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The Reds get their domestic campaign started by travelling to newly promoted Ipswich Town on August 17th in what will be Arne Slot’s first competitive game in charge of Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s departure. But while there is no doubt it will take Liverpool supporters some time to adjust to Slot given the attachment to Klopp, the Reds are predicted to enjoy a reasonably successful season. Grosvenor Sport’s Supercomputer predicts Slot and Liverpool will finish third in the Premier League during the upcoming season, with Arsenal and Manchester City finishing above them in second and first respectively. The Supercomputer “works…
Dietmar Hamann has named Anthony Gordon as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. The 23-year-old continues to be heavily linked with a move to Liverpool following his impressive performances for Newcastle United. Gordon, who sees his contract at St James’ Park expire in June 2026, featured 35 times in the Premier League last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists. Playing a key role in Eddie Howe’s side, he helped the Magpies finish seventh ahead of Manchester United. The winger earned himself a place in the travelling England squad at the Euros for his eye-catching displays. With Arne Slot…
Arsenal set to battle for €58m Nico Williams with Barcelona transfer ‘unlikely’ for Spain Euro 2024 hero after Joan Laporta declaration leaves Blaugrana players ‘disappointed’ Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for €58m (£49m/$63m) Nico Williams with a Barcelona transfer “unlikely” for the Spain Euro 2024 hero. According to The Athletic, the Gunners have identified Williams as their first-choice transfer target should they decide to strengthen their options on the wing. Nevertheless, the deal remains complicated as the Athletic Club star’s hefty release clause must be paid in full upfront, which might require Arsenal to offload some of…
Novak Djokovic says he is “not at that level” after falling to a chastening defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles Wimbledon final. The 24-time Grand Slam winner looked almost helpless as Alcaraz powered to a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win – his second straight victory over Djokovic in the SW19 showpiece. It is another result that marks a changing of the guard in men’s tennis. Between them, 21-year-old Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, 22, have won all three of this year’s Grand Slam tournaments. “Both of them are the best this year by far, I feel like I’m not…
Carlos Alcaraz may be ranked at No 3 in the official ATP Rankings, but he has leapt to the top of another rankings list after his stunning win at Wimbledon. Alcaraz was in sensational form as he hammered Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in the Wimbledon final, with his performance on Centre Court leaving little down that he has now moved a few steps ahead of the ageing 24-time Grand Slam champion. His Wimbledon win backed up his French Open success last month, where he beat Alexander Zverev in a thrilling Paris final. Now the UTR rankings have installed Alcaraz…
The 21-year-old departed Everton at the end of his contract. Lewis Warrington has sent a heartfelt message to Everton after his departure. The midfielder left his boyhood club at the end of last season after spending 15 years at Goodison Park. Warrington made two appearances for the Toffees, making his debut off the bench in the final home game of the 2023-24 season. He also had loan spells at Tranmere Rovers, Fleetwood Town and Plymouth Argyle but was released at the conclusion of his contract. Warrington posted on Instagram: “When I walked through the doors at Finch Farm 15 years…
If Manchester United fans hope for an early impact from Joshua Zirkzee at Old Trafford, they only have to look to his first minutes in a Bayern Munich shirt five years ago. At the time, the then-18-year-old forward was used in some of Hansi Flick’s first games as Bayern manager in a season in which the Bavarians would go on and win the Treble of Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League. Despite not being a regular, Zirkzee played a key role in their domestic league success. In December 2019, Bayern sat fifth in the table and looked to be slipping…
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have emerged as two of the stars of Euro 2024 – and they could be united at Barcelona if Yamal has his wish. The teenage sensation has urged Barcelona to sign his international teammate, who has also been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. As well as the Reds, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Newcastle United have also been credited with an interest in the Athletic Bilbao winger. Williams made 31 appearances in the top flight of Spanish football last season, scoring five goals and adding 11 assists. However, any interested party will likely encounter…
Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of only three players in England’s Euro 2024 squad to start and win an elite European final, alongside John Stones and Jude Bellingham. Throw in Joe Gomez, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker and the Liverpool vice-captain is one of only six members of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad to play in a winning final. Sure, there are Europa League or Europa Conference League winners in the group, while Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer both won the Under-21s European Championships last summer. But if we’re only talking Champions League or European Championships, the Three Lions boast a limited…
Last week, it seemed like the Riccardo Calafiori transfer to Arsenal would happen rapidly. After all, the Gunners had moved quickly from their initial interest in the Italy international to engaging with both him and Bologna. However, the transfer appears to be stuck at a standstill. Arsenal fail to meet Riccardo Calafiori transfer demands again. * Arsenal’s transfer window has been slow so far * Mikel Arteta would like to sign Riccardo Calafiori * They have failed to meet Bologna’s transfer demand Personal terms are believed to be agreed and Calafiori wants the transfer to Arsenal. However, now it comes…