ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Alex Kirkland discuss Juanma Lillo’s arrival at Man City as Pep Guardiola’s No. 2. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Ismael Bennacer’s rumoured transfer to Manchester City. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to the news of Vincent Kompany rejecting a coaching role at Man City. ESPN FC’s Rob Dawson
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Ian Darke defends his stance against the Premier League allowing teams to have five subs when play resumes. Liverpool‘s crucial clash against Everton as they close in on a first league title in 30 years has been confirmed for June 21, the Premier League announced on Friday, but doubt remains over whether the game will
Ian Darke feels the return of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba can boost Man United into the top four. Odion Ighalo reacts to extending his loan from Shanghai Shenhua. Mark Ogden believes David de Gea needs to prove he’s still one of the top keepers in the world next season. Herculez Gomez disagrees with Javier
Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are linked with a slippery customer in midfield. PLUS: The Champions League final could be on the move. Jump to: Aouar wanted by Man City, Chelsea | Arsenal’s Zoom party | CL final on the move | Smalling needs
Timo Werner and Liverpool seemed such an obvious fit. He is a quick, mobile striker capable of dropping straight into Jurgen Klopp’s system at Anfield and a player, with a reported £49 million release clause at RB Leipzig, who would also mirror the club’s policy of finding value in an inflated market. The Germany international
ESPN Have Chelsea swept in & landed Werner under Liverpool’s noses? Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders,
Odion Ighalo reacts to extending his loan from Shanghai Shenhua. Ian Darke feels the return of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba can boost Man United into the top four. Mark Ogden believes David de Gea needs to prove he’s still one of the top keepers in the world next season. Herculez Gomez disagrees with Javier
Ian Darke breaks down the market for Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid transfer rumours to Chelsea. James Olley breaks down why Aubameyang’s contract will dictate Arsenals transfer activity this summer. Julien Laurens emphatically rules out any chance Philippe Coutinho moves to Arsenal this summer. Julien Laurens insists Arsenal should keep David Luiz beyond this summer due
Herculez Gomez disagrees with Javier Hernandez blaming David Moyes for his struggles at Manchester United. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Odion Ighalo’s proposed loan extension at Manchester United. Manchester United will have to tempt Birmingham City with guaranteed cash to sign Jude Bellingham, sources have told ESPN. United are keen to land Bellingham, 16,
Pep Guardiola says football will return but urges fans to continue following government guidelines. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has become the latest Premier League player to breach social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic after he was pictured having a kickabout at Formby beach on Merseyside. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30:
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Check out Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold’s crazy kick from an odd spot to find the back of the net. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has promised the club’s supporters a title parade when it is safe and said there will be no
Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Premier League clubs have been given the green light to take part in friendlies with strict protocols in place as they prepare for the restart of England‘s top-flight season on June 17, British media reported on
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Julien Laurens reacts to Chelsea extending Olivier Giroud’s contract until 2021. Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea. The striker almost left the club in January
Sid Lowe says Lionel Messi was never going to leave Barcelona this summer despite his now-expired exit clause. Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens debate whether Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona. Sid Lowe explains why Barcelona should give Philippe Coutinho a chance if they can’t find a buyer. Barcelona have enquired about Eric Garcia‘s situation
Sid Lowe explains the thinking behind La Liga’s late evening kickoffs when the league returns on June 11. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Most of Europe’s top leagues are now in a position to complete their seasons with a bumper summer
ESPN Lowe: Barcelona continuing ’embarrassing’ transfer policy of last year Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund via Getty Images Claudio Reyna went to Germany at 21 and went on to become a USMNT legend. Now his son Gio, 17, is doing the same. Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images From Jordan Henderson’s barber to lifelong season-ticket holders, supporters
Julien Laurens emphatically rules out any chance Philippe Coutinho moves to Arsenal this summer. Julien Laurens insists Arsenal should keep David Luiz beyond this summer due to the experience he brings. Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. Former Arsenal players Patrick Vieira
Weston McKennie, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Thuram expressed their support for George Floyd. Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho reveals a “Justice for George Floyd” shirt after scoring against Paderborn. Julien Laurens encourages players to continue to speak out about “Justice for George Floyd”. Liverpool players knelt down at Anfield on Monday in a tribute to George Floyd
Rob Dawson analyses Man United’s pursuit of Timo Werner with rival Liverpool also looking at the Leipzig star. Chelsea are considering switching their attentions to Timo Werner if the RB Leipzig forward indicates he is willing to join them, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TVdaily and 30 for 30: Soccer Stories– Insider Notebook: United battle
The warning has already come from football’s biggest clubs. “I cannot help feeling that speculation around transfers of individual players for hundreds of millions of pounds this summer seems to ignore the realities that face the sport,” warned Manchester United executive vice-chairman at a Fans’ Forum event last month. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu outlined
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