Some summer transfer deals are well-chronicled, every step of the way. With these transfers, it feels like they're plod along slowly, because each phase of the negotiations receives a lot of media coverage. Sandro Tonali leaving Newcastle United to join Tottenham Hotspur is a classic example. Other summer transfers just totally pop up out of nowhere, and boom- they're done! … [Read more...] about Bazoumana Toure Set for Newcastle United Medical Ahead of €50m Move
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Tottenham Submit a £90m Bid for Newcastle United Midfielder Sandro Tonali
The Sandro Tonali summer transfer saga rumbles on, but it may be nearing an end soon. Tottenham Hotspur have been the darlings of this transfer window, thus far, because they have been the most active club. (Although Real Madrid have gotten a lot of business done too). Tottenham sent an initial bid of £75m to Newcastle United for Tonali, but it was predictably knocked … [Read more...] about Tottenham Submit a £90m Bid for Newcastle United Midfielder Sandro Tonali
Tottenham MF Luka Vuskovic Set for Brighton Medical Ahead of £50m Move
Tottenham Hotspur continue dominating the early summer transfer window news cycle. Yesterday brought the news that a deal had been reached to acquire West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Today, the major development is on the selling side, instead of buying, with Luka Vuskovic set to leave Spurs and join Brighton & Hove Albion. The transfer fee of £50 million (£46m … [Read more...] about Tottenham MF Luka Vuskovic Set for Brighton Medical Ahead of £50m Move
Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Predicted Starting XI (Round of 32)
The Socceroos are into the Round of 32, which is awesome, terrifying and deeply inconvenient for anyone who enjoys sleeping at normal hours Down Under. Australia take on Egypt at Dallas Stadium with a place in the last 16 up for grabs and, for the first time in this tournament, there is no ladder, no group maths and no “actually, a draw might be enough” nonsense to hide … [Read more...] about Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Predicted Starting XI (Round of 32)
Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Team News, Match Preview (World Cup Round of 32)
The Socceroos are in the knockout rounds, which is the part of the World Cup where calm, rational football analysis leaves the room and every Australian starts making outrageous bracket predictions. It’s the hope that kills ya. Australia take on Egypt in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium, with a place in the last 16 on the line and, more importantly, the chance to do something … [Read more...] about Australia vs Egypt: Socceroos Team News, Match Preview (World Cup Round of 32)
Antonin Kinsky Signs New Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur
It has been a very busy news day for Tottenham Hotspur. Obviously, the main healdine Spurs' beating Manchester United to the punch for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, as his signature will break the club transfer fee record. However, there is some big in house news too, when it comes to a Spurs signing and it involves their first choice goalkeeper, Antonin … [Read more...] about Antonin Kinsky Signs New Contract Extension with Tottenham Hotspur
Mateus Fernandes Set for Tottenham Medical Ahead of £85m Move from West Ham
One of the major dominoes of this summer transfer window is about to fall. West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, is set to join Tottenham Hotspur. According to Sky Sports, Fernandes "is now preparing to undergo a medical." This more than just a major signing for Tottenham; it's record breaking. Once the medical is done, the paperwork signed and the deal finalized, … [Read more...] about Mateus Fernandes Set for Tottenham Medical Ahead of £85m Move from West Ham
Marcus Rashford Could Stay at Man United After Positive Talks with Club
Things have taken a dramatic turn, for the positive, when it comes to the Marcus Rashford situation at Manchester United. As tomorrow is July 1, it means, contractually, his FC Barcelona loan is officially over and he's back at his parent club of United. So now he's "back" at MUFC (but in some ways he never left), and he may not be sold after all. Not only could Rashford not … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Could Stay at Man United After Positive Talks with Club
Elliot Anderson Passes Manchester City Medical Ahead of £116m Transfer
Monday brought the official beginning on the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City football club. We knew that he was going to succeed Pep Guardiola, since the end of this past season, but a financial settlement with Chelsea had to be brokered, in order to get the deal over the line. Both clubs released statements, with the Chelsea version a bit...salty, to say the least. And … [Read more...] about Elliot Anderson Passes Manchester City Medical Ahead of £116m Transfer
Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City
Chelsea have released a public statement, a little over a couple of hours ago, confirming that they will receive financial compensation for Enzo Maresca taking the Manchester City managerial job. Maresca himself has agreed to a separate settlement, where he will pay out of his own pocket. Neither amount was officially confirmed, but it is believed that Man City will pay Chelsea … [Read more...] about Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City