Tag: striker
Erling Haaland: Man City striker to face no retrospective punishment over Arsenal incidents in 2-2 draw | Football News
Erling Haaland will face no retrospective punishment for throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head during Man City’s feisty 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. In a dramatic finale to the game, Haaland threw the ball at the back of Gabriel’s head after John Stones scored City’s stoppage-time equaliser, but the FA cannot get involved because…
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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says striker is back to best after sorting out ‘lifestyle’ and ‘attitude’ | Football News
Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford has returned to his best form after sorting out his “lifestyle” and “attitude”. The 26-year-old signed a bumper new deal at Old Trafford in the summer of 2023, but endured a difficult 2023/24 campaign with issues off the pitch seeming to impact his performance on it. Rashford has, however,…
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Serhou Guirassy at Borussia Dortmund: Stuttgart return is chance for striker to start firing for new club after transfer | Football News
Serhou Guirassy’s 95th-minute penalty away to Club Brugge had no impact on the result. Borussia Dortmund had already secured victory. But it was the culmination of a journey for the striker. His first goal for the club. His first goal in the Champions League. Guirassy, now 28, was not tipped for greatness at a young…
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Vivianne Miedema: Is former Arsenal striker Manchester City’s missing link in WSL title charge? | Football News
Always the bridesmaid. Manchester City have been Women’s Super League runners-up seven times since 2015, more than all other WSL teams combined. They have made that rather undesirable position somewhat of a speciality. Enter Vivianne Miedema – the player tasked with changing all that. Targeted as the missing piece to Man City’s title-winning puzzle, it’s…
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Arsenal links persist for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… SUNDAY EXPRESS Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a potential move to Arsenal. Kylian Mbappe’s dispute with Paris Saint-Germain has escalated as the French giants refuse to cough up £46m in unpaid wages owed to their ex-star. Nemanja Vidic’s son, Luka, has…
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Romelu Lukaku transfer: Napoli sign striker from Chelsea to set up Antonio Conte reunion | Football News
Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, setting up a reunion with former manager Antonio Conte. The Serie A side have paid a fixed fee of £25.2m (€30m) for Lukaku after hurdles involving image rights were resolved last week to pave the way for his return to Italy. The 31-year-old has not played…
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Ivan Toney transfer: Brentford approached by Saudi Pro League club for England striker | Football News
Brentford have received an approach from a Saudi Arabian club for striker Ivan Toney. The club is understood to be Al Ahli, whose squad includes Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino An offer has been made but the Premier League side have not accepted anything yet and – as things stand – nothing is…
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Bojan Miovski: Girona agree £6.8m deal for Aberdeen striker | Football News
Spanish club Girona have agreed a deal worth £6.8m to sign Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski. It is understood the two clubs are close to finalising the paperwork and finer details of the transfer, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. Miovski is believed to be keen on a move to Girona who are…
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West Ham transfer news: Hammers closing in on deals for Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds forward Crysencio Summerville | Football News
West Ham are closing in on the double signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville. The Hammers are close to an agreement with Dortmund to sign Fullkrug, who has entered the final two years of his contract. Final details on the deal are being sorted between the clubs, notably…
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku heading other way | Football News
Chelsea are interested in signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli as negotiations continue over Romelu Lukaku heading in the opposite direction. The size of the numbers involved had put Chelsea off signing Osimhen earlier in the window, but a potential deal could be revived as the clubs continue discussions over Lukaku going to the Serie A…
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