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Aston Villa and Fulham are also interested...

For the first time in 131 years, the Merseyside Derby will not be contested at...

It's not the most conventional introduction to a career in football management - living in a country hit by Iranian drone attacks while in charge of a second-tier side in Dubai.

Nottingham Forest are set to continue their backroom overhaul with Craig Mulholland set to join the Scottish Football Association (SFA) this summer. According to The Athletic, the 48-year-old will become the SFA’s chief football officer, overseeing the performance of Scotland’s national teams. Mulholland joined Forest in 2023 as head of football development and talent management. […]

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According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have shortlisted West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen as one of the options ahead of the transfer window. With Mohamed Salah leaving the club at the end of the season and Hugo Ekitike suffering a long term injury that is expected to keep him out of action for this year, the […] The post Liverpool target attacker from London club as they deal with Salah and Ekitike headache appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Bernardo Silva’s summer exit from Manchester City has been officially confirmed today, with the club releasing a statement on their official site. We reported earlier this month that Silva had informed Man City of his decision to leave, with Juventus, Napoli, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid among the Portugal international’s suitors. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP […] The post Confirmed: Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City – here’s what could happen next appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The future of Marcus Rashford has been a major talking point in Barcelona all season, and while at the beginning of the season he seemed to carve out a spot in Hansi Flick’s squad, the space for him is rapidly reducing. Manchester United agreed to allow him to leave on loan, with Barcelona retaining a […] The post Marcus Rashford chances of remaining at Barcelona continue to slide appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal hope Riccardo Calafiori will be available for Sunday’s big Premier League game against Manchester...

Fresh from helping Bayern Munich reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Harry Kane was full of praise for his teammate, Michael Olise. The England captain lifted the lid on what he is really like behind the scenes, as well as his pursuit of greatness.

New Arabian Falcons FC manager Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’. After a brief playing stint with the club, he has announced his retirement from professional football and immediately starts a new career on the sidelines. He spoke on taking up the role of the […] The post Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Arsenal have a problem in attack right now, even if they are just about scraping through most games, and that’s surely something Mikel Arteta will look to address this summer. It’s become increasingly clear in recent months that the Gunners can no longer rely on the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in the […] The post Swap deal: Arsenal given perfect opportunity to beat rivals to £80m transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Kobbie Mainoo has returned to Manchester United training and is on course to make his return in time for Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge, according to one well-placed insider. The fan-favourite midfielder missed out against Leeds United due to a minor injury problem, but now looks set to be restored to the squad after only […] The post Insider — Thurs afternoon update: Michael Carrick receives seismic injury boost before crunch Chelsea trip appeared first on Stretty News.

We should all be rooting for a draw at the Etihad to give rise to the possibility of a bona fide title decider between Arsenal and Man City in a ...

The fallout from any Real Madrid exit from the Champions League is messy, but their loss to Bayern Munich all but certainly ended their season without trophies too. As well as fuming at the referee, Vinicius Junior was not happy with one of his Real Madrid colleagues during the game. President Florentino Perez reportedly spoke […] The post VIDEO: Vinicius Junior tells Real Madrid teammate to ‘shut your mouth’ during Bayern Munich loss appeared first on Football España.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the Europa League and the international game. Bayern Munich edge a seven-goal thriller to knock out Real Madrid and book their Champions League semi-final spot. Goals galore at the Allianz Arena, with Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and more all making headlines. Harry Kane celebrates a milestone season and looks ahead to his first-ever Champions League semi-final. Late drama as Eduardo Camavinga sees red before Bayern seal it in stoppage time. Arsenal grind out a scoreless draw with Sporting to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finals. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s mentality and hits back at criticism of their season. Debate on Off The Ball Breakfast about whether the Premier League faces an “existential crisis”. Liverpool suffer a major blow as Hugo Ekitike ruptures his Achilles and misses the World Cup. Discussion around Mohamed Salah’s form and whether physical decline is a factor. Europa League quarter-final build-up with Aston Villa holding a strong lead over Bologna. Nottingham Forest boosted by Chris Wood’s return ahead of their clash with Porto. Conference League focus as Crystal Palace aim to finish the job against Fiorentina. Irish interest across Europe, with Troy Parrott, Andrew Omobamidele and others chasing comebacks. And how does it feel to be Irish? Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

England icon David Beckham is on the hunt for a new manager following Javier Mascherano’s exit from Inter Miami but it appears that one of his former teammates will not be taking charge

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Scotland international Lewis Ferguson feels Bologna ‘still believe’ they can qualify for the Europa League...

LIVERPOOL, England, April 16 - Liverpool's France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Intermediaries working on behalf of Nagelsmann have been in contact with several high-profile Premier League clubs, with a move to England firmly in his sights this summer, TEAMtalk can exclusively confirm

The U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 will be headlined by five All-MLS matchups. 13 MLS clubs booked their spots into the next round of the annual competition, while two from the USL Championship and one from USL League One joined them. The New York Red Bulls’ Hudson River Derby showdown with NYCFC will be ... Read more

There has been an Anthony Gordon ‘Exclusive’ on Thursday morning. Though I have to admit that I fail to see what exactly is ‘Exclusive’ about it… The ‘Exclusive’ is from... You can click here to read the full article.

Manchester United are in the market for a new centre-back, and their preference lies with Murillo rather than Marcos Senesi. The Red Devils currently have five centre-backs vying for two starting roles. However, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt have been struggling for fitness all season, while the young Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven are […] The post Why Man Utd are keen to pursue £70m EPL star instead of ‘phenomenal’ free agent appeared first on Stretty News.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to determine the composition of the Black Stars’ backroom staff following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team.The restructuring comes after Ghana secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with changes already underway in the technical setup.Otto Addo, who led the team to qualify for the tournament, has been dismissed following defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international window.Winfried Schäfer, who served as technical advisor and director of football at the GFA, has also been relieved of his duties as part of the broader technical overhaul.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum confirmed that Queiroz has requested additional technical support as he prepares to take charge.He noted that the existing technical team—comprising John Paintsil, Desmond Ofei, Alain Ravera, Kim Lars Björkegren, Fatawu Dauda, Kris Perquy, Gregory De Grauwe, José Daniel Martínez Alfonso, Carlos Lozano Romero, Issah Amadou and Abdul Rahman Alhassan—remains in place for now, with no final decision taken on their future."Carlos Queiroz has proposed bringing in additional backroom staff to support his work, but the current technical team remains in...

Aston Villa are set to rival Tottenham and Leeds United for the England international, who is ready to take on a new challenge away from Manchester City

Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson has delivered a bold World Cup verdict – insisting the current Three Lions squad has what it takes to go all the way… if they fix one key problem. With 90 caps, 65 as captain and 26 goals to his name, Robson knows exactly what it takes to […] The post ‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

THE WORLD CUP public transport row has exploded further - with Fifa now blamed for the stratospheric prices in some cities. Transport bosses in Boston were slammed when it emerged the usual £20 train from the city to the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough - where Scotland play Haiti and Morocco and England face Ghana -...

Anthony Gordon is reportedly open to leaving Newcastle United this summer, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich interested in in signing the England star

Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is enduring a difficult loan spell at Marseille and reports are emerging about why that may be. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The 19-year-old has shown himself to be an exciting prospect at Arsenal, but he […] The post “Persistent” sign of attitude problem from Arsenal star at loan club appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to intensify their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, as uncertainty continues to surround the future of Enzo Fernández. According to The Independent, the Blues have identified the 22-year-old England midfielder as a leading candidate to strengthen their midfield options, particularly if Fernández departs amid ongoing links to Real Madrid. DOWNLOAD […] The post Chelsea would have to pay £50 million to sign Enzo Fernandez replacement appeared first on CaughtOffside.

When Gary Neville speaks about Manchester United, it’s usually worth grabbing some popcorn. While United have spent absolute fortunes trying to recapture their Sir Alex Ferguson-era glory, Neville recently pinpointed exactly where the recruitment strategy fell short. According to him, the absolute golden tickets to transforming United back into genuine Premier League title contenders were […] The post ‘He’s a Manchester United player’ – Neville believes Man United should have signed Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Roberto Piccoli will replace the injured Moise Kean in the Fiorentina attack in the second...

Manchester United make the trip down South this Saturday to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in an 8pm kick-off. The fifth-placed Blues could cut their gap to third-placed United to just four points with a win. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! […] The post Scholes and Neville expect chaos in Chelsea vs Man Utd with six-goal thriller predicted at Stamford Bridge appeared first on Stretty News.

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon. The 25-year-old is reportedly keen to explore his options this summer. Gordon hasn’t told the Magpies he wants to leave, but he will reportedly seek a move in the upcoming transfer window (the Telegraph). Arsenal have long admired the England […]

Bologna will look to Santiago Castro and Jonathan Rowe up front in the second leg...

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Anthony Gordon is reportedly open to leaving Newcastle United this summer and has interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The England international could likely cost around £80m, and Liverpool fans may be interested to know […] The post £80m star wants transfer this summer, Liverpool have edge over Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United have put themselves among a trio of English sides interested in soon-to-be-free agent Marcos Senesi. Chelsea and Liverpool have also been linked with the Bournemouth stalwart, though only the latter are actively planning a move in the coming weeks, according to the iPaper. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST […] The post ‘Cultured’ Man Utd target’s ‘most likely destination’ now disclosed as he eyes move within the Premier League appeared first on Stretty News.

Liverpool prepare for historic Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Everton carries added significance, with the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast highlighting both the challenge and the occasion. Speaking on the show, Dave Davis and David Lynch reflected on what will be the first Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, […] The post David Lynch previews Liverpool’s historic Merseyside Derby clash against Everton appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Lee Sharpe has hailed Amad Diallo’s ‘exceptional’ work rate, but voiced concerns over his play being slightly too comfortable. It has perhaps shown in the Manchester United star’s goal returns, as he hasn’t scored or assisted since his final match before departing for the African Cup of Nations last December. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS […] The post Sharpe says MUFC have an ‘exceptional’ star in their ranks, but he’s playing too safe to take himself to the next level appeared first on Stretty News.