The Reds are closing in on the signing of Porto attacker Luis Diaz, who has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur in recent days, reports The Telegraph. As per the reports, Liverpool are closing in on an agreement with Porto around a figure of 60 million euros – significantly lower than Diaz’s release clause, which stands at 80 million. The rumoured fee also contains add-ons, which will reportedly split the cost between 45 million upfront and 15 million in variables. https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1486960060920123393 Diaz, 25, has been one of Porto’s standout performers this season with 14 goals in 18 league games, and…
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.
Two goals in the span of three second-half minutes helped Hyderabad beat Odisha 3-2 at the Tilak Maidan on Thursday night. The Nizams are currently three points clear of second-placed Kerala Blasters, having played two games more. Hyderabad retaliated through Joel Chianese, Joao Victor, and Akash Mishra after falling behind to a late first-half goal. Meanwhile, despite putting up a fight until the end, the Juggernauts fell to their sixth loss of the season – the second-worst tally in the competition after NorthEast United (eight). Odisha took the lead on the stroke of half-time against the run of play. Liridon Krasniqi stood off his marker on the edge…
Manchester United are considering handing the reins to interim manager Ralf Rangnick permanently at the end of the current season, reports The Sun. However, former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino and Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui are also on the shortlist – among others. The German tactician – widely considered to be the Godfather of Gegenpressing and mentor to several top coaches, such as Thomas Tuchel – joined United as their interim manager in late November. He signed a contract until the end of the season, which included a clause that would trigger a two-year consultancy role upon the end of his managerial period. However,…
Barcelona are confident of securing Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer next summer when his contract at Chelsea comes to an end. Meanwhile, the club is also keen on signing former academy player Adama Traore, who has also been linked with Spurs. Azpilicueta’s decade-long career at Chelsea could be reaching its end with FC Barcelona confident of signing him for free next summer, reports Goal.com. The full-back joined the Blues from Marseille for a relatively minor fee of 8.8 million euros in 2012 and, in the years since, has evolved into a crucial player. One who would go on to captain the…
While he did not get a goal to his name, Sunil Chhetri played a crucial role in two of Bengaluru’s three goals against Chennaiyin at the GMC Athletic Stadium on Wednesday night. The Blues continued their march into the top half with their latest win. Bengaluru FC extended their unbeaten run to seven games following their latest win over top-four hopefuls Chennaiyin FC. The Blues started the 2021/22 campaign worryingly, but results lately have seen them scale towards the top half of the table; they are right on the tail of fifth-placed Chennaiyin and only three points away from the…
Bruno Guimaraes was name-dropped as a long-term Arsenal target in a recent report. However, soon enough, rumours emerged of Newcastle United submitting an official bid for the 24-year-old midfielder to his club Olympique Lyonnais. A battle between the two is underway. The Brazilian midfielder was name-dropped as one of Arsenal’s key targets in a recent report, but, by Tuesday night, Newcastle had surged ahead of the Gunners – by submitting an official bid for the player to Lyon. As per The Athletic, the newly-rich Newcastle lodged a 40 million euros offer with Lyon for the Brazilian. An offer hasn’t been…
Crystal Palace are exploring a loan move for Manchester United midfielder Donny Van De Beek ahead of the transfer window deadline. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard’s proposed move to Newcastle United has broken down. The Red Devils are still involved in several transfer dealings as the winter window approaches its conclusion. They have already sanctioned Anthony Martial’s loan departure to Sevilla and, as per The Athletic, have also faced loan inquiries for Donny Van de Beek and Jesse Lingard. Crystal Palace are keen to take Van de Beek on loan for the remainder of the season, says a report. The Dutchman moved to Old Trafford in summer 2020 for 35 million pounds…
Mumbai City climbed into the top four for the time being, despite drawing their Tuesday night match against NorthEast United at the Fatorda. However, the stalemate means Des Buckingham’s men are without a win in six. Mumbai are back in the top four of the Indian Super League for the time being; the one point they received following their draw against a struggling NorthEast United was enough to take them above Chennaiyin on goal difference. However, the 1-1 draw also meant that Mumbai’s winless run is now up to six games: the champions last won a game in mid-December when they beat Chennaiyin 1-0. Despite…
Bayern Munich are preparing to lose centre-back Niklas Sule for free next summer after the defender decided against renewing his contract with the club. On their list of his replacements are Chelsea duo Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger. As per Goal, Sule has decided against renewing his contract with the club and will be leaving on a free transfer in six months. The Bavarians were willing to offer the 26-year-old an annual salary of 10 million euros, but, despite the significant improvement on his current deal, he has decided to leave the club he joined back in 2017 from TSG Hoffenheim. Barring…
With Dusan Vlahovic seemingly on his way to Juventus, Arsenal have decided to look at alternatives as they prepare to bring in a striker before the end of the month. Reports claim that The Gunners are also interested in five midfielders. The Gunners have chased Vlahovic throughout the winter and were prepared to pay Fiorentina’s asking price, but for the player to decide against the move. The North London club has now turned to alternatives. On Arsenal’s list of long-term strikers is Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. As per The Athletic, the club is prepared to match the Toffees’ asking price, believed to…