Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Barcelona set to pay Messi €39m loyalty bonus even after PSG transfer
Barcelona will pay departing star Lionel Messi a €39 million loyalty bonus, according to Spanish source El Mundo. Messi has been one of the sport’s most influential figures in recent…
Lazio reignite interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira
Italian club Lazio have reportedly reignited their interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Foot Mercato), Lazio could reignite their interest in…
Celtic open talks to sign Ko Itakura
Celtic have opened talks to sign Ko Itakura from Manchester City, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. The Bhoys have been heavily linked with the 24-year-old Japan international this summer. Konur…
Everton slash asking price for right-back Jonjoe Kenny
Everton are prepared to listen to offers of around £5 million for Jonjoe Kenny if they sign a new right-back this summer, Football Insider reports. Kenny has been on the fringes…
Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Sheffield United to land goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners have been searching for a new shot-stopper who can provide cover…
Leicester City make opening bid for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard
Leicester City have failed with an opening £15 million bid for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, The Athletic reports. The Foxes are eager to pursue a new centre-back this summer after…
Man Utd dealt blow as PSG ‘launch offensive’ for Camavinga, player ‘favours’ Ligue 1
Manchester United aren’t short of options in midfield with Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Fred and Bruno Fernandes in their squad. However, Foot Mercato say they…
Junior Firpo speaks of excitement to work with Marcelo Bielsa
New Leeds United signing Junior Firpo has spoken of his excitement to work with manager Marcelo Bielsa. Firpo joined Leeds this summer from Barcelona for an estimated €15 million. He…
Premier League 2021/22 Golden Boot Contenders
The Premier League is just days away from returning, and the anticipation is beginning to rise. Everyone’s now building their betting slips and fantasy football teams, hoping that their team…
Door now wide open for Leeds to sign Jens Cajuste as Director speaks out
Leeds United have a great chance to sign Jens Cajuste, with Midtjylland sporting director Svend Graversen admitting that the player will likely leave this summer, as quoted by Tipsbladet. Defensive midfield…
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2021/22 Premier League Preview: Jimenez returns for Wolves
A lot has happened at Wolverhampton Wanderers over the last few months. In that time, they’ve changed the manager, brought in new players, let some go, and see one of…
West Ham United 2021/22 Premier League Preview: Hammers are back in Europe
West Ham United enter the new season off the back of one of their best campaigns in years. Having been backed by many for relegation, the east Londoners shocked us…
Southampton 2021/22 Premier League Preview: Can the Saints cope without Ings?
Last season, Southampton were the epitome of a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ team. They enjoyed a solid start to the campaign, finding themselves in the top four as recently as mid-December….
Watford 2021/22 Premier League Preview: Can Hornets avoid the drop?
As one of three teams entering the Premier League, Watford go into the new season among the favourites for relegation. But they will be looking to silence the doubters this…
Tottenham Hotspur 2021/22 Premier League Preview: Can Spurs get back into the top four?
The last year at Tottenham Hotspur has been chaotic, to say the least. Going from title contenders to mid-table, sacking the manager just before a cup final, suffering humiliation in…