Liverpool ‘artist of the game’ given daftly poetic Jurgen Klopp tribute as release announced

Thiago Alcantara will join Joel Matip out the revolving door at Liverpool after the club confirmed the Spain international will become a free agent this summer.

The midfielder joined from Bayern Munich in 2020 and played 98 competitive games for the lion’s share of which came in his first two seasons.

Thiago Alcantara to get Liverpool release after injury hell

Thiago helped side lift the FA Cup and reach the Champions League final in 2022, but was increasingly injury-hit in his latter days at Anfield. Thiago made just four outings from the bench after February last season and missed the start of the current campaign with a recurrent hip issue.

It had been hoped that Thiago might be able to play a part in the second half of the season after coming off the be…

Slot ‘discusses’ Feyenoord reunion at Liverpool as £40m Man Utd ‘bidding war’ is mooted

According to reports, Arne Slot has discussed the prospect of bringing a Feyenoord player with him to Liverpool ahead of next season.

Slot has been confirmed as Jurgen Klopp s replacement at Liverpool so naturally, s

Liverpool to sign new striker?

s priority is expected to be to sign a new centre-back this summer but they could be forced into the market for a striker i

23-year-old Mexico international Santiago Gimenez shone for Feyenoord in 2023/24 as he grabbed 23 goals and six assists in his 30 Eredivisie appearances.

Gimenez s form for Feyenoord has fuelled speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur mentioned as possible destinations.

Despite this, Liverpool are also in the running…

Man Utd players ‘mocked’ Ten Hag behind his back with ‘more harmony required’

Some Man Utd players mocked Erik ten Hag behind his back last season when the Red Devils boss was giving a talk on philosophy, according to reports.

after months of speculation surrounding his future.

Rumours were swirling earlier this year after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS completed a deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Man Utd with the Glazers allowing them control of the football operation.

There were claims that the new co-owners wanted to replace Ten Hag with a report ahead of the FA Cup final insisting that he would be sacked even if Man Utd won the cup.

The Red Devils victory in the FA Cup final against arch-rivals Man City was completely unexpected and clearly looked into possible replacements after a dismal eight-placed finish in the Premier League.<…

Ornstein reveals Greenwood could return to Man Utd or play under De Zerbi after ‘positive dialogue’

Manchester United star Mason Greenwood could be playing under Roberto De Zerbi next season as transfer expert David Ornstein has revealed positive talks between the forward and the former Brighton manager s next club.

Greenwood has been the subject of widespread interest from a number of European suitors having spent last season on loan at Getafe, who want him to return for another loan spell, with .

Positive dialogue

Juventus and Napoli, as well as teams in Germany, Spain and Portugal have also been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old s situation, but Ornstein has now confirmed that Marseille have held positive dialogue with the United sta.

Greenwood is believed to favour a Marseille move other options at this stage claims the report in The Athletic, and that wo…

England: Southgate makes Shaw, Trippier selection decision with two reasons given for verdict

England head coach Gareth Southgate has reportedly decided whether to start Luke Shaw or Kieran Trippier at left wing-back against the Netherlands.

have underperformed at Euro 2024 but have booked their place in the semi-finals of the competition after beating Slovakia and Switzerland in the knockout stages.

Earlier in the tournament, England lacked balance on the left flank as Trippier was used as a makeshift left-back, while winger Phil Foden insisted on drifting inside at any given opportunity.

attempted to amend this problem for England s quarter-final against Switzerland, switching to three-at-the-back with Foden and Jude Bellingham operating as No.10s.

England s performance in the penalty shootout victory against Switzerland was certainly their be…

Man Utd transfer boost as Prem star demands £90k-a-week pay rise to stay as Red Devils lurk

Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is demanding a huge pay rise to stay at Goodison Park amid strong Man Utd interest, according to reports.

The Red Devils are looking to sign at least one more new centre-back this summer after completing a deal for young Frenchman Leny Yoro from Lille earlier this month.

have made Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt one of their other key targets with personal terms apparently agreed in principle ahead of a move.

However, it was claimed on Wednesday that for the centre-back with the Red Devils apparently having a £29m bid knocked back.

Man Utd have already had two bids for Branthwaite knocked back and they have taken a more reserved approach during recent weeks as they have no intention of matching the £7…

Liverpool offered simple transfer of Klopp favourite, as Man Utd find solution to Ugarte problem

Liverpool and Manchester United have both been offered the chance to sign a midfielder that was previously on the radar of Jurgen Klopp for a long period.

The Reds transfer window last summer was dominated by moves for midfielders. Five players left the midfield corps permanently, and four were brought in to replace them.

The main objective of Klopp was a defensive-midfielder, with Fabinho seeming a particularly big loss. He eventually opted for Wataru Endo, who ended up playing 29 Premier League games for the Reds last term.

But the boss spent much of the transfer window courting Borussia Monchengladbach s Manu Kone, with some reports even suggesting there was a feeling in his home country of France that .

Having failed with their efforts to get him las…

Man Utd: Romano reveals ‘big change’ with Ratcliffe ‘wanting’ two signings; Red Devils pair ‘leaving’

According to reports, a big change has altered Manchester United s transfer plans with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanting two more signings.

So far this summer, have paid around £150m to sign Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.

Man Utd have already done some positive business but they could make a couple more signings before the summer transfer window closes later this month.

It s been widely reported that one of their priorities is to sign a centre-midfielder who can line up alongside England international Kobbie Mainoo.

Earlier this summer, Uruguay international emerged as Man Utd s preferred target but a deal has proved difficult with PSG refusing to budge on their reported £51m asking price.

Burnley s Sander…

England: White snub explained as Carsley responds to ‘press report’ on Arsenal star’s potential return

England interim boss Lee Carsley has explained why he has not included Arsenal defender Ben White in his squad for their upcoming Nations League matches.

did not feature for England at Euro 2024 after he asked not to be considered for selection earlier in the year.

The standout has not played for the Three Lions since he was sent home early from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

It s been widely reported that White had a major fallout with former England assistant manager Steve Holland,

Holland followed Gareth Southgate in quitting following England s 2-1 loss against Spain in the final of Euro 2024.

However, Carsley has not included White in his England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Guardiola ‘asks’ Man City to secure £59m deal and ‘destroys’ the rest of the Premier League

Pep Guardiola has asked Man City to bring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to the Etihad Stadium, according to reports.

The Citizens were fairly quiet in the transfer window as Guardiola chose to bring in just two players with Savinho joining from Troyes and Ilkay Gundogan re-signing from Barcelona.

However, did raise around £100m from the sales of Julian Alvarez, Joao Cancelo, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Sergio Gomez and Tommy Doyle.

And that has given Man City plenty of room to complete deals over the next couple of transfer windows if Guardiola thinks the squad needs strengthening.

Guardiola s own future is in question with the Catalan s contract running out at the end of the season and there are reports that the Man City hierarchy whether he wants t…