PL giants line up for Dortmund's Gittens
Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are said to be monitoring Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to Bild.
Gittens has been in outstanding form this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 10 appearances across all competitions. His recent goal came in Dortmund's 5-2 UEFA Champions League loss to Real Madrid. But one must pay a hefty transfer fee for the youngster as Dortmund might demand around €100 million who has a contract until 2028.
Vasco de Gama weighing Payet's contract termination
Vasco de Gama are reportedly contemplating ending their agreement with attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet, according to Globo.
The club's management is believed to be disappointed with the 37-year-old's recent performances. Meanwhile, Payet himself is reportedly unhappy, struggling to adjust to life in Brazil, both due to being far from his family and a dip in form. He has a contract until next summer.
Genoa nearing agreement to sign Balotelli
Genoa are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to sign striker Mario Balotelli on a free transfer, according to Nicolo Schira.
The Serie A club is pushing to complete the move after the 34-year-old agreed to a contract worth €250,000, which will run until June 2025.
Mario #Balotelli is getting closer to #Genoa as a free agent again. Ready a contract until 2025 (0,25M + bonuses). Balo has already given his total availability since two weeks ago. Coach #Gilardino and President #Zangrillo are pushing to sign him immediately and to convince Ceo… https://t.co/UOJWcjnWz6
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) October 23, 2024
Southgate a shock candidate for PL job
Gareth Southgate is a shock candidate to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, despite ruling himself out of taking the Manchester United job.
Arsenal & Barca join the queue for Villa sensation Duran
Jhon Duran has reportedly attracted interest from both Arsenal and Barcelona after starring for Unai Emery's Aston Villa side.
Leeds sign Guilavogui until the end of the season
Leeds United have signed free-agent midfielder Josuha Guilavogui.
He last played for Mainz in the Bundesliga.
✍️ #LUFC is pleased to confirm the signing of Josuha Guilavogui on a contract until the end of the 2024/25 season
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 23, 2024
Arsenal and Liverpool to battle for Kvaratskhelia in 2025
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly preparing to compete for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in 2025, according to TBR Football.
The Georgian winger has become one of the most sought-after talents in football. Despite being in talks with Napoli over a new contract for nearly a year, no agreement has been reached yet. Although his current deal runs until 2027, Kvaratskhelia is seeking fresh terms as he remains one of the lowest-paid players at Napoli, making him a target for top Premier League clubs.
What next for Antony? Man Utd make January loan decision
Manchester United are prepared to let Brazilian winger Antony leave on loan during the January transfer window, GOAL understands.
Real Madrid target Lukeba extends with Leipzig
Castello Lukeba has signed an extension with RB Leipzig which will keep the player with the Bundesliga side until 2029.
Castello Lukeba has agreed to sign a one-year contract extension, with his deal now valid until 2029 🤝
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) October 23, 2024
We’re excited for what the future holds together, @jrcastello_! 🙌
Mourinho reveals shock Premier League return plan
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho dropped a bombshell by revealing his intentions to return to the Premier League one day as he praised Manchester United.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
