Umar Sadiq has vowed to do everything possible to help Valencia avoid relegation this season. Los Ches are battling to stay in La Liga and currently sit 19th on the table. Sadiq joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad on Saturday and was unveiled at the club’s training ground, Ciudad Deportiva in Paterna. Speaking at the ceremony, the Nigerian international said:”From the very first day, the coach explained everything to me. He showed how much he believed in me, and I understood what Valencia needed—it aligned perfectly with what I wanted.” “There was a connection between Valencia and me. I…
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Manchester City cruised to a commanding 4-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday, securing their second consecutive Premier League win. West Ham started brightly on the counter-attack, but their missed opportunities were quickly punished in the 10th minute. An unfortunate own goal from Vladimir Coufal gifted City the lead, as Savinho’s cross deflected off the Czech defender’s shin and past the wrong-footed Alphonse Areola. As the first half progressed, Manchester City’s attacking prowess came to the forefront. With just three minutes remaining before the break, Savinho delivered a precise cross to Erling Haaland, who made no mistake, heading past…
Sky Bet Championship side Watford have made a short-term loan offer to Kelechi Iheanacho. The Hornets are looking to bring the Nigeria international to Vicarage Road for the remainder of the season. Iheanacho joined Sevilla last summer but has struggled to make an impact, failing to score in his nine league appearances for the club. There are also concerns about his fitness, and reports suggest Sevilla are open to letting the 28-year-old depart this month. During his time at Leicester City, Iheanacho scored 61 goals and provided 34 assists in 232 appearances. Watford will hope he can rediscover that form…
Pep Guardiola has taken full responsibility for Manchester City’s disappointing run of form to end 2024. The defending Premier League champions have experienced a dramatic fall from the top, with their 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City breaking a two-month away win drought. Despite the victory, City have only won twice in their last 14 matches across all competitions and are currently outside the top five ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United on Saturday. Reflecting on the worst stretch of results in his career, Guardiola said, “The blame is on me first. I’m unbelievably honest with…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Argentine centre-back Aaron Anselmino will join the first-team for training following his early recall from a loan at Boca Juniors. The highly-rated teenager, who developed through Boca’s academy, joined Chelsea in the summer for around £17m. Initially, it was agreed that he would remain on loan at his boyhood club for the 2024 season, but Chelsea exercised a clause in the agreement to bring him to Stamford Bridge in January. Anselmino’s early arrival comes in the wake of Wesley Fofana’s likely season-ending hamstring injury, and with Benoit Badiashile also sidelined until February,…
Manchester United are set to secure their latest young talent as 17-year-old left-back Diego Leon from Cerro Porteño prepares for a medical next week. If successful, the highly-rated Paraguayan will officially join the Red Devils this summer, according to the Daily Mail. United has already reached agreements with both the player and his club, marking a significant milestone for Leon, who has impressed in Paraguay’s top-flight with two goals in 19 appearances. Why Are United Signing Diego Leon?Manager Ruben Amorim has struggled with left-back options this season. Luke Shaw’s recurring injuries and Tyrell Malacia’s slow recovery from a long-term issue…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted he is unsure whether Ben Chilwell has a long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Chilwell, who has featured just once for the Blues this season in the League Cup, is under contract with the club until 2027. However, his lack of game time has raised questions about his role in the squad. When asked about Chilwell’s situation during his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, Maresca said:”No idea, to be honest. It’s the January transfer window, and there are players who are probably going to leave, but I’m…
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool due to illness, as reported by the BBC. This adds to a series of challenges for United, who are enduring a tough season. Rashford, 27, has faced a turbulent few weeks. Manager Ruben Amorim recently dropped him from the squad, citing poor performances in training and attitude concerns. Although Rashford was on the bench during last week’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle, he did not make it onto the pitch. Speaking ahead of the Liverpool game, Amorim confirmed Rashford’s absence:”At the moment, he is ill.…
Manchester United have made a decision regarding the future of striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club from Bologna. The 23-year-old Dutch striker has attracted interest from several Italian clubs in the current January transfer window. Despite a promising season with Bologna in 2023-24, where he scored 11 goals to help the club qualify for the Champions League, Zirkzee has yet to find his footing at Old Trafford. United spent over €40 million to bring Zirkzee in as a direct replacement for Anthony Martial under manager Erik ten Hag, but the striker has…
Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, is reportedly willing to allow 27-year-old Federico Chiesa to leave the club during the upcoming January transfer window, according to CaughtOffside. Despite having a soft spot for the Italian winger, Slot is ready to let Chiesa move on in search of more game time and potentially better opportunities elsewhere. Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has enjoyed an exceptional turnaround, sitting atop both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, Chiesa, along with Darwin Núñez, has struggled to make an impact, with several other players flourishing in the team. Since joining Liverpool from Juventus, Chiesa has found…