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'He gets the trust': Kovac backs youngster Mane
On Monday evening Dortmund face a tough first cup round away to third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen. The main issues are in defence, but coach Niko Kovac has already identified a solution.
Newcastle coach Howe appears to rule out any form of reconciliation with Isak
Newcastle United will kick off the new Premier League season on Saturday without the striker who scored 23 league goals last season. Alexander Isak’s absence against Aston Villa has nothing to do with an injury, but everything to do with his transfer situation.
Hancko opens up about unprecedented saga: ‘I already had my doubts’
Dávid Hancko has, for the first time, given a detailed account of his transfer to Al Nassr, which collapsed in bizarre fashion. During the week of the transfer saga, the defender lost three kilos as he barely slept.
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.
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.
Simonis confronted with historic Van Bommel error
Paul Simonis follows in the footsteps of Dutch coaches Andries Jonker, Ton Lokhoff, and Mark van Bommel at VfL Wolfsburg. When it comes to the cup competition, however, the coach certainly hopes not to follow the example of the latter.
Leipzig already have an agreement for Benjamin Sesko’s replacement
RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with Göztepe to sign 23-year-old Brazilian striker Rômulo as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko, in a deal worth 20 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons.
Lyon terminates Nemanja Matic’s contract shortly after controversy over covering rainbow flag
Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday terminated the contract of Nemanja Matic with immediate effect. The Serbian midfielder came under fire three months ago for covering a rainbow flag on his shirt.
City wants to relieve PSG of headache case and offload their own goalkeeper
According to Fabrizio Romano and the BBC, Manchester City are in talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goalkeeper is on a collision course with Paris Saint-Germain and has been left out of the squad for the Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. As a result, Ederson’s departure to Turkey also appears to have gathered pace.
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.