Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Real Madrid veteran Marcelo to Rome, reports Calciomercato. The 33-year-old left-back has fallen down the pecking order in Madrid since the arrival of Ferland Mendy. The Brazilian and is now being eyed by Mourinho as a replacement for Leonardo Spinazzola. The sight of Spinazzola leaving the pitch in tears against Belgium must’ve been difficult to take in for the fans of Italy and Roma. The right-footed left wingback had been one of his club’s most influential players last term and was of similar importance to his national team. Spinazzola’s injury will likely sideline him for at least six months,…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Lionel Messi’s contractual situation at Barcelona remains shrouded in mystery, with president Joan Laporta providing no clear update on his future. Media outlet Sport now claims that the Blaugrana have suffered a massive blow in their quest to keep hold of the player. Barcelona were hoping for leeway from LaLiga’s strict salary cap rules, which each club must uphold. However, league president Javier Tebas denied the Catalans’ request earlier, thus refusing them special privileges. As a consequence, Barcelona must now reduce their total salary cap by either selling or releasing players. Work is already underway in that sense. Barca sent Francisco Trincao on loan…
Arsenal’s efforts to tie down Emile Smith-Rowe aren’t going as planned, with Aston Villa providing the Gunners with an undesirable hindrance. Smith-Rowe broke through into the Gunners’ squad for the first time midway through the previous season, following two understated loan spells at RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town. The attacking midfielder came into Mikel Arteta’s side after a spell of bad form left them close to the relegation zone, and retained his spot until the end of the season. Smith-Rowe’s performances earned rave reviews from fans and experts as he scored some crucial goals towards the end of the previous season. Arsenal have since attempted…
Thomas Tuchel’s first signing at Chelsea perhaps won’t be as high-profile as many expected. A report from the Express claims the Blues are in talks with free agent Wayne Hennessy who departed Crystal Palace at the end of the previous season. The 34-year-old have represented both Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the top division. However, despite accruing over a hundred league appearances for the Eagles, Hennessey’s last start in the competition came during the 2019/20 season – just the third that season too. The Welshman did not play any league games for Roy Hodgson’s team the last term and made only one appearance all season. Subsequently,…
Work continues at the AC Milan headquarters to strengthen the first team in preparation for their return to the UEFA Champions League. AC Milan are in immediate need of reinforcements in several areas of the pitch. The Rossoneri recently lost playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu to rivals Inter Milan and are looking for a replacement. Meanwhile, alternatives to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic are also being viewed, with the Swede turning 40 soon. Sky Italia has reported AC Milan’s interest in Ajax star Dusan Tadic. The Serbian has become a fan favorite in Amsterdam since completing his move from Southampton back in 2018. In the years since, Tadic has made one short of 150 appearances…
Roberto Martinez’s Belgium gave Italy a tough time but eventually fell short of qualifying to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. The Red Devils were beaten 2-1, putting an injured Kevin De Bruyne’s efforts in vain. De Bruyne confirmed to the media that he played in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals despite suffering from a tear in his ligaments, which he picked up in the previous round: “It was a miracle that I played today because there was definitely damage to my ankle. A tear in my ligaments. But I felt responsibility to play for my country today. Too bad I couldn’t do…
Ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League, the Rossoneri are faced with a minor restructuring of their squad. According to a report by Antena 2, AC Milan are preparing a 10 million euros move for Everton star James Rodriguez. The Colombian joined the Toffees last summer to be reunited with his former manager Carlo Ancelotti. However, the Italian’s return to Real Madrid has left Rodriguez’s future in doubt, with reports linking him with a move to Italy since. Rodriguez started the 2020/21 season brightly for Everton and was key to their early push for the top spot. However, his form faltered later in the…
Roberto Martinez’s Belgium is just a few steps away from securing their first international trophy. The Red Devils’ progress to the quarter-final is down to some special individuals, two of whom Martinez is tipping to win the Ballon d’Or. In an interview with Goal, Martinez picked Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne as his favorites for the Ballon d’Or. Both players came into the Euro on the back of title-winning campaigns, where they played a crucial role for their respective teams. “I would split €50 for Romelu Lukaku and €50 for Kevin De Bruyne,””I think both, in their roles, they’ve been the best in…
Ben White’s transfer to Arsenal seemed like a done deal, that is until Everton stepped in and gazumped the Gunners’ offer. According to Daily Mail, Toffees have moved quickly to secure the signing of White. Brighton previously rejected two of Arsenal’s offers for the 23-year-old, with both falling short of their expectations. The Seagulls are looking for a figure of around 50 million pounds, while the Gunners only offered 42 million-plus bonuses, claims the report. Arsenal are expected to return with another bid for White, who various sources claim to be among Mikel Arteta’s priority targets this summer. Everton are offering…
Lionel Messi has officially become a free agent as of today, July 1, 2021, after the player and his club, Barcelona, were unable to reach an agreement before the deadline. However, the club remains hopeful of a breakthrough in the future. Talks are said to be progressing well, and an update was provided by President Joan Laporta recently. When quizzed about the peculiar contact situation recently, Laporta asked for patience. “Don’t worry,” were the words used by Laporta while addressing the situation regarding Messi’s contract status. In that sense, Laporta’s message is no different than the ones he was provided sporadically since…