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On Saturday at St James’ Park, Newcastle United may face one of the long-term targets from the previous season. Newcastle had a long-term interest in 19-year-old Brazilian sensation Matheus Franca, with numerous sources speculating that an approach was about to be made. But it never happened, as the Magpies let Franca to elude them before Roy Hodgson signed him to play for Crystal Palace. Franca cost £26 million to sign with Crystal Palace, yet he hasn’t yet been on the field. The dynamic teenage striker joined Palace in a transfer that may have cost Brazilian team Flamengo up to £26…
Andrew Omobamidele’s entrance was somewhat of a surprise given the flurry of new signings Nottingham Forest had on deadline day. In fact, the center back has yet to play for the Reds or even crack the starting lineup. However, head coach Steve Cooper has made hints that this could soon be changing. Omobamidele moved from Norwich City to the City Ground because he was thought to be a promising future. Having progressed through the Carrow Road divisions, he signed a five-year contract with Forest. Cooper specifically mentioned the defender during the pregame press conference held in front of Saturday’s game…
Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper has confirmed that Gonzalo Montiel and Serge Aurier are both injured. In the case of Montiel, he was injured during a 2-0 win for Argentina against Peru on Tuesday night. Aurier was always a concern for the Reds. He’s not really looked particularly fit all season and against Crystal Palace, he was withdrawn at half-time of the contest. Cooper has already stated that Forest’s match against Luton this Saturday will feature without both right backs. Cooper will now need to fill the vacuum left by it and rearrange his pack. Cooper verifies the horrendous…
Chelsea injury news: The Blues are still weathering a storm of injuries during the international break as Graham Potter worries mount The international break may not have helped Graham Potter’s Chelsea club, as the manager is facing criticism due to a new round of injuries. Even though they ended the run of games without a win with a 2-2 draw against Everton before the international break, the result did not quiet the supporters. Fears about the squad have cut short the optimism that followed when the team began to assemble a run of games that reflected what Potter’s Chelsea were…
Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Reds reportedly remain interested in Turkey international Kerem Akturkoglu According to reports, Nottingham Forest may rekindle their interest in Kerem Akturkoglu, a winger for Galatasaray. In the summer, Forest’s attempts to sign the 24-year-old were unsuccessful. It was said that the Turkish side considered an offer of €11 million (£9.5 million) to be “very low”. Even now, Akturkoglu is still in the news because he is rumored to have been spotted playing for Galatasaray and Turkey recently. Along with Aston Villa, West Ham, Brighton, and Everton, Forest has reportedly been one of the…
Serge Aurier might not be available for Nottingham Forest’s Premier League matchup against Luton Town this weekend. The defender hobbled off the field prior to the international break against Crystal Palace. The 30-year-old may now be injured for this weekend’s crucial match at the City Ground, according The Athletic. Gonzalo Montiel’s injury, sustained this week while representing Argentina, may indicate a major issue. In 2022, Aurier joined Forest on a free transfer. He became a member of Steve Cooper’s squad immediately after the summer transfer window closed, and he is regarded as a member of the leadership group. Aurier might…
This season, Steve Cooper has continued to lead Nottingham Forest to success, and the Midlands team appears poised to escape relegation and move up into the Premier League’s midtable. Their greatest performance of the season was against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where they emerged victorious in one of the most memorable games of the year. Following a strong start, the club’s officials may now focus on bringing in more players, perhaps in January, or on getting ready for the future by lining up targets for the upcoming summer. And that might apply to a certain player, whose deal ends in…
Gy Neville has given his score prediction ahead of Chelsea against Arsenalar this weekend in the Premier League showdown. The London rivals lock horns on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge, with club football returning after the international break. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were building up some real momentum prior to the break, winning three games on the spin across all competitions. So can the Blues continue that in this weekend’s very tricky fixture? Chelsea go into their next game 11th in the league table and knowing they’ve got to find consistency. Meanwhile, opponents Arsenal sit second in the league and are only…
Odysseas Vlachodimos, the goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest, has gained considerable recognition for his last two international appearances. Over the past two weeks, the stopper has been in action for Greece against the Republic of Ireland and Holland. On the day of the transfer window, the 29-year-old left Benfica to sign with the Reds. After spending about £10 million on him throughout the summer, the team is still waiting on him to make his debut. With Vlachodimos, Forest appears to have a very capable goalie on their hands. Now that the player’s efforts for his country have garnered such high praise,…
A significant new Premier League ruling is expected to have an effect on Brighton, Wolves, Newcastle United, and Aston Villa. Changes to the Premier League’s television rights will affect Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers since starting in 2025, 270 games will air live each season. All Sunday games will be shown starting with the 2025–2026 season, which will have a significant impact on Villa’s fellow European teams, especially those that are not members of the ‘big six’. To try to keep attendances at all levels of the football pyramid consistent, the customary Saturday 3pm blackout will continue, but in order…