No cutting corners

The long-running saga of Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future has finally been concluded. The Premier League leaders triumphantly confirmed on Friday morning that Salah had put pen to paper on a new deal two days after multiple reports claimed that a decision was on the verge of completion. While the club’s official announcement didn’t specify how…

There’s work for Manchester City to do down the stretch if they’re to secure Champions League football for next season, but the Cityzens have been aided by the fact that the Premier League’s top five will qualify for Europe’s premier club competition. A goalless stalemate at Old Trafford not only sparked an existential debate about…

Arsenal hold significant interest in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich on a free transfer, reports in Germany have revealed. Kimmich is approaching the end of his current contract and it appeared as though he was close to inking an extension to keep himself in Munich until 2028, only for the offer to be withdrawn…

“He is an incredible person. For me, what I value and what I like to speak about with these people is the personal side. Because ultimately, everyone in the world knows what Cunha is: a fantastic player. But he’s also a great person. It’s a pleasure to share the dressing room with him. I knew…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk defended himself after former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney heavily criticised the Dutch skipper for his role in Paris Saint-Germain’s opening goal at Anfield on Tuesday night. Ousmane Dembele fired PSG in front on the night and level on aggregate in the second leg of the engrossing Champions League last-16…

Matt Johnson, interim head of women’s football, said: “As a product of the United Academy and part of the original squad back in 2018, Millie is still so important to the squad today. As a true Red, Millie brings enthusiasm and positivity to the squad off the pitch and her performances on the pitch have…