The Metro understand that Manchester United are ready to move for Mesut Ozil at the end of the season.
The Germany international looks set to leave the Emirates Stadium when his contract expires next summer after negotiations over a new deal broke down back in February.
Ozil worked alongside Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, together winning the Spanish title and cup before the midfielder moved to London.
Since signing for Arsene Wenger’s side the twenty-eight year old has racked up one hundred and sixty-four appearances in all competitions, scoring thirty-two goals while he has helped them win the FA Cup in three of the previous four campaigns.
Internationally he has been capped eighty-six times, scoring twenty-two goals and was part o…
After suffering a SA Lottodelay to next year, Ivy Road’s cozy narrative title Wanderstop is confirmed to launch March 11th, 2025, for PS5 and PC. Helmed by The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden, it focuses on Alta, a former championship fighter who manages a tea shop.
Players will gather tea ingredients and mix them to serve customers who share their stories while unwinding. You can also decorate the shop and keep it clean, but there’s an unknown power to it all, one that seemingly won’t embrace Alta. The latter isn’t too keen on her new role either, but there’s more to her story than meets the eye.
In a press release, Wreden said that Wanderstop&…
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hit out at UEFA s Financial Fair Play rules, which he claims are designed to restrict the Eastlands outfit s capacity.
Ahead of City s derby with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, the Belgium international said the Financial Fair Play Regulations brought in for the 2011-12 season were designed to prolong their stands of established powerhouses such as United.
That s how I look at it anyway, Kompany told the Sunday Telegraph.
If you go into the business world you can t say to anyone they cannot invest. I understand the fans have to be protected, the clubs have to be protected but plans need to be accepted.
You win things; you get more fans. You get more fans; you create more revenue. That s not a stupid…
West Ham have offloaded striker Lucas Perez to LaLiga side Deportivo Alaves.
The 30-year-old struggled to make an impact in the Premier League, firstly as an Arsenal player and then after moving to the London Stadium last year.
He cost Arsenal a reported £17million from Deportivo La Coruna in 2016 before switching capital city allegiances last summer.
West Ham said Perez departed for an undisclosed fee after scoring six times in 19 appearances in all competitions for the Hammers.
— Lucas Pérez (@LP10oficial)
Alaves, who finished 11th in LaLiga last term, announced the forward has signed a three-year contract with them.
Last month Alaves confirmed the appointment of Asier Garitano as their new head coach after the departu…
The Champions League group stages reaches its halfway point this week with the Premier League leaders hosting the top dogs in Italy.
Napoli s trip to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in Group F promises goals aplenty, while holders Real Madrid must try and halt Tottenham s unblemished start in an intriguing clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Elsewhere, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are among the teams looking for their first European wins this season.
Here is your Opta numbers guide to Tuesday s matches.
Spartak Moscow v Sevilla
25 – Spartak have lost 25 of their previous 37 Champions League games, winning only five.
6 – Sevilla forward Wissam Ben Yedder has scored six goals in seven Champions League appearances, in…
Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic has no concerns Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss the World Cup – even if he has to go to Qatar without a leg .
Mitrovic has impressed for Fulham in the Premier League this season with nine goals in 12 games but missed the last two matches due to a foot injury.
Fulham head coach Marco Silva suggested the Serbia international may be a doubt for the World Cup prior to Sunday s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
While Silva admitted fears over Mitrovic s chances at the World Cup, Stojkovic reiterated his more defiant stance as he suggested the Fulham forward would play on one leg.
Mitrovic will go to the World Cup without a leg, we can also cut off his head — he ll still go, he added. We have until tonight to change things, …
With the return of Europe’s elite now fast approaching on the horizon, we are treated to another stacked Monday schedule from across the football globe.
So, for those of you looking to chuck on a Monday flutter, we have found a couple of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
16:30 TPS Turku vs SJK
Putting in another stunning display last week and only continuing to skyrocket their way up the Ykkonen standings, the mood in TPS Turku’s camp is certainly at a red-hot high. In the midst of what has quickly become their brightest run of the 2023 campaign, Monday’s hosts have eased their way to a play-off ticket this season.
Last seen landing a famous 3-0 romp away at title contenders Gnistan, Mika Laurikainen’s men have won each of the…
Robbie Kruse says Australia are focused on creating history by becoming the first Australian men s team to win the Asian Cup.
Australia forward Robbie Kruse claimed Ange Postecoglou s team have targeted a maiden Asian Cup triumph since the start of the continental championships.
Two goals from Tim Cahill helped to see off China 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown against the United Arab Emirates away in Newcastle on Tuesday, following the latter s shock penalty shootout victory over Japan.
Postecoglou s side are just 90 minutes away from reaching a second consecutive final in the Asian Cup and Kruse acknowledged the chance to write their names into the history books was a strong motivator.
Australia s women s team won th…
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We re into the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, and we ve got a nice mix of dark horses and favourites as we look ahead to the final few games of the tournament. The game we re going to be taking a look at today will be contested between Madagascar and Tunisia, who find themselves in very different positions. Madagascar are on an absolute dream run through this tournament, whereas Tunisia haven t really been able to live up to the hype and yet, they re still hanging on in there.
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When you qualify for a tournament for the very first time in your history, you need to make sure that you take advantage of the opportunity that is in front of you. It s safe to say that Madagascar have …
Marcus Rashford has returned to training with Manchester United following successful shoulder surgery.
The England international missed the start of this season after recently undergoing an operation on the long-standing issue.
Despite his shoulder problem, Rashford was part of the Three Lions side that reached the Euro 2020 final, although he missed a penalty in the defeat by Italy at Wembley.
Just over six weeks later, the 22-year-old was back on the pitch at Carrington as he stepped up his recovery.
Look who s back
Fantastic to see you on the mend, !
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
Although he is not expected to return to first-team action until October, Rashford took part in running exercises while also conducting ball work wi…