With the domestic leagues underway, the main event of Europe’s footballing calendar has finally been scheduled. On Thursday, all 36 participants in the UEFA Champions League learned who their eight opponents will be in the opening phase of the 2025-26 installment. Over the past decade, U.S. players have become increasingly relevant to the competition. Last…
Cole Palmer renewed his recent rivalry with Jarell Quansah during Chelsea’s 2-0 friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday evening. The England pair reunited at Stamford Bridge three months on from the Blues’ 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool in west London. 6 Quansah left Palmer in a heap during the first half at Stamford…
Fans in Hong Kong will be the first to catch a glimpse of Liverpool’s new big-money signing Hugo Ekitike, and could see him make his debut at a sold-out Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. The Reds confirmed the French striker’s transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt for an estimated US$112 million on Wednesday. They added that he…
Granit Xhaka’s agent has confirmed that the former Arsenal man’s Premier League return is imminent after snubbing offers from elsewhere. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Xhaka to return to Premier League from Leverkusen Agent reveals agreement with newly-promoted team Swiss star turned down offers from big European clubs Source link
Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to snub a Premier League return with Sunderland despite mounting speculation about his future at Bayer Leverkusen. The 32-year-old moved to the Bundesliga in 2023 after a lengthy seven-year stint in North London, where he developed into a combative leader for the Gunners. Since then he has played…
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has already been approached by Arsenal, but Atletico Madrid are in the running too after signing Matteo Ruggeri. The Nigeria international was named African Player of the Year thanks to his performances for La Dea, including a hat-trick in the Europa League Final victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Advertisement He could well…
Manchester United new boy Matheus Cunha will outshine Liverpool‘s record-breaking transfer Florian Wirtz in the Premier League next season, Ian Ladyman has claimed on the latest episode of the Mail’s Whistleblowers podcast. Discussing which of the new creative players joining top clubs – Ryan Cherki, Matheus Cunha and Florian Wirtz – will make the biggest…
Arsenal are turning back towards Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, having already approached him last summer, and the asking price remains €50m. There had already been initial talks back in August 2024, with Liverpool also interested in the Nigeria international who was born in England. Advertisement Now 10 months on, the 27-year-old looks as if he…
Reports in Italy claim that Milan have made an official offer to Bayer Leverkusen for midfielder Granit Xhaka, but the Bundesliga outfit have reportedly turned down the suggestions of a potential player swap deal with the Rossoneri. Milan fall short of Bayer Leverkusen’s Xhaka valuation According to reports from SportMediaset (via Milannews.it), Milan have made…
Florian Wirtz will become one of Liverpool’s highest earners when he completes his £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, with his wages eclipsing many of the current crop of players 12:35, 20 Jun 2025Updated 12:35, 20 Jun 2025 Florian Wirtz is set to sign for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images) Florian Wirtz will make almost four…