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.…
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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…
The decision to award Aston Villa a first-half penalty against Manchester City on Tuesday night sparked uproar inside the Etihad Stadium—louder even than the cheers that followed Bernardo Silva’s early opener. Midway through the half, Ruben Dias once again found himself scrambling to keep up with Marcus Rashford, who had already hit the post within seconds of kickoff. The Manchester United loanee darted into the box and laid the ball off to Jacob Ramsey, who went down under pressure from Dias. Dias instantly protested his innocence, and referee Craig Pawson initially waved play on. But the match was soon paused…
Liverpool are closing in on their second Premier League title, and their coronation could come as soon as Wednesday night—without them even stepping onto the pitch. While Arne Slot’s side hasn’t quite matched the dominance of their blistering start to the 2024/25 season, Arsenal’s failure to capitalize on Liverpool’s recent slip-ups has left the Reds with a comfortable path to the title. This was supposed to be a transitional season following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, but Mohamed Salah has delivered a sensational campaign, helping steer Liverpool toward glory despite off-the-field distractions, including three ongoing contract sagas. With Salah dazzling on the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka has a “good chance” of featuring against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, despite concerns over his injury, and emphasized that he doesn’t plan on making many changes with the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon. Saka made his long-awaited return earlier this month after 101 days sidelined by a hamstring injury. He marked his comeback with a goal just six minutes into his return and played a crucial role in Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. However, Saka was forced off on Sunday after a reckless challenge…
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has confirmed that Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is still awaiting the results of an investigation into his alleged doping violation. Mudryk, who joined Chelsea from Shakhtar in January 2023 for a significant fee, was hit with a global suspension following an alleged failed drug test while on international duty with Ukraine. The 24-year-old had been absent for a brief period in December, and it was later revealed that he had tested positive, sparking the suspension. Mudryk has vehemently denied intentionally taking any banned substance, and the results of his ‘B sample’ have yet to…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be fit and available for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Mbappe missed Madrid’s 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday due to suspension, but he had also been dealing with an ankle issue sustained in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal. Initial reports suggested the injury was not serious, and Ancelotti quickly reassured fans that his star forward would be ready for the weekend’s crucial fixture. While Mbappe is set to return for the Copa del Rey final, he and left-back Ferland Mendy…
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has stated that he doesn’t miss the sport. On Monday, Nadal was presented with the Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Madrid. Throughout his career, the 38-year-old won 22 Grand Slam titles, including an impressive 14 at Roland Garros. Nadal officially retired in November after his final match at the Davis Cup in Malaga. “The truth is, I don’t miss tennis. Not at all,” Nadal told reporters. “But it’s not because I finished on bad terms with tennis or grew tired of it—quite the opposite.” “I ended my career content, and if…