Ranked: The 25 best players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Jul 14, 2023, 09:17 AM ET Kerr, Putellas and Morgan are three of the ones to watch this summer. Illustration by ESPN The Women’s World Cup is almost here! The tournament is a time to showcase the best players in the world and the up-and-comers. The 2023 edition, which starts July 20 in Australia and … Read more

LIVE Transfer Talk: West Ham want Goretzka to replace Rice

Jul 18, 2023, 10:29 AM ET West Ham could land the transfer coup of the summer if they are able to lure Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka to the Premier League. Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk … Read more

Tottenham boss Postecoglou: We’ll play to win against West Ham

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says they’ll play to win today against West Ham. Spurs kickoff their preseason programme in Perth. “We’ll look to lay down some markers in terms of how the team wants to be,” Postecoglou told SPURSPLAY. “We’ve had some emphasis on certain aspects of the kind of football we want to play. … Read more

New Arsenal midfielder Rice: I’m here to win the Champions League

New Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice says he’s arrived to win trophies. The former West Ham captain insists the Gunners support deserve silverware after getting so close in the Premier League last season. “My ambitions now are to win with Arsenal,” he told arsenal.com. “I think this fanbase deserves it. There have been FA Cups and … Read more

Tottenham set to agree ?13m player-plus-cash deal to sign 24yo star after transfer talks in London

ShareTweet Tottenham Hotspur are trying to sign at least one centre-back this summer as Ange Postecoglou could sell more than one out-of-favour defender before the transfer window closes. According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Tottenham are closing in on a deal to sign Victor Nelsson from Galatasaray with Davinson Sanchez heading in the opposite direction. The … Read more

Vidal blasts ‘loser’ Sampaoli after Flamengo exit

Jul 17, 2023, 09:41 AM ET In his debut for Brazil league’s Athletico Paranaense on Sunday, Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal blasted his former coach Jorge Sampaoli for a lack of playing time. “I am very happy to be playing,” said the 36-year-old, who went in for Vitor Bueno at the 17th minute. “I was always … Read more

Sources: PSG prepared to rival Bayern for Kane

play Postecoglou: Kane won’t get phased by transfer talk (1:04)Ange Postecoglou speaks about his conversations with Harry Kane and the England captain’s future at Tottenham. (1:04) Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to enter the race with Bayern Munich to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer, sources told ESPN. Earlier this month, ESPN reported that Kane … Read more

Sources: Rashford, Man United agree to new deal

play Would signing Rasmus Hojlund be a risk for Man United? (1:35)Julien Laurens debates whether Rasmus Hojlund would be a good signing for Manchester United. (1:35) Marcus Rashford has agreed to a new long-term contract with Manchester United, sources told ESPN. The England forward has a verbal agreement with the club for a new five-year … Read more