Crystal Palace have formally submitted a €25m (£22m) opening bid for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with negotiations now officially underway. The Eagles are targeting Casado as a new option in central midfield, viewing him as the perfect addition given his described high footballing IQ. Crystal Palace face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, who are also understood to be interested in securing the 22-year-old’s signature. Barcelona are yet to respond to the offer, leaving the outcome of the move uncertain as the summer transfer window heats up. Casado played a sporadic role in Barcelona’s recent La Liga title triumph, making…
Author: James Coswell
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison enters his first summer transfer window as a permanent senior manager with promotion firmly in mind. Morrison must build a squad capable of challenging at the top of the Championship rather than scrapping against relegation as the club did previously. Middlesbrough, who lost to Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley last month, are equally determined to strengthen for another promotion push next season. Both clubs have already been linked with the same target, as West Brom and Boro are reportedly keen on Southampton forward Ben Brereton Diaz, currently on loan at…
Crystal Palace are now targeting Sean Dyche as a backup managerial option after their pursuit of Andoni Iraola appears increasingly likely to fall through. Iraola had been Palace’s primary target following his remarkable achievement of guiding AFC Bournemouth to the Europa League for the first time in the club’s history. Steve Parish and the Palace hierarchy were prepared to offer the Spaniard significant influence over recruitment in a bid to lure him to Selhurst Park. However, Iraola is now closing in on a move to Liverpool, forcing the Eagles to reassess their managerial search entirely. According to reporter Alan Nixon,…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a fresh approach for West Ham United winger Crysensio Summerville ahead of the summer transfer window. The north London club survived Premier League relegation on the final matchday of the season, securing a vital 1-0 victory over Everton to retain their top-flight status. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is now expected to receive significant financial backing as Spurs look to rebuild and strengthen their squad considerably. The club have already secured a verbal agreement with Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, who will join on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30. Andy Robertson is…
Arsenal are reportedly ‘very interested’ in signing Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi this summer, according to Tutto Atalanta. The Gunners ended the 2025-26 campaign on a high, claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years and looking to strengthen further. TuttoAtalanta claims Arsenal are planning to sign a new goalkeeper and have identified Carnesecchi as their primary target. The 25-year-old could be available for £35 million, with Atalanta reportedly unwilling to accept anything less for their shot-stopper. Arsenal already have an established relationship with Carnesecchi’s agent Alessandro Lucci, who also represents Riccardo Calafiori, potentially smoothing any negotiations. Kepa Arrizabalaga joined…
Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as a priority target to replace Joshua Zirkzee this summer, according to reports. The club are preparing to significantly strengthen their squad ahead of a return to Champions League football next season. United played just 40 games last season without European competition, but that workload is expected to rise sharply under manager Michael Carrick. The Red Devils could feature in more than 60 matches across all competitions next campaign, making additional attacking depth a necessity. Benjamin Sesko is currently the club’s first-choice striker, but the squad is considered short of a…
Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly made contact with FC Porto to sign Brazilian forward William Gomes, according to Spanish outlet AS. The 20-year-old moved to Estadio do Dragao from Brazilian side Sao Paulo and has been used as a rotational option this season. Gomes started only 16 matches across the Liga Portugal and Europa League, yet still managed to contribute significantly in the final third. He scored 12 goals and registered one assist across those appearances, also helping Porto win the Portuguese league title this term. AS report that his recent eye-catching performances have attracted significant attention ahead of…
World No 3 Iga Swiatek has been eliminated from the French Open after a straight-sets defeat to Marta Kostyuk in the fourth round. Kostyuk produced a dominant display to knock out the highly-ranked Swiatek, winning the match 7-5 6-1. The result represents a significant shock at the tournament, given Swiatek’s standing as world No 3 heading into the clash. Kostyuk took the opening set in a tight contest, edging through 7-5 to gain a crucial foothold in the match. The second set proved far more straightforward for Kostyuk, who dominated proceedings to close out the victory 6-1. Swiatek, ranked third…
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to advance to the NBA Finals. The victory saw the Spurs dethrone the defending champions on their home court in Oklahoma City. San Antonio’s triumph was described as thrilling, with the Spurs ultimately prevailing by an eight-point margin. Wembanyama was central to the Spurs’ push as they overcame the reigning champions in a high-stakes contest. The win confirmed San Antonio’s place in the NBA Finals, completing a significant milestone for the franchise. Oklahoma City, as the defending champions, were unable to hold off the challenge posed by…