Tag: signing

Matthijs de Ligt: How will Manchester United’s new signing fare at Old Trafford?
13 August 2024 Off

Matthijs de Ligt: How will Manchester United’s new signing fare at Old Trafford?

By Total Football News

Germany football expert Constantin Eckner said: “It is safe to say that De Ligt’s move to Bayern in 2022 did not completely pan out as anticipated.

“Even though the Dutch defender struggled at times during his spell in Italy, he was still viewed as one of the most talented centre-backs in Europe. At first, De Ligt did not necessarily impress but was quite consistent in his performances for the German

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Matt Ritchie: Portsmouth’s new signing aiming to make positive impact
10 August 2024 Off

Matt Ritchie: Portsmouth’s new signing aiming to make positive impact

By Total Football News

New Portsmouth signing Matt Ritchie says he will “give everything to make the team better” this season, after returning for his second spell at Fratton Park.

Ritchie may be best known for his time at Bournemouth and Newcastle as well as some impressive goals in the Premier League, but Portsmouth is where it all started for the now 34-year-old.

“I have some great memories with this club but I want

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Alex Robertson: Cardiff City hopeful of signing Manchester City midfielder
2 August 2024 Off

Alex Robertson: Cardiff City hopeful of signing Manchester City midfielder

By Total Football News

Cardiff City are optimistic they can sign Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson.

Robertson, 21, has been among the club’s targets throughout this summer as the Bluebirds look to add to their engine room.

Manager Erol Bulut described the Australian international as “interesting” after the 2-1 win over Reading in Wednesday night’s pre-season friendly.

Cardiff have faced competition for his services from newly promoted Championship side Portsmouth, where Robertson had a

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Macaulay Langstaff: Millwall signing EFL’s ‘most natural finisher’
10 July 2024 Off

Macaulay Langstaff: Millwall signing EFL’s ‘most natural finisher’

By Total Football News

Millwall begin the new Championship season at home to Watford on Saturday, 10 August and Harris said he will look to make up to seven signings before then, with “one or two” hopefully in the “coming days.”

The club have been recovering from the shock death of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic last month.

Local media said the 26-year-old collapsed at his apartment in Budva, in his native Montenegro.

Harris said he

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Wolves seal Rodrigo Gomes signing from Braga
12 June 2024 Off

Wolves seal Rodrigo Gomes signing from Braga

By Total Football News

Wolves have completed the signing of Rodrigo Gomes from Braga in a deal worth £12.7m.

The winger signed a contract until 2029 with a one-year option after completing his medical on Tuesday.

Boss Gary O’Neil said: “I’m delighted, especially to get one in so early. I think in transfer windows it’s very easy for everything to drag on and get done very late, but from a squad point of view

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Luis Guilherme: West Ham close in on £25m Brazil teenager signing
3 June 2024 Off

Luis Guilherme: West Ham close in on £25m Brazil teenager signing

By Total Football News

West Ham are closing in on the 30m euro (£25.5m) signing of 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras.

Hammers director of football Tim Steidten has been in Brazil trying to bolster new manager Julen Lopetegui’s squad.

Despite rumours the attempt to sign Guilherme was in danger of being called off, sources have told BBC Sport it is now almost done.

It would be West Ham’s first signing since David

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