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Ten Hag names captain, Poku can hope for debut
Erik ten Hag may be unable to call on Alejandro Grimaldo for his official debut with Bayer Leverkusen. One of the few standout players who remained with Die Werkself, Grimaldo has been ill all week. “So there’s a question mark next to his name.” Malik Tillman is also not yet available.
Rashford names Liverpool as an example for Man Utd: ‘The club is in no man’s land’
Marcus Rashford wonders when someone at Manchester United will take the lead in helping the fallen English giants out of “no man’s land.” The forward, currently on loan from Man Utd to Barcelona, notes that a lot has gone wrong at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
For the right wing: Bayer sign Alkmaar’s Poku
Bayer 04 have signed Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar for the right wing. The Bundesliga club will pay around ten million euros plus bonuses for the Dutch U21 international.
Zabarnyi is the first Ukrainian player in PSG’s history
PSG have signed Ukrainian international Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth for nearly €70m, making him the first Ukrainian in the club’s history. The 22-year-old centre-back joins a star-studded squad after impressing in the Premier League and is seen as a key long-term addition to the European champions’ defence.
Three parties could still stop La Liga match in the US
The Spanish players’ union (AFE) is not enthusiastic about La Liga’s idea of staging a league match in the United States. On Monday, it was announced that the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) had approved the match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami. However, there are three parties that could still block it.
Milan sell centre-back to Newcastle for 45 million euros
Newcastle United sign German international Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for 45 million euros, securing a versatile and experienced defender in a deal that underlines the club’s ambitions ahead of the new season.
Goals and pitch invasion: Mbappé steals the show in Real’s only friendly
Real Madrid are ready for the official start of the new season. On Tuesday, Los Blancos played a friendly against WSG Tirol, and one man stole the show: Kylian Mbappé.
Mario Balotelli: 'I’m looking for a club that believes in me'
Mario Balotelli, turning 35, says he wants two or three more years in football before retiring alongside his brother. The free-agent striker reflects on his career, regrets, Italian football’s changes, and his enduring dream of playing for Real Madrid.
Referee who insulted Klopp suspended for eight weeks by the English FA
English referee David Coote has been suspended by the FA for eight weeks and ordered to attend an education course after a video resurfaced of him insulting Jurgen Klopp with offensive, nationality-based remarks.
Great surprise for Slot over Gravenberch suspension
Ryan Gravenberch will have to miss Liverpool’s season opener. The midfielder picked up two yellow cards in the final match of last season and was therefore sent off with a red. This came as a surprise to his coach, Arne Slot.