Leon Bailey has a growing list of suitors at Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen are preparing themselves for increased interest in Manchester United and Liverpool target Leon Bailey, but squad manager Jonas Boldt insists the German club is the best place for him at this stage of his career.
Bailey, 20, starred in the weekend win over Hoffenheim, scoring with a backheel and setting up another in Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory to take his tally to seven goals and six assists this season.
The winger, who joined from Genk last January, has been linked with a host of…
Alexis Sanchez could be set for a move to Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez could be set for a move to Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez could be set for a move to Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez could be set for a move to Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez could be set for a move to Manchester United.
This article was first published on Jan. 15 and has been updated.
Transfers, especially between two great rivals, can be emotive subjects, which explains some of the ludicrous aspersions cast on Alexis Sanchez’s reported move to Manchester United. Of course money comes into his decision, but there’s been an achingly tedious section of commentators claiming his choice is Pep Guardiola’s holier-than-thou principles and the Evil Empire of Manchester United’s riches.
Manchester City have offered Sanchez…
Suso has been linked to a return to Liverpool, who he left in 2015.
AC Milan have dismissed speculation linking Suso with a move to Liverpool this winter, saying they would not even accept an offer of €80 million for him.
Suso joined L…
Orlando City striker Cyle Larin talks about what motivates him as a player, and playing with Kaka.
Orlando City striker Cyle Larin has yet to complete his move from to Besiktas, despite the Turkish club tweeting photos of the striker wearing the club’s jersey and undergoing a physical.
It appeared the young Canadian’s expected move overseas was imminent, but Orlando said in a statement that it “has not agreed to terms on a transfer of Larin and will take all necessary action against Besiktas in response to the announcement.
“Larin remains under contract with Orlando City through 2019 and is expected…
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Riyad Mahrez could move to Manchester United this month.
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Riyad Mahrez could move to Manchester United this month.
Leicester City have completed the signing of talented Mal…
ESPN FC’S Steve Nicol discusses whether players can resist the temptation of playing for Real Madrid, Barcelona or PSG.
Oscar Grau, Pep Segura and Robert Fernandez can give themselves a pat on the back. We’re not even at the halfway point in January and they have managed to tie up deals for the two players Barcelona wanted this month: Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina.
As far as Grau, Segura and Fernandez are concerned, Barca’s CEO, general manager and sporting director, it’s a case of job well done. But it doesn’t mean they have time to sit back and relax for the rest of the month. The hard work is only now beginning.
Not…
With the January transfer window upon us, the FC panel discuss the latest on Philippe Coutinho’s future in a Liverpool shirt.
After Barcelona failed with three bids to sign Philippe Coutinho last summer, director Albert Soler claimed the club ducked out of negotiations on the final day of the transfer window due to Liverpool’s demands. They apparently wanted €200 million for the 25-year-old.
Liverpool quickly knocked back that suggestion. Throughout the summer they had maintained that Coutinho was not for sale. Their stance contrasted with Soler’s take on the issue they were holding out for ridiculous money…
The FC crew look at the latest transfer rumours, including Paulo Dybala to Manchester United.
The January transfer window is now open, giving sides the chance to boost their squads for the second half of the season.
Who is on the move, and will any of the Premier League’s top clubs be busy? ESPN FC’s club correspondents have a look ahead at what could be a pivotal month in the season.
MAN CITY
What’s needed this month? It seems greedy to want to add to a squad that is so far ahead of everyone else in the Premier League, but City will want to, particularly if they are going to…
John Wilkinson discusses the candidates for the vacant Australia job, as Sven-Goran Eriksson is among the candidates.
With Sydney FC eight points clear at the top of the table, their A-League rivals will be looking to bolster their squads in the January transfer window in an attempt to close the gap.
Here are some the key areas where each of the 10 clubs may be looking for reinforcements, with Socceroos forward Tim Cahill a free agent after leaving Melbourne City at the start of December.
Adelaide United
What they need: Someone to bang them in. Despite their good run of form, United haven’t scored more than twice…
The ESPN FC crew discuss Angel Di Maria and whether he’d fit in at Barcelona.
On a frantic deadline day in the offices at Camp Nou at the beginning of September, Barcelona tried to thrash out a midnight deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria.
With Neymar gone, they needed reinforcements. Ousmane Dembele had arrived from Borussia Dortmund but coach Ernesto Valverde wanted more in attack. Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho was the player they really desired, but he was unattainable.
Di Maria was a divisive second choice to the Liverpool playmaker. In his favour…