Tag: Axel

Burnley: Axel Tuanzebe & Ashley Barnes in talks as two goalkeepers released
13 June 2026 Off

Burnley: Axel Tuanzebe & Ashley Barnes in talks as two goalkeepers released

By Total Football News

Burnley have released goalkeepers Martin Dubravka and Vaclav Hladky following their relegation from the Premier League but remain in discussions with Axel Tuanzebe and Ashley Barnes over new deals.

Ex-Newcastle United keeper Dubravka, 37, made 35 appearances for Burnley last term while 35-year-old Hladky played just five games in two seasons with the club.

While they both depart Turf Moor, Tuanzebe and Barnes are in talks to stay.

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Manchester United: Former defender Axel Tuanzebe sues Manchester United
14 July 2025 Off

Manchester United: Former defender Axel Tuanzebe sues Manchester United

By Total Football News

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is suing the club for alleged negligent medical advice.

The 27-year-old, who joined Burnley earlier this month, filed a legal claim with the High Court against United last week.

It relates to a period from July 2022 involving an unknown injury and is considered a high value claim, which is understood to be more than £1m.

Tuanzebe was out for 195 days in his

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Axel Tuanzebe: Burnley sign centre-back on free transfer from Ipswich Town
26 June 2025 Off

Axel Tuanzebe: Burnley sign centre-back on free transfer from Ipswich Town

By Total Football News

Burnley have signed centre-back Axel Tuanzebe on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Ipswich Town.

Tuanzebe made 45 appearances in all competitions for the Tractor Boys and was influential in their promotion to the Premier League during the 2023-24 campaign.

The 27-year-old made 22 top-flight appearances last season and has decided to remain in the Premier League with newly promoted Burnley rather than sign a new

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Axel Tuanzebe: Ipswich defender came ‘very close’ to losing thumb in freak injury
18 October 2024 Off

Axel Tuanzebe: Ipswich defender came ‘very close’ to losing thumb in freak injury

By Total Football News

Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe came “very close” to losing his thumb in a freak accident that will sideline him for “months”, says manager Kieran McKenna.

The former Manchester United centre-back sustained a deep cut to his thumb while he was washing dishes at his home in early October.

The 26-year-old DR Congo international, who had started all six of Ipswich’s Premier League matches until the injury kept him out

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