Southampton snapped a six-game Premier League losing streak with a 2-1 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday, claiming their first away victory of the season by capitalizing on defensive mistakes from the home side. Ipswich, already struggling with squad depth, were forced to field Arijanet Muric in goal due to an injury to first-choice keeper Christian Walton. Muric’s return proved costly as a mistake from him led to the opening goal, with Joe Aribo firing Southampton into an early lead. Ipswich responded well, with Liam Delap equalizing just after the 30-minute mark. The hosts continued to push…
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Patrick Dorgu is set to undergo his Manchester United medical and sign his contract on Sunday, according to European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. “Patrick Dorgu will become a Man United player for €30m plus €5m in add-ons from Lecce, as expected,” Romano wrote on X. “Medical booked and contracts to be signed by Sunday.” Dorgu was an unused substitute in Lecce’s 3-1 victory over Parma on Friday, as goals from Santiago Pierotti and Nikola Krstovic secured their sixth league win of the season. Despite not playing, the 20-year-old’s imminent departure was the focus after the match, with Dorgu seen waving…
Martin Ødegaard is confident that Arsenal still have “another gear to hit” as they prepare for their highly-anticipated Premier League clash with Manchester City. Arsenal and City have been fierce title rivals in recent seasons, with City emerging victorious in the past campaigns, maintaining their dominance under Pep Guardiola. However, City’s 2024/25 season has not gone as planned, with a disastrous run of form—Guardiola’s worst streak in his career—leaving them in fourth place, 15 points behind leaders Liverpool. Arsenal sit second, nine points adrift, and while it will take something extraordinary for Mikel Arteta’s side to close the gap to…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has emphasized that the club’s intention to renew Mohamed Salah’s contract is “clear.” Salah has long been a target for the wealthy Saudi Pro League, with Al Hilal recently emerging as the most likely destination if the Egyptian forward leaves Liverpool on a free transfer this summer. Saudi sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal publicly expressed his desire to sign Salah, but when asked about those comments, Slot made it clear that Liverpool is equally eager to secure a new deal for their star player. “I would be surprised if anyone around the world…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus star, has reached yet another incredible milestone in football. The 39-year-old Portugal international is now the first and only player in history to achieve 700 official club victories. He reached this landmark following Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 35th minute, receiving a pass from Marcelo Brozovic, and later helped Nawaf Al-Boushail make it 2-0 with an assist in the 47th minute. Al-Raed’s Amir Sayoud scored their only goal in the 76th minute, resulting in a final score…
Lecce have included left-back Patrick Dorgu in their matchday squad for Friday’s crucial clash with Parma, as the Denmark international awaits clearance to fly to Manchester for a medical with Manchester United. United manager Ruben Amorim has been pushing for a new left-back throughout the month, and earlier this week, United reached an agreement with Lecce for Dorgu worth €35m (£29.3m). The 20-year-old was originally set to travel to Manchester on Thursday for his medical, but those plans were delayed until the weekend, just days before the transfer window closes. The delay has raised concerns over the fitness of their…
Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been fined for their involvement in a mass confrontation during their Premier League match at St James’ Park on December 26. The incident occurred at half-time of Newcastle’s 3-0 victory, leading to the red cards of Newcastle’s assistant head coach Jason Tindall and Villa analyst Victor Manas. The Football Association charged both clubs for failing to control their players and staff. After both sides admitted to the charges, an independent regulatory commission imposed a £30,000 fine on Villa and a £20,000 fine on Newcastle. Manas and Tindall were also charged for improper conduct, with…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti responded to questions about the future of Brazilian forward Rodrygo by noting that “many, many” players would love the opportunity to play for the reigning European and Spanish champions. Rodrygo has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal this month, following reports suggesting that Al Ahli may make a record €300m (£250m) bid for his teammate, Vinicius Junior. When asked about these rumours, Ancelotti gave a cryptic response: “What I see, as well as what I hear, is that there are many who would like to be in Rodrygo’s place,…
With just two weeks remaining in the January transfer window, Manchester United is expected to be one of the busiest clubs in England, according to UnitedinFocus. The club is set to complete several transfers, including both incoming and outgoing moves. However, to meet the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) regulations, United must prioritize player sales before making any new signings. While Marcus Rashford’s future remains uncertain, the primary focus is on Alejandro Garnacho, who appears to be edging closer to leaving Old Trafford. A potential sale of the young Argentine would bring a significant profit to the club, which…
According to The Chelsea Chronicle, Chelsea has been made aware of the potential availability of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface in the final days of the January transfer window. With the club struggling to convert chances and slipping from second to sixth in the Premier League, adding a reliable goal scorer remains a top priority. Nicolas Jackson’s recent dip in form and doubts over Christopher Nkunku’s ability to lead the line consistently have further highlighted the need for reinforcements. Chelsea had initially been linked with Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, but his move to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League…