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Leeds are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.The England international could leave the Etihad this summer just a year after returning.Newcastle and Aston Villa both held an interest in him this summer, although Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay at the club. Leeds are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer. Goalkeepers Lucas Perri and Alex Cairns remain on the books but Perri lost his place to Darlow in the second half of last season and did not play in the Premier League after a 4-3 defeat…
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali gives an update after being left ‘disturbed’ by ‘false transfer rumors’ during the summer window. In a surprise move we don’t usually see form a club owner, Acun has called out the speculation involving his side and revealed the state of play, which has got fans guessing. @acunilicali posted the following tweet on the 23rd of July: “Dear Hull City family, “We are reading dozens of false transfer rumors in many places. “We are disturbed by the claims that we have been rejected and by the use of our club’s name to gain attention. “We…
World Cup-winning midfielder, Rodri, is 1/2 to sign for Real Madrid this summer, while Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez is 9/4 to join him at the Santiago Bernabeu. William Hill News preview some hot summer transfers following the World Cup. Manchester City midfielder and World Cup Winner is just 1/2 to leave the Etihad for the Bernabeu following his World Cup heroics with Spain. Premier League-based Argentinian players might not be the most popular next season after ending England’s World Cup hopes, and a few have shortened to make summer exits. Enzo Fernandez is priced at 9/4 to leave Chelsea for Real…
Berlanga believes Zuffa Boxing can deliver major super middleweight fights after Sunday’s bout with Steven Butler at Madison Square Garden Theater. Edgar Berlanga believes signing with Zuffa Boxing will help him land major super middleweight fights after Sunday’s clash with Steven Butler. Berlanga identified Jaime Munguia and Chris Eubank Jr. as opponents he expects the promotion to pursue if he handles his immediate assignment in New York. Berlanga expressed confidence that Zuffa can secure those bouts after praising Dana White and the company’s plans for boxing. “I’m with the biggest in the game. Dana White, Paramount TV, man. So, we…
England’s Natalie Metcalf says it “will take some time to process fully” after she was ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because of a calf injury.The 33-year-old, who had returned to action last December following the birth of her daughter 14 months ago, picked up the issue on Monday and has been ruled out following scans.Metcalf helped England win Commonwealth Games gold on the Gold Coast in Australia eight years ago and was the only player in the 2026 squad who featured in that 2018 triumph.”I’m devastated to not be able to continue with the team,” said Metcalf,…
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the original Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Ryan Hunn, co-host of the Stadio podcast, to deal with statements provided by our Patreon members. He has to strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with them, and we deal with topics including William Saliba’s back injury, Arsenal’s valuation of players in the transfer market, breaking our record for a sale this summer, Noni Madueke’s output next season, whether winning the league is harder than retaining the title, Arsene Wenger and Gianni Infantino, Spain’s style of play and Mikel Arteta, and…
Former long-reigning heavyweight ruler, Wladimir Klitschko, is believed to be contemplating a comeback, hoping for a record-breaking return to the heavyweight throne. Now, former opponent, Tyson Fury, has offered his thoughts on ‘Dr. Steelhammer’s’ potential title bid. Klitschko has not fought since he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium when he unsuccessfully challenged for the IBF and WBA (Super) heavyweight world titles over nine years ago. That defeat came 18 months after the end of his nine-year second stint atop the heavyweight division, which was famously ended by Fury in Düsseldorf. However, last month, the now 50-year-old…
Two-time major champion Martin Kaymer has said it is “highly unlikely” LIV Golf’s team championship will take place this year and admitted the players do not know if the circuit will exist in 2027.LIV is reeling from the withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing from the end of this season after the Kingdom ploughed in more than £3.75bn to bankroll its first three years.Scott O’Neil, who became became LIV Golf chief executive in January 2025, is trying to generate $350m (£262m) of investment to keep the tour going.The next LIV event starts at the JCB Club in Staffordshire on Thursday…
Fabrizio Romano has delivered an exciting update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman, who was considered untouchable earlier this summer, is now in the Reds’ sights as they continue to work on a deal. It’s no secret that Andoni Iraola is after more reinforcements ahead of his first season in charge at Anfield. He’s said as much in his first press conferences. Whether Barcola solves the Spaniard’s biggest problem remains to be seen, however. Bradley Barcola Strengths Weaknesses Finishing Crossing Long shots Ball-retention Key passes It’s easy to see why Liverpool are so interested in Barcola. They desperately…
Edgar Berlanga isn’t looking at Sunday’s fight with Steven Butler as the start of a long rebuilding process. In his mind, it’s the final stop before a December clash with Chris Eubank Jr. in London. If Berlanga gets the result he expects, he wants Zuffa Boxing to move him directly into one of the biggest paydays at super middleweight. Berlanga’s own comments show he is already focused beyond Sunday. “People look at me, I’m the knockout guy, and fans love knockouts. But it’s going to come. First round, second round, third round, it’s going to come. Patience is everything in…