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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Premier League to start new season with Ref Cam experiment
Several referees in the Premier League will wear a so-called ‘Ref Cam’ at the start of the new season, reports The Guardian. According to the newspaper, Premier League clubs have given broadcasters TNT Sports and Sky Sports permission to show the footage.
Real Madrid signing slipped away from PSG
Real Madrid present Franco Mastantuono on his 18th birthday after a record-breaking €63.2m move from River Plate. The Argentine forward reveals PSG’s interest, praises Messi, and explains why Xabi Alonso’s call convinced him to join Los Blancos.
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.