Arsenal are rethinking sale plans for Granit Xhaka. The Switzerland midfielder is expected to leave for Bayer Leverkusen once Arsenal complete the signing of West Ham captain Declan Rice. However, the Athletic says Xhaka may now not be leaving. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to lose the midfielder, no matter the changes planned … Read more
ByReuters Josef Martinez scored less than two minutes into the second half but the goal didn’t hold up as host Inter Miami settled for a 1-1 tie with Austin FC on Saturday night. Nick Lima answered for Austin FC about four minutes after Inter Miami got on the board. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, … Read more
Justin Bijlow won’t force the issue at Feyenoord over Manchester United‘s interest. The Holland goalkeeper is aware of United’s interest and would jump at the chance of a move to Old Trafford. However, Voetbal International says Bijlow won’t agitate for a move away from Rotterdam. He will only leave if Feyenoord agree to sell him. … Read more
Brighton are interested in Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. The Holland international enjoyed an outstanding season with La Dea last term. Fussball Transfers says Koopmeiners’ form has brought him to the attention of Brighton. Seagulls boss Roberto de Zerbi has recommended a move for Koopmeiner as they prepare for the sale of Moises Caicedo. Also interested … Read more
Chelsea are set to launch a bid for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Il Corriere dello Sport says Chelsea are seeking a new centre-forward signing and Vlahovic fits the bill. After the arrival of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino wants a physical presence to play alongside the inside-forward. Vlahovic is now their … Read more
Andres Iniesta has ended his career in Japan after over five years. STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 10:26 AM ET Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole … Read more
Cesc Fabregas has ended a 20-year career that saw him represent Barcelona, Arsenal and Spain, among others. Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from professional football aged 36. Fabregas calls time on a 20-year career that saw him win a host … Read more
Marcus Thuram has been capped 10 times for France. Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 07:08 AM ET Inter Milan have completed the signing of French forward Marcus Thuram on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach, the Serie A club announced on Saturday. The 25-year-old son of French World Cup winner Lilian … Read more
Tim Steidten has been named new technical director of West Ham United. The German, 44, will be responsible for player recruitment. “Tim’s appointment is key to our wider plans to drive our football strategy forward,” said chairman David Sullivan. Steidten moves to West Ham after being in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. Steidten said: “There is … Read more
Released Arsenal midfielder Matt Smith has joined Wigan Athletic. Smith has signed a three-year deal with the Latics. Latics boss Shaun Maloney said: “I’m really happy that Matt has agreed to come. We’ve worked very hard to get him, and with what happened over the summer, we were late to convince him to come to … Read more
