Newcastle United will lock horns with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Magpies suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Bournemouth recently, so they would be eager to secure all three points this weekend. Eddie Howe […] The post Guimaraes, Woltemade And Burn To Start | 3-5-2 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Arsenal appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Vinicius Junior has reportedly agreed on a new deal with Real Madrid, though Kylian Mbappe will be retaining his status as the club's top earner. Vinicius Junior’s future at Real Madrid has been clouded by uncertainty over the last several months as the Brazilian star rejected multiple contract offers with less than two years remaining on his current deal. However, new reports indicate that an agreement is finally in place between Vinicius and the club, though Kylian Mbappe is expected to retain his status as the team’s highest-paid player. According to Sky Sports‘ Florian Plettenberg, an agreement in principle has been reached for a new long-term contract that Real Madrid offered Vinicius. While this represents a major step forward, several final details still need to be ironed out before the Brazilian officially puts pen to paper on his extension with Los Blancos. The report also clarified that Mbappe will remain the top earner on the roster, a position he has held since his high-profile arrival during the 2024-25 season. This hierarchy was reportedly a point of contention that stalled negotiations, as Vinícius was initially eager to surpass his teammate’s earnings. As previously reported by Diario AS, Vinicius Junior currently earns a net salary of approximately $11.7 million from the extension he signed in October 2023. By comparison, Kylian Mbappe secured a base salary of $17.5 million after joining the club as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid gestures to fans. With his current contract set to expire in June 2027, Vinicius’ camp reportedly demanded a salary in the range of $29 million to $35 million per year, including bonuses, during the early stages of renewal talks. After a lengthy stalemate, both sides now appear ready to move forward and secure the star’s long-term presence in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid defuses the Vinicius standoff Real Madrid have spent over a year working on this extension, facing numerous obstacles along the way. Doubts regarding his long-term stay began to surface after Vinicius claimed the FIFA The Best award, a milestone followed by a dip in form and a stretch of inconsistent play over the last two years. The demand for a significant pay raise and the status of being the squad’s highest-paid player became a sticking point during this period. Furthermore, the Saudi Pro League made a heavy push for the winger, with reports suggesting a potential record-breaking transfer fee aimed at making Vinicius the new face of soccer in Saudi Arabia. While those rumors eventually faded, the player’s recent friction with former manager Xabi Alonso briefly reignited speculation about an eventual departure. However, with the coaching change and a new agreement on the table, a resolution now seems closer than it was at any point last year.

Real Madrid will face off against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium this Friday night as they look to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 win over Alaves recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the league. […] The post Rudiger To Start, Alaba On The Bench | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real Betis appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Alvaro Arbeloa was asked about a social media “like” from Kylian Mbappe related to Jose Mourinho and his possible return to Real Madrid. With the strong possibility that Real Madrid will finish the season without winning any trophies, Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as head coach appears all but decided. Jose Mourinho has emerged as one of the reported candidates to replace him, and that option gained traction after Kylian Mbappe liked a social media post related to the topic. The Instagram account Score90 compared Mourinho’s previous spell at Real Madrid (between 2010 and 2013) with a potential second tenure starting this summer. The post featured images of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil from that era alongside current stars Mbappe and Arda Guler, highlighting similarities in profile and playing style. “These are things I don’t even bother to evaluate, and they don’t bother me or matter to me,” Arbeloa said in Thursday’s press conference when asked about the French forward’s social media activity. “He can ‘like’ Mourinho, Julia Roberts, or whoever he wants. I don’t give it any importance.” The coach also addressed the potential risk to his job following the team’s recent poor results. “My goal is for Real Madrid to win every time they play—not to focus on my position,” Arbeloa said. “These six remaining matches are vital for us. We have to make a huge effort, and I’ve told the players to think only about Madrid.” Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Benfica. Arbeloa weighs in on injuries ahead of the World Cup The main news surrounding Real Madrid in recent hours involves the season-ending injuries to Arda Guler and Eder Militao. Both players have been ruled out for the final six La Liga matches due to muscle issues, with their recovery timelines aimed at being fully fit for the World Cup. When asked whether he believes the rest of the squad might hold back in upcoming matches to avoid injuries that could jeopardize their participation in the tournament set to begin in June, the coach was clear. “I wouldn’t understand a player holding back because of the World Cup,” said Alvaro Arbeloa, who was part of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad in South Africa. “We are Real Madrid players. Our responsibility is to fight in these six matches.”

Gabriel Magalhaes has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League since joining Arsenal, and Real Madrid are keen on securing his signature. However, Arsenal view him as an ‘untouchable’ asset, and they do not want to sell the South American. According to a report from Sports Boom, if Arsenal were to consider […] The post Real Madrid plot ambitious move for €110m-rated ‘untouchable’ Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Éder Militão's hamstring injury is not expected to see him miss the World Cup, a source close to the player has told ESPN but the Real Madrid and Brazil defender will now undergo further tests to determine the extent of the problem.

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PSG’s win against Nantes gives them a four-point lead on Lens, but now have a gruelling schedule to play through By Get French Football News “The title is still in play. Lens aren’t giving up,” warned Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos after his team’s comfortable 3-0 win over Nantes on Wednesday night. Nantes put up a fight early in the match, and even had what would have been an equalising goal ruled out for offside, but they eventually caved to defeat at the Parc des Princes. With five rounds of games to play, PSG have a four-point lead over Lens, who they meet in the penultimate fixture of the campaign. “This is a tough league but we haven’t had a challenger like this in other years,” added the Brazilian defender. “Lens are really having a great season. It’s good for us. It keeps us working hard and focused until the end of the season. We don’t have time to dwell. We’ll be playing every three days.”