News in recent weeks has linked Cristiano Ronaldo with a Manchester United exit this summer. Rumours of a return to boyhood club Sporting have emerged, too, and were addressed by the club’s technical director Hugo Viana recently. According to British tabloid The Sun, Sporting Club, the team the five-time Ballon d’Or winner started his professional career with, are confident of bringing him back in this transfer window following a disappointing campaign with United. Ronaldo scored 24 goals for the Red Devils in 38 appearances across all competitions but the team still fell short of winning any piece of silverware on offer for yet another…
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According to reports, Chelsea were offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo with the player’s agent Jorge Mendes reportedly speaking with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly last week. However, the Blues have decided against the idea of pursuing the 37-year-old. The Portuguese is said to be considering leaving Manchester United in the summer after becoming dissatisfied with the lack of success on the field by the Red Devils and the lack of quality signings in the transfer market. And as per The Athletic, the Blues held talks with Ronaldo’s agents on the player’s possibility of playing for Stamford Bridge after United…
ATKMB have strengthened their defence by signing Florentin Pogba, the elder brother of Paul Pogba, on a two-year contract. The Guinean central defender was playing for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in the French Ligue 2 before joining the Indian side. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений Florentin Pogba (@florentinpogbaofficial) The 31-year-old experience and leadership at the back will be a valuable asset for Juan Ferrando’s side, who will be hoping for more clean sheets in the ISL 2022-23 season. A strong defensive unit, combined with plenty of firepower up front, could make the Mariners very difficult to beat next season. “It feels exciting…
Former Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has confirmed his move to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC, posting a video on Saturday posing in the club’s gear. LAFC shared Bale’s tweet, which also said “See you soon, Los Angeles.” This was accompanied by a video of Bale wearing a LAFC hat, which had been teased on the club’s channels the previous evening when they posted their own video of the hat being delivered to Bale in a box. The winger has an option to extend his stay in California for another 18 months, joining former Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini at the…
Newcastle United are bound to complete the signing of central defender Sven Botman from Lille, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Dutchman has been the Magpies’ primary defensive target since their takeover last year and had three bids turned down by the Ligue 1 side in January, following which they turned their attention toward other targets. In the time elapsed, Italian giants AC Milan showed strong interest in signing the 22-year-old but were gazumped at the eleventh hour by the newly-rich Premier League outfit. Newcastle will pay Lille 37 million euros – plus add-ons – to complete the transaction. As per reports, an agreement…
As per Gianluca di Marzio, Chelsea have presented a cash plus player offer to Juventus for centerback Matthijs de Ligt. The Blues’ first proposal consists of a 25-30 million euro fee upfront plus the prospect of forward Timo Werner moving in the opposite direction. The Dutchman is considered Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’s top target to reinforce the central defensive positions this summer. The Bianconeri have rejected Chelsea’s opening offer, but the Blues are likely to return with a new one in the coming days. The Londoners hope to seal the deal around 40-45 million euros – plus Werner – but, as per…
Reports suggest Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich were recently offered a chance to sign Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, however Die Roten turned down the opportunity. Following his success in England, Spain, and Italy, Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a move to Germany, with reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern being mentioned as a possible destination. The Portuguese is said to be considering leaving Manchester United in the summer after becoming dissatisfied with the lack of success on the field by the Red Devils and the lack of quality signings in the transfer market. According to Sky Germany, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has…
The Gunners have reached an agreement over a transfer fee with Manchester City for the transfer of striker Gabriel Jesus, The Athletic claims. The Brazilian, whose City contract expires a year later in June 2023, was reportedly Mikel Arteta’s preferred candidate for an attacking addition to the squad following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette upon the expiration of his contract. Arsenal will now pay their Premier League rivals a 45 million pound fee to secure the rights of the player. Some minor formalities of the deal are left to be figured out still, but the Brazilian international will pen a long-term contract…
According to The Athletic, Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips will become the Citizens’ third signing of the summer, following Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland. The Englishman was the Citizens’ preferred candidate to replace the outgoing Fernandinho, who left the club after nine upon the conclusion of the 2021/22 season. The Citizens will pay Leeds an initial fee of 42 million pounds to sign the 26-year-old, with add-ons potentially taking the total package to 45 million. Born in Leeds, Phillips joined the club’s academy in 2010 before graduating to the first team four years later. The midfielder struggled initially but enjoyed an early…
Derby County announced on Friday that manager Wayne Rooney has decided to leave after being 17 months in charge. The former Manchester United and England striker issued a statement via the club’s official channel, where he confirmed his desire to be relieved of his duties as first team manager with immediate effect. “Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last eighteen months.I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff,…