SPORT NEWS AND GIST FOR TODAY





According to reports, depression of footballers has been reported to have doubled following the shutdown of sports due to the pandemic. This has prompted Brighton to hire a mental health specialist to have sections with their players and staff.


Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has suggested that the signing of players in the upcoming transfer window will not be as usual due to the ongoing pandemic across the world.

It’s no longer news that the Eredivisie has been cancelled with no title winner, no promotion and no relegation. Both Ajax and AZ Alkmaar are furious about the decision because they stand first and second on the table with 56 points each, Ajax leading on goal difference. Ajax have 45 goals while AZ 37 goals. The decision was made as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis which has seen major events suspended in Netherlands until at least September 1.

Chelsea are set to allow goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga remain at the club for another season in order to prove he’s capable of doing the job. This is also as a result of the ongoing pandemic which will hinder alot of things financially.


La Liga could be played behind closed doors until next year
It has been suggested by La Liga president Javier Tebas that no La Liga match should be played in front of supporters until next year.

Chilean star Alexis Sanchez looks to be in trouble because neither his parent club Manchester United or Inter Milan wants him.

Everton have contacted Barcelona over the possibility of signing midfielder Philippe Coutinho who has recently been linked to sign for Chelsea.

According to reports, investors from Saudi Arabia that are about to takeover Newcastle were previously interested in buying Manchester United before opting for the Magpies.

Reports have suggested that the father of Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will like the Gabon international to sign a new deal at the Emirates stadium.

Barcelona have joined Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot who has an asking price of at least £35m.

Roma will like to sign Napoli star Dries Mertens and they have offered him three years deal. The Belgian is also attracting interest from Chelsea as his contract at Naples ends this summer.


Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos who is currently in loan at Arsenal has reportedly stated that he has been rest assured of a future at the Santiago Bernabeu. Arsenal will reportedly like to sign him on a permanent deal but it’s subjected to the player’s choice.

Hellas Verona star Fabio Borini is attracting interest from Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. Borini formerly played for Liverpool.

Barcelona are already preparing a bid for Brescia star Sandro Tonali. They have already played a £52m offer for the 19-year old.

Juventus will like to use left-back Alex Sandro to swap Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri.



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