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Manchester United-bound Antony ‘isn’t worth’ the €100m that the Red Devils are paying for him, according to Ajax head coach Alfred Schreuder. United confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony on Tuesday afternoon, with the deal set to be completed following the finalisation of personal terms, a medical and receiving a work permit. Schreuder had long insisted that the Brazil international would not be sold by the Dutch champions this window, but with Antony on his way to Old Trafford, he has hit out at how football is dictated by such vast amounts of money. “Today, the amountsRead More →

An unbeaten Juventus side welcome Spezia to the Allianz Stadium in Serie A on Wednesday evening. The Old Lady produced arguably their best performance of the season against Roma – who had to rely upon the “culo della Madonna” (which metaphorically – not literally – means ‘the luck of the gods’) to earn a point last weekend according to the visiting manager, Jose Mourinho. Spezia were playing in the fifth tier of Italian football as recently as 2009 but have taken three points from the first three games of their third consecutive top-flight campaign so far this term. Here’s everything you need to know aboutRead More →

Barcelona are currently unable to register new signings Lucy Bronze and Geyse Ferreira ahead of the 2022/23 Primera Division season due to an ongoing dispute between the Professional Women’s Football League and Spanish FA over players from non-European Union countries . Bronze joined Barcelona this summer following the end of her contract at Manchester City, while Geyse has signed for the Spanish champions from fellow Primera Division outfit Madrid CFF. The 2022/23 Primera Division campaign is just the second professional season in the league’s history, and kicks off on Sunday 11 September. But Mundo Deportivo reports that currently, neither Bronze or Geyse can be registeredRead More →

Nottingham Forest are in talks with Wolves over a deal for Willy Boly, 90min understands. Forest have already made 19 new signings since being promoted to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. Renan Lodi was the 19th arrival on Monday, with the East Midlands club also on course to bring in free agent Serge Aurier as the 20th. Boly, who joined Wolves in the Championship, has four seasons of Premier League experience under his belt. But from being among the league’s most impressive centre-backs in 2018/19 when Wolves were newly promoted, the Frenchman suffered with injuries in 2019/20 and 2020/21. The 31-year-old then spentRead More →

Cristiano Ronaldo remains heavily linked with a Manchester United exit, with Napoli being billed as a potential destination. Frenkie de Jong has travelled to England in the final days of the transfer window, sparking renewed speculation amid ongoing Manchester United, Chelsea and even Liverpool rumours. But the trip to London is thought to be a personal sightseeing mini-break and no more. In their hunt for a midfielder, Liverpool are thinking through a possible£42m offer for Brighton talent Moises Caicedo. Chelsea are still hoping to complete additional deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon in the final days of the transfer window once Wesley Fofana isRead More →

Tottenham have completed the permanent signing of centre-back Cristiano Romero from Atalanta after initially signing the Argentina international on loan last summer. Romero, who has quickly become a fan favourite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his aggressive style of defending, has penned a long-term contract until 2027. The original loan agreement with Atalanta included an option for a permanent deal thought to be worth €55m (£47m). The former Juventus player missed a chunk of last season because of injury but eventually found himself at home in Antonio Conte’s back-three, starting 15 consecutive Premier League games following his return to fitness at the start ofRead More →

Moses Nyeman is headed to Belgian second division side SK Beveren. The D.C. United homegrown player will depart after recording three assists in 32 Major League Soccer appearances. He is to join former Real Salt Lake player Everton Luiz and Atlanta United homegrown figure Tyler Wolff at Beveren. “We wish Moses all the best as he takes the next step in his soccer career,” Dave Kasper, D.C. United’s president of soccer operations, said in a release. “He is a very talented soccer player and wonderful person who we have enjoyed working with and seeing his growth from our academy to the first team.” He firstRead More →

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on loan with an option to make the move permanent. Dubravka has slipped down the pecking order under Eddie Howe having been the Magpies’ number one before Nick Pope arrived in the summer. Howe revealed contact from United over the Slovakia international last week, stating: “There has been contact between the clubs and those discussions will continue.” 90min now understands the deal with United is done, with just personal terms and other smaller issues to work out. There will be an obligation for the Red Devils to make the transfer permanent should heRead More →

As the World Cup fast approaches, Mexican figures abroad are stepping up their game. Diego Lainez and Santiago Gimenez recorded their debut goals for their newest sides in Europe, while Edson Alvarez continued to prove himself with Ajax. Erick Gutierrez and Chucky Lozano saw minutes of action for PSV and Napoli, shaping up a pretty good weekend for El Tri players. Here’s everything on Mexican figures abroad… Diego Lainez scored his first goal for Sporting Braga. / MB Media/GettyImages Diego Lainez scored his first goal for Sporting Braga in the 6-0 victory over Arouca on Sunday, kick-starting his career in Portugal. The Mexican national teamRead More →

West Ham have finalised the signing of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta from Lyon. Paqueta was among Newcastle’s top targets for a large part of the transfer window but late interest from West Ham has seen the 25-year-old head to London Stadium instead in a deal worth close to €60m (£50.9m). “I am extremely happy to be here. I hope it’s the beginning of an enjoyable journey. I hope my time here is successful,” Paqueta said “Last season, West Ham had a very good season and I hope they continue to enjoy more and more good seasons in my time at the club. “I am excitedRead More →