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© IMAGO Erling Haaland is unhappy and ready to quit Man City this summer, according to reports in the Spanish media.According to Football365, citing Spanish sources, Haaland is not happy with the situation at Man City for a number of reasons. The giant Norwegian striker has been left disappointed by the club’s disastrous performance on the pitch as they are currently sixth in the Premier League and were eliminated in the Champions League playoff round.If Man City receive a heavy points penalty – which potentially could even be relegation – in their much-publicised trial, then it is already widely expected…
© IMAGO Atletico Madrid are formulating a bid of up to €75 million for Manchester United flop Antony.That is according to Fichajes, who report that Atletico have been so impressed by Antony’s performances on loan at Real Betis that they are ready to launch an official bid for the player owned by Man Utd. Fichajes claims that Atletico have made it known to United that they are prepared to pay an initial fee of €45m plus add-ons of €30m.They will face competition from other teams, especially Real Betis, who wish to sign Antony permanently but may struggle to find the…
© IMAGO Manchester United are planning a sensational €200 million summer bid for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.That is according to Fichajes, who report that United are preparing to make the Brazilian attacker the second most expensive player in football history after Neymar, who joined PSG from Barcelona for €222m in 2017. United see Vinicius as the superstar name who can bring back the glory days to Old Trafford after 12 years without a Premier League or Champions League title.Fichajes reports that for a transfer to be possible, United must first win the Europa League in order to qualify for…
With the return of the Champions League this week, Opta’s supercomputer has revealed which of the eight remaining teams is most likely to go all the way, after favourites Liverpool were knocked out in the last round. Arne Slot’s side had been on course for a Treble not so long ago, only to lose the Carabao Cup final to Newcastle and suffer a penalty shootout defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. Heading into this week’s quarter final first legs, we are left with eight teams after 28 sides were knocked out over the course of the campaign: Arsenal, Aston…
© IMAGO Viktor Gyokeres has moved a step closer to joining Arsenal this summer after Man Utd pulled out of the race for the Sweden star.That is according to ESPN, who report that United have ended their interest in Gyokeres and will instead pursue Ipswich Town star Liam Delap.The report states that United would rather not be involved in an expensive bidding war with Arsenal and others for Gyokeres. READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Gyokeres agent set for Arsenal visit amid shock Isak planDelap will be much cheaper and also younger, which fits into the ethos of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s…
A Taylor Swift lookalike caused mayhem at Sporting Kansas City’s game on Saturday night, as fans mistook her for the pop star.Of course, the real Swift has become a fixture in Kansas City over the last two years, given that she is dating Chiefs star Travis Kelce.However, fans were tricked when an impersonator of the singer was seen sitting in a box suite during the game. Fans believe they had spotted the ‘Midnights’ singer, as many excitedly waved from their seats and took pictures of the would-be pop star.One girl even posed for a picture with her, and a friend…
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has predicted Alanna Kennedy will be unable to see out of her right eye after a sickening clash with a teammate on Monday night – but it’s what the star back did after the blow that has fans talking.Kennedy was left with severe swelling after she collided with Tameka Yallop’s head in the 33rd minute of the win over South Korea in Newcastle, with play stopped for several minutes as they lay stricken on the ground.Kennedy had extensive bruising and swelling around her right cheek, but both veterans finished the first half. The 30-year-old then gave…
Few parents in world football have experienced a more colourful life than Claire Rowlands, the supportive mother-of-five who made ‘everything possible’ for one of the Premier League’s best talents in Manchester City star Phil Foden.From having rows with neighbours over her ‘Disneyland-style’ fireworks display to getting kicked out of a Welsh nightclub for flicking off a man’s hat, she has regularly found herself in the public eye — but within her family she is the nurturing pillar of strength for Foden and his four siblings Callum, Kenzi, Lois and Avayah.Rowlands, 44, disgracefully became the subject of vile chants from Manchester United fans during…
Rio Ferdinand snubbed Kevin De Bruyne when listing the Premier League’s greatest-ever midfielders – insisting the Manchester City legend is not better than Steven Gerrard ‘on any day of the week.’Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents, the former Manchester United and England defender named Paul Scholes, Roy Keane and Gerrard as his ultimate midfield trio – meaning there was no place for De Bruyne despite his glittering CV.’De Bruyne’s not better than Gerrard on any day of the week,’ Ferdinand said bluntly. ‘I’m sorry, he’s not.’ The topic came up during a lively debate with presenter Joel Beya,…
Craig Bellamy is not surprised that the likes of Man United are interested in signing Liam Delap but has warned the 22-year-old that he might be better off staying at Ipswich. Delap has won admirers by scoring 12 goals for the relegation-threatened Tractor Boys since signing from Manchester City for £20million last summer.Man United have made Delap their No 1 striker target this summer and are ready to trigger his release clause of around £40m if Ipswich are relegated from the Premier League. Wales boss Bellamy has kept a keen eye on Delap, particularly when he was coaching at Burnley, and explained why…
