4:00 AM ET It’s one of the byproducts of the COVID-induced cash crunch in football, and it has created an unprecedented situation across Europe. At no point in recent history have so many key players at big clubs found themselves in the final year of their contract, as is the case heading into the 2021-22
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4:26 PM ET LAFC is nearing a deal to acquire Millonarios FC forward Cristian Arango, a league source confirmed to ESPN. Official terms have not been agreed to but there is an expectation the deal will get done, possibly by the end of the week. Arango has scored 20 goals in 46 games for the
12:09 PM ET Steven Berghuis has signed a four-year deal for Ajax, the club announced on Monday. Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images Ajax have signed Steven Berghuis from Feyenoord on a four year deal, the club announced on Monday. The Dutch international’s move has caused controversy in the Netherlands due to rivalry between the two sides, especially between
10:22 AM ET Arsenal have announced the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract. ESPN reported that Arsenal were close to agreeing a deal to sign the 21-year-old midfielder last month. – Arsenal fail to win for second preseason game– Arsenal sign Tavares from Benfica Lokonga made his senior debut for
7:55 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United are set to seek a solution to their interest in Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane before turning their attention to other targets to ensure they stay within their budget for the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN. United have been encouraged that a deal for Varane is
10:41 PM ET Positives were hard to find in the United States men’s national team’s 1-0 Gold Cup victory over Canada on Sunday. The win in the group stage finale meant the U.S. secured the top spot in Group B with a perfect 3-0-0 record. Practically speaking, and depending on results later on Sunday, it
4:23 PM ET Robin Lod scored in the 81st minute to give Minnesota United FC its first-ever Major League Soccer win over the Seattle Sounders FC, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. Lod, left alone at the back post, tapped in Niko Hansen‘s crossing pass with his left foot past Seattle keeper Stefan
3:43 AM ET Maya Yoshida has called for Tokyo 2020 organisers to reconsider its ban on spectators. Koji Watanabe/Getty Images Japan men’s captain Maya Yoshida has questioned the decision to hold the Olympic Games behind closed doors, calling on authorities to reconsider the spectator ban before the football tournaments begin on Wednesday. Yoshida led Japan to
6:31 PM ET Luke Thrower Euro 2020 and the Copa America are over and the summer transfer window is open, leaving Europe’s biggest clubs clear to make a splash in the market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Arsenal eye Locatelli despite Juve links Arsenal are prepared
10:51 AM ET Adriana Garcia An Instagram photo of Lionel Messi holding the Copa America trophy following Argentina‘s win over Brazil has become the most liked sports photo on the social media platform, surpassing a record 20 million likes. Messi celebrated winning his first major title with Argentina as the Albiceleste lifted the Copa America