Author: Grace Johnson

Manchester United consider signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez before Monday’s transfer deadline. The club aims to solve persistent goalkeeping issues and strengthen their squad ahead of the Premier League season. United eyes on young Belgian talent United have also negotiated with Royal Antwerp for 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The highly rated youngster wants to join United and has been left out of Antwerp’s past two matches. Antwerp need a significant sale to meet obligations from a previous external loan. However, Lammens lacks high-level experience, making Martinez a safer option for immediate impact. Martinez offers experience and accolades Martinez…

Newcastle United have secured striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart on a six-year deal worth up to £69 million, setting a new club transfer record. The 23-year-old Germany international stands 6ft 6in (1.98m) and eclipses the £63 million spent on Alexander Isak three years ago. Woltemade will wear the number 27 shirt but will not be registered in time for the match against Leeds United on Saturday. The striker’s arrival comes amid uncertainty over Isak’s future, as the Swedish forward remains intent on joining Liverpool. “I’m really happy to be at this amazing club,” Woltemade said. “From the first contact, I…

Tottenham have signed Dutch attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m. The 22-year-old passed his medical and joined Thomas Frank’s team after strong interest from several European clubs. He admitted he had “dreamed of this for a long time” and looked thrilled about the move. Simons scored 22 goals and delivered 24 assists in 78 games for Leipzig. He first arrived there on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 before making the switch permanent earlier this year. For the Netherlands, he already netted five goals in 28 appearances since his debut at the 2022 World Cup. “I’m really…

Russell Martin admitted his Rangers side suffered humiliation in Belgium. The six-goal defeat to Club Brugge left him calling it the toughest night of his career. He apologised directly to supporters and described the experience as painful and embarrassing. The 6-0 loss meant Rangers exited the Champions League play-offs with a 9-1 aggregate score. The former Scotland defender accepted the result as a damaging blow but insisted he has no fears about his job. Martin promised to use the humiliation as motivation. He said the squad must grow stronger and move forward despite the brutal setback. Rangers fall apart in…

From eight to 16, Rio Ngumoha wore blue. Chelsea blue. But those days are gone. He is red now, scoring Liverpool’s last-minute winner away at Newcastle. Before Monday’s match, the talk centered on Alexander Isak. Liverpool had offered £110m, Newcastle refused, and Isak stayed sidelined. Yet Ngumoha stole the spotlight. His career so far follows the same pattern. In academy circles, he has dominated discussions for years. He lit up Chelsea’s Cobham academy. Last September, however, he stunned many by leaving Stamford Bridge. Liverpool wrestled him away. On Friday, he turns 17 and signs his first professional deal at Anfield.…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted he was “not too sure he saw a football match” after his team secured a 3-2 win at St James’ Park. The Reds’ 16-year-old forward, Rio Ngumoha, scored a stunning 100th-minute winner in a match full of twists and tension. Newcastle battled back from 2-0 down despite playing with 10 men. a chaotic match with minimal ball time Statistics from Opta show the ball was in play for only 40.8% of the game, marking the lowest percentage in a Premier League match since February 2010. Slot told Sky Sports that the match felt unusual. He…

Arne Slot wanted clarity. “St James’ Park, right?” the Liverpool manager asked before his side’s trip to Newcastle United. He will have no doubt where he is on Monday night. The Geordies will ensure that. Newcastle host their first home game of the Premier League season on a bank holiday, welcoming the champions. The Alexander Isak saga has added extra spice. Liverpool saw a £110m bid rejected for the Sweden striker, who claims his current club broke “promises.” Eddie Howe remains aware of the heightened tension. “We must focus on what we need to do, not get too emotional, but…

A perfect debut for De Bruyne Kevin de Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut as the Serie A champions began their title defence with a 2-0 victory at Sassuolo. The Belgian midfielder, 34, joined on a free transfer in the summer after a decade at Manchester City. He struck just before the hour mark with a curling free-kick from the left that found the far corner. The goal showcased his trademark precision and underlined his immediate impact in Italy. McTominay opens the scoring Scott McTominay had already given Napoli the lead after 17 minutes. The Scottish midfielder rose highest to…

“West Ham is not a club that panics over its managers. We stick with them, support them, and see things through,” said vice-chair Karren Brady after the 3-0 loss to newly promoted Sunderland. Fans and the club hierarchy expected a strong response against Chelsea on Friday, but instead, West Ham suffered a 5-1 thrashing at home. Boos greeted the final whistle, although many supporters had left long before the match ended. No manager should face serious pressure after just two games, yet Potter’s team has disappointed, and his record since taking over in January is hard to defend. He has…

Tottenham have endured a nightmare few days in the transfer market. The club thought it had secured Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, only to see him head to fierce rivals Arsenal. The blow leaves Spurs scrambling for creativity in midfield. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are sidelined with injuries, while Yves Bissouma missed the Premier League opener. A move for Morgan Gibbs-White collapsed earlier this summer. Supporters are fuming, with one saying the club now enters the final weeks of the window “reeking of desperation.” Another fan dismissed the saga, insisting: “If he’s an Arsenal man, we don’t want him.”…