Transfer: Fenerbahce offer Osayi-Samuel new contract....Read Full Article>>

Fenerbahce have offered Bright Osayi-Samuel a new deal amid reports linking the defender to the Premier League.

The Nigeria international is in the final months of his contract with the Yellow Canaries.

Osayi-Samuel rejected a renewal offer from the former Turkish Super Lig champions in the summer.

According to transfermarkt, Fenerbahce want the full-back to sign a new three-year contract.

The 27-year-old has also been linked with Fulham, Crystal Palace and Everton.

He joined Fenerbahce from Sky Bet Championship club, Queens Park Rangers, in January 2021.

The versatile defender has made 151 appearances for the club.

Former Manchester midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has claimed that new manager Ruben Amorim was “really frustrated” with several players during their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday.....Read Full Article>>

Omari Hutchinson’s long-range goal cancelled out Marcus Rashford’s early opener at Portman Road. After the match, Amorim admitted that the players were struggling to adapt to their new way of playing.

Hargreaves, who was positioned near the Red Devils’ technical area during the game, has revealed Amorim was unhappy with Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Rashford during various stages.

He told Premier League Productions: “He was pretty frustrated, I’m not going to lie.

“He was right in front of me and he was really, really frustrated with a lot of things.

“I think initially Dalot’s positioning, I think he was a little bit frustrated with that in the first half.

“I think the midfield balance he didn’t really like, and when Zirkzee came on I don’t think he was overly happy with his positioning and Hojlund as well. So there’s a lot of stuff that needs a little bit of work.

“Before the game, we saw all those smiles and all that charm from Ruben Amorim but during the game he was really frustrated, I think he realised this is going to be a lot harder than he envisioned.”

Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has debunked speculations that he is set to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the club.....Read Full Article>>

With Ronaldo’s time at Al Nassr coming to an end, it was claimed Mourinho wants to bring his compatriot back to European football.

But Mourinho has joked that the 39-year-old would only visit Turkey for food or to see him.

“News about Cristiano Ronaldo to Fenerbahçe is ridiculous,” Mourinho said.

“Cristiano might come to Istanbul to eat because it’s right in the middle of the road between Saudi and Portugal.

“Or maybe he’ll come see his old friend Jose; we can eat at my hotel!”.

EPL table: Liverpool open eight-point gap after 3-2 win at Southampton....Read Full Article>>

Liverpool had to come from behind to claim a 3-2 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Reds knew that victory at St Marys would take them eight points clear of Manchester City, who were humiliated 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.

And they took the lead in the first half through Dominik Szobozslai.

However, the Saints fought back to take the lead, thanks to Armstrong’s penalty and a breakaway goal from Mateus Fernandes.

But Mohamed Salah scored twice to ensure Liverpool took maximum points.

Arne Slot’s men will now face City at Anfield next weekend, in what could be a decisive fixture in the title race.

EPL: Brilliant player, he’s good – Owen Hargreaves lavishes praise on Arsenal star....Read Full Article>>

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has lavished praise on ‘brilliant’ Arsenal star, Ethan Nwaneri, after the Gunners’ Premier League 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Recall that Nwaneri become Arsenal’s second youngest Premier League goalscorer, behind only Cesc Fabregas, after he scored the third goal against Nottingham Forest.

His teammates Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey also scored against the visitors at Emirates Stadium.

“Brilliant player,” Hargreaves told Premier League Productions about Nwaneri.

“That is what he is good at, on the half-turn, receiving the ball from anywhere.

“Great weighted pass and gets himself into a great spot. Look at that. Seventeen! He passes it into the goal, he doesn’t smash it.”

The decision comes after just 12 games in the English Premier League, with the Foxes currently sitting in 16th place, only two points above the relegation zone.....Read Full Article>>

The statement from the club reads, “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect.

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“Assistant Manager Alan Tate and First Team Coach and Analyst Steve Rands have also left the Club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the Club and with our best wishes for the future.

“Men’s First Team training will be overseen by First Team Coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the Club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that the club need to manage Ethan Nwaneri following his impressive display against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.....Read Full Article>>

Arteta watched as Nwaneri scored Arsenal’s third goal against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.

Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey had given the Gunners a two-goal lead before Nwaneri made it three for the hosts late in the second half of the encounter.

Speaking at his post-match interview, Arteta said Arsenal is responsible for building a career for the 17-year-old.

“We are responsible to build a career for him. We have to do that brick by brick,” Arteta said.

“Now you have to put the cement in to make sure the next brick sticks. If we put five or six bricks straight away it won’t work. We have to manage him.”

The France Football Federation, FFF, on Thursday unveiled a 30-player squad for the international friendly against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.....Read Full Article>>

Les Blues will also face Spain in another friendly after the encounter with the Super Falcons.

Key stars like Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani and Eugénie Le Sommer were included in the squad. Laurent Bonadie has been appointed interim head coach of the team following Herve Renard’s resignation.

The Super Falcons also have an interim coach, Justine Madugu, in charge.

France will face Nigeria at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, on Saturday, November 30.

Manchester City on Thursday night, confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension with the Premier League. The champions revealed this in an official statement on their website.....Read Full Article>>

This means Guardiola would have spent more than one decade as City manager by the end of this new deal. Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.

City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said: “Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with

Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.

“His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our Club, and the English game at large.

“This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.”

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has spoken for the first time since he signed a contract extension with the Premier League club. Guardiola’s deal was set to expire in the summer of June 2025, but he has now agreed fresh terms with the champions.....Read Full Article>>

The new contract runs until 2026, with the option for a further year.

The Spaniard has now admitted he now has “a special feeling” for City. “I have a really special feeling for Man City. That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons,” Guardiola said. “Thank you to everyone for continuing to trust and support me.

“Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won.”

Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.