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Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma subject of €65m approach from Al Nassr – Jan 30th, 2025
Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have approached Brighton & Hove Albion with a formal offer to recruit winger Kaoru Mitoma. The proposal submitted to the Premier League side for Japan international Mitoma is worth €65million but has been formally rejected. Al Nassr are working to complete the signing of striker Jhon Duran from Aston Villa and have made Mitoma, 27, the top target to fulfil their aim of bolstering in the wide attacking areas. Mitoma last signed a new contract at Brighton in October 2023 and is under contract until June 2027. He joined the English team from Japanese side...
Arsenal optimistic David Raya will be fit to face Manchester City – Jan 30th, 2025
Arsenal are optimistic that David Raya will be available for selection against Manchester City on Sunday. The Spanish international missed Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with on-loan Neto deputising. At this stage, there are no serious concerns over a protracted absence for Raya, and the expectation is that he will return to the squad this weekend. Speaking in Girona at his post-match news conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said 29-year-old Raya’s absence was due to injury. “He certainly could not play, he’s injured and that’s it,”...
Is Ollie Watkins the type of forward Arsenal should be looking at? – Jan 30th, 2025
What profile would Arsenal fans be getting in Watkins if the club managed to land him? How suited is the fit?
Why Manchester United signing a running coach makes sense - even if it wasn't Amorim's call – Jan 30th, 2025
Man Utd's new consultant coach won't make the players significantly faster, but will improve their mechanics, efficiency and resilience
Champions League fallout explained, Duran on cusp of £65m Saudi move, £21m Pepi bid – Jan 30th, 2025
Today in TAFC: We look at what happens now after the Champions League action. Plus: Duran set for Saudi move, who are Man Utd's opponents?
Eighteen Champions League games, one unusual assignment: watch every match (in five-minute segments) – Jan 30th, 2025
How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every one in turn, of course
Watch: Which strikers are going under the radar this season? – Jan 30th, 2025
The Athletic FC Podcast discuss some of the strikers going under the radar across Europe
Uncertainty gripped the futures of Duran and Watkins at Aston Villa - Rogers stepped forward – Jan 30th, 2025
Duran is heading for Al-Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins. But despite the build-up, Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16
Picking a realistic January signing for every Premier League club – Jan 30th, 2025
The Athletic's Premier League writers attempt to select one realistic signing for every club between now and the end of the winter window
Aston Villa 4 Celtic 2 - Mission accomplished, Rogers' first hat-trick but farewell Duran? – Jan 29th, 2025
Analysis of a frenetic clash that saw Villa prevail and book their place in the Champions League's knockout phase
Manchester City 3 Club Brugge 1: Comeback win sends City into play-off with Bayern or Real Madrid – Jan 29th, 2025
Sam Lee and Thom Harris break down the key moments from Wednesday's Champions League game
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran expected to undergo medical ahead of €77m Al Nassr transfer – Jan 29th, 2025
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is expected to undergo a medical in London on Thursday ahead of a proposed permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. An agreement in principle has been reached between Villa and their Saudi Pro League (SPL) counterparts worth €77million (£64.5m) plus add-ons for the 21-year-old Colombia international. Personal terms are already in place for Duran to join Al Nassr on a five-and-half-year contract. If the move is completed, it will end their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen front man Victor Boniface. Fellow striker Ollie Watkins is a target for Arsenal but...
Manchester United interested in Mathys Tel move if Bayern Munich forward is made available for loan – Jan 29th, 2025
Manchester United are interested in a potential move for Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, should the 19-year-old be made available to leave on loan before the transfer window closes. The Premier League club are not actively progressing the situation while they focus on departures, but signing Tel on a temporary basis carries appeal at Old Trafford. Contact so far has been with Tel’s representatives, rather than with Bayern. Head coach Ruben Amorim is keen to add reinforcements this month with a broad agreement already reached for the signing of full-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Tel is...
Sheffield United labelled "disrespectful" after deciding not to retire Maddy Cusack's shirt – Jan 29th, 2025
Yorkshire club are under fire for rejecting a fan petition to retire women's team's No 8 shirt in honour of their late former player
Brest's Champions League fairytale, Boniface/Duran transfer option, rare Lasso card – Jan 29th, 2025
Today in TAFC: Brest's incredible rise to the Champions League, the Boniface/Duran transfer saga, and the very rare Lasso trading card....
Once given away for free, the Ted Lasso rookie card is now worth thousands of dollars – Jan 29th, 2025
Before becoming a hit television show, 'Ted Lasso' was also an unknown rookie card.
Manchester United draft in Ashton Eaton's former coach to assist staff on players' running mechanics – Jan 29th, 2025
Manchester United have invited a world-renowned track and field coach into the club as a consultant to offer his insight on athletics, including the mechanics of running. Harry Marra, 78, has been present at Carrington to lend his expertise to staff, partly on the best way to cover ground with speed and endurance, due to the emphasis for high intensity in Ruben Amorim’s system. The arrangement, on a consultancy basis, has been instigated by United executives in line with head coach Amorim. Marra has been chosen due to his record in elite sport. He is working with Sam Erith, United’s...
Welcome to Matchday Mayhem, an event UEFA hopes will become a Champions League tradition – Jan 29th, 2025
Twenty-seven of the competition's 36 teams are still alive - it's exactly what UEFA wanted when designing this new Champions League format
Why do so many play on after damaging anterior cruciate ligaments? An expert explains – Jan 29th, 2025
High-performance specialist Geoff Scott explains the procedure and why someone might play on
Champions League projections: Analysing the most important games to watch on matchday eight – Jan 29th, 2025
We use our Champions League projections to work out where the drama will be located on the final night of the league stage
Why I Joined: Football Manager, Wes Hoolahan and creative data storytelling – Jan 29th, 2025
Conor O'Neill, our new data and tactics writer at The Athletic, explains why he joined and his journey so far
Al Nassr to decide between deal for Victor Boniface or Jhon Duran – Jan 28th, 2025
Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr will decide on Wednesday whether to try to close a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface or Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran as they seek to add a striker to their squad. Al Nassr have a verbal agreement in place to sign Boniface but the deal is not yet done, while they have also been pursuing a move for Duran in parallel. Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez was another target for Al Nassr but the Merseyside club have no intention of selling him at this stage in the window. There is expected to be a significant market for Nunez in the summer, if Liverpool...
Five deaths in Leicester helicopter crash were accidental, inquest finds – Jan 28th, 2025
An inquest into the 2018 helicopter crash outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium has found the deaths of five people, including the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, were accidental. The crash occurred on the evening of October 27, 2018, on wasteland next to a car park in the south east corner of the stadium following a match against West Ham United. In the accident, pilot Eric Swaffer, co-pilot and Swaffer’s partner Izabela Lechowicz, plus passengers Khun Vichai and his assistants Nusara Suknami and Kaveporn Punpara were also killed. The inquest was not designed to...
Arsenal win appeal against Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card during Wolves victory – Jan 28th, 2025
Arsenal have won their appeal against the red card issued to Myles Lewis-Skelly during their 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. The Athletic reported earlier on Tuesday that Arsenal would appeal the decision and the FA announced later in the day that an independent regulatory commission had upheld the challenge. That means Lewis-Skelly has avoided a three-match ban he would have otherwise received for ‘serious foul play’. The 18-year-old was shown a straight red card for ‘serious foul play’ by referee Michael Oliver in the 43rd minute of the game...
Brighton open to permanent Evan Ferguson exit in January – Jan 28th, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to allow Evan Ferguson to depart the club permanently in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international has attracted widespread loan interest from Premier League rivals and top-flight clubs abroad, but Brighton are also open to the possibility of selling Ferguson at the right price if the circumstances suit both the club and the player. Brighton sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated a permanent bid for Ferguson has already been rejected. The Athletic reported in November that Brighton were expected to...
Curious case of Bah and Man City, Messi ally handed power at Inter Miami, Coote speaks out – Jan 28th, 2025
Today in TAFC: Juma Bah, Man City and a row over his transfer. Plus: Messi's confidant gets promotion at Inter Miami and Coote speaks out.
An evening with CBS Sports: Goals, glitterballs and what 'UCL Today' tells us about sport on TV – Jan 28th, 2025
The Athletic goes behind the scenes on CBS's flagship soccer show to find out why it works and what it reveals about sports broadcasting
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more – Jan 28th, 2025
Welcome to the fourth January edition of The Transfer DealSheet — our team of dedicated writers will take you inside the market
How Tottenham Hotspur have gone from the Big Six to the bottom six – Jan 28th, 2025
How did a club that used to stand for consistency and stability suddenly find themselves trapped in this doom spiral?
Inside BlueCo's Strasbourg: Fan protests, Chelsea loan stars and Rosenior's sky-high ambition – Jan 28th, 2025
The Ligue 1 club are not the easiest to manage but their young English coach is carving a formidable reputation this season
Should footballers be allowed to impersonate seagulls? – Jan 28th, 2025
Under football's celebration laws, players are allowed to be personalities — until they aren’t
Champions League final group matches: Our writers pick the one game out of 18 they'll be watching tomorrow – Jan 28th, 2025
With 18 games kicking off at the same time on Wednesday, The Athletic writers explain which one they are most looking forward to - and why
Man City signing Juma Bah - the Sierra Leone teenager who paid his own €6m release clause in Spain – Jan 28th, 2025
Six months ago, the 18-year-old centre-back was playing in Sierra Leone - and he only joined Real Valladolid permanently 26 days ago
Abdukodir Khusanov's tough beginning to life in the Premier League: How soon is too soon to start? – Jan 28th, 2025
Saturday was supposed to be a landmark day for the 20-year-old, the test now is how he recovers from the early setbacks of his debut
David Coote: Sacked referee comes out as gay and says hiding sexuality contributed to behaviour – Jan 27th, 2025
David Coote, the former Premier League referee sacked after making derogatory comments about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has come out publicly as being gay and said that hiding his sexuality contributed to the behaviour that led to his dismissal. On December 9, Coote had his contract terminated by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following an investigation into his conduct. The 42-year-old was suspended by the refereeing body on November 11 after a video emerged on social media in which he called Klopp “f***ing arrogant” and a “German c***”. On November 14,...
Listen: Why it's impossible to pick Bournemouth's standout player – Jan 27th, 2025
After another masterful performance at the weekend, Bournemouth's stunning season is discussed on The Totally Football Show
Antony: From a €95m Man Utd signing to a low-key loan exit in under three years – Jan 27th, 2025
United went to great lengths to sign Antony from Ajax in 2022. Two and a half years later, a loan move to Spain encapsulates his struggles
Is there a conspiracy against Arsenal? Probably not - but the feeling is real – Jan 27th, 2025
VAR, PGMOL statements and former referees' comments in the media can often enflame the discussion over refereeing decisions and anger fans
Fallout from Lewis-Skelly tackle, Amorim takes aim at Rashford, Wissa's early celebration – Jan 27th, 2025
Today in TAFC: The Arsenal tackle that caused chaos and led to abuse, Wissa's early celebration, Amorim's dig at Rashford.
Tipping point for Postecoglou? Champions League Bournemouth? Can Chelsea succeed with Sanchez? - The Briefing – Jan 27th, 2025
The key talking points from the Premier League weekend
Does the Premier League's 'Big Six' still exist (on and off the pitch)? – Jan 27th, 2025
With Manchester United and Tottenham languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, what does it mean for the 'Big Six'?
How long can Tottenham let this go on for? – Jan 27th, 2025
The problems are mounting after a fourth straight Premier League defeat. We are entering a defining period for Postecoglou
'Fly high three beautiful butterflies' - how Southport FC helped a town in mourning – Jan 27th, 2025
A football club is among those who have tried to help a shattered community through its darkest moments
PGMOL 'appalled' at Michael Oliver threats and abuse after Wolves vs Arsenal match – Jan 26th, 2025
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) says it is appalled at social media threats and abuse aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver. The body responsible for refereeing games in England said the police are aware of the incidents that came after Oliver, 39, officiated Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. In the 43rd minute of the match at Molineux, Oliver sent off Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly for ‘serious foul play’ after a challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty. The decision was checked and cleared by the video assistant...
Tottenham 1 Leicester 2 - Nightmare for Postecoglou and Levy protests in embarrassing defeat – Jan 26th, 2025
We break down the talking points from a poor defeat for Spurs in Sunday's Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chelsea are regressing and Enzo Maresca needs more than optimism to fix them – Jan 26th, 2025
As Saturday demonstrated, visits to play Manchester City often expose the unvarnished reality of where Chelsea really are
Explaining Myles Lewis-Skelly's shock red card - and how Arsenal recovered from it – Jan 26th, 2025
Exploring why Lewis-Skelly was sent off against Wolves, whether it was the right decision, what happens next and how Arsenal responded
Why Pep Guardiola's Manchester City played like a long-ball team against Chelsea – Jan 26th, 2025
Guardiola has spent his entire Manchester City career urging the team to slow their play, now he's telling them to go direct. Why?
The Premier League's financial rules are working - just not in the way you might think – Jan 26th, 2025
One of the unexpected effects of PSR is that there has been a change to the transfers ecosystem. Plenty of English clubs are benefitting
Jamal Khashoggi's widow says FIFA should commemorate him at Saudi Arabia World Cup – Jan 26th, 2025
'They could name a stand in a stadium after him, or print his picture on tickets for the public. His sacrifice should be valued'
Hurzeler governs Brighton by consensus but dropping Minteh shows he is no soft touch – Jan 26th, 2025
Winger Yankuba Minteh was a surprise absence from Brighton's starting XI for the home defeat by Everton - this is what happened
What accessories can players wear in the Premier League? – Jan 26th, 2025
From snoods to headbands and gumshields, the accessories players are allowed and want to wear on the pitch has changed over the years
Enzo Maresca says he still trusts Robert Sanchez despite error in Chelsea's defeat by Manchester City – Jan 25th, 2025
Enzo Maresca insisted he still trusts Robert Sanchez to be Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper but added that he wants to see a reaction from the Spaniard to another costly error in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Sanchez, 27, made a rash decision to leave his goal line in the 68th minute, allowing Haaland to chip the ball over him into an empty net after getting the better of Trevoh Chalobah. It was his fifth error leading to a goal this season, more than any other player in the Premier League. Haaland’s goal put City 2-1 up after Josko Gvardiol had...
Manchester City 3 Chelsea 1: Is Sanchez's position becoming untenable? How did Guardiola unpick Maresca's plan? – Jan 25th, 2025
Champions City beat visitors Chelsea on Saturday to climb above them into fourth place in the Premier League table
Yankuba Minteh left out of Brighton starting XI for Everton game after arriving late – Jan 25th, 2025
Yankuba Minteh was left out of Brighton & Hove Albion’s starting line-up for the 1-0 home defeat by Everton after turning up late. The 20-year-old winger failed to report on time for the pre-match preparations for Fabian Hurzeler’s side at the Amex Stadium. Minteh started, scored and provided an assist in last Sunday’s 3-1 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He was then left on the bench for Everton’s visit, with German prospect Brajan Gruda taking over from the Gambia international on the right flank. Gruda missed the previous two matches with a minor...
Manchester United's Antony completes Real Betis loan – Jan 25th, 2025
Real Betis have completed the signing of Antony on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season. Betis will cover 84 per cent of Antony’s wages plus potential performance-related bonuses during the loan period. There is no option to make the move permanent nor is there an upfront loan fee included in the deal. Antony becomes United’s first departure of the winter transfer window, while the club would reluctantly consider the sales of academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford is also available. United have, meanwhile, bid €30m for Lecce...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta 'absolutely fuming' about Myles Lewis-Skelly red card – Jan 25th, 2025
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is “absolutely fuming” about Myles Lewis-Skelly’s sending off during his side’s 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. The 18-year-old was shown a straight red card in the 43rd minute of the game after a challenge on Wolves’ defender Matt Doherty. “It is that clear that I leave it to you guys,” Arteta told Sky Sports after the game. “I am absolutely fuming, but I leave it with you. Because it is that obvious. I don’t think my words are going to help.” On the decision, the Premier...
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's brutal honesty: 'Good or bad, he tells us everything' – Jan 25th, 2025
Amorim is a firm believer that honesty is the best policy, and he has not held back in his assessment of Manchester United
The stark reality of watching a Pep Guardiola midfield in 2025 – Jan 25th, 2025
It is a source of some bewilderment that Guardiola, of all coaches, should have allowed such a key part of his team to fall into decline
Mourning Michael Newberry: 'He made me proud beyond words - I don’t know why that night he felt he couldn’t ring us' – Jan 25th, 2025
In Newcastle and Northern Ireland they are mourning Michael Newberry — a footballer, friend and family man gone far too soon
Man City vs Chelsea: Who needs Champions League qualification more? – Jan 25th, 2025
The financial incentives are obvious but there is also a prestige and importance beyond money to being in Europe's premier competition
Meet Isaac Kearney, the six-year-old Liverpool fan 'just living his best life' – Jan 25th, 2025
A video of Isaac Kearney has been viewed more than 140million times and moved fans across the world to get in touch
Meet Arsenal target Sverre Nypan, the Rosenborg teenager with 4,000 minutes under his belt – Jan 24th, 2025
The midfielder made his debut aged 15 and is the latest exciting prospect to come out of Norway, in the footsteps of Odegaard and Haaland
Arsenal working on deal to sign Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg – Jan 24th, 2025
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg. Dialogue between the clubs and with the player’s representatives is advancing, as Arsenal try to land the 18-year-old Norway youth international. However, a firm decision on his future has yet to be made and no agreements are in place — meaning the situation remains open. Nypan is regarded as one of the best prospects in Europe, having made his Norwegian league debut in 2022 aged just 15. In May 2023, he became the youngest player to score in a League match for Rosenborg — just 16 years and 145 days old.
Premier League predicted line-ups: Who do our writers think will start in Gameweek 23? – Jan 24th, 2025
As we approach another weekend of action in the Premier League, our writers predict the line-ups for the upcoming games
Row Z: Man City's problem solving, Robbie Williams and a (literal) wild goose chase – Jan 24th, 2025
Tim Spiers takes a sideways look at some of football's more unusual stories of the week
Manchester United give Antony permission to finalise Real Betis loan move – Jan 24th, 2025
Manchester United have given Antony permission to travel to Seville to complete a loan move to Real Betis. The move will be a straight loan transfer without an option to buy for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, with the Spanish club to cover 84 per cent of the forward’s wages plus potential bonuses depending on performances for the loan period. There is no up front loan fee. The Brazil international, who currently earns £105,000 per week at United, will spend the second half of the season with Betis after featuring just 14 times for United this term. The loan deal is estimated to...
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #39 – Jan 24th, 2025
Can you answer the weekly poser plucked from deep inside The Athletic's trivia vaults?
Trump and Infantino: Two presidents and a sporting political bromance that isn't slowing down – Jan 24th, 2025
The leaders of the world's most powerful nation and its most popular sport seem to have a blossoming friendship
The Transfer Radar 2025: The Athletic's ultimate guide to players who could be on the move – Jan 24th, 2025
Focused on transfers across 2025, we look at the situations of Salah, Wirtz, Zubimendi, Nkunku, Gyokeres, Alexander-Arnold and more...
Infantino and Trump's bromance, one to watch at Arsenal, apologies to Dessers – Jan 24th, 2025
Today in TAFC: Trump and Infantino's relationship, apologies to Dessers, a 15-year-old on Arsenal's first-team radar.
How Manchester City have built bridges with victims of Barry Bennell who tried to sue the club – Jan 24th, 2025
Prominent members of the club have been involved in supporting the victims in person and have been praised for their sensitivities
Watching Max Dowman live: Arsenal's 'unbelievable' 15-year-old who seems destined for first team – Jan 24th, 2025
Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on the young Arsenal midfielder, and The Athletic went along to watch Dowman up close in the FA Youth Cup
Arne Slot and the art of using expected goals in Premier League post-match interviews – Jan 24th, 2025
Using data is not just reserved for ‘nerds who think football is played on spreadsheets’ — it is increasingly used by the managers too
What Erling Haaland's new contract at Manchester City means for his commercial appeal – Jan 24th, 2025
The City striker has been on a one-way trajectory since scoring on his professional debut at age 16 for Norwegian side Molde
Manchester United 2 Rangers 1 - How close are Amorim's team to qualifying? What was Butland doing? – Jan 23rd, 2025
Analysis of Manchester United's victory over Rangers
Nottingham Forest confirm Chris Wood's two-year contract extension – Jan 23rd, 2025
Nottingham Forest have confirmed that striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract through until the summer of 2027. Wood, 33, was due to be out of contract at the end of this season, which is on track to be his most prolific at Premier League level. The New Zealand international has scored 14 goals in 21 league games for Forest this term, matching his tallies from last season with the City Ground club and his 2019-20 campaign with Burnley. The Athletic reported earlier this week that Wood was close to finalising his contract extension at Forest. Wood has attracted interest from clubs in MLS...
Arsenal's transfer dilemma - buy now or wait for summer? – Jan 23rd, 2025
Arsenal do need something more - but what appears a straightforward requirement is actually a big moment strategically
Champions League projections: Are we heading for El Clasico in the last 16? – Jan 23rd, 2025
With the initial stage of the Champions League almost over, we use our projections to work out how who is likely to progress
What Omar Marmoush brings to Manchester City: Lethal on the break, runs behind and a passing option – Jan 23rd, 2025
The 25-year-old striker's profile analysed - and a look at how he is likely to fit City manager Pep Guardiola's system
City slippers - does Euro exit await? Plus: Bellingham backheel, Brady vs Reynolds – Jan 23rd, 2025
Today in TAFC: City on the brink of Champions league exit, full standings, Bellingham's backheel brilliance and the oldest football rivalry
Watch: How would Andoni Iraola fare at a 'bigger' club? – Jan 23rd, 2025
High-flying Bournemouth and their manager Andoni Iraola are discussed on the latest episode of The Athletic FC Podcast
Tyler Adams boosts USMNT optimism with return to top form, has Bournemouth flying – Jan 23rd, 2025
A fully-fit Adams can be a quintessential "glue guy" for the USMNT
Kyle Walker flying to Milan to complete loan move from Manchester City – Jan 23rd, 2025
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is flying to Milan today (Thursday) to complete his loan move to the Serie A club. As part of the deal, Milan hold an option to make the move permanent in the summer. The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Milan were on the verge of signing the England international and filling the club’s final non-EU player slot, effectively ending the chance of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford joining the side. Walker has 18 months remaining on his City contract but City manager Pep Guardiola said on January 11 that the 34-year-old had requested...
Manchester City complete Omar Marmoush signing from Eintracht Frankfurt – Jan 23rd, 2025
Manchester City have completed the signing of Omar Marmoush from German side Eintracht Frankfurt. City have paid their Bundesliga counterparts a fee in the region of €70million (£59m) to €75m (£63m) plus bonuses. The Egypt international has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Etihad Stadium through to June 2029. He becomes City’s third January signing following the arrivals of Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens and Vitor Reis from Brazilian side Palmeiras. Marmoush, who will wear the number seven shirt for City, said he was joining “one of the best teams in the world”.
Inside the injury crisis that threatens to wreck Tottenham's season – Jan 23rd, 2025
Spurs had high hopes for this season, but an ever-worsening injury crisis has stifled them - could it have been avoided?
PSG's display against Man City was full of verve and potential. It felt like the start of something – Jan 23rd, 2025
Luis Enrique's team produced a performance that demonstrated what this new project could deliver
Why Manchester United have a cash problem – Jan 23rd, 2025
Manchester United are trying to reshape their squad to better suit Ruben Amorim, but they have a significant cash problem to solve, too
Lots of shots, zero goals: Analysing European football's most wasteful players – Jan 23rd, 2025
The most profligate players in Europe's top five leagues are a mixture of ambitious defenders, hopeful midfielders and wasteful strikers
Real Madrid out-earned Manchester City by nearly £180m last season as stadium income becomes key – Jan 23rd, 2025
Deloitte’s Money League reveals growing revenue gap between Premier League teams and the Spanish champions
Amad, the Rangers chapter: 'He was the best trainer every day' – Jan 22nd, 2025
The Ivorian endured a difficult six-month spell at Rangers but the quality and work ethic he's known for now still shone through at Ibrox
The oldest derby in world football may not be where you think – Jan 22nd, 2025
Hallam FC and Sheffield FC first met in 1860, and their 2025 meeting drew interest from the U.S, Cuba and Kazakhstan
Lukas Podolski interview: Playing at 39, Arteta memories and why Havertz is 'not a striker' – Jan 22nd, 2025
The ex-Arsenal forward is considering retirement but is still keeping a keen eye on events at his former Premier League club
Breaking down Benfica vs Barca lunacy, Amorim smashes a TV, first $1m women's player? – Jan 22nd, 2025
Today in TAFC, we break down the chaos of Barca's comeback win over Benfica, Amorim smashes a TV, and Girma set to be the first $1m player.
Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and the threat to football's state-owned superpowers – Jan 22nd, 2025
Both European giants have struggled in the revamped Champions League and both need to win when they meet in Paris tonight
Why did Manchester United's performance vs Brighton make Ruben Amorim so angry? – Jan 22nd, 2025
The closing stages of Sunday's game infuriated the United boss. But what was it his players did wrong?
Kai Havertz: Teenager arrested on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal forward's wife – Jan 21st, 2025
Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal forward Kai Havertz’s pregnant wife. Hertfordshire Police said on Tuesday that “a 17-year-old-boy from St Albans has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications”. The boy, whose identity is protected by law as a minor, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Police launched an investigation last week after Sophia Havertz, who is expecting a child with the Germany international, shared screenshots of abusive messages she had been sent after Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round...
Brentford close to signing Michael Kayode from Fiorentina – Jan 21st, 2025
Brentford are close to signing Michael Kayode on loan with an option to buy from Italian side Fiorentina. The right-back started his career in Juventus’ academy and spent time with Italian lower league club Gozzano before joining Fiorentina in 2021. The 20-year-old has made 12 appearances for the Serie A side in all competitions this season. Kayode has represented Italy at youth-team level and scored the winner against Portugal in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in 2023. Brentford’s first-choice right-back Aaron Hickey has not played since October 2023 due to a troublesome...
Chris Wood close to signing new Nottingham Forest contract – Jan 21st, 2025
Chris Wood is close to following his Nottingham Forest team-mate Murillo by agreeing a new contract with the Premier League’s surprise Champions League contenders. Wood and his advisers have reached a verbal agreement with Forest following talks about a possible two-year contract and, if everything goes to plan, the deal is expected to be finalised soon. The New Zealand international’s existing contract at the City Ground was due to expire at the end of the current season. Murillo committed his long-term future to Forest by signing a new four-and-a-half-year deal earlier on...
Julio Enciso set to join Ipswich Town on loan from Brighton – Jan 21st, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion forward Julio Enciso is set to join Premier League rivals Ipswich Town on loan for the rest of the season. The deal for the Paraguayan forward’s move to Portman Road is understood to not include an option to buy. Ipswich will cover his wages in full. Enciso has been keen on a move away from the Amex Stadium in a bid to get more game time. Serie A side Atalanta are among clubs at home and abroad that have also expressed an interest in the 20-year-old playmaker. Enciso was recalled to the starting line-up by head coach Fabian Hurzeler in December following a...