Bayer Leverkusen director Fernando Carro has addressed growing speculation surrounding right-back Jeremie Frimpong, stating that the club has received no contact from Liverpool despite mounting reports suggesting the Premier League side is ready to activate the player’s release clause. Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Frimpong as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to depart this summer. Several sources, including SPORT, have claimed that the Reds are close to finalising a deal, with personal terms already agreed. The release clause in Frimpong’s contract is believed to be between €35m and €40m (£29.5m–£33.7m). Carro, however, insists there has been no…
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Manchester United have entered the race for one of Newcastle United’s top summer targets, Bryan Mbeumo, prompting fans of the Magpies to call on their club to act decisively to secure the Brentford star’s signature. The 24-year-old winger is expected to leave Brentford at the end of the season after a standout campaign in which he has racked up at least 19 league goals and eight assists. With one game left, clubs across the Premier League are watching closely to see if he can boost those numbers even further. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and the club’s recruitment team have reportedly…
Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez—but only if Jan Oblak is tempted away by interest from the Saudi Pro League. Oblak, 32, is attracting attention from several Saudi clubs, but remains hesitant to leave Madrid. The Slovenian is under contract until 2028, and as it stands, is not pushing for an exit. However, should he choose to move on, Atletico are prepared to target Martinez as a replacement, adding to their growing Argentine presence in the squad. Martinez, who signed a new five-year deal with Villa less than a year ago, is reportedly open…
Manchester United players have been spotted boarding their flight to Bilbao ahead of Wednesday night’s Europa League final against Tottenham. Ruben Amorim’s squad was photographed arriving at Manchester Airport on Tuesday afternoon, ready for the high-stakes showdown in Spain. Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee gave fans a glimpse of the journey, posting a photo from his plane seat alongside captain Bruno Fernandes with a simple caption: “Bilbao.” Zirkzee, along with Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot, provided a welcome boost earlier in the day by returning to training. All three have been included in the travelling squad for a match that could…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come under fire following a fiery confrontation with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson after City’s 1-0 defeat in the FA Cup final at Wembley. The tension boiled over at full-time, with Guardiola exchanging sharp words with Henderson on the pitch. The Palace keeper had just helped secure the club’s first-ever major trophy, pulling off a stunning penalty save and several key stops after Eberechi Eze’s early goal. Despite his heroics, Henderson was fortunate to remain on the pitch after a first-half incident where he appeared to handle the ball outside the box. A VAR…
The prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place on September 22, 2024, featuring a historic shift: for the first time, an equal number of awards will be presented to male and female players, organizers announced on Monday. Hosted at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the event will be jointly organized by France Football magazine and UEFA. This year’s edition introduces several new categories for women, including Best Women’s Goalkeeper, Best Young Women’s Player, and Top Women’s Scorer in club or international competitions. With these additions, both male and female players will now compete for six awards each.…
Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the top spot on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid athletes for the third year in a row. The 40-year-old Portuguese star earned approximately £206.6 million ($275 million) in 2024, marking an increase of £11.2 million from the previous year. A significant portion of his earnings comes from his £177 million-a-year salary at Saudi club Al Nassr, which he joined from Manchester United in December 2022. Ronaldo outranks NBA superstar Stephen Curry and British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, his longtime rival Lionel Messi has slipped to fifth place after ranking third last year.…
Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in talks with two Spanish clubs, with a focus on acquiring ownership stakes rather than making a return as a player. One of the clubs involved is Segunda División side UD Almería, who are aiming for promotion to La Liga next season. Currently sixth in the standings with two matches remaining, Almería are on track to enter the promotion play-offs, while Levante and Elche occupy the automatic promotion spots. Ronaldo’s discussions with Almería are reportedly linked to Saudi businessman Mohamed Al-Khereiji, who played a major role in bringing the Portuguese star to Al-Nassr in…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has revealed that the Ballon d’Or used to “drive [him] crazy,” but believes he now has a real shot at winning the prestigious award in 2025 following a stellar season. Speaking to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville on Sky Sports, the Egyptian winger opened up about his evolving mindset:“It [Ballon d’Or] used to drive me crazy before. Some things are just out of your control, so I stopped stressing about it. I would love to win it one day. But if it doesn’t happen, I don’t know what to do. I believe there’s a good…
Real Madrid’s outgoing manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has issued a warning to Barcelona, saying that next season in LaLiga will not follow the same script after the Catalan club clinched this year’s title. Ancelotti, who is set to take over as head coach of Brazil’s national team, acknowledged Barcelona’s strong campaign under Hansi Flick, praising their style of play and conceding they were worthy champions. “Barcelona did very well this season. They played good football and deserved to win this league,” the 65-year-old said, via Madrid Xtra. “But next season, it will be different.” Ancelotti will bow out after Real Madrid’s…