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‎Chelsea wonderkid Tyrique George will remain at Stamford Bridge after his proposed deadline day transfer to Fulham collapsed at the final stage. ‎ ‎Fulham had been prepared to pay £22 million ($30m) for the 19-year-old forward, with Chelsea negotiating a sell-on clause that could have ensured future financial benefit. Talks between the two London clubs were moving forward, but the deal broke down in the closing moments of the transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. ‎ ‎Chelsea wonderkid Tyrique George stays after Fulham’s £22m deadline day deal collapses, keeping him in the Blues’ Champions League squad. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎George has now returned to Cobham and is set to feature in Chelsea’s 2025-26 UEFA Champions League squad. The academy graduate made his senior debut in August 2024 during a UEFA Conference League play-off against Servette. Last season, he registered 26 appearances across all competitions, with most coming in Europe as Enzo Maresca rotated ...

‎Jamie Carragher has claimed that Ruben Amorim’s charisma and image have played a role in him keeping his job at Manchester United despite a difficult spell in charge. ‎ Jamie Carragher says Ruben Amorim’s charisma has kept him in the Man Utd job despite a poor record as pressure grows on the Portuguese coach. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The Portuguese manager took over at Old Trafford in November 2024, but his tenure has been marked by inconsistency. Across 46 games, Amorim has recorded 17 wins and 17 defeats, including high-profile losses in the Europa League final and a shock Carabao Cup exit against Grimsby Town. ‎ ‎United’s struggles have raised questions about Amorim’s position, though Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS leadership group have yet to make a change. Carragher, speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate with Sky Bet, suggested Amorim’s off-pitch qualities have influenced the patience shown by the club. ‎ ‎Carragher said: “The problem with Ruben Amorim is that he’s great in the...

‎Erik ten Hag’s brief tenure at Bayer Leverkusen proved costly, with the Bundesliga side paying almost €6 million in salary and severance following his dismissal after only two league matches. ‎ ‎Bayer Leverkusen paid nearly €6M in salary and severance to Erik ten Hag, averaging €100k per day, after sacking him just two months in. ‎Getty Images  ‎ ‎The Dutch manager, who previously led Manchester United, lasted just two months at the BayArena before being relieved of his duties. Reports from Sport Bild revealed that Ten Hag earned just under €5 million in wages and severance combined, averaging approximately €100,000 per day during his short stay in Germany. ‎ ‎Leverkusen’s leadership acted swiftly after a disappointing start to the Bundesliga campaign, where the team dropped five points against Hoffenheim and Werder Bremen. Sporting director Simon Rolfes later admitted that appointing Ten Hag had been a mistake, highlighting a mismatch with the club’s long-term vision....

‎Pep Guardiola has made one of the most significant goalkeeping decisions of his career by signing Gianluigi Donnarumma as Manchester City’s new No.1. The move comes as Ederson departs after eight years at the Etihad Stadium, leaving behind six Premier League titles and a reputation as one of football’s best ball-playing goalkeepers. ‎ ‎Pep Guardiola turns to Gianluigi Donnarumma after Ederson’s decline, signaling a shift in Manchester City’s goalkeeping philosophy. ‎Getty Images  ‎ ‎From Barcelona to Manchester: Guardiola’s Goalkeeping Evolution ‎ ‎Since his early days at Barcelona, Guardiola has placed huge emphasis on goalkeepers who can play with their feet. Victor Valdés was transformed into a key part of Barcelona’s build-up play, even when his short passing led to costly mistakes. At Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer became the perfect model of Guardiola’s philosophy, combining composure on the ball with world-class shot-stopping. ‎ ‎When Guardiola arrived at Mancheste...

‎Emiliano Martinez spent transfer deadline day waiting for a call from Manchester United that never arrived, as the club secured the signing of Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens instead. ‎ ‎Emiliano Martinez waited for a Manchester United transfer call that never came as the Red Devils sealed an £18m deal for Senne Lammens. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎A new goalkeeper was one of United’s top priorities during the summer transfer window. Many saw Argentina international Martinez, a 2022 World Cup winner, as the ideal candidate to replace Andre Onana, who faced criticism for several high-profile errors. ‎ ‎Martinez, 32, was reportedly open to a move and had given the impression of a farewell to Aston Villa fans at the close of the 2024–25 season. According to The Athletic, the goalkeeper even reached out to national teammate Lisandro Martinez, hoping the United defender could advocate for him within the club. Reports also suggest he spoke with manager Ruben Amorim earlier in the summer, ...

‎Manchester United have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. The 23-year-old has joined the Red Devils on a five-year contract after an £18.2 million (€21m/$24.5m) fee was agreed, with an additional £3.4m (€4m/$4.6m) in potential add-ons. According to The Athletic, no sell-on clause was included in the transfer agreement. ‎ ‎Manchester United sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.2m plus add-ons, with the 23-year-old set to compete with Onana and Bayindir. ‎Manchester United  ‎ ‎The Belgian shot-stopper will provide competition for current goalkeepers Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, who have both made costly errors in the early stages of the season. Onana’s mistakes contributed to United’s Carabao Cup exit against League Two side Grimsby Town, where Ruben Amorim’s team lost 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Bayindir has also come under scrutiny after misjudging crosses in defeats to Arsenal and Burnley....

‎Aston Villa have secured the signing of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United on a season-long loan agreement. ‎ ‎The 25-year-old winger will spend the 2025–26 campaign at Villa Park, with Unai Emery’s team set to cover 80 percent of his salary, according to The Athletic. The move marks another loan spell for Sancho after his previous season at Chelsea. ‎ Aston Villa secure Jadon Sancho on a season-long loan from Manchester United, covering 80% of his wages as he looks to revive his career. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Sancho’s arrival in the Midlands provides Villa with an experienced attacking option as they continue to strengthen their squad. The England international will now aim to reignite his career under Emery’s management following a challenging period at Old Trafford.

‎Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is set to remain at Selhurst Park after a proposed deadline day move to Liverpool broke down. The England international had completed part of a medical and agreed personal terms on a five-year deal until 2030, with both clubs settling on a £35 million transfer fee. ‎ ‎Marc Guehi stays at Crystal Palace after Liverpool’s £35m deadline day move collapsed. Glasner blocked the deal with no replacement secured. ‎Getty Images Sports  ‎ ‎Head coach Oliver Glasner was clear in his opposition to Guehi’s sale, insisting that the centre-back could not be released unless Palace secured a suitable replacement. The club managed to finalize a deal for 18-year-old Jaydee Canvot from Toulouse before the deadline, but their pursuit of Fiorentina defender Igor Julio fell through. ‎ ‎Liverpool submitted a deal sheet to extend negotiations beyond the 7 p.m. UK deadline, yet no replacement was secured in time. As a result, Guehi is expected to remain with P...

‎Lamine Yamal added another milestone to his growing list of achievements by setting a new La Liga record during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. ‎ ‎The 18-year-old forward scored from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, giving Barcelona the lead just before halftime. The spot-kick came after Yamal went down inside the Rayo box under a challenge from defender Pep Chavarria. The referee awarded the penalty despite protests, with the Video Assistant Referee system unavailable due to a technical breakdown that had been communicated to both sides before kick-off. ‎ ‎Lamine Yamal makes La Liga history at 18 years and 49 days, becoming the youngest player to score a penalty goal in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Yamal’s successful conversion made him the youngest player in the 21st century to score a La Liga penalty goal, achieving the record at 18 years and 49 days old. The strike further cemented his reputation as one of the brigh...

‎Real Betis and Manchester United have finalized a €25 million transfer agreement for Brazilian winger Antony. The deal includes a significant 50 percent sell-on clause, ensuring United will benefit from any future profit made by the La Liga club. ‎ Real Betis seal €25m deal with Manchester United for Antony, including a 50% sell-on clause, after the Brazilian’s standout loan spell in Spain. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎The Athletic reported that both clubs reached a fee in principle for Antony’s permanent move back to Betis, where he spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan. Negotiations intensified over recent weeks due to disagreements about the salary reduction Antony would face upon leaving Old Trafford, but United have now confirmed they will not make any further payments to the player. ‎ ‎Antony’s revival at Real Betis was a key factor in the transfer. During his loan spell, the winger recorded nine goals and five assists in 26 matches, playing a vital ro...

‎The 2025 college football season officially begins tonight in Miami as No. 6 Notre Dame takes on No. 10 Miami in a marquee opening matchup. The highly anticipated clash between two top-10 programs sets the tone for a season filled with playoff aspirations. ‎ Notre Dame and Miami clash in the 2025 college football season opener in Miami. Follow live updates, key plays, and position battles. ‎Sam Navarro/Imagn Images ‎ ‎Notre Dame enters the season determined to build on last year’s national championship appearance. The Fighting Irish are focused on taking the final step this season, relying on a balanced offense and a strong defense to keep them in contention. On the other side, Miami is coming off a 10-win season and looking to make a statement by breaking through to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. ‎ ‎The opening drives revealed early strategy from Notre Dame, which leaned on short passes to keep Miami’s defensive front off balance. Quar...

‎Transfer talks between Newcastle United and Liverpool over Alexander Isak have escalated with just hours remaining before the summer window closes. ‎ ‎Negotiations are focused on Newcastle’s valuation of around £130 million ($176m), significantly higher than Liverpool’s rejected £110m ($149m) offer earlier this month. Reports indicate Liverpool had previously signaled readiness for a £120m bid, but Newcastle remain firm on their demands. ‎ Liverpool step up talks for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak ahead of deadline. Newcastle demand £130m after rejecting a £110m bid. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The Swedish striker has been pushing for a move, having trained away from the first-team squad since July and missing Newcastle’s opening three fixtures. On August 19, Isak publicly declared that “promises had been broken” and insisted that the relationship with the club “can’t continue.” ‎ ‎Newcastle responded with a statement dismissing claims of broken agreements, emphasizing that “no com...

‎Bayern Munich have approached Atalanta to sign forward Ademola Lookman on a loan deal with an option to buy at a significant fee. The 27-year-old Nigeria international is evaluating his future as he seeks the next major step in his career. ‎ Bayern Munich approach Atalanta for Ademola Lookman on a loan-to-buy deal as the Nigerian forward considers a career-defining transfer. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Lookman has attracted strong interest this summer, with Inter Milan also tracking his situation. Atalanta, however, are unwilling to allow him to move to a domestic rival, keeping the door open for a switch abroad. ‎ ‎Bayern’s move for Lookman comes shortly after Chelsea decided against loaning Nicolas Jackson to the Bundesliga side, ending discussions that had previously progressed between the two clubs. ‎ ‎The former Charlton Athletic youth product began his career in England before spells with Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Leicester City. His breakthrough came at Atalanta followi...

‎Manchester United are holding internal discussions over their next move in the transfer market as the club considers strengthening its goalkeeping options. Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens are both on the shortlist, with talks continuing as the deadline approaches. ‎ ‎Man Utd assess Emiliano Martinez and Senne Lammens deals, as Antony and Hojlund exits progress before the transfer deadline. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Martinez, a 32-year-old Argentina international, is said to be open to a switch to Old Trafford and has not closed the door on potential negotiations. Sources indicate that United have already assessed the financial and contractual conditions of a possible deal. The World Cup winner signed a five-year contract extension with Aston Villa last summer, keeping him under contract until 2029. He made his first appearance of the season last weekend during Villa’s 1-0 defeat at Brentford. ‎ ‎Lammens, meanwhile, is also being monitore...

‎Chelsea are assessing the possibility of signing a new striker before the transfer window deadline amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Nicolas Jackson. ‎ ‎The 24-year-old forward was on the verge of joining Bayern Munich on loan, but plans were halted when Chelsea recalled him after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury. Jackson had already traveled to Germany for medical tests, yet the Premier League side instructed him to return and made it clear a temporary move would no longer be sanctioned. ‎ Chelsea consider signing a new striker before deadline as Nicolas Jackson’s future remains uncertain after Bayern loan collapse. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Current expectations are for Jackson to remain with Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad to navigate a demanding run of fixtures across domestic and European competitions. Nonetheless, Chelsea’s recruitment team is drawing up contingency plans should a permanent transfer offer arrive before Monday’s cut-off. ‎ ‎With limited viable loan sol...

‎Fenerbahce have officially joined the race to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. ‎ ‎The Turkish giants finished last season as runners-up and remain determined to challenge Galatasaray in the Super Lig title race. Strengthening their squad has become a priority as they seek success both domestically and in European competitions. ‎ ‎Fenerbahce have joined Galatasaray in the pursuit of Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, setting up a major transfer battle in Turkey. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Ederson has emerged as a prime target, with Fenerbahce reportedly working to hijack the deal. Their interest adds significant competition for Galatasaray, who have been pursuing the Brazilian shot-stopper for several weeks. ‎ ‎If successful, the transfer would mark another major signing for Fenerbahce, following their capture of Jhon Duran from Al Nassr earlier in the window. The club’s approach demonstrates a clear ambition to assemble a sq...

‎Liverpool have officially submitted a £35million proposal to sign defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. The flat offer does not include add-ons, and Palace have yet to issue a formal response. ‎ ‎ Liverpool have submitted a £35m offer for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, with the England defender open to a move before the transfer window closes. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Selhurst Park officials are working on potential reinforcements in case Guehi departs, with the 25-year-old England international open to a move should the clubs reach an agreement. Talks remain cordial between Liverpool and Palace, reflecting the strong relationship between the two clubs. ‎ ‎Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has expressed his desire to keep Guehi, particularly given the late stage of the transfer window. However, the club is wary of losing the defender as a free agent next summer. Guehi is in the final year of his current contract and has shown no intention of signing an extension. ‎ ‎Guehi was...

‎Chelsea are finalizing talks with Brighton and Hove Albion for the loan signing of midfielder Facundo Buonanotte after missing out on Xavi Simons. Discussions between the two clubs are at an advanced stage, with the move expected to be completed before the transfer window deadline on Monday. ‎ ‎Chelsea close in on Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte in loan deal after missing Xavi Simons, beating Leeds and Dortmund to the Argentine star. ‎Getty Images Sports  ‎ ‎According to reports from The Athletic, Chelsea turned to Buonanotte as an alternative option after Simons secured a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old Argentine was initially on the verge of joining Leeds United, with a flight booked for his medical, but he did not board the plane. Borussia Dortmund also expressed interest, but Chelsea are now positioned to secure his signature. ‎ ‎Buonanotte spent last season on loan at Leicester City, where he made a notable impact with six goals and three assists acro...

‎Former Premier League defender James Tomkins has tipped Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as a strong contender to take over at Manchester United if Ruben Amorim is dismissed. The speculation comes as pressure mounts on Amorim following the club’s poor start to the 2025-26 season. ‎ ‎Ex-Premier League defender James Tomkins tips Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United amid poor form. ‎Getty Images (2) ‎ ‎Manchester United suffered another setback on Wednesday when they were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town. The lower-league team took a two-goal lead within the opening 30 minutes after costly mistakes from goalkeeper Andre Onana. Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire struck back to force a penalty shootout, but Grimsby prevailed to secure a shocking victory over the Red Devils. ‎ ‎The defeat intensified scrutiny on Amorim, who already faced questions after United’s 15th-place finish in the Premier League la...