Real Oviedo were relegated from LaLiga in Spain last season and their preparations to bounce back have been interrupted by wild boars at their training ground. The animals have broken into the club’s training facility on two nights and damaged the playing surfaces of two of the four pitches. The first damage was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday. But 24 hours later the wild boars had struck again…
Atlético Madrid are looking to beat Aston Villa to the loan signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, sources told ESPN. Mateu Alemany, the Spanish club’s director of football, travelled to London for negotiations to sign the Senegalese striker, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich. Sources close to Los Colchoneros told ESPN that Diego Simeone admires Jackson’s verticality, physicality and international experience. However, Aston Villa are also making…
Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City, sources have told ESPN. Spurs will pay an initial £75m plus a further £10m in performance related add-ons, ending a long-running pursuit of the 22-year old which dates back to last summer. Sources say Tottenham remain in talks over a separate deal for City forward Omar Marmoush. Savinho made just 53 appearances for City…
United States attacker Brenden Aaronson has signed a new three-year contract to stay at Leeds United, the club announced Thursday. Aaronson, 25, first arrived at Leeds in 2022 after debuting as a pro with the Philadelphia Union in MLS before spending the 2021-22 season at RB Salzburg. “Everyone at Leeds United is thrilled Brenden has extended his stay with the club ahead of our opening league fixture this weekend against…
Matthias Jaissle told his detractors he does not care about their opinions amid a wave of negativity for his Newcastle side ahead of the start of the new season. Jaissle was brought in after Eddie Howe ended his successful tenure, but the sales of star trio Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer have led to a feeling of malaise on Tyneside. While untested youngsters Bazoumana Touré, Sean…
Hull City chairman Acun Ilicali has criticised former players Joe Cole and Carlton Cole for mocking the club’s survival chances as they prepare for their Premier League return against Manchester United on Saturday. Joe Cole said on “The Dressing Room” podcast that he deliberately swerved the chance to be a pundit for broadcasters TNT for the Tigers’ opening game, and as his co-host laughed uproariously, the former England midfielder insisted:…
Liverpool have had a £50 million ($68m) bid for Brighton & Hove Albion‘s Yankuba Minteh rejected, sources told ESPN. Minteh is one of several options being assessed by Liverpool this summer, with the club prioritising the signing of forwards who can play out wide. The Gambia international is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery on a right leg injury sustained in a 3-0 friendly win against Roma earlier this month, with…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has hit back at suggestions that his side have been given a favourable start to the Premier League season, calling such comments “ridiculous.” Carrick will begin his first full season in charge with Saturday’s trip to Championship playoff winners Hull City before hosting Ipswich Town, who finished runners-up in last season’s second tier. But Carrick insisted that the two newly promoted teams will present…
Coventry boss Frank Lampard said his side need to be ready for “tougher times” this season ahead of their Premier League curtain-raiser against champions Arsenal on Friday. Lampard previously had two spells in charge of Chelsea either side of his stint as Everton boss which saw him guide the club to Premier League safety in 2022. The Sky Blues earned promotion to the top flight last season as champions where…
Manchester City are in talks over a deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, sources have told ESPN. City are hopeful of reaching an agreement for the 22-year-old forward amid ongoing talks with Tottenham Hotspur around a deal for Savinho, with Spurs also hoping to wrap up a move for Omar Marmoush. Tottenham failed in a move for Savinho last summer, but the Brazil international is now likely to seal a…