Newcastle United had a relatively quiet summer transfer window last year as they followed the Premier League’s ‘Profit and Sustainability Rules’ – but esteemed journalist David Ornstein believes they will look to do business this time around, with their financial picture ‘painted encouragingly’. The Magpies spent little money in the summer window at the beginning of the season. The £28 million spent on Lewis Hall in a loan-to-buy obligation deal with Chelsea last season was their marquee signing, while £15 million was spent on Sheffield United youngster William Osula, and a £20 million fee for Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest…
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Rangers could be set for a huge windfall this summer if the number of clubs interested in Hamza Igamane increases further. Igamane has been the Light Blues’ breakout star this season after signing from FAR Rabat in his native Morocco last July, with 13 goals and three assists from his 35 appearances in Rangers colours so far. The 22-year-old was a relative unknown to European football, let alone the Scottish Premiership, upon his arrival last summer, and has been one of few gems unearthed amid a dismal season at Ibrox. However, with Rangers losing money hand over fist for several…
Welcome to 2025 NFL free agency. Trades and signings of impending free agents can’t become official until Wednesday at the earliest, but Monday kicked off the first big waves of activity. And all 32 teams got in on the action in some way. A few of them swung blockbuster deals for quarterbacks, including the Seattle Seahawks landing Sam Darnold on a $100 million deal. A few others prioritized the trenches, with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers pouring millions into the offensive and defensive lines. More roster shuffling is on the way, as free agent contract and trade negotiations continue.…
The spotlight is always on the referee when Rangers take on Celtic in an Old Firm derby. These days it’s not just the man in the middle either, with VAR teams playing arguably an even bigger role in games now. It has given rise to more debate, criticism and conspiracy within Scottish football with everything relating to the officials magnified. Rangers have already been very hard done by in derbies this season with Vaclav Cerny denied a penalty in the Premier Sports Cup final, which the other side went on to win on penalties. Steven McLean appointed Celtic vs Rangers…
Liverpool could cash in on a number of high-profile players in the next transfer window. Liverpool could part with five first-team players this summer as Arne Slot prepares for his first major reshuffle. The Reds are powering towards the Premier League title and they could cement their status as England’s top dog with a successful transfer window at the end of the season. Anfield bosses tasked Slot with extracting more out of the players he inherited from Jurgen Klopp instead of spending big on new recruits last summer. That proved to be a masterstroke, with the likes of Ryan Gravenberch…
Latest Leeds United transfer news and speculation, including an update on Manor Solomon’s future while on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Leeds United has apparently reached a decision on Manor Solomon’s future with the club. Last summer, United signed Solomon on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. The Israel international has seven goals in his loan spell with Leeds this season and will be hoping to assist the team win promotion back to the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s squad now leads the Championship table with 76 points, tied with Sheffield United, who are second and behind on goal difference. Leeds also…
West Ham United feel aggrieved after their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United on Monday night. Going into the game, the Hammers were hoping to make it three wins on the bounce. However, Bruno Guimaraes ensured that did not happen. Newcastle beat West Ham 1-0 at the London Stadium, with the Toon captain netting the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute. It was a crucial moment for the Magpies, with Newcastle recording a vital win ahead of the Carabao Cup final. However, Newcastle United’s winner was slightly controversial. Newcastle United beat West Ham with controversial goal That is the view of West Ham defender Max…
Alan Hutton has issued a verdict on Rangers hiring former Chelsea and Everton manager Frank Lampard in the summer. Gers sacked Philippe Clement mid-season and hired Barry Ferguson as his replacement on an interim basis. Things have started relatively well for Ferguson, with him guiding his team to a 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in Europe. Ibrox move for Frank Lampard welcomed by Alan Hutton Despite Lampard joining Coventry City midway through the current campaign, Hutton would welcome him at Ibrox. He began his managerial career with Derby County and guided them to the play-off final before being offered…
Rangers are still on the lookout for their next permanent manager and a new update from journalist Keith Jackson has shed further light on the matter. Rangers continue search for permanent manager A host of names continue to be mentioned as options to take charge at Ibrox at the end of the season, assuming Barry Ferguson only remains in an interim role until then. Rafa Benitez is perhaps the most high profile name linked with the gig, with the former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager thought to be keen on taking the role, having not had a club since being at Celta…
Duke Blue Devils Secure ACC Tournament Win Over Louisville, Advance to Semifinals The Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team bolstered their record to 24-7 with a 61-48 victory over the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC Tournament on Friday. This win marked Duke’s fourth consecutive triumph and their 12th victory in the last 15 games. Oluchi Okananwa led the scoring effort with 12 points, while Reigan Richardson (12), Ashlon Jackson (11), and Toby Fournier (10) also contributed double-digit performances. Under head coach Kara Lawson, the team is set to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET…