Author: Yousif Roumani
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly prepared to trigger the £50 million release clause of Bournemouth loanee Dean Huijsen, but face a major stumbling block in the form of the player’s desire to join Real Madrid. The 19-year-old centre-back, currently shining on loan from Juventus, has turned heads with his composure, physicality, and maturity well beyond his years — prompting interest from two of England’s biggest clubs. But according to sources in Spain, Huijsen has his heart set on a move to the Bernabéu. Premier League Giants Set to Battle for Breakout Defender Both Arsenal and Liverpool are said to be…
In the world of transfer bombshells, some deals don’t just turn heads — they set fire to them. And the mere suggestion of Kevin De Bruyne swapping Manchester City blue for Liverpool red would do exactly that. It’s the kind of hypothetical that seems tailor-made for winding up the masses. A move so outrageous, so emotionally charged, that it would detonate group chats across the country and have fans questioning reality. But as the summer window approaches, and with whispers about De Bruyne’s long-term future beginning to bubble, the unthinkable suddenly doesn’t feel quite so far-fetched. The Stuff of Nightmares……
Arsenal have made Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres a priority target ahead of the summer transfer window, as Mikel Arteta looks to add serious firepower to his frontline. The 26-year-old Swede is coming off a sensational campaign in Lisbon, having netted a staggering 52 goals and 12 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions — form that has seen him rocket to the top of the European Golden Shoe standings and break long-standing records in the Primeira Liga. Gunners Move Early in Striker Race Under the direction of newly-appointed sporting director Andrea Berta, the Gunners have already opened talks with…
Manchester United’s players will be limited to just two complimentary tickets each for next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao, as part of a tightening of perks amid ongoing cost-saving efforts at the club. The squad have been informed they can buy up to 10 additional tickets for family and friends for the 21 May showdown at San Mamés Stadium, but will be left to sort travel and accommodation arrangements themselves. The logistical burden now falls on the players to coordinate access to the northern Spanish city, as the club prioritises directing more of its 15,000 ticket…
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the current campaign to become the new head coach of Brazil, in a landmark move confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The Italian tactician, 65, will officially assume his new post on 26 May, shortly after the conclusion of the La Liga season. His departure brings to an end a glittering chapter at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he departs as one of the most decorated managers in the club’s storied history. Across two spells in the Spanish capital, Ancelotti amassed 15 major trophies, including the fabled Champions League and…
Arsenal are set to unveil their new home kit for the 2024/25 season later this week and, in keeping with recent tradition, are expected to debut it during their final match at the Emirates this Sunday when they host Newcastle United. Unlike last season, when the Gunners chose to wear their existing strip on the final day against Everton — preserving the symbolism of a potential title triumph in the same kit — this year’s approach marks a return to familiar custom. The club’s penultimate fixture of the campaign, rather than the season finale, will be the stage for the…
Manchester United fans turned their anger on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS in a vociferous protest at Old Trafford on Sunday, railing against soaring ticket prices, seat relocations, and what many view as the club’s increasing commercial detachment from its loyal support base. Before and during the 2-0 defeat to West Ham, banners, chants and placards made clear the mood among sections of the United faithful: frustration, betrayal, and disillusionment. The decision to hike season ticket prices for a third successive year, coupled with the controversial move to convert long-standing fan areas into high-end VIP hospitality zones, has left supporters…
Under-fire Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted he may need to walk away from the job if he cannot swiftly halt the club’s alarming slide, following a dismal 2-0 home defeat to West Ham United. In a searing post-match press conference at Old Trafford, the Portuguese boss cut a visibly frustrated figure, describing the performance as “embarrassing” and questioning the very identity of the club he was hired to revitalise. The loss marked United’s 17th in the Premier League this season – with 13 coming under Amorim’s tenure – and leaves them perilously close to a humiliating finish in…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s time in Riyadh may be drawing to a premature end, with the Portuguese icon’s future at Al-Nassr reportedly hanging in the balance amid a disappointing season and stalled contract negotiations. The 40-year-old forward, still defying age with his prolific scoring, leads the Saudi Pro League goal charts but finds himself at a crossroads as Al-Nassr flounder in both domestic and continental competition. Reports out of Spain, notably via Marca, claim that talks over a much-anticipated two-year contract extension have been shelved as the club reassesses its trajectory following a turbulent campaign. Ronaldo’s initial move to Saudi Arabia in…
Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, paving the way for an emotional return to Real Madrid — with strong indications that he will succeed Carlo Ancelotti in the Spanish capital. The 43-year-old, who led Leverkusen to a historic Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season, announced his decision during a press conference on Friday. Spanish football pundit and BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague reports that Alonso is primed to take the reins at Madrid, although the official announcement remains pending. “This week the club and I agreed that these last two matches…