Ilkay Gundogan explains why Euro 2024 hosts Germany can end 28-year streak

Ilkay Gundogan is hopeful that Germany can ‘benefit from the euphoria’ of a home crowd at Euro 2024 and is “confident” they can progress deep into this summer’s tournament as they bid to win their first continental trophy for nearly three decades. Die Mannschaft have won a total of seven major tournaments including three European Championship titles – the joint-most …

Open to future possibilities’ – €60m-rated Barcelona target hints at summer exit

Currently with the Spanish national team for the UEFA Euro 2024, RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo has opened the door for a summer exit amid interest from FC Barcelona. Olmo, 26, is one of the names that Barcelona are looking at as an option to reinforce the left wing. The Spaniard’s versatile nature as well as his …

Hansi Flick takes a look at Barcelona youngsters in reserve team training

Having arrived at FC Barcelona earlier this week, new manager Hansi Flick is wasting no time in getting to work on planning the squad for the next season. The 59-year-old German tactician has been holding meetings with sporting director Deco to discuss the Catalans’ transfer plans for the summer over the past few days. At …

Arsenal plan to advance on deal for £43m attacker wanted by Tottenham

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are likely to have a busy summer with regards to transfers in pursuit of glory in 2024/25. The Gunners took the Premier League title race to the final day of the season and also reached the Champions League quarter-finals last term. Meanwhile, Spurs finished fifth in the table to reach the Europa League, but this …

Jack Wilshere says Arsenal once had a defender whose ‘finishing was unreal’

Jack Wilshere has heaped praise on one former Arsenal defender. The Englishman spent a long time at Arsenal – first as an academy player and later in the first team. He rubbed shoulders with several superstars at the Emirates Stadium during his time there. Now, Wilshere has hailed one centre-back who played for Arsenal – not for …

Who is Santiago Gimenez? Arsenal target next Robin van Persie after Benjamin Sesko decision

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez as Mikel Arteta tries to bolster his attacking department this summer. Despite scoring a club-record 91 Premier League goals last season, Arteta is keen to add another front man to his squad. Kai Havertz ended the season as the No.9, scoring nine goals and five …

Arsenal handed transfer boost as £63m release clause confirmed for Chelsea target

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Porto’s Diogo Costa ahead of a potential summer move. Costa has been one of the standout goalkeepers in Europe over the last couple of years and was impressive in the Champions League against the Gunners during the 2023/24 season. The 24-year-old remarkably conceded just 38 goals in 45 appearances …

Ruthless Arteta to sell £75m Arsenal trio and make room for quality Dutch signing

Mikel Arteta is planning a complete overhaul of his defence and this will likely see three Arsenal players leave and an Eredivisie star join, as per reports. Arsenal enjoyed another great campaign in 2023-24, winning 28 out of 38 Premier League games and finishing on 89 points. However, it was not enough to end their wait …

Player profile – Who is Nico Williams and what can he bring to Hansi Flick’s Barcelona?

In today’s modern era of football, where cohesion and collective ideals take centre stage, opportunities for players to showcase their individuality are becoming increasingly limited. Given the current trajectory of football, it is no surprise that classic wingers, known for their ability to infuse creativity and flair, are becoming a rare breed. But in a …

Barcelona rule out €45 million-rated defender’s exit amid transfer interest – report

Barcelona are set to have a problem of plenty in the centre-back department this summer and there could be departures from the position. After all, with the return of Clement Lenglet and Eric Garcia on loan, and the promotion of Mika Faye from the reserve team, the Catalans will have as many as eight central …