RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku has garnered the attention of almost all of Europe’s top clubs this season. The 24-year-old is in the centre of a bidding war involving five European heavyweights. As per ESPN, Bayern Munich are the latest to join the queue for the French attacker, while Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan have already positioned themselves to pounce on any opportunity this summer. The 24-year-old has been one of Leipzig’s standout performers this season. He has scored 31 times in 48 appearances across all competitions, helping his side push for a Champions League spot through both the league and the continental cup despite…
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Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus as a free agent this summer upon the expiration of his contract, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Surprisingly, the Argentine is expected to join Juve’s fierce rivals Inter Milan. Despite links to the Premier League in the past and the present, the 28-year-old has given his preference to the Nerazzurri and will move to the Giuseppe Meazza in the immediate future, where he will be reunited with chief executive Giuseppe Marotta who was responsible for bringing him to Juventus from Palermo in 2015. As per the report, the 28-year-old will sign for Inter for four years on a deal…
The Reds defeated Villarreal 3-2 away from home in their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg. Jurgen Klopp’s men won the tie 5-2 on aggregate and booked their place in the final – as a result. The rousing atmosphere at the Ceramica seemed to have sucked Liverpool in. The Reds, carrying a 2-0 lead from the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal tie against Villarreal, never looked comfortable in the first half of the reverse fixture. Instead, Unai Emery’s side ran the show, much to the delight of the home support, and took a two-goal lead with themselves into the break. Liverpool…
Several of Manchester United’s departing players took to the pitch of Old Trafford for one final time in Monday’s Premier League match against Brentford (3-0). But, there was one notable absentee: Jesse Lingard, a United academy product, was left an unused substitute on the bench, and the fallout from the same rang loudly. Lingard’s exclusion from Manchester United’s final home game of the season raised a fair few eyebrows. The Englishman, who came through the club’s academy before representing the first team more than 200 times, was left an unused substitute on the bench ahead of his expected departure this summer. Instead,…
Manchester United’s late attempt to hijack the signing of RB Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi hit a stumbling block as the player himself turned down a move worth 150,000 pounds per week to Old Trafford, having already set eyes on a return to his native Germany – as per SPORT1 journalist Patrick Berger. The German is reportedly closing in on a transfer to Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, one without a release clause, as in the case of striker Erling Haaland. The move could be announced shortly, as per widespread reports. News of United’s reportedly failed attempt to sign Adeyemi comes after interim…
Reputed broadcaster and former footballer Chris Kamara has decided to call time on his Sky Sports and will be leaving the team at the end of the season following 24 years with the broadcasting company. The 64-year-old presenter recently revealed that he had developed a speech apraxia disorder besides a thyroid issue that was already persistent. “My long career at Sky Sports has never felt like work. I’ve spent 24 terrific years at Sky, and leave with the best of memories. My time on Soccer AM, Goals on Sunday and, of course, on Soccer Saturday with Jeff has been –…
Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic broke the single-season record for goals scored in the Championship while delivering the Cottagers the title with a thumping win over promotion hopefuls Luton Town. An already-promoted Fulham romped their way to the Championship crown with a 7-0 win against Luton Town. The Cottagers became the first team in two decades to score over 100 goals in the 46-game competition. With one game remaining before the end of the season, their tally stands at an incredible 106 in the “goals for” column. A brace at Craven Cottage on Monday ensured that Mitrovic broke the single-season record for most goals scored in the Championship. His…
Raphael Varane’s first Manchester United goal and strikes from Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured that the Red Devils finished their home fixture list with a resounding 3-0 win over Brentford. United took to the field for their final home game of the season under acrimonious circumstances. Yet another below-par season from the Red Devils meant that discontent was brewing in the stands of Old Trafford, with several faithful supporters even planning – and later, executing – a mass walkout. However, a masterful performance by Ralf Rangnick’s men did ease the tension and provided a fitting farewell to some of the club’s…
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with a return to Real Madrid, with his current club all but guaranteed to miss out on Champions League football next season. Meanwhile, interim manager Ralf Rangnick has left it to successor Erik ten Hag to decide the forward’s future. Barring any late miracles, United will miss out on a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. The Red Devils are currently sixth on the Premier League with 55 points, eight behind fourth-placed Arsenal, and having played an additional game. Should Ronaldo choose to see out the second of his three-year contract with…
Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso this summer – reports Fabrizio Romano. Despite playing regularly of late, the Spaniard is second choice behind Ben Chilwell and on a contract up until the summer of 2023. The Blaugrana will be required to compensate the Blues if they wish to sign the Spaniard; as per Transfermarkt, Alonso is currently valued at 15 million euros, but that may change depending on other factors, such as age and contract length. The 31-year-old is one of the few names on a shortlist of candidates. However, his signing is being given serious…