MANCHESTER, England — Enzo Maresca has said he hopes to add “a captain” to his Manchester City squad before the end of the transfer window. City have lost the experience of Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Aké and Rodri this summer. Maresca fielded the club’s youngest opening day XI since 2008 in the 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday and the Italian is keen to bring in more leaders. Sources…
Jamal Musiala is still working toward a comeback after a change to his medication for a neurological issue, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Komany said Thursday. Musiala hasn’t played since collapsing in successive preparation games this month and will not take part in Friday’s Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart. But he was to be a full participant in team training on Thursday, Kompany said. “That means he’s getting used to the increase…
Everton are attempting to seal a £20 million ($27m) deal for Sunderland defender Trai Hume before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. The Northern Ireland international, an ever-present as Sunderland qualified for the Europa League in their first season back in the Premier League, is under contract until 2030 at the Stadium of Light. But sources have said that Sunderland are prepared to offload their 24-year-old vice-captain following interest…
Julián Álvarez missed Atlético Madrid training for the second consecutive day on Thursday, as the row over a possible move away from the club for the star forward continues. The Argentina international, 26, was whistled by Atletico fans during their 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Sunday after a summer in which he made public his desire to leave the club and join rivals Barcelona. Atlético said Álvarez was “unwell” on…
Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea. Sources told ESPN that Delap will join Forest in a move worth an initial £45 million ($61m) plus £5m ($7m) in add-ons, sources added. “I really can’t wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history,” the forward said in a statement to club media. “I spoke to the manager and I like his way,…
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, sources told ESPN. Barcola has been Liverpool’s top target throughout the summer and the final details are now being ironed out on a deal worth around £120 million, of which at least £100m is guaranteed.
Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder and World Cup-winner Exequiel Palacios, sources have told ESPN. Ipswich are to pay an up front fee of €22.5 million (£19.3m) for Palacios, with the deal potentially worth up to €27.5m. The signing is a sizeable coup for Ipswich, with Palacios part of the Argentina squad which won the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Palacios, 27, joined Bayer Leverkusen…
Thierno Barry scored the first hat trick of his Everton career in the 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston, but manager David Moyes still wants more from the striker. Barry took his tally to four in two games — he managed just eight in his first season — with new signing Brennan Johnson scoring his first club goal since November. “I think he [Barry] was working with someone in the…
Barcelona have canceled the planned tribute to their eight players who won the World Cup with Spain this summer. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place Thursday ahead of the LaLiga match against Athletic Club at Camp Nou. All other clubs featuring members of the ‘La Roja’ squad that lifted the trophy in New Jersey last month have honored their players before their respective home openers. However, given the…
Liverpool will face Tottenham at home in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The tie will see Andrew Robertson make a quick return to Anfield following his summer move to Spurs. There are four other definite all-Premier League ties with Manchester United at home to Brighton, who won at Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round last season. Sunderland entertain Hull, Ipswich welcome Premier League champions Arsenal to…