Napoli coach Antonio Conte revealed on Saturday that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has submitted a transfer request, amid reports linking the Georgian winger with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking ahead of Napoli’s clash with Verona, Conte confirmed Kvaratskhelia’s desire to leave the club where he played a pivotal role in winning the Serie A title in 2023. “Kvara has asked the club to be sold,” Conte said. “I spoke to the player, and he confirmed his decision. I’m very disappointed. For the past six months, I’ve tried to show him he’s central to our project, bringing in new players to…
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is reportedly contemplating a move away from the club during the January transfer window due to his lack of consistent game time, according to recent reports. The 33-year-old, who is in the final six months of his contract with Arsenal, joined the club from Chelsea midway through the 2022/23 season for £12 million. With no new contract on the table, Jorginho’s future at the Emirates looks increasingly uncertain. The Italy international, who has earned 57 caps for his country, has been used sparingly by manager Mikel Arteta this season, making just nine starts across all competitions. This…
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim is on the verge of making his first signing for the club with the arrival of 17-year-old left-back Diego Leon from Cerro Porteño. The young talent is expected to travel to Manchester on January 11 to finalize the deal but will not officially sign a contract until he turns 18. Deal Details The transfer, reportedly worth €4 million plus bonuses, has been in the works for several weeks. Fabrizio Romano has stated that the total package, including performance-related bonuses, could rise to $6-7 million (£4.9-5.7 million). While Leon cannot officially join…
Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano has stated that a move for Neymar is “impossible” due to Major League Soccer’s salary cap restrictions. Neymar, who joined Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia in August 2023, has struggled with fitness, making just seven appearances for the club. His recovery from an ACL injury has kept him sidelined for much of the year, and he has faced additional fitness setbacks since his return in October. These ongoing fitness concerns have fueled speculation about Neymar’s potential exit from the Saudi Pro League, with rumors suggesting he could move to MLS, where he has expressed interest…
Amad Diallo has expressed his excitement about a long-term future at Manchester United after signing a new contract with the club. The Ivorian winger has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a challenging season for United. Despite the team’s struggles, sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League and parting ways with manager Erik ten Hag in October, Amad’s form has been impressive. Following the appointment of Ruben Amorim, who has faced challenges in adjusting the team’s style of play, Amad has continued to shine, scoring key goals, including a match-winner against Manchester City…
Everton have confirmed the return of David Moyes as the permanent manager, replacing the recently departed Sean Dyche. Moyes, who spent over a decade at Goodison Park, initially joined the club in March 2002 and left to manage Manchester United in 2013, following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Although the Scottish manager did not secure any trophies during his tenure, he consistently kept Everton out of relegation battles and guided them to top-five finishes on three occasions. Since Moyes’ departure, Everton have only finished above seventh place once, with recent seasons spent fighting relegation. Dyche, who had successfully steered the club…
West Ham United have reportedly shown interest in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on loan, according to talkSPORT. Rashford’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain after being recently dropped by manager Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old has publicly expressed his willingness to take on a “new challenge” away from Manchester United, and the club is said to be open to offers. While West Ham would welcome Rashford on loan, they acknowledge the possibility that he may opt for a move to a top European club. Several high-profile teams, including Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund, have been linked with…
Manchester United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Napoli’s highly-rated winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the January transfer window, according to French outlet L’Equipe. The Georgian international has become a primary target for United as they look to strengthen their attacking options. The Manchester Evening News reports that United has been scouting several players, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Randal Kolo Muani among those linked to the club. However, no official bid has been made for the Frenchman. Instead, L’Equipe claims that United’s focus has shifted to Kvaratskhelia, and discussions with Napoli are described as “concrete contacts,” signaling the club’s…
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Nigerian Para powerlifter Kafilat Almaruf for three years due to doping violations. The suspension was imposed after Almaruf committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code. According to an IPC statement, the athlete returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for an anabolic agent in a urine sample collected out-of-competition on July 11, 2024. The analysis using Gas Chromatography/Combustion/Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (GC/C/IRMS) revealed the presence of an anabolic agent of exogenous origin. Exogenous anabolic steroids are prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) 2024 Prohibited List, classified as…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has labeled the on-field altercation between his players and Mallorca’s as “unnecessary.” The incident occurred following Madrid’s 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Los Blancos in the 63rd minute, with an own goal from Mallorca defender Martin Valjent doubling their lead. Rodrygo Goes sealed the victory with a last-minute strike, securing Madrid’s place in Sunday’s final. However, tempers flared after Rodrygo’s goal. Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo confronted Bellingham, leading to a scuffle that saw substitute Raúl Asencio join in. Ancelotti…