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After exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion, Barcelona are already turning their focus to their summer plans. The Blaugrana still have to secure a LaLiga title that will make good on a season after disappointments in Europe and the Copa del Rey, but have a nine-point lead going into the final seven games against […] The post Barcelona transfer plans focused on four signings this summer appeared first on Football España.

In casa Al-Hilal, oltre alla crisi di risultati che ha messo in discussione la panchina di Simone Inzaghi, è letteralmente deflagrato, come un fulmine a ciel sereno, il caso legato alla cessione della società da parte del fondo PIF. Il Public Investment Fund, il fondo di investimenti direttamente controllato dal governo saudita, ha infatti completato la cessione del 70% delle proprie quote alla Kingdom Holding Company del principe Bin Talal (anche lui membro della famiglia reale ndr.) con una valutazione di 317 milioni di euro. Un segnale importantissimo del disimpegno del fondo (che come riportato da The Athletic sta valutando di ritirare anche altri investimenti legati ad esempio al mondo del golf) e che potrebbe agevolare anche una svolta clamorosa dell'intera società con tanti giocatori che già oggi stanno iniziando a guardarsi attorno. UN CONTESTO COMPLICATO L'Arabia Saudita per molti dei giocatori presenti in rosa è stata soprattutto una scelta economica. Il Fondo Pif nel comunicato di cessione delle quote del club ha ribadito che l'obiettivo era "massimizzare i rendimenti" e poi uscire dal club in un "contesto di sostenibilità", ma quel contesto oggi è estremamente complicato. Nella valutazione finale del club va infatti considerata un'importante situazione debitoria, ma quello che più conta, a livello dei giocatori è il contesto socio-politico che l'area del Medio-Oriente si sta trovando ad affrontare da quando la guerra fra Stati Uniti ed Iran è iniziata. In molti, infatti, stanno guardando al prossimo mercato per trovare una soluzione che li allontani dal contesto della guerra e con questo cambio di proprietà in casa Al-Hilal sono tante le potenziali occasioni di mercato. CANCELO IL PRIMO In Serie A gli occhi sono ampiamente aperti sul contesto di questo club, in cui militano molti giocatori già transitati dall'Italia e che possono rappresentare un'occasione clamorosa in vista della prossima estate. Del resto già a gennaio il primo a fiutare un clima non idilliaco in quel di Riyadh fu Joao Cancelo, trattato dall'Inter, ma approdato al Barcellona in prestito nel corso della sessione invernale. A giugno il suo futuro sarà tutto da scrivere, ma l'unica certezza è che non ha alcuna intenzione di tornare in Arabia. DA THEO HERNANDEZ, A MILINKOVIC-SAVIC E KOULIBALY E fra i giocatori a disposizione di Simone Inzaghi? I nomi di primo piano sono tanti, ma nel corso delle ultime settimane si sono rincorsi diversi rumors sulla voglia di tornare in Italia di talenti del calibro di Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (trattato a lungo da Milan, Napoli, Inter e Juventus), di Theo Hernandez (che sognerebbe un ritorno al Milan) e di Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli e Milan). Il serbo ha da poco rinnovato il suo accordo fino al 30 giugno 2028, il senegalese è in scadenza 30 giugno 2027 e anche il terzino francese ha un contratto fino al 30 giugno 2028. Servirà quindi trattare con il club arabo per una cessione, con la nota stipendi che potrebbe essere la più problematica. DARWIN NUNEZ E MARCOS LEONARDO Fra i talenti un po' più giovani e più abbordabili ci sono invece Darwin Nunez e Marcos Leonardo. L'ex-Liverpool non sta riuscendo a trovare continuità ed è finito praticamente fuori rosa. Sogna l'addio e su di lui han messo gli occhi Napoli e Juventus. Anche il brasiliano ex-Benfica sta vivendo un rapporto conflittuale con il club al punto da aver giocato soltanto 3 partite da titolare da febbraio ad oggi ed è stato a lungo un obiettivo della Roma prima di approdare in Arabia. COSA FARÀ IL NUOVO FONDO PROPRIETARIO? Svendere non è oggi possibile per il club e il segnale di una smobilitazione non sarebbe certo il miglior biglietto da visita per il principe Alwaleed Bin Talal che è subentrato a PIF come proprietario del club. Come detto servirà trattare, coi giocatori che dovranno rinunciare agli ingaggi ultramilionari garantiti in Arabia e con la nuova proprietà. Bin Talal, almeno a parole, ha infatti parlato di "sostenere e rafforzare" il club per "portarlo alla ribalta mondiale". Non tutti, in sostanza, potranno partire.

Barcelona have harboured doubts about their full-back positions this season, and while it remains to be seen whether that will lead to action in the transfer market, they are assessing their options. One name that has been frequently linked with the Blaugrana is former La Masia product Alejandro Grimaldo. The Spain international, who has been […] The post Barcelona can sign left-back target for just €12m this summer appeared first on Football España.

The duel at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona represented a collision of two distinct tactical universes that have begun to converge under the modern constraints of the 2026 season. Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona arrived with a clear intent to impose a high-tempo positional game, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético, despite their evolving identity, […] The post Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona [1–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: Pressure, Width & Control Seal The Title Statement – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

David Mooney is joined by StatCity.co.uk's Adam Carter and City fan and journalist Alex Brotherton to discuss the FA Cup victory over Arsenal and the influence that game will have on the title race for this season.Sam Roscoe looks at the Etihad atmosphere and the issues in getting the ground bouncing, while The Mail's Jack Gaughan speaks to the show about a surprising end to the transfer window for City. How will City move forward for the remainder of the season without Joao Cancelo and what sparked his departure?We also preview the upcoming match with Spurs -- can City end their bad run at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium (four games, no wins... no goals) and keep their title dreams alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Sky Fantasy Football Podcast there's discussion what we've learned about upcoming fixtures following the Cup results and the announcement of the March TV fixtures. Could there be additional fixtures added to the schedule? (Spoiler, yes) Should assets from the clubs who have a game postponed for the Carabao Cup Final be sold? And if so, then when? Plus, potential big gains to be had around the scheduled Cup games, captaincy for the weekend including the range of choices for Saturday, if Chelsea and Fulham assets should be sold following their Friday night single gameday, why Arsenal continue to standout, Man City thoughts following the Joao Cancelo sale, if Leeds should be invested in on Sunday and more... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: That Chip Strategy Podcast 2 with discussion on understanding blanks and doubles and Chip Strategy ideas. On Patreon today it's Tot&Ham with discussion on the FA Cup victories, James travels to Preston and the closure of the transfer window. ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? On Planet FPL Patreon in January all Patrons will be boosted to the next tier level. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SkyFF #SkyFantasy #SkyFantasyFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone pass Nobby Solano his trumpet, because Newcastle are heading to Wembley! Jim, Luke and Vish react to last night’s Carabao semi-final and a spending spree on deadline day! We discuss Sky’s coverage and why it suddenly resembles a Zoom call sales conference, before turning to the very best of the pettiness from João Live Laugh Love Cancelo. Luke also explains his firm belief that Arsenal will let the Premier League slip through their fingers on the final day and we look forward to Jonjo Shelvs turning the ship around tonight for Nottingham Forest! If he’s let into the stadium, that is… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A PFA Team of the Year regular and an ever-present figure in back-to-back title-winning seasons for Manchester City - So how has Joao Cancelo ended up on loan at Bayern Munich, just hours before the January transfer window closes? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to explain... A burning desire to start every game and a history of flare-ups with coaching staff, our panel reveal a sense of inevitability about Cancelo's Man City exit. Plus, why Pep Guardiola's ruthless streak is significant, the difficulties of trying to manage a 'super-squad', how likely a return to the Etihad is this summer and why Bayern Munich were so quick to pounce. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's pod, the boys the decide to enter the discourse and compare Wrexham's popularity in the US with MLS'. Plus, why wasn't Fabinho sent off? Why is Joao Cancelo likely leaving Manchester City? And why does JJ hate your team as much as he does? All that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At one point Pep could do no wrong, now it seems like something is missing. Joao Cancelo leaving on loan would've been seen as impossible only a few months ago. Everything changed with the arrival of Haaland and a new system or is there something deeper with what is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is joined on Clash of the Correspondents by Leeds fan Andy Martin and Man City fan Jonny Pringle to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview next Wednesday's GW17 meeting at Elland Road? Is the pressure off Jesse Marsch now after their 3 performances and results prior to the World Cup? Does Pep Guardiola actually know what his best centre back partnership is? Plus, Rodrigo and a couple of enablers appeal from Leeds for FPL managers, if Joao Cancelo is worth the extra versus his City defensive teammates, KDB v Foden and if we should be using the triple captaincy chip on Erling Haaland in one of City's forthcoming double gameweeks... On Wednesday: Clash of the Correspondents - Manchester United v Nottingham Forest with @ismyCAPplaying & @FFScout_Mark And on Patreon today there's an exclusive Ask James live stream for all Patrons at 3pm GMT ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? On Planet FPL Patreon, December is FREE for existing Patrons! And in January all Patrons will be boosted to the next tier level. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #Leeds #ManCity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap the key storylines from match round ten of the 2022-23 Premier League season

Ger, Shane, and Colm discuss some of the most sublime assists in the history of football on #OTBAM, off the back of a stunning effort from Joao Cancelo to Erling Haaland for Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

It's time to discuss The Champions on Correspondent Week as Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle joins Suj & James to discuss City and their FPL assets ahead of Gameweek 1. The case against Erling Haaland is a difficult one to build and with Joao Cancelo likely to be popular many FPL managers will be trying to decide on their third City player, but could it be better to not decide at all...? Likely opening day line-up discussed, lack of full-back depth, how City will supplement Haaland with and without the ball, why that could make Kevin De Bruyne as exciting as he has ever been to both watch and own for FPL managers, it's now year 2 for Jack Grealish, but can he nail down a place ahead of Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez. Plus, why youth will continue to get a chance in the City squad, Jonny's thoughts on how Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling will perform now they have left the club and the Pod begins with hearing how Jonny (tried) to keep his emotions together during the dramatic GW38 win against Aston Villa... Follow Jonny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPLPringle Tomorrow on Planet FPL - Correspondent Week episodes 10-12: Wolves with @parker_bradley, Newcastle with @fplBibs and Chelsea @Phantomantle Join our Planet FPL Mini League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/yw6ree Patrons can find information on their mini leagues this season via this post https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-mini-69251447 You can also join our Sky Fantasy Football Mini League. The Pin required is 8475785 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in July features over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier. Today's content features a Podcast on Sky Fantasy Football Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #CorrespondentWeek #FPL #ManCity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj & James review the Gameweek 27 weekend with a heavy focus on the clubs who have a double gameweek in 28 and importantly we now know Chelsea will face a double of Burnley & Norwich away if they beat Luton in the FA Cup or if Norwich shock Liverpool. All the games discussed as Southampton and Newcastle continued their impressive runs and Tottenham assets rewarded owners with an impressive win at Leeds that led to the end of Marcelo Bielsa's reign. Plus, why popular assets like David de Gea, Joao Cancelo and Jarrod Bowen could be on the chopping block and the importance of waiting for the FA Cup results and draw for the quarter finals and how it could yet alter the strategy for many FPL managers in the coming gameweeks... Coming up tomorrow on Planet FPL - The People's Poll Podcast, vote for your favourite via the tweet below before 5pm BST https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod/status/1498221612948246529?s=20&t=z0Z2MWWQuMz8oVXxC6dARw ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Support our content on Patreon. March will feature over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Brentford fan Jonny Pringle to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview the Gameweek 24 meeting at The Etihad Stadium. Have City got the title wrapped up or can they still be caught? Are Brentford nervously looking over their shoulder at the relegation scrap? Plus, we discuss the FPL assets of interest at both clubs with attractive fixtures ahead. Thoughts on Cancelo, Laporte, De Bruyne, Foden and rotation. If Mbuemo or Toney are still worth considering and the signing of Christian Eriksen. Follow Jonny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPLPringle Follow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPLDummyTom Coming Up on Friday on Planet FPL - James presents his Ask James Live Stream at 5pm (BST) on YouTube with an audio version to follow shortly after. ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in February features 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss Tier points in more detail, looking specifically at Tier trends rather than specific players and there's some unexpected data to be found that may influence decision making for captaincy on Sunday with Harry Kane versus Joao Cancelo on the agenda. Plus, is best to stick with Mo Salah on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing Watford? The current template, why it's not too late for Raphinha, planned moves and your questions covered.... Coming Up on Planet FPL tomorrow... Clash of the Correspondents, Watford v Manchester United with @6thGoal & @ismyCAPplaying ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8043oOKTB4uP8Nq15Kz6bg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man City make it 19 wins in a row with victory over Monchengladbach. Next up, 4th placed West Ham. Has Pep Guardiola solved football? And is Joao Cancelo a contender for player of the year? Thomas Tuchel continues his unbeaten start as Chelsea manager after beating Atletico. What does Joao Felix make of all of this? Villa revisit Leeds at Elland Road, as do we. Dyche and Mourinho go shopping. Plus we talk Pele, Kasami and the state of non-league. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Cancelo culture (01m 30s) • PART 1b: Atletico 0-1 Chelsea (04m 00s) • PART 1c: Monchengladbach 0-2 Man City (14m 00s) • PART 2: Palace burgle Brighton & Leeds sweep Saints aside (19m 00s) • PART 3a: Man City v West Ham preview (29m 00s) • PART 3b: Chelsea v Man Utd preview (33m 30s) • PART 4: Leeds v Villa, Kasami & the rest of the weekend’s Premier League action (38m 00s) • PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (50m 30s) • PART 6: Pele and the National League (52m 30s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC AND GET 30% OFF: • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suj & James discuss all the latest in Sky Fantasy as Cancelo delights captainers with his haul at Man City & it's a case of what could have been, particularly for James. Captaincy for the week ahead is discussed, why Chelsea, Leeds & Tottenham are worth maintaining interest in, whether it's worth piling in even more Man City assets, the impact of FA Cup results on fixtures and why come Overhaul there may be a bigger split in selectiosn than we may anticipate.... _____________________________________________ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mulv & Joey celebrate City's Community Shield win over Liverpool (unlucky). We look at the signing of right-back Joao Cancelo, and preview the opening Premier League tie away to West Ham! www.noisypod.com

With Manchester United considering a late move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, the panel discuss the ramifications of such a deal and who Spurs will target to replace him if he leaves. Following Wayne Rooney's shock move to Derby County, Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett explains why the former England captain has made the switch to Pride Park and how the Championship side plan to finance the deal. Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano joins the show once again to provide updates on Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Paulo Dybala and Joao Cancelo. Sky Sports News reporter Alan Myers discusses the potential late moves for Everton, while the panel assess Wilfried Zaha's situation and the targets for Crystal Palace ahead of Deadline Day. There's also news on Arsenal, Liverpool, Bournemouth, West Ham, Brighton and Burnley. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

We get the inside story on the proposed Romelu Lukaku-Paulo Dybala swap deal as we talk to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano (02:30). He also discusses Manchester City's pursuit of Joao Cancelo, Everton's move for Moise Kean and Antonio Conte's frustrations at Inter Milan. Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur returns to give us the view on Lukaku's situation (21:00) and addresses concerns around Eden Hazard, after he reportedly turned up to Real Madrid's pre-season overweight. The panel discuss Manchester United's move for Harry Maguire after they agree an £80m deal with Leicester for the defender (37:30). We hear about Tottenham's move for Bruno Fernandes as the panel analyse how he would fit in under Mauricio Pochettino, whose strong words about the club's transfer policy are discussed (41:00). Arsenal's transfer activity is assessed after they sign Nicolas Pepe (51:30), and despite signing 12 players this summer, we hear why Aston Villa's spending is not over yet (57:25). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]