Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was on fire against Ipswich Town, as he inspired his team to come from behind to thrash Gary O’Neil’s side 5-2 in the Premier League. Ipswich took the lead in the 28th minute through a stunning Leif Davis goal but, with five minutes left to go before half time, up stepped Fernandes to drag United straight back into it after Matheus Cunha capitalised on a…
England international Ollie Watkins has joined Al Hilal from Aston Villa, the Saudi Pro League club has announced. Watkins becomes the latest high profile departure for Villa this summer, with Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa all leaving the club. The 30-year-old joined Villa in 2020 after a successful spell at Brentford. In May, Watkins scored his 75th Premier League goal for Villa which saw him overtake…
Chelsea marked Xabi Alonso’s home debut with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Brighton to continue their winning start to the season. It was another display of electrifying attacking football that should have had the game won inside half-an-hour, goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and João Pedro putting the home side into a three-goal lead that was then almost dismantled by a brave Brighton fightback and their own clumsy defending.…
Julián Álvarez returned to training with Atlético Madrid on Sunday after missing three sessions last week, as the club stood steadfast in its refusal to allow the star forward to join Barcelona. Atlético won 3-1 at Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday — with Álex Baena scoring twice — with Alvarez left out of the matchday squad by coach Diego Simeone. On Friday, Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín reiterated that…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick played down concerns over Lamine Yamal‘s start to the new season, saying he will support the forward after a draining few months. Yamal, 19, has started Barça’s opening two games of the season but has not yet registered a goal or an assist despite the Spanish champions registering 5-0 and 2-0 wins over Elche and Athletic Club. His demeanour in and around the Elche game was…
Barcelona are in “very advanced” negotiations with Arsenal over a deal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, a source has confirmed to ESPN. Jesus, 29, has just one year to run on his contract with the English champions and has emerged as an option for Barça following their failure to land Julián Álvarez. Barça are hopeful of finalising a deal worth in the region of €10 million ($11.5m / £8m)…
Everton are considering a move for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN, but a move for the 25-year-old could hinge on the outcome of attempts to offload Iliman Ndiaye and Beto. Blues’ manager David Moyes is determined to bolster his team’s attacking options during the final two days of the transfer window and Monaco forward Balogun is a leading target to complete switch…
Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool to keep Cody Gakpo at the club amid interest from Manchester City. Sources told ESPN City and Liverpool are in talks over a potential deal for the Netherlands international, who would be valued at around £85million ($115m.) His exit will only be sanctioned if Liverpool sign another wide forward, in addition to Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, who is set to undergo a medical on…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said his overhauled squad have to hit the ground running because the intensity of the Premier League won’t wait for them to settle. Villa’s Europa League winning team has been ripped apart this summer as Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Martínez, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne have all left, with Ollie Watkins also on the way out. Nicolas Jackson, Leon Goretzka, Johan Manzambi and…
Roberto De Zerbi leapt to the defence of Tottenham’s £100 million ($135m) midfielder Sandro Tonali after he endured a night to forget in a 2-0 loss at home to his old club Newcastle. Tonali was rested for Wednesday’s 5-1 win over Charlton in the Carabao Cup in order to work more on his physical condition after a below-par display on his debut at Brentford. However, he struggled to impose himself…