Football is a game of fine margins, and few stories illustrate that better than Martin Zubimendi’s transfer saga. Less than a year ago, Liverpool were convinced the Spanish midfielder would be walking through the doors at Anfield. The release clause was set, the contract was prepared, and sporting...

When Roberto Martinez announced his latest Portugal squad, the usual chatter about tactics, selections, and opponents faded quickly. Instead, the spotlight was on an emotional tribute. For the first time since Diogo Jota’s tragic passing in a car accident alongside his brother, André Silva, the n...

Amorim’s 95-Word Notes Lay Bare the Pressure Ahead of Burnley When a Manchester United manager begins his matchday programme notes with the words “I am sorry”, it tells you everything about the state of affairs at Old Trafford. For Ruben Amorim, the young Portuguese coach tasked with leading U...

Bayern Munich are no strangers to making bold moves in the transfer market, but their latest swoop may just raise more eyebrows than most. The German champions have agreed a loan deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, a player who only last year was hailed as one of the brightest young forwards i...

Thomas Tuchel’s difficult phone call with Trent Alexander-Arnold When Thomas Tuchel picked up the phone this week, he knew it wasn’t going to be an easy conversation. On the other end of the line was Trent Alexander-Arnold, the England defender who just two years ago was hailed as one of the mos...

The Carabao Cup is never the priority for Manchester United, but this week’s exit at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town has cut deeper than anyone at Old Trafford could have imagined. A penalty shootout defeat might sound like bad luck on paper, yet those who watched the game know it was fa...

Liverpool’s Isak Bid Could Trigger Transfer Domino Effect Liverpool are expected to return imminently with a second, improved bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with sources suggesting a £120m offer could be enough to secure what would be a British transfer record. This bid follows Isak’...

Axed Alexander-Arnold Faces Fight at Real Madrid and for England Trent Alexander-Arnold’s hopes of becoming a central figure for both Real Madrid and England have taken a major blow, as he was dropped by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. This decision ...

Antony Set for Real Betis Return After Man Utd Accept Transfer Deal Manchester United have agreed to sell winger Antony to Real Betis, with the 25-year-old Brazilian given permission to travel to Spain for a medical, according to club sources at Old Trafford. While Betis are still finalizing certain...

Tottenham Sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in £52m Deal Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Dutch international Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £51.8 million (€60m), as manager Thomas Frank continues to reshape the squad ahead of the new season. Simons, 22, arrives at Spu...