Along with this season’s title chase going down to the final weekend, the race for the 2023/24 PFA Player of the Year award is attracting plenty of interest.
With the Three Lions looking to get their hands on a first piece of international silverware since 1966 this summer when they arrive in Germany for the European Championships, a host of England internationals have stolen centre stage.
With both of and Arsenal s respective Premier League title battles spearhead by some of England s hottest young starlets, Gareth Southgate s squad are rightfully regarded as a leading contender this summer.
On a list that includes three of the Premier League s new poster boys, we have taken a look at who the bookmakers have installed as the standout candidates to claim thi…
Kaoru Mitoma and Tariq Lamptey were both on target in the second half as Arsenal were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round after a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Gunners faltered for just a second time in their last 20 appearances in the third round of the competition, despite dominating for large periods at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Danny Welbeck s first-half penalty had cancelled out Eddie Nketiah s opener, before Mitoma and Lamptey struck in the space of 13 second-half minutes to end Arsenal s nine-match home winning run.
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According to German outlet , Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are currently contemplating a potential swap deal that would see Jadon Sancho leave Old Trafford and return to the Signal Iduna Park, and Donyell Malen move in the opposite direction.
United paid a whopping fee of €85 million to sign Sancho from Dortmund in 2021, but when Erik ten Hag took charge of the team, the 23-year-old gradually lost his trust, and the issue culminated at the start of this season when an ill-advised social media post got Sancho out of first-team contention completely. A move away from the club appears to be the only way out of the situation for the winger, and a return to Dortmund might prove the best way to do it.
Meanwhile, Malen has been linked with a Premier League move for…
Paris Saint-Germain are regularly a topic of transfer speculation, with plenty of discussion around Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi recently.
But Neymar is another who has been linked with a move away from Parc des Princes in the past, having been with PSG since 2017.
The former Barcelona forward signed a contract extension in 2021 after originally joining on a five-year deal.
TOP STORY – PSG OPEN TO OFFERS FOR NEYMAR IN JANUARY
Paris Saint-Germain have put Brazil superstar Neymar up for sale, according to Fichajes.
The French champions are willing to listen to offers for the 30-year-old, who is contracted until 2025.
The report claims PSG have lowered their price to €50million, which may attract the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United …
Boca Juniors have completed the signing of goalkeeper Sergio Romero on a free transfer.
Romero, who spent six years at Manchester United between 2015 and 2021, has signed a two-year deal with what he called the biggest club in Argentina .
The 35-year-old started his senior career with Racing Club in Argentina, but moved to Europe, with AZ, in 2007.
Romero, who last played for Argentina in 2018, played for Sampdoria and Monaco prior to joining United, where he was a back-up to David de Gea.
He spent last season at Venezia, making 16 league appearances, though could not help the team avoid relegation to Serie B.
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Egypt suffered more Africa Cup of Nations shoot-out heartache as goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the winning penalty to send DR Congo through to the quarter-finals.
All four of the Pharaohs’ knockout games in the 2021 tournament required additional time, culminating in a spot-kick defeat to Senegal in the final.
And, after a 1-1 draw following extra-time, they went the same way in San Pedro with an 8-7 loss on penalties.
Mostafa Mohamed continued to step up in the absence of the injured Mohamed Salah with his fourth goal in as many matches from the spot, cancelling out Meschack Elia’s opener, with Egypt hanging on in extra time following Mohamed Hamdy’s 97th-minute red card.
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Liverpool are interested in signing Marc Guehi from London and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Liverpool are on the hunt for a new defender, and that Guehi is a potential target.
Guehi was on the books of Chelsea from 2007 until 2021. The defender came through the Blues’ youth system, but he could make an impact in the first team of the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners. After spending time on loan at Swansea City, the England international joined Crystal Palace where he has flourished.
The 23-year-old is now considered one of the best young defenders in the Premier League. Guehi has given one assist in 22 Premier League matches for the Eagles. The young defender has m…
Manchester City will relish the incredible test of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals as Pep Guardiola reminded his players they require two exceptional performances to reach the final.
Having eliminated Madrid from the Champions League in the 2010-11 semi-finals as Barcelona boss and in a 2019-20 last-16 tie with City, Guardiola could become the first coach to have knocked Los Blancos out of the competition three times.
City have also remained undefeated in their previous three home Champions League matches against Real Madrid (one win, two draws) ahead of Tuesday s crucial first leg at the Etihad Stadium.
However, while City are still awaiting their first European title after falling at the final hurdle against Chelsea last season, Madr…
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes will become head coach of the United States women’s team at the end of the season.
Hayes will finish the 2023-24 Women’s Super League campaign with the Blues before she joins her new team two months before the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Interim head coach Twila Kilgore will continue in her role and then join Hayes’ staff as an assistant coach.
A proven winner.
One of the most distinguished managerial careers in club soccer is headed to the touchline.
— U.S. Women s National Soccer Team (@USWNT)
“This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history,” Hayes said.
“The feelings and connection I have for this team and for this country run…
Manchester United great David Beckham acknowledged change is required at Old Trafford, but hopes Cristiano Ronaldo will remain part of the Red Devils future plans.
Ralf Rangnick s United delivered an abject showing in a 4-0 loss at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, meaning the Red Devils have conceded more goals (56) than in any previous Premier League campaign.
The result represented a new low in a dire season for United, who will also set their lowest-ever Premier League points tally, sitting on 58 – six fewer than their 2013-14 mark with only one game to play.
Ajax coach Erik ten Hag will replace Rangnick at the end of the season, but the Dutchman will be tasked with a sizeable rebuilding job, with numerous players out of contract and several signings r…