Inter Milan star Davide Frattesi heads for the operating table after months of pain from a troublesome inguinal hernia. The midfielder has battled through the injury for ages before deciding surgery was his only option. Team doctors worked with Frattesi to pick the perfect timing for his operation. Inter crashed out of the Club World Cup against Brazilian side Fluminense, which opened up his schedule. The Italian wants to be completely healthy when the new season kicks off.
Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio broke the news on social media about the upcoming procedure. Frattesi faces between 20 and 30 days away from football action during his recovery period. Inter management believes the absence will not hurt their preparations for the...
Arsenal star Leandro Trossard faces a money fight with his club bosses. The Belgian winger wants a massive pay raise that Arsenal refuses to give him. His contract runs out next summer and talks have hit a dead end. Arsenal's manager desperately wants to keep Trossard at the Emirates Stadium. The club's owners refuse to meet his huge wage demands though.
Other teams have started circling around the talented midfielder like vultures. Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have made their move and contacted his agents already. They see a golden chance to snatch him away from North London. Saudi Arabian clubs are also throwing serious money at the player. Al-Shabab and Al-Ettifaq want to tempt him with tax-free riches.
Newly promoted Neom has joined...
Barcelona hunts for new left-wing talent after missing out on Nico Williams. The Athletic Bilbao star signed a massive contract extension until 2035. Coach Hans Flick takes his summer break as sporting director Deco works on backup plans. Two major Premier League stars have caught the club's attention. Both players want to join the Spanish giants.
Luis Diaz from Liverpool and Marcus Rashford from Manchester United top Barcelona's shopping list. The Colombian winger costs around 70 million euros but his price could drop if he pushes for a move. Rashford's value sits at 46 million euros after losing his starting spot at Old Trafford. Manchester United might accept a loan deal to reduce their wage bill. Both players agreed to take pay...
French star Theo Hernandez edges closer to leaving AC Milan for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. The defender looks set to reunite with coach Simone Inzaghi after weeks of secret talks between both clubs. Italian sports papers report the move has gained serious momentum following recent events. Al-Hilal crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup against Brazilian side Fluminense. Their tournament exit opened the door for transfer business to resume at full speed.
The Saudi team had put negotiations on hold during their Club World Cup campaign. Management wanted players focused on matches rather than transfer speculation. Al-Hilal reached the quarter-finals before Fluminense knocked them out of the competition. The elimination freed up time and...
Athletic Bilbao wants their old defender back from Saudi Arabia. Aymeric Laporte plays for Al-Nassr right after leaving Manchester City. Journalist Akram Konor broke the news about Bilbao chasing their former star. The Spanish club has started serious talks to bring Laporte home. Both sides want the deal to happen during the summer transfer window.
Laporte left Bilbao for Manchester City back in 2018. The defender spent years playing in England before moving to Saudi Arabia. Bilbao sees him as the perfect addition to their backline. They need someone with his experience and leadership skills. The club believes he can help them compete better in European tournaments.
Bilbao plans to use their history with Laporte to convince him. The...
French defender Theo Hernandez moves closer to joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal every day. The Milan star has already shaken hands on personal terms with the Middle Eastern giants. Al-Hilal bosses waited until their Club World Cup campaign ended before pushing forward with talks. The Saudi team crashed out against Brazilian side Fluminense and can focus on transfers again. Coach Simone Inzaghi made Hernandez his top target from day one.
Al-Hilal dangled a massive 20 million euro yearly contract in front of the French international. Hernandez jumped at the chance after his move to Atletico Madrid fell through completely. The player wants the Saudi adventure and the huge payday that comes with it. Milan and Al-Hilal need to agree on...
Four soccer giants have punched their tickets to the final four of the 2025 Club World Cup. The tournament takes place across America this summer and features the planet's top clubs. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Fluminense knocked out their opponents to reach the semifinals. Each team fought hard through the group stages to earn their spots. The competition has delivered thrilling matches and unexpected results.
Money talks loudest when these elite clubs compete for glory. Real Madrid sits at the top of the earnings table with a massive 72.89 million euros already banked. Paris Saint-Germain follows close behind with 66.43 million euros filling their coffers. Brazilian side Fluminense surprised many by grabbing third...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso thinks his squad desperately needs fresh midfield talent this summer. The Spanish coach worries about his team's struggles after losing two legends from the center of the pitch. Luka Modric left the club and Toni Kroos hung up his boots last summer. Alonso knows these departures created a massive hole that must be filled quickly. He wants players with similar skills to step up and take over.
Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha has caught Alonso's attention as the perfect replacement option. The Portuguese midfielder could fill the void left by Modric's exit and Kroos's retirement. Alonso believes Vitinha possesses the right qualities to control games from the middle. The Real Madrid manager thinks smart...
Porto makes Francesco Farioli their new head coach after firing Martin Anselmi. The Portuguese club kicked out Anselmi because the team crashed out of the 2025 Club World Cup. They tied 4-4 with Egyptian team Al Ahly and lost their chance to advance. The club wanted fresh leadership to turn things around. Farioli steps into the hot seat at just 36 years old.
The Italian coach signed a deal that keeps him at Porto until June 30, 2027. He just left his job at Ajax Amsterdam after they failed to win the league title last season. His record at Ajax shows 35 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses across 54 games. The Dutch club decided to part ways with him after the disappointing campaign.
Porto picked Farioli because they love his attacking style...
