Wayne Rooney Returns to Football Management with Plymouth Argyle
Former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been appointed as the new manager of Plymouth Argyle for the upcoming season. This comes as a shock move, considering Rooney’s recent dismissal from Birmingham in February. However, the chairman and board of Plymouth Argyle have shown their faith in him, believing that he is the right person to lead the team.
Rooney expressed his excitement about taking on this role, stating that it feels like the perfect next step in his career. He is eager to be part of an exciting project and help build a squad of players who can play expansive and entertaining football. He also acknowledged the talent within the existing group of players and the incredible atmosphere at Home Park.
Chelsea Eyeing James Trafford as Future No. 1
In other news, Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £20 million bid for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Despite a bumpy start to his Premier League career at Turf Moor, Chelsea sees Trafford as a long-term No. 1 option. Many believe that the 21-year-old stopper has the potential to come good and he has already been included in the initial 33-man England squad for Euro 2024.
Tosin Adarabioyo Set to Join Newcastle
Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is reportedly close to agreeing on a contract with Newcastle. The 26-year-old, whose current deal expires this summer, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs. However, Adarabioyo is favoring a move to Newcastle, although there are still some details that need to be worked out.
Barcelona Set to Announce New Coach
Barcelona is set to announce their new coach on Monday. German Hansi Flick, who was previously sacked by the Germany national team, will be taking charge of the Catalans. Flick will be replacing Xavi, who was fired after a U-turn about his future.
Premier League Interest in Serie A and LaLiga Stars
There is growing interest from Premier League clubs in Serie A and LaLiga stars. Tottenham has been credited with an interest in Genoa striker Albert Gundmundsson, who scored 14 goals in the previous campaign. Meanwhile, Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla has been put up for sale and has caught the attention of West Ham, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options.
Antonio Conte in Talks to Become Napoli Boss
Antonio Conte, who was recently sacked by Spurs, could be returning to management as the new Napoli boss. Talks between Conte and Napoli are reportedly at an advanced stage, and the Italian manager is said to have set his sights on returning to his homeland.
Barcelona Looking to Offload Raphinha
Barcelona is looking to cut ties with Brazilian winger Raphinha due to financial constraints. The former Leeds player could be sacrificed to raise funds for the club. Barcelona has also been linked with a move for Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao.
West Ham Target Trevoh Chalobah
West Ham is eyeing a move for Chelsea academy product Trevoh Chalobah. The Hammers, who need to balance their books, are one of the interested clubs. Chelsea’s recent spending spree by Todd Boehly has led to the need to offset costs.
Liverpool Chasing Young Defender Leny Yoro
Liverpool is reportedly chasing a deal for 18-year-old defender Leny Yoro. The young talent is also on the radar of top European clubs such as Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool’s interest in Yoro suggests that manager Arne Slot is looking to make changes to his squad for the upcoming season.
Vincent Kompany Agrees to Join Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany, the former Manchester City defender, has reportedly agreed to join Bayern Munich. The German giants have agreed to a £10.2 million compensation package with Burnley for Kompany. It is believed that Bayern was impressed by Kompany’s forward-thinking views in discussions.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Attracting Interest
Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is attracting interest ahead of the transfer window. Clubs from Saudi Arabia, the USA, and Italy have enquired about the services of the Gabon forward, who currently plays for Marseille.
Jurgen Klopp Takes Up a New Sport in Spain
Jurgen Klopp, who recently left Liverpool, has been spotted taking up a new sport in Spain. The German manager, in an Instagram video message, thanked his followers for their love and support and shared that he has been playing tennis.
Emilio Nsue Receives Six-Month Ban from FIFA
Emilio Nsue, who previously played for Middlesbrough and represented Equatorial Guinea at international level, has been hit with a six-month ban by FIFA. The ban comes after FIFA ruled that Nsue was ineligible to play in their World Cup qualifiers. Nsue is the country’s record goalscorer, with 22 goals in 43 caps.
Vincent Kompany Interested in Bringing Jack Grealish to Bayern Munich
Vincent Kompany, who is set to join Bayern Munich, is reportedly interested in bringing Manchester City’s Jack Grealish to the Bundesliga. Kompany is said to be a big fan of the trickster and sees him as a valuable addition to Bayern’s squad.
Joshua Kimmich on Barcelona’s Radar
Barcelona is reportedly keen on signing Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich this summer. Incoming manager Hansi Flick and Deco are in agreement that Kimmich should be a priority signing for the club.
Benjamin Sesko Set to Decide Future Before Euro 2024
RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko is set to decide his future before the start of Euro 2024. Both Arsenal and Chelsea have been strongly linked with the Slovenian forward, and his agent has confirmed that a decision will be made in the next three weeks. Arsenal is considered the frontrunner for Sesko’s signature.
Arsenal Interested in Mason Melia
Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing St Patrick Athletic prospect Mason Melia. The 16-year-old has already made his debut for the first team in the Ireland Premier Division and has impressed with his performances.