Barcelona ‘accept’ Newcastle ‘raised’ offer for Brazilian as Magpies ‘close in’ on fifth summer signing

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Barcelona winger Raphinha after the Magpies increased their offer for the Brazilian, according to reports.

The Geordies have already made four signings this summer with Lewis Hall, Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos all arriving in the first month of the transfer window.

have also seen Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh depart for Nottingham Forest and Brighton respectively but their next incoming may not be far away.

It is believed that Eddie Howe and the Newcastle recruitment department are looking for a new attacker this summer too with former Leeds United star Raphinha continuing to be linked with a move for St James Park.

There have been a number of reports insisting that Barcelona m…

Man City star Walker only England player named in UEFA’s Euro 2024 team of the tournament

Kyle Walker is the only England player to be named in UEFA’s official Euro 2024 team of the tournament, with six of the victorious Spain squad having been included.

The Manchester City right-back started each of England’s seven games as they reached the final.

He played a key role in keeping in the tournament in the last 16, setting up Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick with his long throw into the area, but has faced criticism for a throw-in in the final where he chose to go backwards to fellow City defender John Stones at a time when England had just equalised and were on the front foot.

Another City player, Rodri, was selected as the official player of the tournament. Alongside him in the team of the tournament were 17-year-old Barcelona star Lamine Yamal…

Man City star ‘requests transfer’ as Guardiola ‘approves’ £35m exit; four PL clubs ‘vying’ for signing

According to reports, four Premier League clubs are vying to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is keen to move elsewhere this summer.

has endured a nightmare spell at the Etihad after leaving boyhood club Leeds United to join Man City for around £42m during the 2022 summer transfer window.

Phillips to leave Man City ?

The England international has only made 16 Premier League appearances for as he has been behind star player Rodri in the pecking order.

The 28-year-old joined Premier League rivals West Ham on loan during this year s January transfer window as he attempted to boost his chances of making Gareth Southgate s England squad for Euro 2024.

READ:

However, Phillips situation worsened during the run-in as he struggled at…

Man Utd: Chelsea ‘concern’ means ‘approach’ to sign £50m PL striker is ‘very much on the agenda’

According to reports, Manchester United are ready to swoop to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson, who is also being linked with Chelsea.

have been active in the transfer market this summer, with £90m being invested to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro from Bologna and Lille respectively.

Several players have been offloaded to raise funds for signings and

Man Utd are also expected to sign a new centre-midfielder, while they could opt to sign another striker.

Earlier this month, a report claimed Man Utd are considering signing a new striker,

‘The 20-time champions are exploring the market for a proven centre-forward, and Ivan Toney is on their shortlist.

‘Hojlund’s situation has left United without an orthodox senior striker, and …

Liverpool ‘to offer £70m’ in stunning late deal to ‘snatch’ Man Utd target with player ‘open to move’

Liverpool are set to make an offer for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite after Man Utd failed to meet his asking price earlier in the summer, according to reports.

The Reds are yet to make a signing this summer after Arne Slot inherited a good squad off Jurgen Klopp when they German called it a day at Anfield at the end of last season.

There are still some weaknesses in the depth of Slot s side with many concerned over their centre-back options if Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konate spend any length of time on the sidelines.

have been linked with a number of centre-backs this summer with one of the latest links claiming that .

However, Everton centre-back Branthwaite has now emerged as an unlikely target with The Sun reporting that the England inte…

Chelsea relief after stopping Nicolas Jackson from entering dreaded final seven years of contract

Chelsea will hand a trademark whopping-length new contract to young buck Nicolas Jackson just to really make sure there was no risk of him looking to run down the mere seven years he had left on his existing deal.

The Athletic s David Ornstein writes that terms have been agreed on a contract extension that would tie Jackson to the club until 2033, which is officially quite a long time in the future.

One would have thought that one of the benefits of securing players to ludicrously long contracts would be that the renewal cycle would come around much less often, yet there Chelsea are, signing Jackson up to a new deal just over a year after he arrived at Stamford Bridge.

They have done the same for Cole Palmer, who signed a two-year extension on his contract last …

Man Utd: ‘Special’ £68m target urged to snub ‘selfish’ Red Devils and ‘pick his club correctly’

England international Eberechi Eze has been urged to snub selfish Manchester United when he leaves Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.

is one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Premier League. He shone last season as he grabbed 11 and four assists in his 27 appearances.

The 26-year-old was linked with several Big Six clubs in the summer and he was available for around £68m as there is a release clause in his contract.

Crystal Palace sold Michael Olise and Joachim Anderson, but they managed to keep Eze and Marc Guehi.

The Premier League side could lose Eze in January or next summer, though. It s emerged that

Former player Paul Parker has explained why Eze should avoid signing for Erik ten Hag s side, who wouldn t get the best from h…

Schmeichel accuses Michael Oliver of ‘trying to ruin’ Man City vs Arsenal match

Peter Schmeichel has accused referee Michael Oliver of trying to ruin the Premier League match between Man City and Arsenal on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta both expressed frustrations with the officiating after Sunday’s clash between the title chasers finished in a barnstorming 2-2 draw.

The reigning champions and their biggest challengers played out a gripping clash at the Etihad Stadium, where Erling Haaland’s early opener was cancelled out by a stunning strike by Riccardo Calafiori on his first Arsenal start.

Set-piece star Gabriel powered Arsenal ahead with a header in first-half stoppage time, but more drama was to follow as Leandro Trossard was sent off moments later.

The 10-man Gunners defended with their lives throughout the second …

All Sports Betting Partnerships Have Been Approved As Kentucky Readies for First Sports Bet

In just a little more than two weeks Gov. Andy Beshear (D) will officially kick off .

The governor and Churchill Downs Inc. today that Beshear will place the state s first sports bet at Churchill Downs Racetrack on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. to officially launch sports betting in the commonwealth.

Beshear has not revealed what his first bet will be.

First Licenses Approved, Retail Betting Partnerships Announced

Churchill Downs Racetrack will feature a brick-and-mortar sportsbook with 15 sports betting kiosks, a 168-square-foot video screen, and 20 large format televisions when it opens the space in early September.

“CDI is excited to bring our experience operating retail sports wagering experiences to Kentucky with many thanks to the Kentucky Gener…

Alabama Senate Committee Strips Sports Betting From Gaming Bills

The Senate Tourism Committee yesterday moved two gaming bills out of committee to the Senate floor, but sports betting hopefuls may not like what they see.

The committee passed both and, but stripped sports betting from the legislation and greatly reduced the number of casinos the state would see. Sen. Greg Albritton (R-22) presented the changes at yesterday s committee meeting.

The bills now allow for up to three tribal casinos, a state lottery, parimutuel wagering, and historical horse racing.

Sports Betting Stripped from Package

were hinted at for the gaming bills during Tourism committee meeting last week and they became a reality on Tuesday afternoon. The original gaming bills called for up to 10 casinos in the state, in-person and online sports betting,…