Erik ten Hag is reportedly in advanced negotiations to become the next head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, as the Bundesliga side prepares for Xabi Alonso’s anticipated move to Real Madrid. According to Kicker, Leverkusen are accelerating their contingency plans to ensure a smooth transition, with talks said to be “very advanced.” The club is aiming to maintain its momentum and stability as Alonso’s departure nears confirmation. From Manchester to the BayArena Ten Hag has been without a club since his departure from Manchester United in late October. Despite a turbulent spell at Old Trafford, he remains one of just six…
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LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined the list of clubs eyeing a move for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Despite having two years remaining on his contract, Lookman is expected to leave the Bergamo-based club at the end of the season. Atalanta have placed a €60 million price tag on the Nigerian international. According to Spanish publication Marca, Atletico have already initiated talks with Lookman’s representatives, though Diego Simeone’s side are keen to negotiate a lower fee. The 27-year-old has been in impressive form this season, registering 18 goals and 7 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions for La…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as a potential summer signing. Boniface, who has been a key player for the Bundesliga side, could be considering an exit this summer, particularly with manager Xabi Alonso expected to join Real Madrid. The 24-year-old was close to a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in January but the deal fell through when they opted to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran instead. According to Spurs Web, Tottenham are set to make a move for Boniface once the season concludes. The Nigerian forward is also attracting interest from Serie…
Arsenal’s plans for Wednesday’s crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain took a serious hit after a surprising 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth. It’s like preparing for a big race only to stumble in the warm-up. Despite a strong lineup—Arsenal made only two changes from the PSG first leg—the Gunners seemed poised for a comfortable victory when Declan Rice rounded goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and fired them ahead in the first half. It looked like the perfect start, like an artist putting the first brushstroke on a masterpiece. But Bournemouth weren’t ready to give up, and they came…
Real Madrid’s focus remains firmly on hiring Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as their next head coach, despite ongoing speculation regarding Jurgen Klopp, a report has revealed. With current manager Carlo Ancelotti expected to depart this summer—though talks regarding a move to Brazil have temporarily stalled—Madrid have begun the search for his successor. Alonso, a former Madrid player, has long been viewed as the ideal candidate to take over, but there are challenges in securing him due to the complications and cost of buying out his current contract. While some reports have suggested that Real Madrid has made contact with…
Arsenal are preparing for a hectic summer transfer window, with several attacking reinforcements expected to join the squad, and they’ve now been linked with a surprising move for Manchester United winger Antony, who is currently on loan at Real Betis. While fans are eager for a new number nine, with sporting director Andrea Berta focusing on securing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, the Gunners also need more creativity and unpredictability in wide areas to enhance their attacking play. Mikel Arteta has long been linked with players like Nico Williams of Athletic Club, and other wingers such as Rafael Leao and…
Manchester City have secured an agreement to sign highly rated Paris Saint-Germain striker Mahamadou Sangare, with the 18-year-old set to join the Premier League champions this summer. Sangare, who celebrated his 18th birthday in March, has been prolific at youth level for PSG, netting an impressive 42 goals in 46 appearances up to the Under-19s. Despite training with the senior squad since December, he has yet to feature in a first-team matchday squad. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that City have moved quickly to finalise a deal, beating out competition…
Paris Saint-Germain are taking no risks with star forward Ousmane Dembele as they prepare for next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Dembele, who has been in sensational form with 33 goals and 22 assists across all competitions this season, gave PSG an early lead in last week’s first-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium. However, he was substituted after 70 minutes due to what has now been identified as a minor hamstring issue. According to RMC Sport, PSG are treating the injury cautiously. Dembele sat out Thursday’s training session and is expected to miss the upcoming Ligue 1…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim praised Rasmus Hojlund’s standout display in Thursday night’s emphatic Europa League win over Athletic Club, calling it the striker’s best performance under his leadership. United took a commanding 3-0 lead in the semi-final first leg in Bilbao, overcoming early pressure before capitalizing on Athletic Club being reduced to ten men. Three first-half goals gave the Red Devils a dominant advantage to carry back to Old Trafford. While Hojlund didn’t find the net himself, the Danish forward played a crucial role—winning the penalty that led to Dani Vivian’s red card and consistently contributing to United’s…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he plans to take a break when he leaves the Premier League club, although he is uncertain whether he will retire from coaching altogether. Guardiola, 54, is approaching his ninth year at City, marking the longest managerial tenure of his career. Before joining City, he spent four years at Barcelona and three years at Bayern Munich. In 2023, Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2027. “I want people to remember me however they want,” Guardiola told ESPN Brasil. “After my contract with City,…