Liverpool open talks to sign South American star, cut-price deal could be agreed in January

ShareTweet Liverpool have reportedly opened formal talks with Fluminense to enquire about the details of signing Nino in the upcoming transfer window, as per a recent report. Following Joel Matip’s season-ending ACL injury, the Reds are currently thin in numbers in their defensive department. Although they have Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah as the centre-back … Read more

Nottingham Forest demand referee Jones banned from their games

Nottingham Forest have demanded referee Rob Jones no longer officiate their games. Forest were left fuming after Willy Boly‘s red card in defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Telegraph says ref chiefs Howard Webb has told Forest that Jones was wrong to send off the defender. Forest have lodged a complaint against Jones – which … Read more

IT’S DONE: Ratcliffe confirms purchase of Man Utd stake

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent shareholding in Manchester United has been announced. Ratcliffe is paying just over £1bn for the stake. His Ineos Group will take control of football operations. The 71-year-old will also make £235m available for future investment in Old Trafford. In a statement, Ratcliffe said: “Whilst the commercial … Read more

IN DETAIL: Man Utd announce Ratcliffe shareholding purchase

Manchester United have released a statement confirming Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25 per cent shareholding in the club. United announced: Manchester United plc reaches agreement for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, to acquire up to a 25% shareholding in the Company. – Acquisition of 25% of the Class B shares held by the … Read more

Liverpool ace Salah: We can’t keep doing this

Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah was left frustrated after their 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Salah scored for the Reds, but was an unhappy with the result. He posted on social media: “We know we can’t keep dropping points like this and we will keep fighting to do better.” It meant four points dropped from the last … Read more

Klopp: ‘I don’t know how’ VAR didn’t award PK

Jürgen Klopp criticised VAR official David Coote after Liverpool‘s 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Anfield, saying a “guy in an office” should have awarded a penalty following a Martin Odegaard handball during the first-half. Arsenal secured top spot in the Premier League on Christmas Day with the draw, despite Mohamed Salah had cancelling out Gabriel‘s … Read more

Osimhen extends Napoli contract through 2026

Dec 23, 2023, 10:49 AM ET Napoli’s star forward Victor Osimhen signed a contract extension on Saturday, extending his deal with the Serie A champions until 2026. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis posted pictures of him and Osimhen smiling and signing paperwork and shaking hands, along with the word “done.” – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, … Read more

Llorente earns 10-man Atletico win over Sevilla

ByReuters Marcos Llorente‘s second-half goal earned Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sevilla on Saturday as the hosts reclaimed third spot in LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s side are level with fourth-placed Barcelona on 38 points and seven behind leaders Real Madrid. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Atletico took the lead straight after … Read more

Man Utd boss Ten Hag defends Hojlund after substitution

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has defended Rasmus Hojlund after defeat at West Ham. The Dane is yet to score in the Premier League. Ten Hag said: “No. He is a very strong character and he can deal with the stress. “He was ill during the week so he had a little lack of … Read more