Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly offering Manchester United a reduced fee for Victor Osimhen, provided the Red Devils include young forward Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal. Garnacho, 20, has been strongly linked with a move to Napoli as part of Manchester United’s strategy to restructure and offload players. According to reports from Il Mattino and Sky Sports Italia, the Argentine forward has already agreed to personal terms with the Naples-based club. New details suggest that Napoli are willing to lower their asking price for Osimhen, in exchange for Garnacho’s inclusion in the deal. Osimhen, who scored 31 goals…
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Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker, has switched his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. This move follows the Football Association’s decision not to consider him for future England selection after a suspension due to charges of attempted rape, assault causing actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behavior three years ago. Although the charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service and Greenwood revived his career with Getafe and now Marseille, he was informed he would not be called up to the England squad again. Having completed the necessary paperwork, Greenwood is now eligible to play for Jamaica…
Barcelona pulled off an extraordinary and controversial late comeback to defeat Benfica 5-4 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Raphinha’s decisive 96th-minute goal sealed the victory for the Catalans, leaving Benfica furious after a penalty appeal at the other end was waved off moments before the Brazilian surged forward to score. The opening exchanges highlighted Barcelona’s defensive frailties, as sloppy play allowed Vangelis Pavlidis to open the scoring. However, Robert Lewandowski calmly converted a penalty to level the match. Wojciech Szczesny endured a nightmare start in goal for Barcelona. A disastrous collision with Alejandro Balde gifted Pavlidis his second…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana gifted Brighton a third goal at Old Trafford, raising further concerns over his form. The former Inter Milan shot-stopper, known for producing spectacular saves, continues to be overshadowed by costly blunders. His latest error against Brighton has intensified scrutiny and could lead to significant changes in the team’s lineup. With Altay Bayindir waiting in the wings, calls for a change in goal are growing louder. After Onana’s FA Cup performance, his position as Manchester United’s No. 1 appears increasingly uncertain. Could Bayindir, who is yet to start a European game for the club, be given…
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has clarified that he has not retired from international football and remains available to represent Nigeria. Balogun’s last game for the Super Eagles was a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe in June 2022, where Nigeria secured an emphatic 10-0 victory. Since then, the 36-year-old has been left out of the national team, largely due to fitness concerns. However, his impressive performances for Rangers this season have sparked calls for his return to the Super Eagles. Speaking to Brila FM, Balogun reiterated his commitment to the national team. “It’s not that…
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is in danger of missing the upcoming home match against Manchester City at the beginning of next month due to a hamstring injury, according to reports. Saliba, a key figure in Arsenal’s defence, was sidelined for Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa after picking up a muscular issue, which Mikel Arteta described cautiously as “something muscular.” Without their French defender, Arsenal conceded two goals from crosses aimed at the area Saliba usually covers, surrendering a 2-0 lead and further slipping in the Premier League title race. Having started 57 of Arsenal’s previous 58 Premier League matches,…
Betting in sports, particularly football, has grown more prevalent, even among top professional players in Europe. However, in recent years, some players have found themselves entangled in illegal betting scandals, either directly or indirectly. The English FA and football’s governing bodies worldwide have established strict rules against betting. Players are prohibited from placing bets themselves or through intermediaries like family or friends. Additionally, players cannot disclose privileged information to others for financial gain. Most recently, Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been implicated in a betting scandal. The 25-year-old faces the risk of a four-year ban if found…
FROM STAMFORD BRIDGE – Chelsea secured their first Premier League win of 2025 with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night. The Blues were dominant throughout, taking the lead midway through the first half with a goal from Tosin Adarabioyo. However, a mistake by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez allowed Wolves to equalize just before halftime through Matt Doherty. In the second half, goals from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke sealed the win for Chelsea, lifting them above Manchester City and back into the Premier League’s top four. How the Game Unfolded Enzo Maresca described managing Chelsea in January as…
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Mamadou Sarr from BlueCo group club Strasbourg ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The news was confirmed by renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet on Monday. According to Romano, the 19-year-old center-back has agreed to join the Premier League side, with a deal valued at €15 million, including add-ons. “Chelsea agree to sign Mamadou Sarr from BlueCo group club Strasbourg for next season (25/26),” Romano tweeted. “Package worth €15m with add-ons included. Deal set to be sealed, as reported by @FabriceHawkins. The 2005-born center-back has already agreed to the move.” Sarr,…
Manchester City have announced the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, marking the 20-year-old centre-back as their first acquisition of the January transfer window. Khusanov, who could become the first player from Uzbekistan to feature in the Premier League, joins the club for a reported fee of €40 million (£33.6 million). He has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least the summer of 2029. Expressing his excitement about the move, Khusanov told the club’s official website:”I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club I’ve admired for a long time. “This…