James Trafford set for Manchester City return in another blow for beleaguered Newcastle

James Trafford set for Manchester City return in another blow for beleaguered Newcastle

Newcastle are set to miss out on another summer transfer target after reports suggested Manchester City had activated their buy-back clause on Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford left the Etihad for Turf Moor in 2023 but City insisted on an option to re-sign him due to the player’s long-term potential. That has now been triggered…

Newcastle duo admit to being powerless as Alexander Isak ponders future

Newcastle duo admit to being powerless as Alexander Isak ponders future

Dan Burn admits the Newcastle players can “only control what we can control” after striker Alexander Isak asked to explore a move away from St James’ Park. Isak was not part of the squad that landed in Singapore this morning with the club yesterday citing a minor thigh injury for his absence. However, reports subsequently…

Liverpool CEO claims big spending a ‘long time coming’

Liverpool CEO claims big spending a ‘long time coming’

Liverpool’s significant transfer spending this summer stems from extensive long-term planning, according to club CEO Billy Hogan. Hogan says that securing a 20th English league title gave the club the confidence to operate like a global giant. The club’s most recent signing, French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, arrived in a deal worth £79…

Mason Mount claims Manchester United MUST qualify for Europe next season

Mason Mount claims Manchester United MUST qualify for Europe next season

Mason Mount says Manchester United’s priority for the season ahead is to secure European football, following a disappointing campaign that left them out of continental competition. The upcoming season marks only the second time since the 1980s, when English clubs were banned from Europe after the Heysel Stadium disaster, that United won’t feature in a…