Max Akpan

2 days ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Barcelona now sit atop La Liga with 82 points, holding a seven-point cushion over second-placed Real Madrid with three games remaining. With the title race nearing its conclusion, Madrid can’t afford any missteps — any dropped points would effectively hand the crown to their arch-rivals. What once promised a three-horse title chase has narrowed to just two contenders, as Atletico Madrid’s poor run between February and March dashed any lingering championship aspirations.

4 days ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will battle for a spot in next season’s Champions League when they face each other in the UEFA Europa League final on May 21st. After a challenging Premier League campaign, United is now on the verge of redeeming their season with European silverware at San Mamés Stadium. Building on their 2016/17 Europa League triumph, United’s latest run has been fuelled by a renewed sense of purpose and perfectly timed momentum.

5 days ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Manchester United have expresed interest in signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, according to Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira. After joining the Magpies in 2023, the former AC Milan midfielder was hit with a 10-month ban, but since making his return this year, he has been impeccable in the middle of the park for Eddie Howe’s side. He has missed only two games in the Premier League, having featured in 33 games, and was a key part of the Magpies’ Carabao Cup triumph.

5 days ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Arsenal are set to win the race to sign Sporting CP centre-forward Viktor Gyökeres, according to Italian outlet Tuttojuve. The Gunners are gearing up for what could be an ambitious transfer window, with several reinforcements expected in different positions. Recent reports have confirmed the North London club’s agreement to sign Martin Zubimendi, and more signings are expected to follow. Several names have been linked with a move to the Emirates in recent months in the centre-forward role.

6 days ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Liverpool are plotting an ambitious swoop to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo this summer, according to Fichajes. The Brazil international has gone under the radar since the arrival of French forward Kylian Mbappe last summer. With much attention focused on accommodating the Frenchman and Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo’s performances, in which he has netted 13 goals and provided 10 assists, seem to have gone unnoticed.