Tag: balance

22 July 2026 Off

Morgan Rogers, Alejandro Garnacho and two clubs trying to balance the books

By Total Football News

The key point here is whether the transfers can be defined as a ‘swap deal’.

One of the clauses in Uefa’s transfer regulations defining “player exchange transactions” is that such deals must be concluded within 45 days of each other.

Clubs can still transfer players between themselves in that 45-day period, but those deals would have to be perceived as not connected to not be seen as part of a

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25 June 2026 Off

Liverpool: Cody Gakpo future at Anfield in balance this summer

By Total Football News

Those close to the Dutch national team speak of a unified squad and, after a difficult domestic season, Gakpo has started the tournament impressively.

His World Cup record – including the 2022 tournament – is impressive, with five goals in seven games. Twenty-three goals across 52 international caps in total since his debut five years ago bears further testimony to his quality.

For now, his focus is entirely on

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26 September 2025 Off

Julien Stephan: QPR must balance ambition with humility

By Total Football News

QPR’s three-match winning streak is just the beginning of something, according to head coach Julien Stephan.

The Londoners managed just one point from their opening three Championship games under their new French boss but have now beaten Charlton, Wrexham and Stoke and will look to make it four wins in a row at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday (15:00 BST).

“After three wins in a row it is a balance

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16 October 2024 Off

Leeds United podcast: Cheikhou Kouyate deal in the balance

By Total Football News

Cheikhou Kouyate has been at Leeds United’s training ground over the international break, but any deal to sign the former Premier League midfielder is “very much in the balance” according to BBC Radio Leeds’ Adam Pope.

Speaking about Kouyate on the latest Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Pope said: “There seems to be some dispute about what’s been going on here – but he’s a free agent, he’s

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11 September 2024 Off

John Mousinho: Portsmouth boss on ‘difficult’ work-life balance

By Total Football News

In a wide ranging interview, Mousinho revealed it is much harder to develop a healthy work-life balance as a head coach than he thought.

The former Oxford defender lives in Portsmouth with his wife and two young daughters.

“I’ve found it really difficult,” he said.

“I thought I’d be able to switch off, my life has changed a lot from being a player where the hours are very social.

“I

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7 April 2024 0

Man Utd 2-2 Liverpool: Erik ten Hag’s future in balance – as are Liverpool hopes

By Total Football News
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah’s late penalty snatched a draw for Liverpool against Manchester United

If Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still pondering a final decision on the future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, he will be none the wiser after his visit to Old Trafford to watch another chaotic meeting with Liverpool.

The club’s new billionaire co-owner fought his way through the rain and winds of Storm Kathleen to take his

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