According to a recent report from AS, Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signature of Hector Herrera. Over the course of the last few months the Spanish club’s top stars have all been linked with a move away, but now, it seems like it’s Atletico’s turn to start some rumours of their own. Herrera has been with Porto since back in 2013, when he made the jump over from Pachuca. He is also a regularly featured member of the Mexican national team, making his debut in 2012.
At the age of 28 he’s just starting to come into his prime, and he certainly seems like the kind of midfielder that Atletico would like to have on their books.
If they can manage to keep hold of Thomas Partey, who has been heavily linked with a move away as of late, then their chances of domesti…
A Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty all in the final 15 minutes saw Arsenal ultimately cruise to a 3-0 home win over struggling Stoke City on Sunday.
Arsene Wenger s men were frustrated by their relegation-threatened visitors for much of the contest, but were gifted two penalties in the closing stages to help them over the line, in a result that eases some of the heat on their manager.
Chances were few and far between in a turgid first half at the Emirates Stadium, as Xherdan Shaqiri went close early on, before Aaron Ramsey clipped the top of the crossbar in the only two clear-cut opportunities.
Lacazette, appearing for the first time since mid-February due to injury, was introduced from the bench soon after the hour and made him…
Alex Ferguson believes he can take little credit for Cristiano Ronaldo s development into one of the finest footballers of all time.
Ferguson brought a teenage Ronaldo from Sporting CP to Manchester United in 2003 and oversaw his development to Ballon d Or winner in 2008 before a then world-record move to Real Madrid a year later.
The 74-year-old Scot made his share of records tumble during a trophy laden reign spanning four decades at Old Trafford and feels Ronaldo stands a cut above other stellar names he oversaw during 26-and-a-half years at the helm.
Ronaldo is a perfect example of someone who made himself. It s easy for me to say, yeah, I made Ronaldo , Ferguson said when he was honoured with the Walther Bensemann prize, which is awarded for outstanding w…
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has no desire to leave the club before the start of next season.
The Spain international has been linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium in the transfer window, with former club Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus among the clubs said to be interested.
Bellerin, though, insists he will report for Arsenal s pre-season training after the World Cup and is not thinking of moving elsewhere.
I ve got a long contract, I have been in London for a very long time, this is what I call my home right now, he told Sky Sports News.
There is nothing else I am thinking of, for the summer. We have the World Cup, I don t know if I will be called up or not, that is something we will need to wait and see.
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Jake O Brien has become Everton s fifth signing of the transfer window after his reported £16.43million switch from Lyon was confirmed on Tuesday.
O Brien, who made 27 Ligue 1 appearances last season, has penned a four-year contract at Goodison Park ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
The Republic of Ireland international scored five goals in all competitions last term, including in Lyon s Coupe de France final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in May.
The 23-year-old defender kept seven clean sheets from his league outings last season, and will provide another solid defensive option for the Toffees next season.
O Brien won 44 of his 69 contested aerial duels for Lyon, a total only bettered by his central defensive partner Duje Caleta-Car (57).
Harry Kane s importance to Tottenham is as significant as the impact Lionel Messi had during his career at Barcelona, according to Clement Lenglet.
France defender Lenglet is well known to Messi having played alongside him at Camp Nou and also against the Argentina great during his time at Sevilla.
Messi had been a one-club man until the start of the 2021-22 season when Barca s perilous financial situation saw him depart for Paris Saint-Germain.
The superstar forward became the club s all-time leading scorer and a record seven-time Ballon d Or winner at Barca, while he counts 10 LaLiga titles and four Champions League medals among a plethora of honours won with Los Cules.
While Kane has yet to win a medal with Spurs, Lenglet – who joined Tottenham from …
Valencia are attempting to quell interest in forward Rodrigo Moreno by demanding potential suitors pay his full €120million release clause.
The Spain international, who appeared three times at the World Cup, has attracted interest after scoring 16 goals in LaLiga last season.
European champions Real Madrid are rumoured to be considering an approach for the player they sold to Benfica in 2010.
Any deal would come at a nine-figure cost, though, with Valencia expecting to be well compensated for the 27-year-old.
The plan is to start the season with Rodrigo, head coach Marcelino told reporters.
The club has stated there is a release clause and anybody who wants to sign him will have to pay it. If a club comes in and the player wants to leave t…
Danny has left Zenit to bring to an end a nine-year spell at the club, the Russian Premier League team have announced.
The Portugal midfielder joined from Dynamo Moscow in 2008 and scored the winner against Manchester United in the Super Cup on his debut.
He went on to win the Russian Premier League three times and become captain of the club, making 255 appearances and earning a place in the Zenit hall of fame.
During his career at Zenit, Danny showed incredible courage and personal strength, a Zenit statement read.
Three times the midfielder received a cruciate ligament injury – other players have been forced to finish their careers due to such an injury – but each time Danny came back and won his place back in the side.
Danny became…
In-form Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new three-year contract with the Foxes.
The Nigeria international, who joined from Manchester City in August 2017, has agreed to a deal that will run until at least the end of the 2023-24 season.
I can t express how I m feeling, Iheanacho, who has scored 12 goals this season, told the club s website. I m excited, I m happy, I m overwhelmed! It s a great moment and I m happy that Leicester City gave me a new contract.
It s been a great time here. It s not been easy, but there s a lot of people here that are good people, great people to work with. They are nice people and they make me feel comfortable and welcome since I came in.
It s been really great being here. It s like a family. I m happy b…
Jack Grealish insists Gareth Southgate does not have a problem with any member of the England squad as he responded to claims made by former defender Gary Neville.
England manager Southgate was criticised by many, including Neville, for not bringing on midfielder Phil Foden during Friday s goalless World Cup draw with the United States.
Speaking in his role as a pundit for ITV, Neville – capped 85 times by England – said: Phil Foden is a generational talent that I feel as though he has to play.
He has to be played into form, and it has to work with England. I went through my career with England where there were times Paul Scholes was mishandled.
I even woke up this morning thinking, has something happened in training? Has something happened off the …