Welch makes history as Prem’s 1st female referee

Dec 23, 2023, 07:35 PM ET LONDON — The English Premier League has its first female referee, and Burnley manager Vincent Kompany called it a “milestone moment” on Saturday. Rebecca Welch controlled Burnley’s 2-0 win at Fulham. Kompany spoke to Welch at full-time. Rebecca Welch became the first woman to take charge of a Premier … Read more

Ratcliffe: Utd success will take ‘time and patience’

play Why Ratcliffe’s investment means nothing for Man United’s January window (1:43)Mark Ogden explains why the Glazers will still control the January transfer window despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment. (1:43) Sir Jim Ratcliffe has written to Manchester United fans to ask for “time and patience” following the announcement of his minority investment at Old Trafford. … Read more

Man Utd identify £22m star as ‘key target’, Red Devils could look to sign him next year

ShareTweet Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki in the upcoming transfer window, as per Football Transfers. The Red Devils have been struggling with their right-wing position over the last few years. They purchased Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund to address that issue, but he has failed to showcase his … Read more

Tottenham keeping close eye on £22m star as Postecoglou looks to reinforce key area – report

ShareTweet Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly registered their interest in signing Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke in the upcoming transfer window, as per The Sun. After selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, the Lilywhites haven’t signed anyone to replace the England international. Ange Postecoglou started the season with Richarlison as the centre-forward but after the … Read more

Liverpool captain Van Dijk: Konate can still improve

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he’s encouraging Ibrahima Konate to continue working on his game. Van Dijk feels there’s more for Konate to improve. “He’s still growing,” Van Dijk said ahead of the trip to Burnley on Boxing Day. “He’s an outstanding defender. He has everything that a modern-day footballer needs to be at … Read more

Liverpool boss Klopp puts Gomez on notice

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is considering Joe Gomez for left-back against Burnley on Boxing Day. Senior left-backs Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas are now both out injured. Klopp said: “We will see. Can Joey play all the games coming up now until – I don’t know when – Robbo will be back? Kosti is now … Read more

What is on Ratcliffe and Ineos’ to-do list at Man United?

After months of negotiations, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe (chairman and CEO of chemical company Ineos) has finally completed a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Manchester United for around £1.25 billion ($1.6bn). Sources told ESPN’s Rob Dawson that the deal will give Ratcliffe some influence over the football side of the business, with … Read more