Former Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has insisted that Manchester United failed Ralf Rangnick. The German was brought in as the club’s interim head coach when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got the sack. While Rangnick struggled to impose his style on United, Ba believes he should have been given new signings in that winter transfer window. … Read more
Aston Villa fans have torn into the club’s possible new badge design this week. The Midlands club are set to unveil a further update to their logo, which was initially changed in the summer of 2022. Many Villa fans believe the badge should have stayed in its historic form, but the club are persisting with … Read more
Jan 4, 2024, 03:26 PM ET Orlando City SC announced the signing of longtime Seattle Sounders midfielder and two-time MLS Cup winner Nicolás Lodeiro on Thursday. The 34-year-old free agent agreed to a contract for the 2024 season with an option for 2025. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Lodeiro’s two MLS Cups … Read more
play Should Man United’s ‘major change’ start with Ten Hag? (1:50)Janusz Michallik talk about whether Manchester United should let Erik ten Hag go to see changes in performance. (1:50) MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his first formal meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team was “very positive” and … Read more
play Should Tottenham target Dragusin or Todibo? (1:22)Gab and Juls discuss Radu Dragusin’s and Jean-Clair Todibo’s links to Tottenham Hotspur. (1:22) Ange Postecoglou has said winning the FA Cup will not transform Tottenham into serial winners despite the desperation among supporters to end a 16-year wait for a trophy. The 58-year-old is enjoying a fine … Read more
Manchester United pair Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane were raised inside Real Madrid. Real are short of defensive options with Eder Militao and David Alaba both recovering from ACL injuries. The Athletic says Real chiefs suggested Lindelöf, Varane and Raul Albiol, of Villarreal, as potential stop-gap signings. However, Real Madrid‘s management were left unconvinced by … Read more
AS Monaco are closing a deal for West Ham United defender Thilo Kehrer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the Germany international is joining ASM. Romano is reporting: “Thilo Kehrer to AS Monaco, here we go! Deal now agreed as club exchanged documents overnight. “Kehrer will travel for medical later today. “Understand it’s loan deal … Read more
New Manchester United director Sir Jim Ratcliffe has put Graham Potter on notice. That’s according to ESPN, which are claiming while Ratcliffe is prepared to give Erik ten Hag to the end of the season to turn results around, he is prepared to act if things don’t change. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Potter, who … Read more
According to FIFA’s own definition, the Puskas Award is handed out every year by world football’s governing body to the scorer of “the best goal scored … regardless of championship, gender or nationality.” The only stipulation being that it must be captured on film. However, it must be said that many of the world’s foremost … Read more
play Is Jadon Sancho’s move back to Germany the best option for all parties? (2:06)ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden believes that it’s in everyones best interest for Jadon Sancho to return to Borussia Dortmund on loan. (2:06) Jan 3, 2024, 07:49 PM ET The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty … Read more
