According to a recent report from The Times, Manchester United are set to bring an end to their interest in Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier.
The Englishman had been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford throughout the course of the summer transfer window but it now seems as if the proposed move is off the cards. Atletico wanted at least €50 million to make it happen but instead of doing so, they’ll opt to bring Diogo Dalot back into the mix so that he can challenge Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a place in the starting XI next season.
Trippier had a strong campaign in 2020/21 for Atletico and there s understandably been significant interest in bringing him back to England. Of course, for that to happen, United would need to stump up a lot of cash something they v…
Stoke City F.C. forward Peter Odemwingie has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2016.
The Nigeria international, who joined Stoke from Cardiff City in a player-swap deal involving Kenwyne Jones in January 2014, spent the majority of the 2014/15 English Premier League season on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury, and is looking forward to repaying the club for awarding him with a new deal.
I m very happy that the Club have shown me tremendous support after some very tough times, Odemwingie told the club s official website.
I m happy that Stoke trust my ability in helping to improve and push the team on to greater things, so I m delighted to still be a part of that.
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Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath has signed a new deal that will keep him at the Buncdesliga club until June 2015.
The 58-year-old s previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2013, but he has now inked a two-year extension.
We are looking for continuity and are heading in the right direction with Felix Magath. We enjoyed our most successful time under him. The early contract renewal is a vote of confidence from our side, CEO Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz said on the official Wolfsburg website.
Magath rejoined Wolfsburg from Schalke in March 2011, and guided the Volkswagen Arena side to eighth in the Bundesliga last season.
He previously enjoyed a successful spell at the clubfrom 2007 until 2009, when he steered them to the only German title in the clu…
Forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes no-one can stop Borussia Dortmund in the wake of their spectacular 5-1 win at Wolfsburg.
Thomas Tuchel s men took their tally of goals to 17 in the last three games as Aubameyang (twice), Raphael Guerreiro, Ousmane Dembele and Lukasz Piszczek all found the net at the Volkswagen Arena.
The result sent Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga table ahead of Bayern Munich s clash with Hertha Berlin on Wednesday and Aubameyang is buoyant about their prospects of securing a first league title since 2012.
Nothing can stop us, nothing, he said.
Of course I m happy about my two goals and again we have played a great game, but we must not be satisfied, we must continue to work hard anyway.
In contrast to his ebu…
Joaquin got his wish for a return to boyhood club Real Betis from Fiorentina and the Liga outfit also signed Ricky van Wolfswinkel on loan from Norwich City late on transfer deadline day.
Former Spain winger Joaquin has made no secret of his desire to head home as he was no longer happy in Florence.
And Betis confirmed on Monday that the 34-year-old fans favourite will return to Seville on a three-year deal nine years after he left the club to join Valencia.
Having left Valencia to join Malaga in 2011, Fiorentina gave Joaquin the opportunity to showcase his talents in Serie A.
He spent six seasons at Betis after coming through the ranks before making the move to the Mestalla, playing his part in the club s Copa del Rey success in 2005.
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Kevin De Bruyne s relentless efforts on the pitch for Manchester City have made him so important to Pep Guardiola that the Catalan is wary of granting him the rest he may need.
Belgium international De Bruyne has started all 26 of City s Premier League matches this season and has covered 288 kilometres in the top flight this season the 10th greatest distance of any player and admitted he was feeling like s*** during the busy campaign.
Guardiola concedes the 26-year-old could likely use a break, but his willingness to work to his maximum on every occasion is valued too highly by the former Bayern Munich boss.
I don t have words to express my gratitude as a manager, said Guardiola.
My example is words; the players examples are the facts and one of the bes…
The last 16 of the Champions League began in style last week, with Barcelona and Arsenal suffering humbling defeats at Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, while Real Madrid overcame an early scare with flying colours against Napoli at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Looking to follow in the footsteps of their Ligue 1 counterparts, free-scoring Monaco head to Manchester City, who will hope to replicate their run to the semi-finals last time around.
They fell to eventual winners Real Madrid and beaten finalists Atletico are also back in action at Bayer Leverkusen, having pipped Bayern to top spot in Group D.
Here we look at the numbers behind two more intriguing ties, courtesy of Opta.
Bayer Leverkusen v Atletico Madrid
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Arsenal are considering offering Mohamed Elneny a contract extension, according to .
The Egypt international defensive midfielder is out of contract at the Gunners at the end of the season, and the Premier League club are reportedly planning to hand him a new deal.
Elneny spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Besiktas after struggling for playing time under then Arsenal manager Unai Emery during the 2018-19 season. The 28-year-old has got the chance under Mikel Arteta this season, and his impressive performances have convinced the Premier League club to hand him a contract extension.
According to , Elneny has played four times in the Premier League and has made three appearances in the Europa League for Arsenal so far this season. The Gunners are challenging for…
Roma have confirmed the arrival of Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach on a two-year deal.
A permanent replacement for Euesbio Di Francesco was needed after interim boss Claudio Ranieri confirmed he would not be staying beyond the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.
Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri and Rafael Benitez were linked with the post, but Roma have sealed a move for Fonseca.
The former Porto coach has the option for a third year at the Stadio Olimpico that would keep him at Roma until 2022.
I am very pleased to be appointed the head coach of Roma, Fonseca said. I want to thank the club s management for the opportunity they have given me.
I am excited and motivated by the task ahead of us. I cannot wait to move to Rome, …
Franck Ribery wants to stay with Fiorentina but is awaiting discussions with the Serie A club over a new contract.
Ribery joined La Viola in August 2019 on a free transfer following his release from Bayern Munich, but his two-year deal expires at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old winger has just one goal and four assists in 17 appearances in Serie A this season, and Fiorentina s win percentage is lower with Ribery in the team than without him.
Since he joined the club they have a won 23.7 per cent of their 38 matches with him in the team and that climbs to 40 per cent without him (20 games).
I am happy in Florence, I have already said it, Ribery told Sky Sport Italia.
It s a beautiful city, I feel good with the fans, with the club and with …