Dominic Solanke has joined Bournemouth from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, reported to be worth in the region of £19million.
The 21-year-old, who was strongly linked with a loan move to Crystal Palace earlier this week, has signed a long-term contract at the Vitality Stadium.
Solanke won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament when England won the Under-20 World Cup in 2017, exploits that preceded his move from Chelsea to Liverpool.
But the striker struggled for first-team opportunities at Anfield, with 16 of his 21 Premier League appearances coming from the bench during 2017-18.
He scored his solitary top-flight goal for the club in the 4-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on the final day of last season before fitness problems took a toll…
Newcastle United are interested in signing Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal in the summer transfer window, according to Rudy Galetti in . The Italian journalist has claimed that Newcastle are among the clubs who want to sign the 24-year-old Nigeria international winger.
The reporter said: “Chukwueze is on the radar of some Premier League clubs. Also, in Serie A, AC Milan are really interested in him. But, the price tag, which is set at around €30m (£26m), is considered a little high for the Italian club.
“Coming back to England – Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United are on his tracks.”
Chukwueze is a who can operate on the right of a forward line or as a traditional winger. The 24-year-old Nigeria international made 27 starts and 10 substitute a…
Barcelona are determined to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City following the injury to Sergio Aguero, according to Aguero will be on the sidelines for the next three months due to heart problems, having made his debut for Barcelona only a few days ago because of injury issues. The Argentine striker joined the La Liga giants on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 following his departure from City.
Former Spanish and European champions Barcelona were already looking at signing Sterling in the January transfer window, and now with Aguero set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, they are keen on bringing the England international to Camp Nou in January.
Sterling can play as a winger or as an attacking midfielder and is struggling for regular playing time at the m…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says his side have a plan to secure the margin of victory they need against Real Sociedad to top their Europa League group.
While a spot in the knockout stages of the competition has already been secured, United need to win by a two-goal margin to finish as Group E winners – which comes with the added benefit of avoiding a two-legged play-off against one of the eight teams to drop out of the Champions League.
Instead, group winners will resume their involvement in the Europa League from the round of 16, which would prove a valuable boost not only due to ensuring United would be a step closer to the final, but also in light of the hectic fixture schedule caused by the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
Securing such a win is the …
Santos forward Neymar says would be thrilled if rumours over his nomination for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d Or award prove correct.
The 19-year-old strike sensation scored four goals in Santos 4-1 victory against Atletico Paranaense to help the Copa Libertadores holders move within eight points of the Brazilian Serie A s continental places.
Neymar has now scored 78 goals for Santos since breaking into the club s senior ranks in March 2009, earmarking him as a target for the world s biggest clubs and leading to rumours he has made the shortlist for FIFA s prestigious award.
It is a big happiness to be on a list like that while playing in Brazil, Neymar told Globoesporte.
I am very happy with all I have been through in my career, the good things and the bad t…
The Confederation of African Football have announced the 2011 African Player of the Year nominees, including four-time winner Samuel Eto o.
The 10 shortlisted players are highlighted by Cameroonian Eto o, Ivory Coast duo Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure, Asamoah Gyan of Ghana and Morocco s Adel Taarabt.
Also on the shortlist are Ghana midfielders Andre Ayew and Kevin-Prince Boateng, Moussa Sow of Senegal, Mali s Seydou Keita and another Ivorian, Gervinho.
The nominees were revealed by Ghana FA president and CAF executive committee member, Kwesi Nyantakyi, in Accra.
The players were named based on their performances and contribution at club and national level during the year under review.
The eventual winner will be declared on December 22 in Ghana s …
World Cup-winner Ronaldo could make a comeback with Fort Lauderdale Strikers this year, four years after hanging up his boots.
Former Real Madrid and Brazil striker Ronaldo has claimed he could return to the pitch this year, after becoming part-owner of NASL club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Ronaldo was unveiled as a new member of the Strikers ownership group on Wednesday, with reports in Brazil claiming he has purchased 10 per cent of the club that plays in the United States second-tier National American Soccer League.
While the 38-year-old has not played professionally since 2011, the two-time World Cup winner has revealed he wants to start training again in the hope he might be able to pull on Fort Lauderdale s red-and-yellow shirt in the 2015 season.
I …
Diego Maradona s brain surgery was a success and the Argentina great is recovering, according to his personal doctor Leopoldo Luque.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata head coach Maradona, 60, underwent a routine operation for a subdural haematoma on Tuesday.
The former Argentina and Napoli superstar was admitted to Ipensa clinic in La Plata on Monday due to concerns over anemia and dehydration, before being transferred to Olivos Clinic in Buenos Aires province.
I was able to evacuate the hematoma successfully and Diego tolerated the surgery very well, Luque told reporters following the emergency procedure.
Diego is under control. He has a small drain [to remove fluid] that we are planning to take out tomorrow. His stay at the hospital will depend on his evol…
Currently the second team in FIFA rankings, Belgium head into the Euro 2016 as one of the clear-cut favourites to lift the trophy. Red Devils are boasting a strong attacking team with plenty of talented players such as Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and in-form Yannick Ferreira Carrasco leading the way and are eager to start their Euro 2016 campaign with a high-profile win over Italy.
Antonio Conte’s team is plagued by injuries to creative midfielders which saw Italy come to France with arguably their weakest team in years. Azzurri are the 2012 finalists and are highly motivated to prove doubters wrong and bounce back from their group stage disappointment at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Looking to head into the World Cup break with another flurry at the Etihad, Manchester City will host Brentford on Saturday lunchtime.
Manchester City
Starting with the hosts, managing to extend on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week with a 2-0 victory at home against Chelsea, Manchester City find themselves enjoying another real purple patch. Last seen on Premier League duties claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win at home against Fulham, Pep Guardiola s side are tipped as a standout pick to defend their domestic crown this season. While the Sky Blues might open this weekend s fixtures sat two points adrift of a high-flying Arsenal, the former Barcelona boss has seen his squad lose just a single top-flight defeat since opening the 2…