Kyle Walker admitted he was “close” to leaving Manchester City for Bayern Munich this summer, but has revealed he’s now set to sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium. Walker was wanted by the Bundesliga champions, but chose to stay at City after they returned with their own offer of a new deal. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The 33-year-old is now set to pen a…
The summer transfer window has been incredible, as the top clubs around Europe spent millions — nay, billions — to try to strengthen their sides. According to Transfermarkt, clubs across the English Premier League spent a colossal €2.79 billion during the window — the most ever — and there were some huge moves, including Declan Rice (€116m) to Arsenal, Moisés Caicedo (€116m) to Chelsea, Josko Gvardiol (€90m) to Manchester City,…
Fulham manager Marco Silva was left seething over a controversial goal in their 5-1 hammering by Manchester City on Saturday, arguing that it was “a huge mistake” and the turning point of the game, a stance that was backed up by City’s hat-trick scorer Erling Haaland. Nathan Aké’s headed goal seconds before half-time — and with the game level at 1-1 — looked like it would be disallowed as it…
The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad is speeding up their efforts to sign free agent centre-back Sergio Ramos, as has been reported by Foot Mercato. The 37-year-old most recently played…
Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati has completed a season-long loan deal to join Brighton, both clubs announced ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. ESPN reported on Wednesday that Brighton were working on an ambitious loan deal for the Spain international. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) – Who could move on Transfer Deadline Day: Salah, Amrabat? Sources added that Tottenham were also interested in a deal but Ansu will move…
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been called up by Spain and will become the youngest player to ever represent the country if he plays against Georgia or Cyprus this month. Yamal will be 16 years and 57 days old when Spain play Georgia in a qualifying game for next summer’s European Championship on Sept. 8. The record is held by Barça teammate Gavi, who was 17 years and 62 days…
Spain’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) have opened a case against Luis Rubiales for a “serious” but not “very serious” breach of conduct after his unsolicited kiss on Jennifer Hermoso after the World Cup final. TAD’s decision is a setback for the Spanish government, who now cannot suspend him from his position as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF]. However, an investigation will follow and he could still be…
Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí sent a message of support for her fellow Spain Women’s World Cup teammates, including Jenni Hermoso, after winning the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award on Thursday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Bonmatí, along with Manchester City Champions League star Erling Haaland, were both named UEFA Players of the Year in the UEFA awards ceremony in Monaco. England manager Sarina Wiegman and…
Elite-level footballers are some of the highest-paid workers on the planet, which means their contracts are likely to be long, confusing and full of legal speak that might be difficult to understand for the general public. So here’s a guide to how they are put together. Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a Norwegian football scout, formerly the chief executive and sporting director at Monaco, explains all. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more…
The transfer window has entered its final stages as the clock ticks down to Friday’s deadline. The Premier League is set to close for business at 6 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. BST (find out when other leagues close here), but despite time running out for deals to do be done, there are still lots of club and players around Europe aiming to get moves over the line. Some will…