Tag: uncertainty

13 August 2026 Off

West Ham news: Uncertainty in boardroom before Championship return

By Total Football News

Sullivan has been the subject of long-standing criticism from West Ham fans for his running of the club.

Together with former business partner and co-chair David Gold, who died in 2023, and Baroness Karren Brady, Sullivan has never been forgiven by some supporters for the decision to leave Upton Park in 2016 and move into the former Olympic Stadium.

Brady stood down as vice-chair on 21 April to focus on

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6 February 2026 Off

Leicester City opinion: Silver lining of points deduction is the end of uncertainty

By Total Football News

After years of speculation and legal battles, Leicester City have finally been given the points deduction that had been looming for so long.

Given there were rumours suggesting the punishment could hit double figures, six points does not seem too bad in the end.

For a club that has insisted it is fighting for promotion back to the Premier League, a deduction of that size should be an inconvenience, a

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2 October 2025 Off

Crystal Palace: How uncertainty over Oliver Glasner’s future lays heavy before club’s European bow

By Total Football News

That prospect isn’t being completely discounted, although the initial indications aren’t entirely positive.

Sources close to Palace claim the chances of Glasner staying are remote, that the perceived transfer inactivity over the summer was taken as a sign that he and the club are not aligned in terms of their ambitions.

That’s not to say the Eagles will give up trying to convince him to continue.

If Palace were to

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25 July 2025 Off

Benjamin Sesko: Newcastle consider Slovenia striker amid Alexander Isak uncertainty

By Total Football News

Last season was joyous for Newcastle. They brought an end to their 70-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and finished fifth to secure Champions League football.

Howe sent supporters off for the summer full of optimism during his final news conference of the season on 25 May – confirming the club would not be hindered by Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and acknowledging the need to move

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25 June 2025 Off

Arsenal eye Brentford’s Christian Norgaard amid Thomas Partey uncertainty

By Total Football News

Arsenal are interested in Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard amid uncertainty over Thomas Partey’s future.

Sources have indicated the Gunners are exploring a deal worth an initial £10m, with a possible £5m in performance related add-ons for the 31-year-old Denmark international.

Norgaard, who has not been a long-term target for the Gunners, is now on the club’s radar as they seek experience in midfield with 32-year-old Partey having so far failed

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25 May 2025 Off

Jack Grealish: Man City midfielder left out of squad for final game to spark uncertainty over future

By Total Football News

Boss Pep Guardiola raised eyebrows after Tuesday’s win over Bournemouth with a bombshell claim that he would “quit” City if he had such a large squad to manage next season.

He then clarified in Friday’s news conference that it was a joke, but reiterated the message that he needs to work with a smaller group of players.

City have 32 players listed on their official website so numerous departures are

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10 May 2024 0

Everton: 777 Partners call in finance experts as takeover uncertainty grows

By Total Football News

B Riley describe itself as providing “tailored financial solutions” to meet the “strategic, operational, financial advisory and capital needs” of clients.

Last Friday, 777 Partners and co-owner Josh Wander were accused of a “fraudulent scheme” by a lender in a civil court filing in New York.

Earlier in the week, an airline it owns entered voluntary administration, leaving thousands of passengers stranded around Australia.

BBC Sport understands 777-owned club Standard

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9 May 2024 0

Everton takeover: Sean Dyche says uncertainty over deal makes planning difficult

By Total Football News

Everton boss Sean Dyche says planning for next season is difficult due to the uncertainty over the club’s takeover.

Miami-based investment group 777 agreed to buy a 94% stake in the club in September 2023 but the deal is yet to be ratified.

The Premier League have set four conditions to green light the deal but 777 has suffered financial strife in the past month that has threatened the takeover

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3 May 2024 0

Julen Lopetegui in West Ham talks amid David Moyes uncertainty

By Total Football News

West Ham have held talks with Julen Lopetegui and could make a decision on manager David Moyes’ future before the end of the season.

Moyes has repeatedly fended off questions about whether he will remain at the club, saying talks will not take place until after their final game at Manchester City on 19 May.

While that is still the plan, BBC Sport understands there is a small possibility of

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