You can alwaus count on Manchester United to provide plenty of drama in the summer transfer window. Sometimes it takes them awhile to get started with their summer buying. That is definitely the case this summer. Often times, their transfer narratives become tedious and protracted. That certainly happened with Mateus Fernandes. And then sometimes, the actual deals themselves … [Read more...] about Andrey Santos Signs Contract on £50m Move to Manchester United from Chelsea
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Manchester United Pull Out of £39m Ederson Transfer Deal with Atalanta
Friday night brought a shocking plot twist in the summer transfer market- Ederson is not moving to Manchester United, after all. According to multiple sources, including Sky Sports and Fabrizio Romano, United have pulled out of the deal. An agreement, with a transfer fee worth about £39m (or €45m) was reached back in June. Before everything could be finalized however, … [Read more...] about Manchester United Pull Out of £39m Ederson Transfer Deal with Atalanta
USMNT 2026 World Cup Campaign Was a Squandered Opportunity
You could call last night another example of #ETTD "Everything Trump Touches Dies." Maybe the match was long over, far before it actually started, as the United States Men's National Team saw the Folarin Balogun red card situation become a worldwide media circus. When you're a sports news story, and then you morph into a political news story, well distraction is inevitable. And … [Read more...] about USMNT 2026 World Cup Campaign Was a Squandered Opportunity
Christian Pulisic Will Never Lead the USMNT to a Higher Level
The United States Men's National Team Mt. Rushmore has three obvious members- Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. The fourth remains to be seen, and it is definitely up for debate. It won't be Christian Pulisic however. Television broadcasters and brand marketers were desperate to make someone the face of US Soccer, and that someone was Christian Pulisic. It's not … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Will Never Lead the USMNT to a Higher Level
Karl Darlow Set for Manchester United Medical After Leeds United Exit
The Michael Carrick era of Manchester United football has its third signing, and in comes in the form of Welsh goalkeeper Karl Darlow. The 35-year-old Aston Villa academy product moves over on a free agent deal, having seen his contract at Leeds United runs its course. The agreement has been reached, so all that's left to do here is the medical evaluation and paperwork. … [Read more...] about Karl Darlow Set for Manchester United Medical After Leeds United Exit
Sean Steur Completes £23m Transfer to Newcastle United
Newcastle United have officially announced the arrival of their third signing this summer. Midfielder Sean Steur, 18, arrives from Ajax on a deal worth potentially up to €27 million ($30.8m, £23m). It's all about the movement towards youth right now, at St. James Park! The first two players acquired this summer, French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen (previously with Reims) and Ivory … [Read more...] about Sean Steur Completes £23m Transfer to Newcastle United
Jesse Derry Signs Chelsea Extension, Goes on Loan to Sporting CP
A little over an hour ago, Chelsea FC announced that Jesse Derry has signed a new contraction extension, one that keeps him under club control until June of 2032. As part of this plan, the 19-year-old winger and England U19 player is going out on loan, to Portugese powerhouse Sporting CP. According to multiple reports, the agreement will be a straight loan without an option … [Read more...] about Jesse Derry Signs Chelsea Extension, Goes on Loan to Sporting CP
Andrey Santos Set for Manchester United Medical Ahead of £50m Move from Chelsea
You knew, eventually, Manchester United were going to spend some money, and eventually, get their summer transfer window going. It has finally happened now, here in mid-July. Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is set for his medical evaluation, ahead of his £50m transfer to United. That is according to a report exclusively in The Athletic/New York Times: … [Read more...] about Andrey Santos Set for Manchester United Medical Ahead of £50m Move from Chelsea
Liverpool Legend Mo Salah Drawing Interest from AS Roma, Juventus
With Egypt now eliminated from the World Cup, Mo Salah is set to become one of the top transfer story lines of this summer. Egypt blew a 2-0 lead, to lose to Lionel Messi and Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 yesterday. The match unfolded in very controversial fashion, to say the least. Depending on your point of view, it was the most exciting game of the tournament, or a … [Read more...] about Liverpool Legend Mo Salah Drawing Interest from AS Roma, Juventus
Sean Steur Set for Newcastle United Medical Ahead of £23m Move from Ajax
Newcastle United are continuing to approach their rebuild with a youth movement. According to multiple reports, Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, 18, is set to become the third player signed by St. James Park this summer transfer window. The first two being Ewen Jaouen and Bazmouana Toure. Much like Toure was acquired as a replacement for for the departed Anthony Gordon, Steur is … [Read more...] about Sean Steur Set for Newcastle United Medical Ahead of £23m Move from Ajax