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Manchester United have strengthened two major positions this summer - the right wing and central defense - but Sunday's poor showing against Southampton provided more than enough evidence that the midfield still needs to be taken up.United have investigated buying Kieran Trippier to strengthen the right-back before the transfer window closes, but the figures show no sign of adding up, and the priority for the club hierarchy now in the last week before the deadline must continue in earnest after a new midfield…

The summer transition is an absolutely crucial time for WSL clubs, with the near season often marking significant changes for teams up and down the league.The recruitment is to make or break for the upcoming season, whether it is challenging for the title, to compete for European places, break into the top half or simply stay in the league. Everything is relatively dependent on the expectations of each club.Here's a look at how all 12 WSL clubs rank according to how good - or disappointing - their summer has been ...IN:…

Newcastle and West Ham are considering competing with Burnley for the signing of left-back Maxwel Cornet in Lyon.Sean Dyche's side has placed a club record bid of £ 15 million on Ivory Coast, who moved to Lyon from Metz in 2015.But 90 minutes understand that they can face late competition for his signature, with Premier League rivals Newcastle and West Ham interested in a deal for the 24-year-old. Bundesliga kit Hertha Berlin are also keen on him.Cornet previously avoided interest from Burnley, but they have since raised…

Chelsea are considering a late loan spell for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez during the final week of this summer's transfer window.The Blues have signed Romelu Lukaku and full-back Marcus Bettinelli so far this summer and remain hopeful of landing Sevilla midfielder Jules Kounde. But an approach for Saul at this late stage of the summer may be the ultimate in opportunistic recruitment.Saul made his decision to leave Atletico last season after falling out of favor when the club won La Liga. At one point it seemed…

Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has called on the Gunners to "just give me the job" as he highlighted the problems under manager Mikel Arteta. Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea meant Arsenal opened a league season with two losses and no goals scored in two matches for the first time in their history. It also marked the first occasion they have ended the day in the relegation zone after more than one game of a season had been played since back in August 1992. Arteta has lost 20 of his 60 league games in…

New NWSL club Angel City has announced Freya Coombe as its first head coach and will also confirm USWNT superstar and two-time World Cup winner Christen Press as its first player.Angel City was founded in 2020 by a leading management team that includes Natalie Portman, with Serena Williams and Mia Hamm among other owners, and is expected to debut in the NWSL during the 2022 season. They are the first professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles since 2010.Coombe is the first hiring of Angel City Sports Director Eniola…

Everton have been rejected by Sheffield United on 18-year-old striker Daniel Jebbison, but Toffees is not the only Premier League club interested in the young Canadian.Jebbison was born and raised in Ontario but his family moved to England in 2017 when his mother took a new job and he joined Sheffield United's youth ranks the following year.The teenager played twice on loan at National League North club Chorley halfway through last season but later returned to his parent club and played four times for the Blades in the…

Xherdan Shaqiri has left Liverpool on a permanent transfer to join Lyon and signed a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 club to end his three-year stint at Anfield.The transfer is initially worth £ 5.14 million to Liverpool, which could potentially rise to around £ 9.5 million in total if various additions are triggered depending on Shaqiri's performance in Lyon.? @ XS_11official ?? # Shaqiri2024 is official! ?? https://t.co/pdHQQOwha5 pic.twitter.com/X9JheOXgTM- Olympique Lyonnais ???? (@OL_English) August 23,…

After the display fixture was discontinued during the 2020 season, the Major League Soccer All-Star Game will return in 2021. Unlike previous seasons, where the MLS All-Stars have toured on the European side, this time they will face the cream of the Liga MX.The cross-border derby will be played in front of a huge audience in Los Angeles and there will be plenty of exciting stars on the show. Here is everything you need to know about both sides before the match. Seattle Sounders defender Abdoulaye Cissoko reveals talks with…

Liverpool fans enjoyed their return to Anfield for Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley, and Jurgen Klopp's subsequent comments ensured the focus remained on the Reds. Discussing Burnley's approach, Klopp said: "Watch wrestling if you like that kind of thing." Indeed, the Clarets' physicality is "too dangerous", according to the Liverpool manager. Some of the most intriguing Opta facts from the Premier League weekend emerged from that feisty encounter, while there were predictable developments as Manchester United…