Kobbie Mainoo is expected to continue pressing for a January loan move as the young midfielder grows increasingly frustrated with his lack of minutes at Manchester United. Despite hopes that his opportunities would improve as the season unfolded, Mainoo has slipped further down the pecking order, and those close to the situation believe he is…
Carlos Baleba is now more receptive to a move to Manchester United than he was in the summer, but the shift in attitude arrives at a moment when the club’s interest has cooled. United sounded out Brighton over the midfielder last summer, largely to signal interest and test the player’s willingness rather than force a…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-ever international red card was overly severe, after the captain was dismissed during Thursday’s 2–0 World Cup qualifying loss to Ireland in Dublin. Ronaldo was initially shown a yellow card for catching defender Dara O’Shea with an arm to the back, but the booking was upgraded to…
Brazil goalkeeper Ederson has revealed he tried to leave Manchester City a year before his eventual departure, admitting that a difficult spell with injuries left him feeling unhappy at the Premier League champions. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Brazil’s friendly against Senegal, the 32-year-old reflected on his decision to join Fenerbahçe during the…
Liverpool remain confident of securing Dominik Szoboszlai’s long-term future despite reports linking the Hungarian midfielder with Real Madrid and Manchester City. Sources close to the situation have told Flashscore that there is “no cause for alarm” among Liverpool fans, as the club have already opened early discussions over a new contract. Szoboszlai, 25, has emerged…
Atalanta have sacked Ivan Juric after a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Sassuolo pushed the club further down the Serie A table and deepened an already worrying run of form. Juric, who took over in June after Gian Piero Gasperini’s long reign, never managed to ignite the momentum that carried Atalanta to third place last…
Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani has pulled out of the France squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers after scans revealed he suffered a fractured jaw during Saturday’s 2–2 draw against Manchester United. The 26-year-old was replaced at halftime, and although Spurs manager Thomas Frank initially downplayed the issue, further medical examinations showed the extent…
Atalanta’s disappointing start to the Serie A campaign worsened on Sunday as they fell 3–0 at home to an impressive Sassuolo side, extending their winless streak to seven league matches. The hosts looked eager early on, nearly striking inside the opening 10 minutes when Ademola Lookman’s fierce effort was blocked brilliantly by Jay Idzes on…
Benfica forward Andreas Schjelderup has publicly confirmed he has been charged by Danish police in a case involving the sharing of an illegal video featuring two young males. The 21-year-old Norwegian international addressed the situation on Instagram on Saturday, following reports in Danish media that an unnamed footballer had been indicted for distributing unlawful material…
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping the door open for a sensational return of Harry Kane, though the striker’s future will ultimately be decided by the man himself. Reports suggest Spurs retain first option to re-sign their all-time top scorer if he decides to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. For now, Kane remains…
