Ademola Lookman has reportedly informed Atalanta of his intention to leave the club this summer. The 27-year-old forward, who has one year remaining on his contract, has made it clear to the Serie A side that he is seeking a new challenge. This has triggered interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Liverpool, Newcastle, and Barcelona all said to be monitoring the situation. Lookman has been in superb form this season, contributing 18 goals and 7 assists, playing a crucial role in Atalanta’s push for the title. Additionally, he was recently crowned African Footballer of the Year, rounding off…
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Officials from Saudi Arabia remain optimistic about their chances of signing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer. With just three months left on Salah’s Liverpool contract, frustration has surfaced publicly from the player over the lack of progress regarding a contract extension. This, combined with uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has created some tension among Reds fans. Reports suggest that Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, though there is still hope within Liverpool that both Salah and Van Dijk will sign new deals before the summer. According to The Telegraph,…
After 101 days on the sidelines, Bukayo Saka wasted no time marking his return to fitness, scoring just six minutes into his comeback as Arsenal triumphed 2-1 over Fulham at the Emirates on Tuesday night. “We missed him,” admitted Mikel Arteta, who also acknowledged that it had been a “hard decision” to hold Saka back from starting against the Cottagers. After a sluggish first 30 minutes, it seemed as though Arteta’s choice might have been a mistake. There were concerns that Fulham, still reeling from their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace, might struggle. However, both teams were lackluster…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has reassured fans that midfielder Bruno Fernandes will not be sold this summer, despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Fernandes, who openly considered his future at United last summer, has continued to shine for a team that has underperformed this season. Despite the Red Devils sitting 13th in the Premier League, Fernandes leads the club in both goals and assists, with eight and ten respectively. With United struggling to meet Fernandes’ ambitions as he approaches his 31st birthday, rumors surfaced suggesting he could be lured to Madrid with an…
Arsenal suffered a major injury setback on Tuesday evening as talismanic centre-back Gabriel Magalhães was forced off just 15 minutes into their match against Fulham. The Brazilian defender collapsed off the ball without any contact from an opponent or teammate, crumpling to the ground in visible pain. While Gabriel writhed in agony in his own half, Arsenal continued their attack, and tensions rose when Fulham refused to put the ball out of play after losing possession. Gabriel, clutching his hamstring, limped off in the 16th minute after the Gunners conceded a corner and he was finally given medical attention. Arsenal…
Barcelona are not expected to face any issues securing a new long-term contract for key defender Jules Kounde, despite reports linking him with a move to Chelsea. Chelsea are looking to strengthen their defense ahead of next season, with Benoit Badiashile and Tosin Adarabioyo not seen as top-level starters. The Blues have also struggled with right-back options, with Reece James even playing in midfield in recent weeks. Kounde’s ability to play both centrally—where he impressed during his time at Sevilla—and on the right has made him an attractive target. However, Marca reports that the France international has so far been…
Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Manchester United will have centre-backs Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire available for their match against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Yoro, who suffered a foot injury in the match against Arsenal earlier this month, missed the subsequent victories over Real Sociedad and Leicester City. However, the French teenager returned to training last Friday and is now in contention for the Forest clash. He expressed to MUTV that he was feeling “really good” and was experiencing “no pain.” While going over the team news ahead of the game, Amorim also provided updates on players who are…
Nigerian boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju tragically passed away in Accra, Ghana, after collapsing in the ring during a fight he was not officially cleared to participate in. The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) revealed that Olanrewaju’s original bout, scheduled for Friday, was canceled after he failed to make weight. Despite this, he agreed to fight the following day in a desperate attempt to earn money. The 40-year-old former national and West African light-heavyweight champion was ahead on points during his contest against Ghanaian fighter Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena when disaster struck. In the eighth round, Olanrewaju…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori will be sidelined for the next few weeks after sustaining a knee injury while on international duty with Italy. The 22-year-old suffered the injury during Italy’s 2-1 loss to Germany, slipping awkwardly and later describing a “strange” feeling in his knee as he limped away from the stadium. Calafiori underwent tests to assess the extent of the injury, and Arteta revealed that, while it could have been much worse, the defender will still need some time to recover. “Unfortunately, Riccardo picked up an injury while with the national team,” Arteta said.…
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are reportedly exploring the possibility of purchasing Spanish second-tier club Malaga, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. A delegation from FSG visited the club’s facilities in February as part of their investigation into the potential acquisition. FSG, which also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, is aiming to leverage their football expertise, built through their 15-year ownership of Liverpool, to expand into clubs they believe align with their operational model. The group currently co-owns five sports franchises, including the Red Sox, and is looking to establish a multi-club ownership structure. Ornstein’s report…