Alejandro Moreno discusses Manchester United’s “desperation” as the transfer window deadline approaches. Jose Mourinho says Tottenham can’t be blamed for the status of Christian Eriksen’s pending move to Inter. Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. The January transfer window closes at
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Steve Nicol dismisses the idea of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job at Manchester United being under threat. Frank Leboeuf doesn’t think adding Edinson Cavani would do anything for Manchester United’s future. Craig Burley evaluates Ed Woodward’s part in making football decisions for a struggling Manchester United. Steve Nicol is unsure about Man United’s ability to replace
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Wolves score thrice to shock Man City 3-2 and keep Liverpool’s league lead at 13 points. Shaka Hislop says Man City players should be having a word with Benjamin Mendy after their loss at Wolves. Shaka Hislop suggests Liverpool have the makings of being one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. When Manchester City fans
Liverpool showed no signs of jet lag as they defeat Premier League rivals Leicester with ease. Gab Marcotti doubles down on his stance that Liverpool could still be caught in the Premier League title race. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol explain how Liverpool’s dominance against Leicester all but ended the title race. Trent Alexander-Arnold mimicking
Julien Laurens explains why Eric Abidal is already talking about pursuing Neymar again next summer. Ale Moreno is surprised by Antoine Griezmann and Didier Deschamps’ comments about Griezmann’s role at Barca. Sergi Roberto speaks on behalf of Barca and UNICEF regarding World Children’s Day on the 30th anniversary. Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has sent a
Juan Mata criticised racist comments aimed at Paul Pogba as “cowardly” in an interview with ESPN’s Rob Dawson. Following Paul Pogba’s penalty miss against Wolves, the FC crew share their thoughts on who should take the spot kicks for Manchester United. Sid Lowe looks at the possibility of El Clasico being moved from the Camp
It was a modern transfer saga, the unprecedented football tale that will be remembered for a very long time, the telenovela that made headlines around the world for nearly three months. Everything was in place for the biggest move of the summer. Two years after going from Spain to France for €222 million, Neymar, 27,
Raul Sanllehi lights up a cigar. It’s the evening of Aug. 9. Arsenal’s head of football has spent the whole day at the club’s training ground in London Colney. He arrived extremely early on site and will almost certainly be one of the last one to leave. Aug. 9 was, for those concerned, another successful
ESPN FC’s Ian Darke and Stewart Robson share their thoughts on the likelihood Harry Maguire joins Manchester United this summer. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Frank Lampard is facing an uphill battle in his first season in charge at Chelsea. Ian Darke and Stewart Robson discuss the impact Dani Ceballos could have at Arsenal
Julien Laurens has reached his wits’ end with Antoine Griezmann’s transfer saga and says ‘the sooner release clause is paid, the better for all of us.” The summer transfer window is in full swing, but there’s plenty of work to be done, given the flurry of international tournaments that have occupied the attention of some
Liverpool have completed their first signing of the summer with the £1.3 million transfer of Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle. Just 17, the defender’s name may not have registered to English supporters, but he’s been at the top of scouting lists for Europe’s elite clubs for some time. Bayern Munich were so desperate
The ESPN FC crew discuss the latest transfer rumours, including Eden Hazard to Real Madrid. Confirmation on Monday Kepa Arrizabalaga had extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao provided some momentary relief for Madrid No.1 Keylor Navas, although a debate quickly started regarding which of David De Gea, Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak the Bernabeu outfit
Orlando City striker Cyle Larin talks about what motivates him as a player, and playing with Kaka. Orlando City striker Cyle Larin has yet to complete his move from to Besiktas, despite the Turkish club tweeting photos of the striker wearing the club’s jersey and undergoing a physical. It appeared the young Canadian’s expected move
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Riyad Mahrez could move to Manchester United this month. The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Riyad Mahrez could move to Manchester United this month. Leicester City have completed the signing of talented Mali youth forward Fousseni Diabate from Ligue 2 side Gazelec Ajaccio. The 22-year-old, who can play as
With the January transfer window upon us, the FC panel discuss the latest on Philippe Coutinho’s future in a Liverpool shirt. After Barcelona failed with three bids to sign Philippe Coutinho last summer, director Albert Soler claimed the club ducked out of negotiations on the final day of the transfer window due to Liverpool’s demands.
The ESPN FC crew discuss Angel Di Maria and whether he’d fit in at Barcelona. On a frantic deadline day in the offices at Camp Nou at the beginning of September, Barcelona tried to thrash out a midnight deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria. With Neymar gone, they needed reinforcements. Ousmane Dembele had arrived from Borussia
Raheem Sterling says Manchester City can beat anyone in the world. Manchester City are flying in the Premier League and Europe but Pep Guardiola is still concerned he doesn’t have enough options. Defender John Stones was ruled out for up to six weeks on Saturday after pulling his hamstring in the 2-0 win over Leicester
Craig Burley has his say on the back and forth between Edinson Cavani and Neymar during PSG’s 2-0 victory against Lyon. Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there’s plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January. TOP STORY:
The guys answer your tweets on Coutinho’s return, the dilution of the UCL group stage, and the depth Chelsea possesses. Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there’s plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January. TOP STORY: Barcelona