Ireland ‘feared for bodies’ in pre-WWC friendly

Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan avoided a shin fracture and could still play a part at the World Cup. Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Jul 15, 2023, 09:52 AM ET Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has said her players “feared for their bodies” during a Women’s World Cup warm-up match with Colombia that was called … Read more

Transfer Talk: Man City eye PSG’s Hakimi if Walker joins Bayern

Jul 15, 2023, 05:43 PM ET Achraf Hakimi could join another of Europe’s top sides with Manchester City eyeing the PSG playmaker. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings … Read more

Mexico can reverse recent woes with Gold Cup title in sight

play Why Mexico are the ‘clear favourites’ to win the Gold Cup vs. Panama (1:51)Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza preview the CONCACAF Gold Cup final between Mexico and Panama. (1:51) Jul 13, 2023, 03:34 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Typically even-tempered and collected, Mexico interim manager Jaime “Jimmy” Lozano couldn’t help but smile much more … Read more

Brentford, Villa target Johnson left out of Forest friendly

Nottingham Forest are preparing to sell Brennan Johnson. The Wales international is a target for Brentford, with talks now underway. The London Evening Standard says a move is now a step closer after he was left out of today’s friendly against Notts County. Forest are ready to demand as much as ?50m for Johnson, with … Read more

Jonny Evans training with Man Utd

Jonny Evans is training with former club Manchester United. The Northern Ireland captain is a free agent after coming off contract at Leicester City last month. The Manchester Evening News says Evans has been training this past week with United at Carrington. Evans is expected to return to the Premier League after Leicester’s relegation, with … Read more

Family of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho drops Saudi hint

The family of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has hinted at a move to Al-Ittihad now firming. The Brazil midfielder is a target for the Saudi Pro League club, with a ?40m offer being prepared. And it’s emerged Fabinho’s wife is following travel company ‘Welcome Saudi’ on Instagram. The page’s bio reads: “The No.1 Travel Search and … Read more

Liverpool set asking price for Al-Ettifaq target Henderson

Liverpool have set their asking price for captain Jordan Henderson. The midfielder is a top target for new Al-Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard and is said to have already accepted their contract offer. While not encouraging the interest, the Telegraph says Liverpool will insist on a major fee for Henderson. The Reds will demand ?20m from … Read more

Man Utd board’s three independent directors revealed

Manchester United‘s board carries three independent directors, it has been revealed. The Athletic reports the three board members act in the best interests of shareholders and are there to push back on the Glazer family, the majority shareholders. Robert Leitao, Manu Sawhney and John Hooks are all employed by United Leitao is a Rothschild banker, … Read more

Arsenal sign Timber from Ajax on long-term deal

play ‘Versatile’ defender Jurrien Timber joins Arteta’s Arsenal (1:48)Julien Laurens explains why the 22-year-old Dutch international is an inspired acquisition for Arsenal. (1:48) Jul 14, 2023, 10:05 AM ET Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax, the club announced on Friday. The 22-year-old, who can play either at right-back or centre-back, … Read more