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Newcastle United’s transfer ambitions continue to expand beyond Europe, with the Magpies now reportedly entering the race to sign Vasco da Gama’s rising sensation, Rayan. According to Brazilian outlet NT Vascaínos, the Premier League club, backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), are keeping a close eye on the 19-year-old attacker, who has become one of Brazil’s most exciting …

Leeds United find themselves under pressure in the early stages of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign and are already looking ahead to January for reinforcements. With current manager Daniel Farke eager to halt the club’s sluggish start and inject fresh energy into his midfield, the Whites have reportedly identified a promising candidate to strengthen their engine room. Leeds are “close to …

Manchester United are one of the clubs showing the strongest interest in a potential transfer move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The France international has shone for Palace but is now seen as unlikely to engage in talks over a new contract, alerting Man Utd and others, as I first reported here for the Daily Briefing. The Red Devils …

Manchester United are reportedly a possible contender to sign Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski when he becomes a free agent next summer. The veteran Polish striker remains a key player for Barca at the moment, but it seems he might not get an extension beyond this season as he’ll be 38 at the start of the next campaign. Barcelona manager Hansi …

Ange Postecoglou was sacked after just 39 days at Nottingham Forest, following an eight-game winless streak, which included six defeats, culminating in a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea. But his brief, turbulent spell in the Premier League, which was the shortest permanent managerial reign in the competition’s history, has done little to diminish his standing at Celtic Park, especially as …

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch picked up an injury during the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United at the weekend. The Netherlands International has been one of the best players at the club, and his injury layoff will be a huge blow for Liverpool. They are already struggling, and they have lost four matches in a row. Losing their best midfielder will …

The humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven made unfortunate history for both Antonio Conte and Napoli, but reaffirmed the coach’s poor Champions League record. This was the first time Napoli had ever conceded six goals in a European competition, and the first time one of Conte’s teams have let in six in a single game. The last time the Partenopei …

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson was heavily linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window, but he ended up staying. Atletico Madrid were keen on securing his signature, and they are keeping tabs on his situation. According to a report from Fichajes, the Liverpool board have decided to sell the player during the January transfer window. …

In the aftermath of Napoli’s 6–2 collapse against PSV, Fabio Capello delivered a scathing assessment of the performance on Sky Sport, accusing the Azzurri of lacking spirit, organisation and identity. Capello admitted Napoli started with the right intentions, even taking an early lead, but said the match rapidly exposed deep flaws. “Napoli began quite well and even went in front …

Manchester United are interested in signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP. The 21-year-old central defender is highly rated across Europe, and Ruben Amorim has requested that the Manchester United hierarchy sign the player. The Premier League side is now preparing an offer of around €50 million to get the deal done, as per Fichajes.  The Ivorian has been linked with …

Arsenal produced a sensational second-half display to secure an emphatic 4-0 victory over Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, continuing their perfect start to the Champions League campaign. After a cagey first half, Arsenal unleashed a 13-minute attack that saw them score four goals, with the returning form of striker Viktor Gyokeres proving key to the massive win …

Antonio Conte reiterates his warning that ‘this will be a tough season’ for Napoli after so many changes, but insists he ‘won’t change tactics’ after a 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. This was the first time that one of Conte’s sides have ever conceded six goals, and although Lorenzo Lucca saw red at the 76th minute, the visible collapse had …

Napoli suffered a humiliating 6–2 defeat to PSV in the Champions League, and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo did not hide his frustration or concern when speaking to Sky after the final whistle in Eindhoven. The right-back admitted the team have “lost balance” and are struggling mentally compared to last season’s solidity after a disappointing night in the Netherlands. “It was …

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew set up a goal for Leicester City on Tuesday night when the team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Hull City in the English Championship.The experienced forward started the Round 11 encounter for the Foxes away from home alongside his compatriot Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in his teams attack.In the match played at MKM Stadium, Hull City …

Cristian Chivu reveals Inter ‘needed to be understood, reassured, and also shaken up’ from last season, as their fine form continued crushing Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0. The Nerazzurri had a worrying start, conceding four chances in the opening four minutes, but soon settled to control the match and emerge 4-0 winners. Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez, a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty, and the …