2 September 2025
Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed Erik ten Hag just two Bundesliga games into his reign. This makes him the Dutchman the earliest coach ever sacked in a league season. The 55-year-old, fired by Manchester United last October, was appointed in July as successor to Xabi Alonso, who left for Real Madrid after guiding Leverkusen to an unbeaten domestic double in 2023/24. “This decision was not easy for…
2 September 2025
Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The deal is reported to be worth £31m (€35m) deal on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old Italy international has been seeking a move after being deemed surplus to requirements at PSG, despite playing a key role in last season’s Champions League triumph. Luis Enrique made his intentions clear in…
2 September 2025
Werder Bremen produced a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen, despite being reduced to 10 men at the Weserstadion. The result leaves both sides still searching for their first Bundesliga win of the season. Leverkusen made a dream start, capitalising on a mistake from 18-year-old debutant Karim Coulibaly. His misplaced pass allowed Nathan Tella to…
2 September 2025
Middlesbrough moved to the summit of the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over basement side Sheffield United on Saturday. Tommy Conway struck midway through the second half to secure a fourth successive league win for Rob Edwards’ side, underlining their strong start to the campaign. Elsewhere, Wrexham claimed a historic first Championship win of the season, defeating Millwall 2-0.…
28 August 2025
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to raise his standards if he is to establish himself at Old Trafford. Speaking after United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham, the former defender admitted the Turkish international has shown glimpses of quality but still looks uncertain in key moments. “We look shaky. The goalkeeper doesn’t fill me with massive confidence. I’ve got to be…
28 August 2025
Liverpool midfielder James McConnell has signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League champions and is set to join Ajax on loan. James McConnell, who arrived from Sunderland in 2019, made his senior debut under Jurgen Klopp. He has since featured 13 times while also captaining the club’s U21s. McConnell’s previous deal was due to expire next summer. However, he has committed his future…
28 August 2025
Dortmund have reinforced their rule barring agents and family members from the dressing room. The ban is as a result of reports of a confrontation involving Jobe Bellingham’s father, Mark, and sporting director Sebastian Kehl. According to Bild and Sky Germany, Mark Bellingham confronted Kehl in the tunnel following Dortmund’s 3-3 draw at St Pauli on Saturday. The dispute came after Jobe was…
28 August 2025
Wolves are closing in on a surprise move for Girona defender Ladislav Krejci, with a €35 million (£30m) deal expected to be finalised in the coming days. The fee is not only above his €30m release clause but also nearly double his current market valuation of £17.4m. Girona stand to make a strong profit on the Czech international, who delivered a steady but unspectacular campaign in La Liga. While…
28 August 2025
La Liga could be set for another major talent drain. Fermín López and Yéremy Pino have been attracting serious Premier League interest. According to reports, Crystal Palace are closing in on Villarreal winger Pino in a €30 million (£25. 8m) deal. While Chelsea would need around €60 million (£51.7m) to prise midfielder López from Barcelona. If both transfers go through, it would push Premier…
28 August 2025
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring the situation of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who has slipped down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim. The 19-year-old academy graduate has struggled for minutes since returning from injury in December, losing his place in United’s midfield setup. Mainoo has yet to feature in the club’s opening two Premier League fixtures of the…
28 August 2025
Chelsea will assess the fitness of Cole Palmer after the midfielder withdrew from Friday’s 5-1 win at West Ham with a groin problem. The England international, who has been central to Enzo Maresca’s plans, pulled up during the warm-up at the London Stadium and was escorted back to the dressing room by a member of the club’s medical staff. He is due to undergo a scan on Tuesday to determine the…
28 August 2025
Cristian Chivu got off to the perfect start in his first Serie A match as Inter Milan boss. The Nerazzurri thrashing Torino 5-0 to record their biggest victory over Il Toro since the 1958/59 season. After narrowly missing out on back-to-back Scudettos last term, Inter began their 2025/26 campaign. Nicolo Barella’s whipped corner was met by the defender, whose glancing header floated beyond Franco…