Kylian Mbappé gave José Mourinho the perfect Bernabéu welcome as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1, scoring a hat-trick in the club’s first home La Liga game of the season. But the bigger story may be how quickly Mourinho is bringing together a front three that struggled to reach its full potential last season. Mbappé…
Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea for the 2026/27 season, giving the Eagles an experienced defender as they rebuild their back line. The Axel Disasi move to Crystal Palace is particularly interesting because it comes shortly after Chelsea signed Maxence Lacroix from Palace. The two clubs have effectively exchanged defenders, although Disasi’s…
Barcelona’s latest team news has given supporters two very different reasons to watch Thursday’s Barcelona vs Athletic Club match closely. Hansi Flick has confirmed that Rodri is expected to feature for the first time since completing his move from Manchester City, while Alejandro Balde has been told that his future remains at the club despite…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €95 million, with another €5 million available in add-ons. The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031. The size of the fee makes this more than another promising-young-player signing. City are paying a…
Beşiktaş are closing in on the signing of Ernest Poku from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Dutch winger expected in Istanbul for a medical as the Turkish club continues to strengthen its attack. The 22-year-old has agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş, while Leverkusen have given the move the green light. Reports say the deal will initially…
Paul Scholes has taken aim at Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Hull City, but his bigger concern may be the club’s decision-making in midfield. The former United midfielder questioned Fernandes for speaking about the team’s poor pressing and familiar mistakes after the match, while also asking why Kobbie Mainoo was left…
The latest Liverpool transfer news suggests the club could be heading for a dramatic final week of the summer window, with Bradley Barcola moving closer to Anfield while Stefan Bajcetic prepares for an emotional return to Celta Vigo. Liverpool are reportedly making progress in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola talks, while Bajcetic’s permanent…
The Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer saga could become one of the more surprising stories of the final days of the summer window, with Manchester United still interested in the Arsenal youngster despite a valuation of more than £50 million. United are looking for another left-back and see Lewis-Skelly as an attractive option because he can also…
Ayyoub Bouaddi is on his way to Manchester to complete his Manchester City transfer from Lille, with the Premier League champions agreeing a deal worth up to €100 million for the 18-year-old midfielder. City will reportedly pay €95 million up front, with another €5 million available in add-ons. Bouaddi is expected to undergo his medical…
Tottenham’s difficult start to the new Premier League season has become even more uncomfortable after James Maddison needed checks for a shoulder problem during the club’s 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Maddison came on in the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium, but fell awkwardly and later required medical attention. The injury is not yet…
