they responded quickly. Just seven minutes in, Omar Marmoush drifted wide from a central role in Guardiola’s narrow setup, beating…