Midfielder Carlos Baleba is officially a member of Manchester United, but it will be awhile before he debuts with his new club. "He’s got a little ankle issue," manager Michael Carrick said at his press conference earlier today. "So maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks, but we’ll see. But we knew that before, so it's no major issue." … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs Ipswitch Town: Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount
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Chelsea Transfer News: Nicolas Jackson, Emiliano Martinez, Mamadou Sarr
It is shaping up to be an action-packed final week of the summer transfer window for Chelsea FC. Striker Nicolas Jackson and central defender Mamadou Sarr are on their way out while Emiliano Martinez is on his way in. Let's break it all down, ahead of the Sunday matinee Premier League fixture vs Brighton & Hove Albion. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer News: Nicolas Jackson, Emiliano Martinez, Mamadou Sarr
Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana
Will Chelsea midfield maestro Moises Caicedo face his former club, Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday? It could go either way, according to manager Xabi Alonso. Caicedo, dealing with an undisclosed injury issue, is in that 50/50 or "late fitness test" category for this weekend. "He is hopefully training (today) and we are hopeful that he can be involved (Brighton). But we … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana
Bradley Barcola Finally Set for Liverpool Move as €140m Deal Reached
Don't you just love it when the most tedious of summer transfer window sagas finally come to an end? Bradley Barcola leaving Paris Saint-Germain and joining Liverpool was most certainly a very protracted transfer narrative. The long hold-up was due to, of course, money; big money. According to ESPN, Barcola will move over on a fee worth €140 million (£120M / $163M), with at … [Read more...] about Bradley Barcola Finally Set for Liverpool Move as €140m Deal Reached
Tottenham vs Newcastle Predicted XIs: Sandro Tonali Faces Former Team
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Newcastle United in a matchup of two sides that had a very disappointing opening day in the Premier League last weekend, but also looked much better during their midweek League Cup clashes. Spurs got blown out badly by Brentford in the league last Saturday, but then they handed out a similar beating to lower tier Charlton Athletic, in the Carabao Cup on … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Newcastle Predicted XIs: Sandro Tonali Faces Former Team
Tottenham vs Newcastle Team News: Maddison, Kudus, Sarr, Livramento
As many as 10 players could miss out, due to injury, when Tottenham Hotspur hosts Newcastle United on Saturday. It seems only fitting, given how both of these clubs have been extremely injury-riddled the past couple years. Let's start with Spurs, and one of their best/most important players, Mo Kudus. He's getting closer, having healed up his thigh muscle injury, but as manager … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Newcastle Team News: Maddison, Kudus, Sarr, Livramento
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Team News: Federico Chiesa, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nico Williams, Liam Delap
Liverpool forward/midfielder Federico Chiesa missed Sunday’s 2-2 draw at St. James Park with an unspecified fitness issue, and he was absent from training earlier today. Wednesday brought the start of preparations for the Saturday lunchtime fixture at home to Nottingham Forest, and Chiesa is certainly a doubt for that match. His future with the club remains in doubt as well, … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Team News: Federico Chiesa, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nico Williams, Liam Delap
Manchester City Team News at Crystal Palace: Elliot Anderson, Jeremy Doku, Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City head into week two of the Premier League season with a close to clean bill of health. Club record transfer fee signing Elliot Anderson is a slight doubt, for the league road opener, at Crystal Palace, but he's understood to not be injured. While some have branded Anderson as having a thigh injury, it was just a matter of cramping, according to first year … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Crystal Palace: Elliot Anderson, Jeremy Doku, Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City Transfer News: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Omar Marmoush, Savinho
It's a very active final week of the summer transfer window at Manchester City football club. Savinho left for Tottenham Hotspur yesterday, and officially changed his name to Savio moving forward. Omar Marmoush, according to multiple sources, is following Savinho to White Hart Lane. Meanwhile Ayyoub Bouaddi arrives as the second major signing in the middle of the park, with the … [Read more...] about Manchester City Transfer News: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Omar Marmoush, Savinho
Tottenham Hotspur Acquire Savinho for £85m; Surpass £300m in Summer Spending
Savinho has now officially joined Tottenham Hotspur, in a £85 million ($116m) move from Manchester City. And this is one transfer deal that deserves blockbuster status for reasons beyond just the big budget fee. Spurs had been pursuing the Brazilian winger for a whole year, as they first tried to sign him in 2025. The Man City to Spurs switch also brings an official name change … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Acquire Savinho for £85m; Surpass £300m in Summer Spending