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Former player and pundit Chris Sutton and the Mail’s Football Correspondent Ian Ladyman have named their Premier League managers of the year on the latest episode of the ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ podcast.The hosts debated which of four names, Liverpool’s Arne Slot, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, Newcastle’s Eddie Howe and Nottingham Forest’s Nuno Espírito Santo were most deserving of the crown.Sutton declared that Nuno was his winner, given the scale of his achievement in taking a relegation-threatened side to likely Champions League football. Last year under Steve Cooper, Forest finished 17th, having lost 20 of their 38 league games.They now…
Real Betis are holding out for £35million as Chelsea step up interest in highly-rated winger Jesus Rodriguez.Mail Sport reported earlier this year that an increasing number of elite European clubs have taken notice of the 19-year-old’s performances in what has been his break-out season in La Liga.Lightning quick, the Spanish U19 international, has become a crowd favourite with his work ethic and willingness to take on opposition defences. Coach Manuel Pellegrini has utilised him as a left winger who cuts in onto his right foot while he has also figured on the opposite side, replacing Antony who is on loan…
© IMAGO Lamine Yamal is having a tremendous season and could break a Ballon d’Or record.Despite being just 17 year-old, Lamine Yamal has been one of the very best players in the world for Barcelona through the whole of 2024/25 up to April.How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in his career?And if he did win it, he would be the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history, claiming the award at 18 years and (approximately) 121 days old.This would put him way ahead of the great Ronaldo, who won his first Ballon d’Or in December 1997 at the age of…
© IMAGO/FootballTransfers Juventus have been hampered by financial issues in recent years, however they have still managed to be fairly active in the transfer market during this time.But, the Serie A giants have made several poor transfer decisions recently and they will be aiming to improve their success rate during the 2025 summer window.Below, FootballTransfers runs through five players who could join Juventus this summer.Randal Kolo Muani (PSG – on loan at Juventus)Randal Kolo Muani’s red-hot start to life at Juventus has cooled down in recent weeks, but the Frenchman could still end up joining the Old Lady on a…
© IMAGO AC Milan haven’t won Serie A since 2022 and they will be hoping to end their title drought next season.Several squad changes are expected at San Siro ahead of the new campaign, both incomings and outgoings, with the club set to be fairly active in the market.Below, FootballTransfers runs through five players who could join AC Milan this summer.Noni Madueke (Chelsea)Noni Madueke has been linked with a Chelsea exit ever since his arrival at Stamford Bridge and rumours of a departure remain rife ahead of the 2025 summer window.Madueke has established himself as a key player under Enzo…
© IMAGO Inter Milan have conducted some excellent transfer business over the past few years and this has helped Simone Inzaghi establish the club as Italy’s best team at present.The Nerazzurri have completed several bargain buys since Inzaghi’s arrival and this transfer strategy is expected to continue during the 2025 summer transfer window.Below, FootballTransfers runs through five players who could join Inter Milan this summer.Nico Paz (Como)Nico Paz has enjoyed a sublime season at Como and his form for Cesc Fabregas’ side has attracted significant interest from multiple clubs across Europe, including Inter.The Serie A giants are eager to sign…
© IMAGO/FootballTransfers Liverpool face losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer, but the Reds have been told another Anfield first-team star would love to go the Bernabeu in controversial quotes delivered by his agent.Ryan Gravenberch is the Liverpool star in question, with the future of the Netherlands international suddenly thrust into doubt by the words of Jose Fortes, who has claimed the 22-year-old dreams of a switch to the Bernabeu. “He’s good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them, but Liverpool would ask for a lot of money.…
© IMAGO Real Madrid plan to make William Saliba the most expensive central defender in history, with the Spanish side plotting a €100 million bid for the Arsenal star.Florentino Perez, president of Los Blancos, is said to have been enamoured by the France international centre-back, who featured for the duration of the Champions League clash between the sides on Tuesday, which ended in the Gunners recording a comprehensive 3-0 win. The 24-year-old has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) €79.5 million. © IMAGO – William Saliba, ArsenalWilliam Saliba: Real Madrid have fallen in love with Arsenal starFabrizio Romano has explained how…
© IMAGO Gio Reyna’s Borussia Dortmund career is over. The USMNT star has been told to find himself a new club this summer, putting the 22-year-old at a career crossroads.Once considered one of the most promising prospects in the world, Reyna has so far failed to live up to his exciting reputation. With a deal touted for in-form Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki, Bild now reports that Reyna’s time is up.Bundesliga expert Ronan Murphy explains: “There was a hope among Borussia Dortmund fans and USMNT supporters that Reyna would be the next Christian Pulisic. It would have been the fairytale story,…
Eric Cantona has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United’s owners, accusing them of ‘trying to destroy everything’ and selling the club’s soul.The United legend, who also criticised the decision to knock down Old Trafford and drop Sir Alex Ferguson as a club ambassador, claimed that his offer to return to the club and help the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been snubbed.Cantona was back at Old Trafford last weekend for the Manchester derby, and also visited breakaway club FC United where he bought shares for all his family to become co-owners of the non-league team and spoke to…
