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Lazio Initiate Talks for Defender Danilho Doekhi Lazio are currently in negotiations to sign defender Danilho Doekhi, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The player is available as a free agent following his departure from Union Berlin.The Aquile need to completely revamp their defence this summer with the arrival of coach Gennaro Gattuso, and above all the exits of Alessio Romagnoli and Mario Gila.They already picked up one free agent in the form of left-back Alfonso Pedraza, as the 30-year-old was out of contract with Villarreal.Lazio looking at DoekhiAccording to Romano, their next target is 28-year-old Doekhi, who is available…

World Cup Semifinals Set as Transfer Market Heats Up Yesterday, the quarter-finals came to an end with Argentina’s win over Switzerland, and now the World Cup gets even more exciting with the two blockbuster semi-final clashes: France-Spain and Argentina-England. Meanwhile, the transfer market continues to heat up. Here are the most important stories of the day.Juve, Carnevali makes a move for PellegrinoJuventus have made their first move to sign Mateo Pellegrino, submitting an initial official offer to Parma for the Argentine striker. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are looking for a new centre-forward, and the Argentine’s profile has become the…

Gabriel Arteta Bernal Joins Arsenal Under-21 Training Following Scholarship DealPhoto by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueGabriel Arteta Bernal participated in training sessions with the Arsenal U21 squad this week as the team began their pre-season preparations following the summer break.AdvertisementThe Premier League confirmed in June that Mikel Arteta’s son, Gabriel, signed scholarship terms with the club. The league included the teenager on its ‘retained list’ for players under contract with Arsenal beyond June 30th.Although the 17-year-old now meets the age requirements for a professional contract, he currently remains on a scholarship deal in north London.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArteta…

Eduardo Camavinga Faces Uncertain Future at Real Madrid Under Jose Mourinho The future of French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga at Real Madrid remains highly uncertain. The club believes his professional growth has stunted in recent years, failing to meet the high expectations set when he joined as a promising youngster from Rennes. Real Madrid officials specifically point to his role in the team’s UEFA Champions League exit last season. During the quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich, Camavinga held onto the ball for several seconds after the whistle, earning a second yellow card. This dismissal hindered Real Madrid’s ability to compete in…

FIFA Explores Potential Expansion to 64-Team World Cup by 2030 FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the organization will examine the possibility of expanding the World Cup to a 64-team format as early as the 2030 edition.The information was published by The Athletic, the sports arm of The New York Times.The current tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, introduced the 48-team format, a significant increase from the 32-team version that was in place from 1998 to 2022.For 2030, the World Cup is scheduled to be spread across six nations and three continents: Morocco, Portugal and Spain will…

Thomas Tuchel demands improvement despite England’s World Cup win over Norway England secured a hard-fought victory against Norway in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final, but manager Thomas Tuchel voiced clear concerns regarding the display. “We made life very difficult for ourselves,” Tuchel said. “The result is fantastic but I’m not happy with the performance.” He commended the players for their heart, adding, “I’m impressed with the effort, team spirit and belief to overcome adversity. But I am also a football coach and I think we can play better. We had a lot of momentum swings for both teams. We made life…

Roma Eyes Double Move for Garnacho and Moreira Roma is currently pursuing Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira as primary transfer targets to strengthen its squad. Chelsea is currently setting a €50 million asking price for Garnacho, while Strasbourg holds a similar €50 million valuation for Moreira.While negotiations for the Giallorossi remain complex, club officials expect these financial demands to decrease as talks progress.AdvertisementGarnacho and Moreira share a connection, as Chelsea retains a buyback clause for the Belgian full-back, and both clubs operate under the same ownership. Both organizations belong to the US consortium BlueCo, which is led by entrepreneur Todd…

Ruben Amorim Names 26-Man Squad for Milan Pre-Season Training Coach Ruben Amorim has named a 26-man squad for the first phase of AC Milan pre-season training, which includes new signing Mario Gila. The group also provides an opportunity for various young players and those returning from loan spells to impress the new manager.The Rossoneri gather at the Milanello training camp on Monday, July 13, marking the official start of work for the new tactician.Gila joins the rest of the squad immediately following his transfer from Lazio, while Goncalo Ramos remains on vacation due to his involvement in Portugal’s World Cup…

Barcelona Midfielder Brian Farinas Nears Permanent Move to Girona Barça Atletic’s failure to earn promotion from the fourth division last season has forced the club to make difficult decisions regarding the futures of several players.Many young prospects who featured in Juliano Belletti’s reserve squad last season have outgrown the division and now require competitive experience at a higher level with a different club.This situation has led to several departures, and the latest player set to exit is Brian Farinas. The 20-year-old is nearing a move from Barcelona to Girona.The club expects the operation to be a permanent transfer rather than…

Newcastle United held concrete talks for Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov Khusanov’s agent has confirmed Newcastle United held concrete talks to sign the Man City defenderAgent Gairat Khasbiullin says the two parties established a “great rapport” during negotiationsNewcastle were first to congratulate Khusanov on completing his move to Man City in January 2025The agent of Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has revealed that Newcastle United held concrete talks to sign the Uzbekistan international before the defender ultimately completed his move to the Etihad Stadium, adding that a warm relationship between the two parties has been maintained ever since.Abdukodir Khusanov arrived…