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19 Sep

Marcus Rashford Shines as Barcelona Beats Newcastle in Thrilling UCL Clash

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsMatch HighlightsBarcelona, Champions League, Marcus Rasford, Newcastle United

Marcus Rashford made all his doubters eat dust with his performance at St. James' Park on Thursday night. The Manchester United loanee scored two superb goals to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Newcastle on their opening night of the Champions League. And his performance showed exactly why Hansi Flick had worked so hard to get him to Camp Nou. It was electric in Newcastle with the home fans basking in the glory of having their team back on the European stage. With legendary striker Faustino Asprilla sitting among the spectators. The very same man that netted a hat trick…

18 Sep

Chelsea Sets Sights on Crystal Palace Star Adam Wharton for January Move

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsTransfer NewsAdam Wharton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace

Chelsea are intensifying interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window. The depth of options in the midfield would be needed, especially since Romeo Lavia’s consistent injuries continue to affect the club. Enzo Maresca seeks to bolster his current players with fresh talent. Wharton has been shortlisted by Chelsea after a few impressive performances from him at Palace this season. The 21-year old has shown multiple times this season that he is capable of controlling games through his passing and vision, which fit in well with Enzo Maresca’s style of play. According…

04 Sep

Alexander Isak aims to make history at Liverpool

Mensah Ernest1 CommentClub NewsAlexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle United

Alexander Isak has stated his desire to "make history" with Liverpool after the completion of his record £125 million transfer from Newcastle United on the transfer deadline. The Swedish striker showed his hunger to win trophies at Anfield and to help the club add to its great history. The 25-year-old forward arrived at Liverpool's training base on Monday to complete his medical and sign a six-year deal. With this move, Isak has become the most expensive signing in British history and a Premier League record. In his first interview for Liverpool, Isak spoke of his ambitions for the number of…

28 Aug

Top 9 Best Defensive Midfielders in the Premier League

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsClub NewsBest defensive midfielders, Premier League

The Premier League has seen the emergence of some of the best defensive midfielders in the world. They do the dirty work in breaking up attacks and tackling for the starting of their team's offensive moves. One important common trait among these defensive midfielders who are best at their trade in the Premier League is that they are a combination of physical strength, technical ability, and smart positioning. Today's football demands a skill set from a defensive midfielder unimaginable ten years ago. Now, they must defend, pass, and even score goals. The best players in this position can change games…

27 Aug

Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers in Football History

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsTransfer NewsMost expensive transfers, player transfers

Football transfers have seen a dramatic change in short history, evolving from a range of a few million to a few hundred millions of dollars. TV revenues commercialized the game and made the clubs exceedingly rich with a global fan base. We now look at the ten most expensive transfers in football history. These transfer deals stand as a landmark in the world of football and portray what clubs are really willing to pay for star players. Every transfer beats an existing record, and the numbers keep growing exponentially every year. How Football Money Got So Big The year 1995…

23 Aug

10 Best Young Players to Watch in 2025

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsPlayer Profiles

2025 promises a fresh generation of young football stars, from up-and-coming wonderkids to breakthrough talents, ready to showcase their talents to the world. The best young players to watch in 2025 have made the headlines in every European league last season and are ready to continue this season. These youngsters are just not going to be a promising upcoming talent for the world; they are now game changers. From the rising teenage star in Barcelona to a Brazilian wonder for Chelsea, this generation is truly special. They combine technical brilliance with tactical maturity, and their fearless approach is changing the…

20 Aug

Newcastle United Table Improved £40m Bid for Wissa as Transfer Drama Intensifies

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsTransfer NewsBrentford, Ouattara

Newcastle United table improved £40m bid for Wissa as DR Congo striker remains eager to secure a transfer to St James' Park, Sky Sports reports. The Magpies have offered a lot more, now structured as £35 million plus £5 million in performance-related add-ons, a rise from their previous £30 million proposal that was turned down almost on the spot by the West London club. But sources close to the negotiations indicated that Brentford are now asking for something over £60 million - a major gap between the two clubs that puts the deal in jeopardy altogether. Wissa's Determination to Leave…

18 Aug

Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as their prime transfer target after Brighton shut the door for Baleba

Mensah Ernest1 CommentTransfer NewsAdam Wharton, Crystal Palace, Manchester United

Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as their prime transfer target after being forced to scrap their chase for Carlos Baleba of Brighton, as TalkSPORT confirmed. The 21-year-old England international is now considered to be United's number one choice in strengthening an already bare midfield, which Ruben Amorim would like to add creativity and dynamism to before the transfer window closes. Brighton Shuts The Door For United Credit: SimplyUtd on X From the very start, United's interest in Carlos Baleba, the next big star from Brighton, hit an immediate wall when Seagulls owner Tony Bloom made it…

10 Aug

Arteta Praises Victor Gyokeres After Class Display Against Athletic Bilbao.

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsMatch HighlightsArsenal, Arteta, Athletic Bilbao, Victor Gyokeres

Victor Gyokeres, who signed for Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon for 63 million euros, has amazed the Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, with his incredible performance against Athletic Bilbao. The Swedish striker made his debut in a preseason friendly against the Spanish side Villarreal, which ended in a disappointing 3-1 defeat. He came in in the 45th minute, had one shot on target, and made some runs behind the defenders in search of a goal, but all was up to nothing. Today, Victor Gyokeres made his starting debut in the Emirates Cup preseason match against another Spanish team, Athletic Bilbao, and Mikel…

07 Aug

Carlos Baleba to Manchester United? Brighton Demands €100M for Midfield Sensation.

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsTransfer NewsBrighton, Carlos Baleba, Manchester United

After closing in on the Benjamin Sesko deal, multiple reports of Carlos Baleba to Manchester United surfaced online, with the Reds looking forward to signing a midfielder before the window ends. The 20-year-old Brighton midfielder has emerged as a number one target for Manchester United in this summer transfer window. David Ornstein reported that Manchester United has already initiated contact with Brighton and Hove Albion over a move for the Cameroonian. The Reds are willing to submit an offer for the player in the next few days after sealing the Sesko deal. But surprisingly, the Seagulls are not willing to…