Tottenham landed Antonin Kinsky and have already put him into action. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Premier League clubs spent almost £2 billion during the summer transfer window and there were some really interesting deals. But last January saw the league make its lowest winter spending in three years (£96.2m), so what does 2025 hold? Here are grades for…
Ian Darke, ESPN.com writerJan 9, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Close Darke, who called games for the network during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, is ESPN lead soccer voice in the United States. He has covered the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League since 1982, and has one of the world’s most…
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 9, 2025, 04:59 AM ET Manchester City are interested in Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis, sources have told ESPN. The club are exploring the possibility of a January deal for the 18-year-old Brazilian youth international. Reis is valued at around €40 million ($41m). Editor’s Picks 2 Related It is unclear at this stage…
Ashley Young’s son Tyler plays for Peterborough United. Joe Dent – PUFC/Getty Images Everton defender Ashley Young said it would be the high point of his career if he lines up against his 18-year-old son Tyler when the Merseyside club host Peterborough United in the third-round of the FA Cup later on Thursday. The 39-year-old former…
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJan 9, 2025, 04:30 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. You’ll have to pardon me for borrowing from the Declaration of Independence, but I hold these three truths to be self-evident and non-contradictory: that Vinicius deserved…
Arsenal and Juventus could compete to sign Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo, while Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES – Sources: West…
West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form. The Englishman’s contract at the London club runs until 2027. He will be in charge for West Ham’s…
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJan 8, 2025, 08:33 PM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN. One source with direct knowledge of…
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said players must see soccer as more than just a game when competing in order to be successful during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He used the mental approach taken by a team he is very familiar with as an example: Argentina, for whom Pochettino played during his career. “When…
Arsenal and Juventus could compete to sign Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo, while Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES – Sources: West…