According to top media outlets from the UK, France, and Italy, Manchester United have already secured the services of Monaco’s versatile Brazilian full-back Fabinho. The deal, set to be finalized during the January transfer window, will cost the Premier League giants around £15 million. Fabinho is expected to add much-needed depth and flexibility to United’s squad under José Mourinho’s watchful eye. The move could spell the end for Matteo Darmian’s time at Old Trafford, with clubs like Juventus reportedly lining up to sign the Italian defender. Reports suggest United had been tracking Fabinho since the summer, and though a transfer didn’t materialize before the window closed, talks clearly continued behind the scenes. Notably, Fabinho himself … Read More

A wave of Chinese investment continues to ripple through European football, and the latest headline-grabber is a bold move by a Chinese consortium to acquire Premier League giant Liverpool. According to reports from The Sun, following the acquisition of West Bromwich Albion, a well-funded Chinese state-owned conglomerate—Guangda Group—is now offering £700 million to buy Liverpool outright. Although Liverpool has yet to issue an official response, insiders suggest that principal owner John W. Henry is unlikely to entertain the offer. Known for his tight control over the club, Henry has historically been resistant even to minority investment, let alone a full sale. Since purchasing Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million, he has maintained full ownership and … Read More