Chelsea have made contact with Liverpool over a potential deal to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, according to a report from Caught Offside. Tottenham Hotspur also expressed interest in the Argentine earlier in the summer transfer window before moving to strengthen their midfield in other ways. Spurs ultimately purchased Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to bolster their midfield department, though Mac Allister had been on their radar throughout this window. The 27-year-old has become an indispensable figure at Anfield since his move from Brighton and Hove Albion, earning widespread recognition as one of the Premier League’s best midfielders. Mac Allister…
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Liverpool are moving closer to signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in a deal that could reshape their attacking options this summer. Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that talks between Liverpool and PSG are taking place on a daily basis, with the two clubs in regular contact over the transfer. Romano stated: “Liverpool have an agreement with Bradley Barcola on personal terms, verbal agreement. Barcola wants to go to Liverpool. Barcola has never been untouchable. Liverpool are ready to go strong for Bradley Barcola. So the conversation is daily, and Liverpool are on it.” Journalist Nicolo Schira has also reported that…
Newcastle United’s summer rebuild has moved at pace, but the departures of key figures have left significant gaps that need filling before the season is fully underway. Manager Matthias Jaissle has overseen a busy window, with five senior additions arriving including goalkeepers Ewen Jaouen and Lukáš Horní?ek, winger Bazoumana Toure, midfielder Sean Steur and Monaco prospect Aladji Bamba. The club is also closing in on Benfica full-back Amar Dedic, who previously worked under Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg, with Fabrizio Romano having already delivered his famous ‘here we go’ confirmation on the deal. Yet the departures of Anthony Gordon, Sandro…
Lincoln City have appointed Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen as joint head coaches ahead of their Championship return, replacing Michael Skubala who departed for Bristol City. Skubala guided the Imps to 103 points and promotion back to the second tier after a 65-year absence before moving on to pastures new. The pair were already preparing their pitch to club leadership when the wheels were independently turning to promote from within, making it a natural fit rather than a forced arrangement. Shaw and Cohen are determined to avoid comparisons to English football’s most infamous coaching partnership, the ill-fated pairing of Roy…
Arsenal are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer, with the club prepared to pay a significant transfer fee to secure the deal. The 27-year-old French international has attracted interest from several top European clubs, but Arsenal are considered the most serious suitors in the race for his signature. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is a known admirer of the former Sevilla man, and the club are ready to make a formal proposal if Kounde signals his openness to leaving Barcelona. Barcelona have placed a valuation of £51m on the defender, though Arsenal will look to negotiate…
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his backline ahead of next season. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has reported that Arsenal have identified Pubill as a cheaper option to address their defensive needs this summer. The Spanish international is currently valued at £30 million on Transfermarkt, making him a relatively attainable target for the Gunners. Pubill, 23, has impressed during his time in La Liga and would represent an exciting long-term addition to the Arsenal squad. The arrival of Cristian Romero at Atletico Madrid means the club already has significant depth…
Manchester United legend Quinton Fortune has called on his former club to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. United secured a return to the Champions League after finishing third in the Premier League last season under manager Michael Carrick, who has since been appointed on a full-time basis. The renewed optimism around Old Trafford has sparked debate over where Carrick must strengthen his squad, with the striker position emerging as a clear priority this summer. Fortune, speaking in quotes carried by The Sun, made his position clear, pointing directly to Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson as the ideal…
Sunderland are targeting Marseille winger Timothy Weah as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of a crucial Premier League campaign. The Black Cats finished seventh last season under manager Regis Le Bris, securing a remarkable Europa League place in just their first season back in the top flight. However, the summer transfer window has been underwhelming for Sunderland, with veteran full-back Thomas Meunier the only notable arrival at the Stadium of Light so far. Retaining key players has been just as important, with the club successfully rebuffing Chelsea’s interest in captain Granit Xhaka while keeping Brian Brobbey away…
Paris Saint-Germain have won the Super Cup, but the victory has prompted debate over whether the trophy carries any real weight in the modern game. The Football Weekly podcast brought together Max Rushden, George Elek, Ali Maxwell, and Seb Hutchinson to break down the action and discuss what it means for PSG going forward. One of the central questions raised was whether PSG even need Bradley Barcola given the quality already present in their attacking ranks with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué. Despite losing the match 2-1, Aston Villa were praised for putting in a strong performance and showing they…