67 h. ago Xabi Alonso moving fast to deal major transfer blows to Arsenal and Man Utd

Xabi Alonso is poised to become Real Madrid's new head coach in the coming weeks and his transfer plans could spell major trouble for Arsenal and Manchester United

Economics

3 d. ago Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit before expected Real Madrid move

Leverkusen agree to cut contract set to run until 2026Alonso led club to unbeaten Bundesliga title last seasonXabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the Bundesliga season, with the expectation he will take on the imminently vacant seat at Real Madrid.“We can let you know that this week the club and I, we have agreed that these two games are going to be my last two games as a Bayern Leverkusen coach,” Alonso told a Friday press conference. “We have been talking during this week that is always about the moment and now is the right moment to announce it.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Leny Yoro reveals how private talks with Man Utd legend helped his career take off

Leny Yoro was a transfer target for most of Europe's elite clubs in the summer of 2024 but chose Manchester United and is beginning to flourish after a tough start to his Premier League career

Politics

3 d. ago Xabi Alonso moves one step closer to Real Madrid job after Bayer Leverkusen exit is confirmed

Alonso has been heavily tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Politics

3 d. ago Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen departure with Real Madrid waiting in the wings

Alonso went 35 Bundesliga games unbeaten as Bayer Leverkusen boss

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3 d. ago Xabi Alonso to LEAVE Bayer Leverkusen with Real Madrid closing on new manager

Real Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for Xabi Alonso amid increasing doubt over Carlo Ancelotti's future, and now the Spaniard has confirmed he will be leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer

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4 d. ago Marcus Rashford makes final transfer decision as private Barcelona talks emerge

Manchester United want to sell Marcus Rashford this summer in order to raise transfer funds and the Aston Villa loanee has his heart set on a dream move to Barcelona

Sport

1 week ago Xabi Alonso ally fears Real Madrid bound boss at 'risk' of losing dressing room already as formidable four await

The Bayer Leverkusen boss may not have it all his own way when he makes a likely grand return to Los Blancos

Events

1 week ago Carlo Ancelotti set to take over Brazil national team with Liverpool legend in line for Madrid call up

Carlo Ancelotti’s Copa del Rey final loss confirmed his decision to leave the club

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2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Why Mancunians are some of the most 'salary shy' in the UK

New research reveals Mancunians keep salary talks private but find inspiration in pay gaps among friends

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2 w. ago Fulham’s Tony Khan: ‘Craven Cottage builds an intimacy. There’s an identity to the club’

The vice-chairman on his ‘rejuvenator’ manager Marco Silva, his use of analytics and European ambitionsTony Khan does not look or sound like a man who has just watched his team lose a local derby in agonising circumstances. If he is feeling bruised after seeing Fulham fall to a last-minute defeat at home to Chelsea he is hiding it well. Instead Khan, the vice-chairman and director of football operations, brings nothing but positivity when he breezes into a small, private room at Craven Cottage and starts to talk about his hopes for the future.The most immediate issue is whether Fulham’s push for European qualification is still on. “Oh absolutely,” says Khan, on a flying visit to London from his Florida base. “We have a very good chance and we have so many exciting things we can achieve in the remaining fixtures. It’s been such a great season. There’s a lot of great things happening at the club. It’s been so fantastic. I’m really excited for the future.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Aston Villa plot shock Kevin De Bruyne transfer swoop after private talks

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be moving at the end of the season and Aston Villa are among the teams who are interested in signing the Belgium star

Events

3 w. ago Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid moves closer as club chief confirms private talks

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has been linked with taking over at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave the Spanish capital after four years with the club

Economics

3 w. ago Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid is ON as bombshell Bayer Leverkusen contract clause revealed

Los Blancos look set to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer and their former midfielder is top of the wanted list

Events

3 w. ago Xabi Alonso dismisses ‘speculation and rumours’ after Real Madrid links

The Bayer Leverkusen manager has been mentioned as a possible successor to Carlo Ancelotti in the Spanish capital

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3 w. ago Carlo Ancelotti 'set to leave Real Madrid' as top new manager target emerges

Italian expected to depart after Barcelona clash in Copa del Rey final and could quickly become the new head coach of Brazil

Events

3 w. ago Xabi Alonso asking price revealed as Real Madrid move draws closer after latest decision

Real Madrid are expected to axe Carlo Ancelotti following their Champions League exit with Xabi Alonso the favourite to replace him as Bayer Leverkusen set their price

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