Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has revealed that he tried to sign Conor Bradley on loan during his tenure as Stoke City boss – but was rebuffed by Liverpool because they didn’t think he was ready to play in the EFL Championship.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has revealed that he tried to sign Conor Bradley on loan during his tenure as Stoke City boss – but was rebuffed by Liverpool because they didn’t think he was ready to play in the EFL Championship.
Spain captain Alvaro Morata has admitted to having regrets over his departure from Atletico Madrid last summer, after a sudden exit to AC Milan. Just six months later he would be back on the move to Galatasaray in Turkiye. Morata had assured at the time that he would not be…
With the advent of the international break, the lack of minutes for Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler has once again come into focus as a talking point. As clubs use the break to discuss their plans for next season, the 20-year-old has been cited as a prime candidate to leave…
Barcelona President Joan Laporta is embroiled in a legal battle over the ‘Reus case‘, and a documentary focused on the matter has only cast further aspersions on his handling both of the case, and his management of Barcelona. Laporta has faced accusations of appointing those with personal links to him…
Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler has seen his spell at the club defined by the time he has spent on the bench rather than his contribution on the pitch so far. After an impressive series of cameos at the end of last season, it looked as if the Turkish international…
Barcelona have been exhaustively linked with Liverpool winger Luis Diaz over the last year, with the Colombian potentially leaving Anfield this summer. The Reds already seem to be making plans for his departure, although it has not been ruled out that he could stay. Diaz, 28, has two years left…
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has been one of the surprise packages of this season, establishing himself in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola, and for some as one of the best in the division. While clearly talented, few expected such rapid progress from the 19-year-old, who made the switch to…
Ambitious Dale Taylor is targeting goals and to join heralded current company in a Northern Ireland jersey – starting with the March international friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden.
Real Madrid have suffered considerably from injury issues this season, with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao suffering serious knee problems that may well see them out for the rest of the season. While that has been a long way from ideal, the emergence of Raul Asencio has paliated their impact….
Real Madrid have decided that they will move for a central defender at some point in the next two seasons, although reports this season have signalled that they could wait until next year following the emergence of Raul Asencio. Los Blancos have settled on a five-man shortlist for the position….