Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle After Losing Faith In Club Direction

16 days ago

Eddie Howe Leaves Newcastle After Losing Faith In Club Direction

Howe has quit Newcastle immediately, with Telegraph Sport reporting he wants a break after losing key players and fearing Guimaraes will join Arsenal. Isak, Gordon and Tonali have already left for about $171M, $93M and $134M, respectively. Newcastle are in advanced talks with Al-Ahli boss Jaissle, leaving pre-season plans in turmoil three weeks before the league opener.

By Tanish Chachra

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Joe Gomez To Miss Liverpool Premier League Opener With Muscle Injury

16 days ago

Joe Gomez To Miss Liverpool Premier League Opener With Muscle Injury

Gomez will miss Liverpool’s Aug. 23 opener at Newcastle after limping off eight minutes into the Sunderland friendly in Nashville. Andoni Iraola said the muscle injury should sideline him “normally one month.” His absence leaves Liverpool thin at centre-back, with Virgil van Dijk training on Merseyside, Jeremy Jacquet building fitness and Giovanni Leoni still rehabbing during preseason.

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Dominik Szoboszlai Praises Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool Intensity

15 days ago

Dominik Szoboszlai Praises Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool Intensity

Szoboszlai said Iraola has already restored the intensity Liverpool were missing, calling the new coach “very good” during preseason. The midfielder said the players can feel the change and must now “put this together” with the staff. His comments add to early signs of buy-in as Liverpool adjust to Iraola’s demands before the new season on tour this summer.

By Tanish Chachra

Vozinha Fails to Board His Flight to Chile Amid a Moroccan Offer

15 days ago

Vozinha Fails to Board His Flight to Chile Amid a Moroccan Offer

Vozinha failed to board his scheduled flight from Portugal to Chile, where he was due Thursday, with the reason not believed to be personal, per Biobio. Moroccan side Renaissance Sportive Berkane, who just hired former Cape Verde manager Bubista, have made an offer for him. It leaves his agreed 18-month Colo-Colo move in the balance.

By Adit Pujari

John Stones Joins Inter Milan on Free Transfer After Man City Exit

15 days ago

John Stones Joins Inter Milan on Free Transfer After Man City Exit

Stones has officially joined Inter on a free transfer, confirmed by the club after his Manchester City contract expired, per Ben Jacobs. The move ends a decade-long spell at the Etihad that included six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League. Stones turned down interest from Arsenal and Chelsea to sign a two-year deal in Milan under Chivu.

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Real Madrid Move to Trigger Carlos Espi's $28.5 Million Release Clause

15 days ago

Real Madrid Move to Trigger Carlos Espi's $28.5 Million Release Clause

Real Madrid are ready to trigger Espi's $28.5 million release clause, per Romano, moving early to see off Premier League interest. Talks are underway with his agent, with Espi lined up to replace Gonzalo Garcia, who is joining Fulham. Espi, 21, scored 11 La Liga goals for Levante last season, having stalled an England move once Madrid came in.

By Adit Pujari

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