[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @TheAthleticFC The Athletic | Football Several top clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, are active in the transfer market, with Manchester United submitting an improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo and Chelsea close to agreeing a deal for Jamie Gittens. Everton have appointed Nick Cox as technical director and are exploring a sale of their women's team, while also in talks to sign Fulham defender Kenny Tete. 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After weeks of negotiations a deal worth up to 71million ($95.5m) has finally been struck. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946173815794581624) 2025-07-18 11:42:50 UTC 1M followers, 711.9K engagements "England somehow are into the semi-finals of Euro 2025. The quarter-final against Sweden had it all before a shootout that will live long in the memory. There was blood sweat notes from the bench and Chloe Kelly admitted to holding in a wee before converting her crucial spot-kick. @charlotteharpur on the Lionesses great escape 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946170838157238602) 2025-07-18 11:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 63.6K engagements "Manchester United have already signed Matheus Cunha this summer and Bryan Mbeumo looks set to follow him through the door at Old Trafford. Mbeumo scored nearly twice as many goals as expected last season netting XX non-penalty goals from XXX xG. Cunha followed closely behind converting XXX xG into XX goals the leagues second-highest overperformance in 2024-25. But by targeting the leagues biggest statistical outliers is their transfer strategy betting on unsustainable hot streaks rather than sound underlying processes @Conor0Neill_ explores whether xG overperformance should be something to"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946223686538899944) 2025-07-18 15:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 96K engagements "The Premier League returns next month and stadiums are expected to be full for another season. But how do ticket prices compare 📈 Highest and lowest 🥶 Any clubs frozen prices 💰 Ticket revenue importance 📲 Issues with digital tickets 👀 Minimum usage policies 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947597739975430578) 2025-07-22 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 154.9K engagements "Arsenal fans - how do these options make you feel"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947711986357440978) 2025-07-22 17:34:58 UTC 1M followers, 40.2K engagements "A Club World Cup final between PSG & Chelsea seems to encapsulate the state of the game in 2025: a club owned by a Qatari sovereign wealth fund facing a club owned primarily by an American private equity firm. This is a tournament on American soil bankrolled by American & Middle Eastern investment. Money makes the world go around and no more than in football. 📝 @OliverKay 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944313599549120655) 2025-07-13 08:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 159.7K engagements "Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947945028032282864) 2025-07-23 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 40.1K engagements "Why Arsenal wanted Noni Madueke and how he fits in Mikel Arteta's system. 🎙 @jj_bull"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945725403131211824) 2025-07-17 06:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 241.8K engagements "Brentford are in advanced talks with UK-based South African businessman Gary Lubner and English filmmaker Matthew Vaughn about a minority investment in the Premier League club. More from @mjshrimper and @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1937575794685202527) 2025-06-24 18:17:22 UTC 1M followers, 809.1K engagements "Any idea what a force plate is Or how about a NordBord And how much leeway do you think players get when it comes to their target body weight on day one of pre-season With the Premier League season a month away we spoke to @_GeoffScott the former head of medicine at Tottenham Hotspur to find out exactly how players are tested when they return from their holidays. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945816125859676302) 2025-07-17 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 49.8K engagements "Liverpool cant be accused of lacking ambition. Just a month after shattering their transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz the champions are prepared to go even higher to land Alexander Isak the No X of their supporters dreams. Newcastle remain adamant that he is not for sale. But Liverpool are right to test their resolve because Isak is the most complete centre-forward around. Transfers remain a sensitive subject at Liverpool after the tragic death of Diogo Jota earlier this month. Players and staff are still coming to terms with the loss of a much-loved colleague and friend. But the pursuit"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945378114353180785) 2025-07-16 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 102K engagements "Manchester City have reached agreement with Lyon for the signing of Rayan Cherki. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1932044645024121284) 2025-06-09 11:58:33 UTC 1M followers, 59.7K engagements "Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been criticised and is facing a potential investigation over the presence of a group of dwarves at his 18th birthday party. The party took place at a country house he rented in Olivella a small town XX kilometres north west of Barcelona. Several celebrities including musicians YouTubers influencers attended with Robert Lewandowski Alejandro Balde Gavi and Raphinha among Yamals team-mates present. Some media gathered at the entrance of the venue which had a security presence inside. A group of dwarves was filmed heading into the party which has sparked the"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944813110059004170) 2025-07-14 17:35:52 UTC 1M followers, 354.8K engagements "American rapper Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity to join the ownership group of an EFL club by investing in Swansea City. My love of football is well known but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City he said in a club statement. The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud working class city and club. An underdog that bites back just like me. Im proud to be part of Swansea City. Snoop Dogg is the second prominent person to buy a stake in Swansea after Luka Modric was announced as a co-owner in April"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945914804339663199) 2025-07-17 18:33:37 UTC 1M followers, 204.2K engagements "AC Milan are close to reaching an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Pervis Estupinan after making a second offer for the Ecuadorian. More from @JamesHorncastle"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947391400162758792) 2025-07-21 20:21:05 UTC 1M followers, 131.7K engagements "Barcelona have finally confirmed that Lamine Yamal will take up the clubs iconic No XX shirt another landmark moment in his brilliant burgeoning career. Yamal inherits the number from his good friend Ansu Fati who had it for the last three years but left it behind on July X when joining Monaco on loan. Despite all the waiting this has felt inevitable for some time. After Yamals breakout performances at the European Championship with winners Spain last summer when he was named best young player his dizzying progress has shown no signs of slowing. Now he is taking the shirt that Messi wore."  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945535218510606684) 2025-07-16 17:25:17 UTC 1M followers, 68.8K engagements "Gabriel signed a new Arsenal contract this summer and is confident they can finally win a trophy after three years of near-misses. The 27-year-old spoke to reporters before the north London clubs three-match pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong. 📝 Advice for new signings ✅ Meeting expectations 🤕 Injury latest Saudi links 📝 @gunnerblog 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946948649923006510) 2025-07-20 15:01:45 UTC 1M followers, 119.5K engagements "The major talking point of the first half in Basel. Kathrin Hendrich sees red for a hair pull on France captain Griedge Mbock. #FRAGER #WEuro2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946662168880890170) 2025-07-19 20:03:22 UTC 1M followers, 62.7K engagements "Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen that he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue over a deal for the Swiss midfielder. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947602783328448744) 2025-07-22 10:21:02 UTC 1M followers, 111.6K engagements "Viktor Gyokeres will be fined by Sporting CP and told to apologise to his team-mates after missing his deadline to report to pre-season training the clubs president has said. Arsenal are working to sign Gyokeres and have a five-year deal prepared subject to an agreement being reached over a fee with the two clubs in advanced talks. The Sweden internationals absence from training does not come as a surprise with The Athletic reporting on Friday that the striker did not intend to turn up as he pursues a move to Arsenal. Gyokeres believes Sporting president Frederico Varandas has reneged on an"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944123794186285140) 2025-07-12 19:56:47 UTC 1M followers, 371.1K engagements ""In most (Championship) games we had the ball the whole time and were playing against low blocks; it's difficult. "But in the Premier League you have more space." Wilfried Gnonto tells @BerenCross he is relishing Leeds United's Premier League return #LUFC 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946518209202417866) 2025-07-19 10:31:20 UTC 1M followers, 98K engagements "An English football club and a MP have collaborated with a dozen doctors surgeries to introduce football as a treatment for mental health in part of the United Kingdom. The initiative which is called Football on Prescription offers opportunities to play five-a-side or walking football for people over XX with loneliness and mental illness issues with the aim of reducing the need for medication. Walking football is a less competitive form of football that bans running and slide-tackling to make the sport more accessible. Forest Green Rovers who compete in the fifth tier of English football are"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947614669314666683) 2025-07-22 11:08:16 UTC 1M followers, 53.8K engagements "🔴 A formidable presence in the six-yard box 🔴 Thrives in exploiting space on transition 🔴 A rare combination of pace and aerial ability 🔴 Effective at pressing Liverpool have agreed a fee for Hugo Ekitike this is what could bring to Anfield. @adjones_journo"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947299524780650659) 2025-07-21 14:16:00 UTC 1M followers, 69.2K engagements "Will Chelsea play Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final We're about to find out follow all the action from today's #FIFACWC semi-final with our live coverage #PSGRMA"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943023977578008663) 2025-07-09 19:06:30 UTC 1M followers, 150.3K engagements "Aaron Ramsey was set to travel to Mexico on Monday night ahead of signing for Liga MX side Pumas UNAM. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1939736622955995554) 2025-06-30 17:23:44 UTC 1M followers, 56.4K engagements "If Spain make it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025 they won't be able to call on Laia Aleixandri. The Barcelona defender's late challenge on Iman Beney earns her a yellow card and a one-match suspension. #WEURO2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946291904414396636) 2025-07-18 19:32:05 UTC 1M followers, 50.5K engagements "Jurgen Klopp was always a fierce critic of big spending. Now Liverpool are ready to commit more than 300m on transfers this summer. Double-standards Not really - the club have always been ready to spend says @Simon_Hughes__ 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945740502625648761) 2025-07-17 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 96.4K engagements "There is growing optimism that Boubacar Kamara will sign a new contract at Aston Villa. The France international had been waiting to see whether Villa qualified for the Champions League before committing to fresh terms. They missed out on the final day after finishing sixth. However all parties are increasingly positive of finalising terms on an extension which would prove a major boost ahead of the upcoming campaign. More from @J_Tanswell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946321706873946447) 2025-07-18 21:30:30 UTC 1M followers, 113.5K engagements "Chelsea are optimistic that there will be more departures soon. Here's the latest from @SJohnsonSport: #CFC have dropped their asking price by 22m for Christopher Nkunku who has admirers in the Premier League Italy and Germany. In January Chelsea valued the France international at 65m a figure that has now been cut to 50m (around 43.3m). Joao Felix is the subject of talks from one large club in Portugal and a few others from the Saudi Pro League. Chelsea are looking to sell the 25-year-old attacker for 50m including add-ons. 🔴 Atletico Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and one Premier League"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947581239537385814) 2025-07-22 08:55:26 UTC 1M followers, 98.5K engagements "Fuka Nagano has committed her future to Liverpool as she is set to renew her contract amid interest from Womens Super League rivals. Exclusive from @megan_feringa #LFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947689202549985565) 2025-07-22 16:04:26 UTC 1M followers, 52.6K engagements "🔴 Game that convinced him to leave Arsenal for #MUFC 🗣 Amorim's advice and talking tactics with Maguire 👁 What Per Mertesacker saw that no one else did 👤 Why his mum decided to be his agent Exclusive: Manchester United's Ayden Heaven & his mum Lisa speak to @lauriewhitwell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943218887597920485) 2025-07-10 08:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 125.6K engagements "West Ham United are closing in on the free agent signing of defender Kyle Walker-Peters. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Besiktas had withdrawn their offer to sign the 28-year-old saying the former Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur defender had asked to delay travelling to Istanbul to complete a medical. The club have proposed a three-year deal for the full-back to remain in the Premier League with the option of a further year. More from @RoshaneSport and @nnamdionye 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946148799958876537) 2025-07-18 10:03:26 UTC 1M followers, 60.9K engagements "How clubs convince players to join them over their rivals including the story of a player who sacrificed money so that Arsenal would let him miss European away games due to his fear of flying 🎙 @ReubenPinder"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947946286369370369) 2025-07-23 09:06:00 UTC 1M followers, 48.6K engagements "Arsenal Women have completed the signing of striker Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a world-record 1m deal. The Canada international has signed a four-year contract at Arsenal she will wear No XX. ✍ @Megan_Feringa"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945772313800048946) 2025-07-17 09:07:24 UTC 1M followers, 48.8K engagements "As he made his way towards the tunnel Morgan Gibbs-White was serenaded with chants of his name from the Nottingham Forest fans. The midfielder raised his hands above his head to applaud before clasping them together into a heart shape. Will the XX minutes and nine seconds of football Gibbs-White played in the first half of a 0-0 draw with Monaco be the last he plays in a Forest shirt The question of whether this was a goodbye will be answered in the coming days and weeks but it does not appear he has burned his bridges just yet 📝 @nottmtails 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946903163300106269) 2025-07-20 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 127.2K engagements "The makers of the Fantasty Premier League have announced some major changes to the rules for the 2025-26 season. @HollyShand and @FPL_Salah explore how these rule changes may impact the game and how you can take advantage of the new status quo"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947280652866347334) 2025-07-21 13:01:01 UTC 1M followers, 69.4K engagements "Teenager Godwill Kukonki is set to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United. The left-footed defender has been at the club since the age of five and was named in the first-team squad for the first time in November 2024. #MUFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944697341694398612) 2025-07-14 09:55:51 UTC 1M followers, 114K engagements "Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to Brentford totalling in excess of 60million ($81.1m) for Bryan Mbeumo. #MUFC More from @lauriewhitwell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1937245507853910244) 2025-06-23 20:24:56 UTC 1M followers, 2M engagements "Trump was booed Trump tried to lift the trophy Trump got a medal Half-time lasted XX minutes Cole Palmer stole the show and swore Luis Enrique lost his temper And Robbie Williams cradled a woman's head The Club World Cup final was. weird. @TimSpiers unpicks the madness 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944679888104939605) 2025-07-14 08:46:30 UTC 1M followers, 85.3K engagements "Marcus Rashford is on his way to Barcelona after an agreement was reached with Manchester United for a season-long loan. United have given Rashford permission to fly to the Catalan capital to start the next chapter of his career with the deal including an option to buy. Rashford had targeted Barcelona as his ideal destination when it became clear he would leave United in January and that ambition is now being realised. #MUFC Full story from @lauriewhitwell 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946982252476248244) 2025-07-20 17:15:16 UTC 1M followers, 94.5K engagements "The New York Cosmos are being revived. The club that brought Pele and Franz Beckenbauer to the U.S. has laid dormant for much of the past decade but will make its return in third-division USL League One in 2026. They will play their games in New Jersey. @jeffrueter has all the details"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943294537364886008) 2025-07-10 13:01:37 UTC 1M followers, 147.2K engagements "Germany are through to the semi-finals : ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ : ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ #WEURO2025 #FRAGER"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946691467075813715) 2025-07-19 21:59:48 UTC 1M followers, 60K engagements "How Liverpool landed Florian Wirtz Edging out City Bayern and Madrid A key trip to Kirkby last November Hughes complex but friendly talks Slots clear vision for role Wirtz attracted by project more than cash 📝 @greggevans40 @SebSB and @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1936127216108421310) 2025-06-20 18:21:14 UTC 1M followers, 837.8K engagements "Liverpool have made an approach to sign Alexander Isak. #LFC say no formal offer has been submitted as they're aware Newcastles stance has always been that Isak isn't for sale. However they have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of 120m. @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945111893846450632) 2025-07-15 13:23:08 UTC 1M followers, 699.3K engagements "🔴 Manchester United's infamous five 🔵 The highly-paid Chelsea pair 📝 The contract issues and the players in demand Premier League clubs have now returned to pre-season training and action. But what is the big squad and transfer issue for each side"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945046051272212665) 2025-07-15 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 56.2K engagements "The outline of an agreement is in place between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt for the proposed transfer of forward Hugo Ekitike. Work is still needed to formally get the deal done and that is expected in the next day or so. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946685676856185250) 2025-07-19 21:36:47 UTC 1M followers, 153.1K engagements "Brentford have turned down an offer from Newcastle United to sign Yoane Wissa. A proposal worth 25million was knocked back but the north east clubs pursuit is ongoing while personal terms would be no problem. More from @David_Ornstein #NUFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947687480448385252) 2025-07-22 15:57:36 UTC 1M followers, 78.7K engagements "Spain have qualified for five Women's European Championships including the 2025 edition in Switzerland. In three of their previous four tournaments they have fallen at the quarter-final hurdle: 1997: Semi-finals (Beaten 2-1 by Italy) 2013: Quarter-finals (Lost 3-1 to Norway) 2017: Quarter-finals (Knocked out via penalty shootout by Austria) 2022: Quarter-finals (Beaten 2-1 by England) There was no quarter-final round in 1997. Could Switzerland find a way to keep Spain's unwanted Euros record going Switzerland vs. Spain live blog:"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946268985453851028) 2025-07-18 18:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 47.7K engagements "Steve Parish has suggested that Nottingham Forest played a significant role in Crystal Palace being denied entry to next seasons Europa League. #CPFC #NFFC Full story from @MattWoosie here 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945517737477820560) 2025-07-16 16:15:49 UTC 1M followers, 221.1K engagements "Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Almeria for the signing of right-back Marc Pubill. The Athleticreported on Tuesday Wolves were close to agreeing a deal to sign Pubill with a fee expected to be in the region of 15million (13m) plus add-ons. However Atletico confirmed on Tuesday evening that they had an agreement with the Spanish second tier club subject to Pubill completing a medical and signing a contract. #WWFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947737964353876326) 2025-07-22 19:18:12 UTC 1M followers, 98.7K engagements "Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre forward with XX goals in two seasons for Sporting CP. But would his game translate to the Premier League And is he the kind of striker that Mikel Arteta's side need With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign him @ThomHarris_ analyses his style of play Haaland comparisons and what he would bring. #AFC 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1942116749152755731) 2025-07-07 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 115.5K engagements "Outside Anfield you'd be hard-pressed to find a forward who added more value to his team's attack than Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford last season. He is set to join Manchester United can Mbeumo be the 'triple threat' Ruben Amorim's attack sorely needs @mjcritchley @ThomHarris_"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946465404223922428) 2025-07-19 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 105.4K engagements "Liverpool have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for the signing of Hugo Ekitike. The English club have indicated they will pay an initial fee of 69million ($92.8m) with potential add-ons worth as much as 10m. More from @SebSB @David_Ornstein & @JamesPearceLFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947249566618890506) 2025-07-21 10:57:29 UTC 1M followers, 90.9K engagements "Barcelona have a 30million (26m) option to make Marcus Rashfords loan spell permanent. Barcelona will cover Rashfords salary but he has taken a pay cut to the effect of between XX per cent and XX per cent depending on factors including bonuses during the loan while Manchster United have taken him off their wage bill completely. @lauriewhitwell 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947560116741402699) 2025-07-22 07:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 84.8K engagements "🚨 Arsenal and Sporting CP are on the verge of a total agreement for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947652753440051279) 2025-07-22 13:39:36 UTC 1M followers, 216.6K engagements "Burnley have become the first Premier League club to enter a formal commercial partnership with X. Its a unique deal but also a potentially controversial one. This is how it came about and why it could be divisive. @adjones_journo"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946103015808868779) 2025-07-18 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 66.2K engagements "Sarina Wiegman chooses Esme Morgan to start over Jess Carter at centre-back. That is to be expected in terms of performance reasons. Carter was loose in possession against Sweden and Morgan was brilliant when she replaced her in the 70th minute. #WEURO2025 📝 @charlotteharpur"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947723077640475135) 2025-07-22 18:19:03 UTC 1M followers, 59.9K engagements "Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. #LFC More from @David_Ornstein @SebSB and @JamesPearceLFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945790169900319125) 2025-07-17 10:18:22 UTC 1M followers, 61.4K engagements "How Chelsea exposed Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. 🔎 🎙 @AlexanderBrkr"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944804459575411107) 2025-07-14 17:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 191.9K engagements "Newcastle United are exploring a deal to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after cooling their interest in Eintracht Frankfurts Hugo Ekitike. #NUFC More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945781816478036462) 2025-07-17 09:45:10 UTC 1M followers, 1M engagements "Real Madrid have been comfortably the biggest draw at the Club World Cup this summer. In a tournament where plenty of focus has been on sparse crowds their average attendance has been 67247. From the Goal movie trilogy and Galacticos project to their huge appeal to a Spanish-speaking audience Madrid's popularity in the U.S. has been decades in the making. @JamesHorncastle & @AdamCrafton_ on how Florentino Perez's Madrid have conquered the United States. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1942844828108149090) 2025-07-09 07:14:37 UTC 1M followers, 113K engagements "Chloe Kelly. The calmest person on the pitch"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947775172208976184) 2025-07-22 21:46:03 UTC 1M followers, 85.5K engagements "Chelsea defender Levi Colwill says the Club World Cup will be bigger than the Champions League in the future. #CFC #FIFACWC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944809492140417029) 2025-07-14 17:21:30 UTC 1M followers, 159.5K engagements "Footballers from around the world have convened on Gondomar Portugal to attend Diogo Jotas funeral. Jota and brother Andre Silva a professional player for Portuguese side Penafiel died on Thursday after being involved in a car crash in Zamora Spain. The Liverpool forward XX was travelling back to England for the start of pre-season training after being advised not to fly following minor surgery. The service was held at the Chapel of Resurrection in Gondomar on the outskirts of Porto"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941460249484886029) 2025-07-05 11:32:48 UTC 1M followers, 220.5K engagements "While theres no reason to doubt that Steve Parish has heard from some magnanimous Nottingham Forest supporters who do believe that entry into the higher competition for their side would feel hollow its probably fair to say theyre in the minority. And if any of those fans are feeling pangs of guilt or that they have unfairly benefited from another clubs misfortune and will somehow not be able to enjoy a potential Europa League campaign because it hasnt been earned well they shouldnt worry about that. Its not Forests problem that they cant keep up with their admin. @NickMiller79"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945421027854434348) 2025-07-16 09:51:31 UTC 1M followers, 243.5K engagements ""They are the safeguard of the culture of the club." What does a sporting director do Where does their role fit in a hierarchy How do you get the job How can you judge if they are successful 📝 @MarkCarey93"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946827665471639695) 2025-07-20 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 73.9K engagements "Aleksandar Mitrovic is a player who has the question of what if hanging over him. One member of European footballs 2023 Saudi Pro League exodus could the Serbian striker have been a regular scorer at a top-six club in the Premier League It remains an unanswered question. He is Serbias record scorer but having not made it out of the group stage at the 2018 or 2022 World Cups nor the 2024 European Championship it feels like Mitrovic had never truly entered the world stage. His matches against Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg could serve as a belated chance to make a point. ✍ @JordanC1107 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1933857326361891234) 2025-06-14 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 53.1K engagements "Lewis-Skelly presented to senior figures Cited Kobe's Mamba Mentality James King key to deal Relationship with Arteta crucial Mertesacker at the talks @gunnerblog and @David_Ornstein on the discussions that led to Myles Lewis-Skellys Arsenal contract"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1938492870258004392) 2025-06-27 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 828.9K engagements "England captain Leah Williamson trained on Monday and is available for her sides European Championship semi-final against Italy after sustaining an ankle injury during the quarter-final win over Sweden"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947361935059517443) 2025-07-21 18:24:00 UTC 1M followers, 91.1K engagements "Mikel Arteta says he is XXX percent that Arsenal followed the correct processes regarding Thomas Partey who since leaving the club has been charged with serious sexual offences. When previously contacted by The Athletic about the charges Arsenal issued the following statement: The players contract ended on XX June. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case. Asked by The Athletic about the charges Partey faces and whether they were a consideration in the decision not to extend his contract Arteta said: The club was very clear in its statement. There are a lot"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947214792411766936) 2025-07-21 08:39:18 UTC 1M followers, 144.6K engagements "As Manchester United look to reinforce key positions one name that has quietly emerged as a candidate to strengthen the goalkeeper group is John Victor of Botafogo. Theres plenty to like in Johns game: the range and accuracy in distribution the composure in aerial duels the strong underlying shot-stopping metrics. John may not generate headlines but in a league where every squad role matters he could quietly become one of the more important signings of the summer. 📝 @mattpyzdrowski 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1942886697777160203) 2025-07-09 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 175.7K engagements "Decisive substitutions have become Sarina Wiegmans trademark and England's #WEURO2025 run has been no different. What is unclear is how much this is pure Wiegman genius and how much England simply have back-ups of greater quality than their opponents. 📝 @Zonal_Marking 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947915824930378169) 2025-07-23 07:04:57 UTC 1M followers, 47.6K engagements "Morally and emotionally I find it difficult to accept how Arsenal has approached the Thomas Partey situation. Even if you make the argument for Arsenal being wary of the legal ramifications of suspending him what can be made of their apparent desire to extend his contract beyond this summer Arsenal have long led the way in championing the womens game and have traditionally been held up as a club that does things the right way. Yet they have acted in a manner that raises questions about the sports moral compass and how it really views allegations of sexual assault towards women. Partey denies"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941407218470940674) 2025-07-05 08:02:05 UTC 1M followers, 2.1M engagements "Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Bryan Mbeumo by making an improved offer to Brentford for the Cameroon international forward. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945833714816004276) 2025-07-17 13:11:24 UTC 1M followers, 150.3K engagements "His agent can say whatever he wants but this club has already let three important players (Florian Wirtz Jeremie Frimpong and Jonathan Tah) go and we wont let any more go. Granit is a leader he still has three years left on his contract here. Ten Hag told reporters during Leverkusens pre-season tour of Brazil as quoted by Bild"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947795893375099216) 2025-07-22 23:08:23 UTC 1M followers, 44.2K engagements "Bayern Munich have submitted a formal proposal to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool. It was worth 67.5million and immediately rejected by the Premier League champions. The former Porto attacker is into the final XX months of his contract at Anfield and to date there has been no sign of an extension and Diaz has made it clear to the club he wants to leave. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945077772470071488) 2025-07-15 11:07:33 UTC 1M followers, 86.8K engagements "France captain Griedge Mbock makes her first start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. A surprising line-up from Germany: no Lea Schuller no Laura Freigang and no Linda Dallmann. Follow #FRAGER at #WEuro2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946645498498347310) 2025-07-19 18:57:08 UTC 1M followers, 53.5K engagements "Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani has said her team are one of the best in the world and believes they should be talked about more often after reaching the semi-finals of the last four major tournaments despite not being considered among the favourites. #SWEENG #WEuro2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945906596267372937) 2025-07-17 18:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 73.4K engagements "Switzerland's resistance is broken by Athenea del Castillo who makes the breakthrough for Spain just four minutes after coming on. The backheel from Aitana Bonmati to set up Del Castillo was nothing short of sublime. #WEURO2025 📼 @BBCMOTD"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946306127995482351) 2025-07-18 20:28:36 UTC 1M followers, 49.6K engagements "There's something about a penalty follow-up in a European Championship semi-final"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947777074023862646) 2025-07-22 21:53:37 UTC 1M followers, 56.6K engagements "Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947982777292337159) 2025-07-23 11:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 40.6K engagements "Its clear Granit is a key player he signed here for five years and still has three years left on his contract. Hes too important to us to let him go"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947795896009162935) 2025-07-22 23:08:24 UTC 1M followers, 40.2K engagements "Michelle Agyemang is special. After drawing England level late on in their quarter-final against Sweden she has done it again - this time in the semi-final. The ball falls to the 19-year-old in the box who finishes with confidence beyond her years to keep England alive"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947762843102695730) 2025-07-22 20:57:04 UTC 1M followers, 158.1K engagements "Chloe Kelly thrives in these moments. She loves them said Sarina Wiegman. You can tell. Kelly had just scored Englands winning goal against Italy to send them through to the Euro 2025 final. It has not been an easy few years for Kelly who has shown resilience to become Englands confident calm hero. @charlotteharpur 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1948005553571041556) 2025-07-23 13:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 36.6K engagements "USMNT forward Josh Sargent is in talks over a potential move from Norwich City to Wolfsburg. More from @SebSB"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944744155223126262) 2025-07-14 13:01:52 UTC 1M followers, 144.5K engagements "England captain Leah Williamson trained on Monday ahead of her sides European Championship semi-final against Italy after sustaining an ankle injury during the quarter-final win over Sweden. More from @AliRampling"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947270698059067609) 2025-07-21 12:21:27 UTC 1M followers, 144.8K engagements "🔴 Manchester United tried to enter Ekitike race; enquired about Gyokeres 🔴 Talks have taken place in relation to Sesko Watkins & Jackson 🔴 Not actively pursued due to costs involved but could change 🔴 Also eyeing another No X and possibly goalkeeper @David_Ornstein's One To Watch is #MUFC's plans 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947552567266877872) 2025-07-22 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 82.9K engagements "Luis Enrique swiped at Joao Pedro after Paris Saint-Germain's defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. #CHEPSG #FIFACWC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944508992186651034) 2025-07-13 21:27:25 UTC 1M followers, 107.3K engagements "Even by Barcelonas standards the summer transfer window has got off to a dramatic start. A deal seemed to be in place for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams before a disagreement surrounding an exit clause in case the Catalan club could not register him in time for the new season saw everything collapse overnight. Instead Hansi Flick's side have turned their attentions to loan Marcus Rashford next season with an option to buy. Luis Diaz and Christopher Nkunku have also emerged as potential targets but who should Barcelona pursue 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946586245301194941) 2025-07-19 15:01:41 UTC 1M followers, 64.6K engagements "England are through to the semi-finals 🏴: ✅❌❌❌✅❌✅ : ❌✅❌✅❌❌❌ #WEURO2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945964470884254033) 2025-07-17 21:50:58 UTC 1M followers, 104.1K engagements "Tottenham Hotspur are set to turn their focus to Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as work continues to bolster Thomas Franks squad for next season. #THFC #NFFC Exclusive story from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943312897654034777) 2025-07-10 14:14:34 UTC 1M followers, 91.9K engagements "🗓 Five-year contract 🤑 Deal worth up to 71million 🗣 I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team whose shirt I wore growing up. #MUFC have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. @LaurieWhitwell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947374131432861846) 2025-07-21 19:12:28 UTC 1M followers, 86.8K engagements "Inside Manchester United's summer: 🔴 Ratcliffe summons Berrada & Wilcox for Iceland fishing trip 🔴 Co-owner had also wanted Amorim to attend 🔴 Mbeumo deal progress 🔴 Unease at bomb squad strategy 🔴 Martinez also hopes to travel to US 📝 @lauriewhitwell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946118115152294173) 2025-07-18 08:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 57.7K engagements "Nicolas Jackson continues to divide opinion. While the Chelsea forward is not yet a clinical finisher he makes things happen more relentlessly than many in world football. If a club such as Manchester United or Newcastle United is willing to show patience in Jackson the potential reward is clear. 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947220770695884904) 2025-07-21 09:03:04 UTC 1M followers, 162.2K engagements "Twenty minutes into their Euro 2025 quarter-final against France Germany was down to XX players and on their fourth-choice right back. But after XXX minutes and penalties they prevailed. @Zonal_Marking writes about the most impressive display from a side reduced to XX players you will ever see. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946880639673717036) 2025-07-20 10:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 62.2K engagements "USMNT international Malik Tillman has joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. A player once dropped for a game at PSV after sleeping in & missing a team meeting has made the football world wake up to his potential. 📝 @GregOK"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944004186321850598) 2025-07-12 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 62.7K engagements "The gap between Manchester United and Brentford on their valuation of Bryan Mbeumo remains considerable reports @David_Ornstein in today's Transfer DealSheet. The two sides are several million pounds apart. There have been no significant developments over the past couple of weeks and a deal is still not imminent but talks continue as #MUFC work to complete a move for the Cameroon forward"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945017339566534722) 2025-07-15 07:07:25 UTC 1M followers, 1.1M engagements "Barcelona are advancing with a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946551925081850092) 2025-07-19 12:45:18 UTC 1M followers, 150K engagements "Christantus Uche has emerged as one of the players Leeds United have made enquiries about this summer. The newly-promoted Premier League club asked Getafe about Uches situation several weeks ago though Leeds have yet to make a bid for the 22-year-old. Getafe sources speaking anonymously to protect relationships confirmed the player has a release clause of 25million ($29.1m 21.6m) and seems keen to join a Premier League outfit. More from @BerenCross and @GuillermoRai_ 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946138230912401881) 2025-07-18 09:21:26 UTC 1M followers, 92.5K engagements "Luke Williams who was the head coach of the Championship club Swansea City as recently as February is now working at Bristol Airport. A photo of Williams at the airport wearing uniform was posted on social media on Saturday prompting a reaction of disbelief among many people in some cases questioning whether the picture was some sort of a hoax. A source close to Williams has since confirmed to The Athletic that the 44-year-old has been employed at Bristol Airport which is in the south west of England for the last two weeks. Williams job involves helping disabled and limited-mobility"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1936452346491351279) 2025-06-21 15:53:11 UTC 1M followers, 2.1M engagements "Chloe Kelly loves a big moment at a Euros"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947772870215496019) 2025-07-22 21:36:54 UTC 1M followers, 161.7K engagements "Tottenham winger Hayley Raso is in talks over a move to Benfica. More from @megan_feringa & @GuillermoRai_"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947994009483530289) 2025-07-23 12:15:38 UTC 1M followers, 40.4K engagements "📚 Champions League debut while at school 🏫 Studying business management at university Comparison with Miedema ❗ Flattening Williamson during first Arsenal training Meet Michelle Agyemang the teenager who saved England at the Euros. 📝 @reallycerys 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946155818786709817) 2025-07-18 10:31:19 UTC 1M followers, 94.4K engagements "Italy's opener in the #WEURO2025 semi-final against England sparked wild celebrations amongst players substitutes and fans alike - including a pair of Italian legends"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947745187570045187) 2025-07-22 19:46:54 UTC 1M followers, 51.7K engagements "77 Chloe Kelly is brought on XX Michelle Agyemang is brought on 90+6 Michelle Agyemang draws England level XXX Chloe Kelly scores the winner The substitutes definitely brought the magic to this semi-final"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947779470632620066) 2025-07-22 22:03:08 UTC 1M followers, 99.1K engagements "There are several clubs who are on the lookout for a striker including Manchester United and Newcastle United while Aston Villa may be in the market too if Ollie Watkins were to leave this summer. So what exactly is Jacksons skill set and what could he bring to each of the clubs linked According to advanced data provider Footovision Jackson was the player with the most counter-attacking involvements via ball carries in the Premier League. In that respect Newcastle Uniteds interest adds up they trailed only Liverpool for expected goals (xG) generated through counter-attacking sequences last"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947295878915440850) 2025-07-21 14:01:31 UTC 1M followers, 70.8K engagements "Mateo Joseph has asked to leave Leeds United and refused to join the clubs pre-season training camp in Germany according to manager Daniel Farke. ✍ @BerenCross #LUFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947738800320618593) 2025-07-22 19:21:31 UTC 1M followers, 106.1K engagements "A new striker remains a possibility for Manchester United if they are able to clear space within the squad. #MUFC have been keeping tabs on Fiorentinas Moise Kean who has a 52m release clause that can be triggered until XX July. The club have also been offered the chance to sign several free agents namely Dominic Calvert-Lewin Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson. It is expected that United would only advance on these if at all towards the end of the window if they do not get any of their top targets. 📝 @LaurieWhitwell & @mjcritchley"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1942483792364491182) 2025-07-08 07:20:00 UTC 1M followers, 376K engagements "Luis Enrique rejected the idea that Paris Saint-Germain were losers in the Club World Cup after today's defeat. "I'm not a loser. I'm a runner-up.""  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944566272131576046) 2025-07-14 01:15:02 UTC 1M followers, 117.8K engagements "Manchester United had the highest number of supporters arrested for football-related offences across England and Wales during the 2024-25 season. @Millar_Colin"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945853275607076982) 2025-07-17 14:29:07 UTC 1M followers, 673.1K engagements "Everyone thinks Ill go out on loan but I dont have that mindset. Im going to kill it in pre-season and within one or two games Ill already be playing with them. Diego Leon is determined to make a name for himself at Manchester United. ✍ @Millar_Colin"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1940074291527139467) 2025-07-01 15:45:30 UTC 1M followers, 206.4K engagements "🔺 Brentford unimpressed by low-ball first offer 🔺 Manchester United paid much more - but less than 70m + 7m price tag 🔺 Ruben Amorim and execs were unified on target 🔺 Why deal took so long to do 🔺 Why Bryan Mbeumo wanted #MUFC @lauriewhitwell and @jaydmharris go inside the deal that finally brought Mbeumo to #MUFC 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947418689260622331) 2025-07-21 22:09:31 UTC 1M followers, 103.8K engagements "Andre Onana is set to miss Manchester Uniteds pre-season tour with a hamstring injury. He will now work towards returning to fitness for #MUFC's Premier League opener against Arsenal. 📝 @mjcritchley & @Millar_Colin 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944041316368724428) 2025-07-12 14:29:03 UTC 1M followers, 147.6K engagements "Is Pep Guardiola about to set a new tactical trend. again @jj_bull takes a look 🧠"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1938598447881523219) 2025-06-27 14:01:02 UTC 1M followers, 2.3M engagements "How Xabi Alonso helped Martin Zubimendi's development at Real Sociedad. 🔵⚪ Martin Zubimendi debuted at XX for Real Sociedads B team but others were on faster tracks to the first team. The summer of 2019 saw Xabi Alonso take over La Reals B team. Alonso saw a lot of himself in Zubimendi similar position on the field background and personality and spent a lot of time teaching him different aspects of the role. Sources close to both say Alonso saw Zubimendi almost as a personal cause. That (2019-20) was a key year for me because I had not played many minutes before Zubimendi told El Pais in"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947310976203731332) 2025-07-21 15:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 85.7K engagements "Leaving Manchester and the negativity that had built around him should help Marcus Rashford. Though there were serious mitigating factors his relationship with United and most fans is damaged. Living in Barcelona where most players' homes are by the Mediterranean to the south of the city near the airport can be a blessing for a footballer who needs a change of scene. Barcelona's resident Manchester United expert @AndyMitten on the move Rashford wanted and needed"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947975353734975724) 2025-07-23 11:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 57.3K engagements "📑 Signs two-year contract 🔀 Direct replacement for Christian Norgaard X First signing under Keith Andrews 🗣 Andrews: He will drive standards and be a brilliant addition to the squad. Brentford have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer. @jaydmharris"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945049319976903128) 2025-07-15 09:14:29 UTC 1M followers, 51.4K engagements "Martin Zubimendi is one of Europe's most coveted midfielders so why do his passing statistics look so. average @ThomHarris_ explains why free online data sources fail to capture what Arsenal's new man can do on the ball"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945755601600135496) 2025-07-17 08:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 222.6K engagements "England have made it too easy for Sweden who lead at the break with goals from Kosovare Asllani & Stina Blackstenius. A big XX minutes for the reigning European champions if they want to retain their crown. #SWEENG #WEuro2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945933468203933946) 2025-07-17 19:47:47 UTC 1M followers, 62.6K engagements "Arsenal are on the verge of finally landing a No X. A deal in principle is in place with Sporting Lisbon: Arsenal will pay a fixed fee of 63.5million (54.8m $74.2m) plus 10m (8.6m $11.7m) in potential add-ons for Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta was eager to sign a centre-forward in time for them to participate in the bulk of Arsenals pre-season preparations and that now appears feasible. #AFC @gunnerblog The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945021437724570077) 2025-07-15 07:23:42 UTC 1M followers, 259.7K engagements "Aside from Alejandro Garnacho Marcus Rashford Antony Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia there has been speculation over Rasmus Hojlund's future at Manchester United. But Inter no longer hold an active interest in buying the striker after they signed 21-year-old Ange-Yoan Bonny who scored six goals in Serie A for Parma last season"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945106324016017411) 2025-07-15 13:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 92.4K engagements "Joao Neves is sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after pulling on Marc Cucurella's hair. 3-0 down and now a man down. #CHEPSG #FIFAWCW 🎥 @DAZNFootball"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944504035232354594) 2025-07-13 21:07:43 UTC 1M followers, 106.6K engagements "Brighton have bid 40million (34m; $45.6m) for Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas. More from @AndyNaylorBHAFC & @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1931693553819795487) 2025-06-08 12:43:27 UTC 1M followers, 1.1M engagements "Arsenal are nearing an agreement for Viktor Gyokeres after signing Noni Madueke. The side were too predictable at times last season but now have more flexibility and unpredictability in attack. @ArtdeRoche looks at how these new options could make #AFC more exciting to watch"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947711042626457792) 2025-07-22 17:31:13 UTC 1M followers, 82.7K engagements "I still don't believe it I still don't believe it said a visibly emotional Jorge Mendes in Puebla de Sanabria. Diogo Jota won the Premier League and Nations League earlier this summer. Then on June XX he married the mother of his three children. In the early hours of Thursday the Liverpool forward died in a car accident on an unlit section of highway in a rural area known as "empty Spain". The Athletic reports from Zamora on what happened and what has happened since. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941039632591774191) 2025-07-04 07:41:25 UTC 1M followers, 840.7K engagements "Ian Wright's reaction to Arsenal forward Michelle Agyemang's late equaliser ❤ #AFC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947764875628802132) 2025-07-22 21:05:08 UTC 1M followers, 174K engagements "Arsenal's new signing Noni Madueke is an England international while Chelsea's Joao Pedro plays for Brazil - but only the latter counts as a homegrown player in the Premier League. @TansleyEduardo explains the quirks of the squad-building rule that Premier League clubs must be wary of this summer. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947205279054954855) 2025-07-21 08:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 88.4K engagements "Serie A side prioritising Reynas arrival this summer 🔴 Guehi one of the options under consideration by #LFC 🏴 #MCFC have Trafford on goalkeeper list #FCB sources dont expect major business after Rashford Plus more in The Transfer DealSheet"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947556341448642938) 2025-07-22 07:16:30 UTC 1M followers, 65.7K engagements "Manchester Uniteds out-of-favour players have been asked to only report for training after 5pm this week once head coach Ruben Amorim and the rest of the first-team squad have already left Carrington. Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho Jadon Sancho Antony and Tyrell Malacia are not part of Amorims plans for the coming season and were granted extra time away from the club to settle their uncertain futures earlier this month. Facilities remained open for the five players to use last week should they wish with Rashford attending and working separately from the rest of the squad. #MUFC ✍"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944725827918176635) 2025-07-14 11:49:03 UTC 1M followers, 354.1K engagements "Michelle Agyemang's England career: - Scores XX seconds into debut - Earns Euros call-up with one cap - Scores late leveller in Euros quarter-final to force extra-time in eventual victory - Scores late leveller in Euros semi-final to force extra-time Four caps three goals"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947766699459072274) 2025-07-22 21:12:23 UTC 1M followers, 73.9K engagements "Aston Villa are the latest club to explore the possibility of selling their womens team to help comply with the Premier Leagues profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). One source speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships said Villa have been looking into a sale for the past XX months having recorded losses of 195million over the past two years leaving them in danger of breaching PSR. Chelsea helped to balance the books by selling their womens team to the clubs parent company in a move which generated a profit of nearly 200m paving the way for other Premier League"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1937911190455239001) 2025-06-25 16:30:07 UTC 1M followers, 1.3M engagements "FIFA adopted a dynamic pricing approach to tickets by which prices fluctuate in accordance with supply and demand. This made for some absurd fluctuations to ticket prices. Standard admission pricing for the semi-final between Chelsea and Brazils Fluminense at MetLife was reduced to just $XXXXX on the weekend before last Tuesdays match having been priced at $XXXXXX less than XX hours earlier. That meant it could be cheaper to buy a ticket to the game than to buy a cheesesteak ($15) or a beer ($14) once you were inside the stadium. FIFA is still intending to implement dynamic pricing next"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945453612328497170) 2025-07-16 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 131.3K engagements "🤫 Record-breaking fee meant to be kept a secret 🐺 'Lone wolf' deal-maker driving a bidding war 🏆 Prospect of Champions League too good to refuse Neither Liverpool nor Olivia Smith wanted to part this soon. But the 20-year-old Canadian's growing accolades and Arsenal's ability to put their money where their mouth is made a deal inevitable. @megan_feringa and @ArtdeRoche go inside the first 1m transfer in women's football"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945831850901225541) 2025-07-17 13:03:59 UTC 1M followers, 94.8K engagements "Death taxes & Arsenal signing a Chelsea player. Noni Madueke is the latest to make the switch. His predecessors have a mixed record. The one who became captain. The one still in love with Chelsea. The one who started the doubts. The loan that worked & one that really didnt. 📝 @kayakaynak97 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946857990306349386) 2025-07-20 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 272.3K engagements "Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has signed a new contract with the club until 2027. The 33-year-olds previous deal was set to expire in 2026. Courtois extension marks a significant departure from Madrids policy of giving players over XX year-to-year deals. His increased salary is applied from this summer which means the goalkeeper is now on a two-year contract. More from @MarioCortegana 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946563551075749998) 2025-07-19 13:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 67.5K engagements "Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea. #AFC will pay #CFC an initial fee of 48.5m rising to 52m with add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract until 2030. More from @gunnerblog"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946238911648354589) 2025-07-18 16:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 52.7K engagements "Gabriel signed a new Arsenal contract this summer and is confident they can finally win a trophy after three years of near-misses. The 27-year-old spoke to @gunnerblog before #AFC's pre-season tour. 📝 Advice for new signings ✅ Meeting expectations 🤕 Injury latest Saudi links 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946942044930294213) 2025-07-20 14:35:30 UTC 1M followers, 70.9K engagements "In extra time of Germany's quarter-final match against France Ann-Katrin Berger defied basic physics the general understanding of human limitations and logic with her goal-line save. @megan_feringa and former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley break down the player and save that lifted Germany to the Euro 2025 semi-finals. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946872964240011290) 2025-07-20 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 60K engagements ""Gyokeres is clearly one we should be playing close attention to." @David_Ornstein examines Arsenal's interest in Viktor Gyokeres and how his salary would likely fit within the club's current wage structure 💷"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1908077329420853252) 2025-04-04 08:41:00 UTC 1M followers, 153K engagements "It is expected that Mbeumo will undergo a medical this weekend ahead of completing his move to Old Trafford. #MUFC Update from @David_Ornstein here"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946209453277089999) 2025-07-18 14:04:27 UTC 1M followers, 41.2K engagements ""I remember players who were exhausted and I was physically fresh. It makes you feel angry." Real Madrid had an injury crisis in defence last season but Jesus Vallejo only played XX minutes between August and mid-May. The defender has since joined Albacete and is focused on a fresh start. He speaks exclusively to @GuillermoRai_ about his lack of game time leaders in the Madrid dressing room giving his No X shirt to Jude Bellingham and what comes next. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945789450015199575) 2025-07-17 10:15:30 UTC 1M followers, 65.4K engagements "Follow England vs. Italy in the #WEURO2025 semi-final with our live blog 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947724474859622770) 2025-07-22 18:24:36 UTC 1M followers, 38.9K engagements "A lovely tribute from Goncalo Ramos to his former international team-mate Diogo Jota with the imitation of his video game celebration. #PSGRMA #FIFACWC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943053621635223904) 2025-07-09 21:04:18 UTC 1M followers, 101K engagements "Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford. The two clubs agreed a deal for on a initial fee of 10million for the midfielder plus a further two 2m in potential add-ons. #AFC More from @gunnerblog"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943264578139492419) 2025-07-10 11:02:34 UTC 1M followers, 96.1K engagements "Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial 48.5m. 🤷♂ Not fazed by initial negativity around the deal 🔵 Data #CFC used to set price tag 💻 Artetas presentation 🔴 Edus reservations; Bertas new dynamic 👔 Agent Ali Barats involvement 🛫 #AFC urged player to rest rather than join tour ✍ @gunnerblog @SJohnsonSport @SebSB 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946241470182170821) 2025-07-18 16:11:40 UTC 1M followers, 182.9K engagements "When Hugo Ekitike joins Liverpool Frankfurt will have made a profit of around 345million on strikers since the 2019-20 season. How do they do it @ThomHarris_ takes a look: 👤 Willing to spend on young players ⚡ Fast break style 🏃 Targeted training 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947963348663844900) 2025-07-23 10:13:48 UTC 1M followers, 61K engagements "Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947944913171009611) 2025-07-23 09:00:33 UTC 1M followers, XX engagements "DAZN paid $1bn to show the Club World Cup. The streamer and FIFA have both claimed vast viewing figures but there is scepticism about their estimates. And for all its glitz industry experts are unconvinced the #FIFACWC proved it was must-watch TV. ✍ @PJBuckingham"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945461162276991014) 2025-07-16 12:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 83.3K engagements "Eat. Sleep. Football. Repeat. The 2024-25 season hasnt finished but the 2025-26 season has already started. On July X there was a Club World Cup semi-final taking place in New York at the same time as Champions League qualifiers in Europe. Then last night Real Madrid played their 68th match of the 2024-25 season. Their midfielder Fede Valverde has played 6674 minutes the equivalent of XX 90-minute matches for club and country in that time. More competitions more games more injuries. Less care for players" says the former Madrid and France centre-back Raphael Varane. @stujames75 looks at"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943234112287920511) 2025-07-10 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 165.6K engagements "Nico Williams turned Barcelona down because he was worried they wouldn't be able to register him. Marcus Rashford is joining on loan from Manchester United and the same hurdles stand in his way. Will he even be able to play 📝 @dermotmcorrigan and @polballus"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947582640217100453) 2025-07-22 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 155.1K engagements "Liverpool striker Olivia Smith is set to join Arsenal in a world-record 1million deal. All agreements are in place with the deal set to be announced within the next XX hours. More from @megan_feringa"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945564246755987635) 2025-07-16 19:20:37 UTC 1M followers, 112.5K engagements "FC Cincinnatis co-CEO Jeff Berding says the MLS club has offered a contract to Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. "We are a club with a great German history and we are capable of winning titles. Thomas is a winner; he has won a lot. " ." @SebSB: " ; .""  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1935305367463837898) 2025-06-18 11:55:30 UTC 1M followers, 55.9K engagements "This week 20-year-old Olivia Smith moved to Arsenal in a record 1m transfer from Liverpool. But not that long ago she was a young girl growing up in Canada with an unrelenting passion for soccer. @megan_feringa spoke with the forward's former coaches and scouts who recalled her irrepressible talent growing up and why a big move was never in doubt. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946495477421167040) 2025-07-19 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 71.2K engagements "For more than three years Thomas Partey played for Arsenal after being accused of very serious sexual offences. Its Arsenal reasoned one of the women who made allegations against him. They wont just ignore it. But Arsenal's stance never shifted - and there were even talks about a new deal. The midfielder left the club last week and was charged four days later. @gunnerblog examines what Arsenal knew when - and the impact of their decisions. 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943566289194168639) 2025-07-11 07:01:27 UTC 1M followers, 2.3M engagements "Inside Manchester United's summer: 🔴 Mbeumo bid during execs Iceland summit 🔴 Ratcliffe plans fishing trip (and wanted Amorim to come too) 🔴 Unease at bomb squad strategy 🔴 Youngsters target tour 🔴 Martinez hopes to join squad in U.S. 📝 @lauriewhitwell"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946110439416561990) 2025-07-18 07:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 90.8K engagements "Crystal Palace have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their demotion to the Conference League. #CPFC are requesting readmission to the Europa League with Nottingham Forests admission rejected. #NFFC had replaced Palace in the competition by virtue of being the Premier League club with the highest finishing position not already qualified. Failing that Palace are requesting to be admitted in place of Lyon who earned priority over their English counterparts due to their superior league placing sixth in Ligue X compared to Palaces 12th-place Premier League"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947692826852032703) 2025-07-22 16:18:50 UTC 1M followers, 60.2K engagements "The Italy shape looks like it's a return to five at the back after their successful use of a back four against Norway. ✍ @Zonal_Marking #WEURO2025 Follow England vs. Italy LIVE 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947726042824618318) 2025-07-22 18:30:50 UTC 1M followers, 47.5K engagements "Chelsea win the Club World Cup. Three first half goals two from Cole Palmer and one from Joao Pedro see off Luis Enrique's #UCL winners Paris Saint-Germain. Enzo Maresca's side lift their second trophy in the Italian's debut season in charge. #CHEPSG #FIFACWC"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944505813285896613) 2025-07-13 21:14:47 UTC 1M followers, 216.1K engagements "Nicolas Jackson continues to divide opinion. While the Chelsea forward is not yet a clinical finisher he makes things happen more relentlessly than many in world football. If a club such as Manchester United or Newcastle United is willing to show patience in Jackson the potential reward is clear. 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947220252779061749) 2025-07-21 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 9032 engagements "France were already celebrating. but Ann-Katrin Berger had other ideas. #FRAGER #WEURO2025"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946683794339049666) 2025-07-19 21:29:18 UTC 1M followers, 120.7K engagements "England will defend their European Championship title in Sunday's final. Chloe Kelly's follow-up after her initial penalty was saved in the 119th minute proves the difference against a resolute Italy. A third straight major tournament final for Sarina Wiegman's side"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947774202896933147) 2025-07-22 21:42:12 UTC 1M followers, 58.5K engagements "The Club World Cup will be part of the calendar going forward. That is going to create challenges. Clubs will have to build squads differently. Heat will need to be managed. And conversations will need to be held about how tournaments work. 📝 @philipplahm 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945785801297756363) 2025-07-17 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 57.9K engagements "Inspired by Ann-Katrin Berger's breathtaking #WEURO2025 heroics we asked our writers to wax lyrical about the greatest save they've seen in the flesh. Relive their collection of shot-stopping treasures - and don't forget to tell us the best save you've ever seen in person"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947990326859489496) 2025-07-23 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 37.8K engagements "Football club owner Paul Conway is approaching XX nights in a Spanish jail as he fights extradition to Belgium where he is wanted for questioning in relation to six allegations of fraud. He strongly denies any wrong-doing. 📝 @mjshrimper"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1938304290415915453) 2025-06-26 18:32:09 UTC 1M followers, 144.9K engagements "🚨 Arsenal are in the process of completing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after taking final steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker. More from @David_Ornstein"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944449488313033166) 2025-07-13 17:30:58 UTC 1M followers, 143.5K engagements "Welcome to week eight of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2025 summer window. 👁 @David_Ornstein's One To Watch 🔵 Xavi Simons among multiple players Chelsea have enquired about 🔴 Arsenal still confident on Viktor Gyokeres resolution"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947548791667826815) 2025-07-22 06:46:30 UTC 1M followers, 50.4K engagements "In selling Matheus Cunha's move to #MUFC this month #WWFC made their record sale. So what do the rest of the #PL clubs' biggest sales look like 🔗"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1939262819075055666) 2025-06-29 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 339.5K engagements "Erik ten Hag has insisted Granit Xhaka is too important for Bayer Leverkusen to allow to leave despite the midfielder informing the club he wants to join Sunderland. Xhakas agent Jose Noguerra Rodriguez confirmed to German media on Tuesday that there was an agreement between Sunderland and his player but in response Ten Hag emphasised his desire to keep the midfielder"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947795889583485188) 2025-07-22 23:08:23 UTC 1M followers, 59.2K engagements "Danilo is set to leave Nottingham Forest to sign for Botafogo. The clubs have agreed a fee in the region of 25million (21.7m; $29.1m) for the 24-year-old Brazilian. More from @NickMiller79 and @mattwoosie"  [@TheAthleticFC](/creator/x/TheAthleticFC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946223501070704859) 2025-07-18 15:00:16 UTC 1M followers, 246.6K engagements
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Several top clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, are active in the transfer market, with Manchester United submitting an improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo and Chelsea close to agreeing a deal for Jamie Gittens. Everton have appointed Nick Cox as technical director and are exploring a sale of their women's team, while also in talks to sign Fulham defender Kenny Tete. Liverpool's Florian Wirtz has become the club's record signing, and the Reds have also appointed Rob Page as head coach of their under-21s.
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"Chelsea have agreed to sell midfielder Mathis Amougou to Strasbourg for an undisclosed fee just five months after buying him from Saint-Etienne. @SJohnsonSport"
@TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 18:50:29 UTC 1M followers, 220K engagements
"Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign forward Bryan Mbeumo. After weeks of negotiations a deal worth up to 71million ($95.5m) has finally been struck. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 11:42:50 UTC 1M followers, 711.9K engagements
"England somehow are into the semi-finals of Euro 2025. The quarter-final against Sweden had it all before a shootout that will live long in the memory. There was blood sweat notes from the bench and Chloe Kelly admitted to holding in a wee before converting her crucial spot-kick. @charlotteharpur on the Lionesses great escape 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 11:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 63.6K engagements
"Manchester United have already signed Matheus Cunha this summer and Bryan Mbeumo looks set to follow him through the door at Old Trafford. Mbeumo scored nearly twice as many goals as expected last season netting XX non-penalty goals from XXX xG. Cunha followed closely behind converting XXX xG into XX goals the leagues second-highest overperformance in 2024-25. But by targeting the leagues biggest statistical outliers is their transfer strategy betting on unsustainable hot streaks rather than sound underlying processes @Conor0Neill_ explores whether xG overperformance should be something to" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 15:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 96K engagements
"The Premier League returns next month and stadiums are expected to be full for another season. But how do ticket prices compare 📈 Highest and lowest 🥶 Any clubs frozen prices 💰 Ticket revenue importance 📲 Issues with digital tickets 👀 Minimum usage policies 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 154.9K engagements
"Arsenal fans - how do these options make you feel" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 17:34:58 UTC 1M followers, 40.2K engagements
"A Club World Cup final between PSG & Chelsea seems to encapsulate the state of the game in 2025: a club owned by a Qatari sovereign wealth fund facing a club owned primarily by an American private equity firm. This is a tournament on American soil bankrolled by American & Middle Eastern investment. Money makes the world go around and no more than in football. 📝 @OliverKay 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-13 08:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 159.7K engagements
"Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 40.1K engagements
"Why Arsenal wanted Noni Madueke and how he fits in Mikel Arteta's system. 🎙 @jj_bull" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 06:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 241.8K engagements
"Brentford are in advanced talks with UK-based South African businessman Gary Lubner and English filmmaker Matthew Vaughn about a minority investment in the Premier League club. More from @mjshrimper and @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-24 18:17:22 UTC 1M followers, 809.1K engagements
"Any idea what a force plate is Or how about a NordBord And how much leeway do you think players get when it comes to their target body weight on day one of pre-season With the Premier League season a month away we spoke to @_GeoffScott the former head of medicine at Tottenham Hotspur to find out exactly how players are tested when they return from their holidays. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 49.8K engagements
"Liverpool cant be accused of lacking ambition. Just a month after shattering their transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz the champions are prepared to go even higher to land Alexander Isak the No X of their supporters dreams. Newcastle remain adamant that he is not for sale. But Liverpool are right to test their resolve because Isak is the most complete centre-forward around. Transfers remain a sensitive subject at Liverpool after the tragic death of Diogo Jota earlier this month. Players and staff are still coming to terms with the loss of a much-loved colleague and friend. But the pursuit" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 102K engagements
"Manchester City have reached agreement with Lyon for the signing of Rayan Cherki. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-09 11:58:33 UTC 1M followers, 59.7K engagements
"Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been criticised and is facing a potential investigation over the presence of a group of dwarves at his 18th birthday party. The party took place at a country house he rented in Olivella a small town XX kilometres north west of Barcelona. Several celebrities including musicians YouTubers influencers attended with Robert Lewandowski Alejandro Balde Gavi and Raphinha among Yamals team-mates present. Some media gathered at the entrance of the venue which had a security presence inside. A group of dwarves was filmed heading into the party which has sparked the" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 17:35:52 UTC 1M followers, 354.8K engagements
"American rapper Snoop Dogg is the latest celebrity to join the ownership group of an EFL club by investing in Swansea City. My love of football is well known but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City he said in a club statement. The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud working class city and club. An underdog that bites back just like me. Im proud to be part of Swansea City. Snoop Dogg is the second prominent person to buy a stake in Swansea after Luka Modric was announced as a co-owner in April" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 18:33:37 UTC 1M followers, 204.2K engagements
"AC Milan are close to reaching an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Pervis Estupinan after making a second offer for the Ecuadorian. More from @JamesHorncastle" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 20:21:05 UTC 1M followers, 131.7K engagements
"Barcelona have finally confirmed that Lamine Yamal will take up the clubs iconic No XX shirt another landmark moment in his brilliant burgeoning career. Yamal inherits the number from his good friend Ansu Fati who had it for the last three years but left it behind on July X when joining Monaco on loan. Despite all the waiting this has felt inevitable for some time. After Yamals breakout performances at the European Championship with winners Spain last summer when he was named best young player his dizzying progress has shown no signs of slowing. Now he is taking the shirt that Messi wore." @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 17:25:17 UTC 1M followers, 68.8K engagements
"Gabriel signed a new Arsenal contract this summer and is confident they can finally win a trophy after three years of near-misses. The 27-year-old spoke to reporters before the north London clubs three-match pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong. 📝 Advice for new signings ✅ Meeting expectations 🤕 Injury latest Saudi links 📝 @gunnerblog 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 15:01:45 UTC 1M followers, 119.5K engagements
"The major talking point of the first half in Basel. Kathrin Hendrich sees red for a hair pull on France captain Griedge Mbock. #FRAGER #WEuro2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 20:03:22 UTC 1M followers, 62.7K engagements
"Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen that he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue over a deal for the Swiss midfielder. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 10:21:02 UTC 1M followers, 111.6K engagements
"Viktor Gyokeres will be fined by Sporting CP and told to apologise to his team-mates after missing his deadline to report to pre-season training the clubs president has said. Arsenal are working to sign Gyokeres and have a five-year deal prepared subject to an agreement being reached over a fee with the two clubs in advanced talks. The Sweden internationals absence from training does not come as a surprise with The Athletic reporting on Friday that the striker did not intend to turn up as he pursues a move to Arsenal. Gyokeres believes Sporting president Frederico Varandas has reneged on an" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-12 19:56:47 UTC 1M followers, 371.1K engagements
""In most (Championship) games we had the ball the whole time and were playing against low blocks; it's difficult. "But in the Premier League you have more space." Wilfried Gnonto tells @BerenCross he is relishing Leeds United's Premier League return #LUFC 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 10:31:20 UTC 1M followers, 98K engagements
"An English football club and a MP have collaborated with a dozen doctors surgeries to introduce football as a treatment for mental health in part of the United Kingdom. The initiative which is called Football on Prescription offers opportunities to play five-a-side or walking football for people over XX with loneliness and mental illness issues with the aim of reducing the need for medication. Walking football is a less competitive form of football that bans running and slide-tackling to make the sport more accessible. Forest Green Rovers who compete in the fifth tier of English football are" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 11:08:16 UTC 1M followers, 53.8K engagements
"🔴 A formidable presence in the six-yard box 🔴 Thrives in exploiting space on transition 🔴 A rare combination of pace and aerial ability 🔴 Effective at pressing Liverpool have agreed a fee for Hugo Ekitike this is what could bring to Anfield. @adjones_journo" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 14:16:00 UTC 1M followers, 69.2K engagements
"Will Chelsea play Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final We're about to find out follow all the action from today's #FIFACWC semi-final with our live coverage #PSGRMA" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-09 19:06:30 UTC 1M followers, 150.3K engagements
"Aaron Ramsey was set to travel to Mexico on Monday night ahead of signing for Liga MX side Pumas UNAM. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-30 17:23:44 UTC 1M followers, 56.4K engagements
"If Spain make it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025 they won't be able to call on Laia Aleixandri. The Barcelona defender's late challenge on Iman Beney earns her a yellow card and a one-match suspension. #WEURO2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 19:32:05 UTC 1M followers, 50.5K engagements
"Jurgen Klopp was always a fierce critic of big spending. Now Liverpool are ready to commit more than 300m on transfers this summer. Double-standards Not really - the club have always been ready to spend says @Simon_Hughes__ 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 96.4K engagements
"There is growing optimism that Boubacar Kamara will sign a new contract at Aston Villa. The France international had been waiting to see whether Villa qualified for the Champions League before committing to fresh terms. They missed out on the final day after finishing sixth. However all parties are increasingly positive of finalising terms on an extension which would prove a major boost ahead of the upcoming campaign. More from @J_Tanswell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 21:30:30 UTC 1M followers, 113.5K engagements
"Chelsea are optimistic that there will be more departures soon. Here's the latest from @SJohnsonSport: #CFC have dropped their asking price by 22m for Christopher Nkunku who has admirers in the Premier League Italy and Germany. In January Chelsea valued the France international at 65m a figure that has now been cut to 50m (around 43.3m). Joao Felix is the subject of talks from one large club in Portugal and a few others from the Saudi Pro League. Chelsea are looking to sell the 25-year-old attacker for 50m including add-ons. 🔴 Atletico Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and one Premier League" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 08:55:26 UTC 1M followers, 98.5K engagements
"Fuka Nagano has committed her future to Liverpool as she is set to renew her contract amid interest from Womens Super League rivals. Exclusive from @megan_feringa #LFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 16:04:26 UTC 1M followers, 52.6K engagements
"🔴 Game that convinced him to leave Arsenal for #MUFC 🗣 Amorim's advice and talking tactics with Maguire 👁 What Per Mertesacker saw that no one else did 👤 Why his mum decided to be his agent Exclusive: Manchester United's Ayden Heaven & his mum Lisa speak to @lauriewhitwell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 08:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 125.6K engagements
"West Ham United are closing in on the free agent signing of defender Kyle Walker-Peters. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Besiktas had withdrawn their offer to sign the 28-year-old saying the former Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur defender had asked to delay travelling to Istanbul to complete a medical. The club have proposed a three-year deal for the full-back to remain in the Premier League with the option of a further year. More from @RoshaneSport and @nnamdionye 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 10:03:26 UTC 1M followers, 60.9K engagements
"How clubs convince players to join them over their rivals including the story of a player who sacrificed money so that Arsenal would let him miss European away games due to his fear of flying 🎙 @ReubenPinder" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 09:06:00 UTC 1M followers, 48.6K engagements
"Arsenal Women have completed the signing of striker Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a world-record 1m deal. The Canada international has signed a four-year contract at Arsenal she will wear No XX. ✍ @Megan_Feringa" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 09:07:24 UTC 1M followers, 48.8K engagements
"As he made his way towards the tunnel Morgan Gibbs-White was serenaded with chants of his name from the Nottingham Forest fans. The midfielder raised his hands above his head to applaud before clasping them together into a heart shape. Will the XX minutes and nine seconds of football Gibbs-White played in the first half of a 0-0 draw with Monaco be the last he plays in a Forest shirt The question of whether this was a goodbye will be answered in the coming days and weeks but it does not appear he has burned his bridges just yet 📝 @nottmtails 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 127.2K engagements
"The makers of the Fantasty Premier League have announced some major changes to the rules for the 2025-26 season. @HollyShand and @FPL_Salah explore how these rule changes may impact the game and how you can take advantage of the new status quo" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 13:01:01 UTC 1M followers, 69.4K engagements
"Teenager Godwill Kukonki is set to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United. The left-footed defender has been at the club since the age of five and was named in the first-team squad for the first time in November 2024. #MUFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 09:55:51 UTC 1M followers, 114K engagements
"Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to Brentford totalling in excess of 60million ($81.1m) for Bryan Mbeumo. #MUFC More from @lauriewhitwell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-23 20:24:56 UTC 1M followers, 2M engagements
"Trump was booed Trump tried to lift the trophy Trump got a medal Half-time lasted XX minutes Cole Palmer stole the show and swore Luis Enrique lost his temper And Robbie Williams cradled a woman's head The Club World Cup final was. weird. @TimSpiers unpicks the madness 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 08:46:30 UTC 1M followers, 85.3K engagements
"Marcus Rashford is on his way to Barcelona after an agreement was reached with Manchester United for a season-long loan. United have given Rashford permission to fly to the Catalan capital to start the next chapter of his career with the deal including an option to buy. Rashford had targeted Barcelona as his ideal destination when it became clear he would leave United in January and that ambition is now being realised. #MUFC Full story from @lauriewhitwell 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 17:15:16 UTC 1M followers, 94.5K engagements
"The New York Cosmos are being revived. The club that brought Pele and Franz Beckenbauer to the U.S. has laid dormant for much of the past decade but will make its return in third-division USL League One in 2026. They will play their games in New Jersey. @jeffrueter has all the details" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 13:01:37 UTC 1M followers, 147.2K engagements
"Germany are through to the semi-finals : ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ : ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ #WEURO2025 #FRAGER" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 21:59:48 UTC 1M followers, 60K engagements
"How Liverpool landed Florian Wirtz Edging out City Bayern and Madrid A key trip to Kirkby last November Hughes complex but friendly talks Slots clear vision for role Wirtz attracted by project more than cash 📝 @greggevans40 @SebSB and @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-20 18:21:14 UTC 1M followers, 837.8K engagements
"Liverpool have made an approach to sign Alexander Isak. #LFC say no formal offer has been submitted as they're aware Newcastles stance has always been that Isak isn't for sale. However they have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of 120m. @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 13:23:08 UTC 1M followers, 699.3K engagements
"🔴 Manchester United's infamous five 🔵 The highly-paid Chelsea pair 📝 The contract issues and the players in demand Premier League clubs have now returned to pre-season training and action. But what is the big squad and transfer issue for each side" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 56.2K engagements
"The outline of an agreement is in place between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt for the proposed transfer of forward Hugo Ekitike. Work is still needed to formally get the deal done and that is expected in the next day or so. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 21:36:47 UTC 1M followers, 153.1K engagements
"Brentford have turned down an offer from Newcastle United to sign Yoane Wissa. A proposal worth 25million was knocked back but the north east clubs pursuit is ongoing while personal terms would be no problem. More from @David_Ornstein #NUFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 15:57:36 UTC 1M followers, 78.7K engagements
"Spain have qualified for five Women's European Championships including the 2025 edition in Switzerland. In three of their previous four tournaments they have fallen at the quarter-final hurdle: 1997: Semi-finals (Beaten 2-1 by Italy) 2013: Quarter-finals (Lost 3-1 to Norway) 2017: Quarter-finals (Knocked out via penalty shootout by Austria) 2022: Quarter-finals (Beaten 2-1 by England) There was no quarter-final round in 1997. Could Switzerland find a way to keep Spain's unwanted Euros record going Switzerland vs. Spain live blog:" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 18:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Steve Parish has suggested that Nottingham Forest played a significant role in Crystal Palace being denied entry to next seasons Europa League. #CPFC #NFFC Full story from @MattWoosie here 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 16:15:49 UTC 1M followers, 221.1K engagements
"Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Almeria for the signing of right-back Marc Pubill. The Athleticreported on Tuesday Wolves were close to agreeing a deal to sign Pubill with a fee expected to be in the region of 15million (13m) plus add-ons. However Atletico confirmed on Tuesday evening that they had an agreement with the Spanish second tier club subject to Pubill completing a medical and signing a contract. #WWFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 19:18:12 UTC 1M followers, 98.7K engagements
"Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre forward with XX goals in two seasons for Sporting CP. But would his game translate to the Premier League And is he the kind of striker that Mikel Arteta's side need With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign him @ThomHarris_ analyses his style of play Haaland comparisons and what he would bring. #AFC 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-07 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 115.5K engagements
"Outside Anfield you'd be hard-pressed to find a forward who added more value to his team's attack than Bryan Mbeumo at Brentford last season. He is set to join Manchester United can Mbeumo be the 'triple threat' Ruben Amorim's attack sorely needs @mjcritchley @ThomHarris_" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 105.4K engagements
"Liverpool have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for the signing of Hugo Ekitike. The English club have indicated they will pay an initial fee of 69million ($92.8m) with potential add-ons worth as much as 10m. More from @SebSB @David_Ornstein & @JamesPearceLFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 10:57:29 UTC 1M followers, 90.9K engagements
"Barcelona have a 30million (26m) option to make Marcus Rashfords loan spell permanent. Barcelona will cover Rashfords salary but he has taken a pay cut to the effect of between XX per cent and XX per cent depending on factors including bonuses during the loan while Manchster United have taken him off their wage bill completely. @lauriewhitwell 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 07:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 84.8K engagements
"🚨 Arsenal and Sporting CP are on the verge of a total agreement for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 13:39:36 UTC 1M followers, 216.6K engagements
"Burnley have become the first Premier League club to enter a formal commercial partnership with X. Its a unique deal but also a potentially controversial one. This is how it came about and why it could be divisive. @adjones_journo" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 66.2K engagements
"Sarina Wiegman chooses Esme Morgan to start over Jess Carter at centre-back. That is to be expected in terms of performance reasons. Carter was loose in possession against Sweden and Morgan was brilliant when she replaced her in the 70th minute. #WEURO2025 📝 @charlotteharpur" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 18:19:03 UTC 1M followers, 59.9K engagements
"Liverpool are advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the transfer of Hugo Ekitike. #LFC More from @David_Ornstein @SebSB and @JamesPearceLFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 10:18:22 UTC 1M followers, 61.4K engagements
"How Chelsea exposed Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. 🔎 🎙 @AlexanderBrkr" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 17:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 191.9K engagements
"Newcastle United are exploring a deal to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa after cooling their interest in Eintracht Frankfurts Hugo Ekitike. #NUFC More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 09:45:10 UTC 1M followers, 1M engagements
"Real Madrid have been comfortably the biggest draw at the Club World Cup this summer. In a tournament where plenty of focus has been on sparse crowds their average attendance has been 67247. From the Goal movie trilogy and Galacticos project to their huge appeal to a Spanish-speaking audience Madrid's popularity in the U.S. has been decades in the making. @JamesHorncastle & @AdamCrafton_ on how Florentino Perez's Madrid have conquered the United States. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-09 07:14:37 UTC 1M followers, 113K engagements
"Chloe Kelly. The calmest person on the pitch" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:46:03 UTC 1M followers, 85.5K engagements
"Chelsea defender Levi Colwill says the Club World Cup will be bigger than the Champions League in the future. #CFC #FIFACWC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 17:21:30 UTC 1M followers, 159.5K engagements
"Footballers from around the world have convened on Gondomar Portugal to attend Diogo Jotas funeral. Jota and brother Andre Silva a professional player for Portuguese side Penafiel died on Thursday after being involved in a car crash in Zamora Spain. The Liverpool forward XX was travelling back to England for the start of pre-season training after being advised not to fly following minor surgery. The service was held at the Chapel of Resurrection in Gondomar on the outskirts of Porto" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-05 11:32:48 UTC 1M followers, 220.5K engagements
"While theres no reason to doubt that Steve Parish has heard from some magnanimous Nottingham Forest supporters who do believe that entry into the higher competition for their side would feel hollow its probably fair to say theyre in the minority. And if any of those fans are feeling pangs of guilt or that they have unfairly benefited from another clubs misfortune and will somehow not be able to enjoy a potential Europa League campaign because it hasnt been earned well they shouldnt worry about that. Its not Forests problem that they cant keep up with their admin. @NickMiller79" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 09:51:31 UTC 1M followers, 243.5K engagements
""They are the safeguard of the culture of the club." What does a sporting director do Where does their role fit in a hierarchy How do you get the job How can you judge if they are successful 📝 @MarkCarey93" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 07:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 73.9K engagements
"Aleksandar Mitrovic is a player who has the question of what if hanging over him. One member of European footballs 2023 Saudi Pro League exodus could the Serbian striker have been a regular scorer at a top-six club in the Premier League It remains an unanswered question. He is Serbias record scorer but having not made it out of the group stage at the 2018 or 2022 World Cups nor the 2024 European Championship it feels like Mitrovic had never truly entered the world stage. His matches against Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg could serve as a belated chance to make a point. ✍ @JordanC1107 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-14 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 53.1K engagements
"Lewis-Skelly presented to senior figures Cited Kobe's Mamba Mentality James King key to deal Relationship with Arteta crucial Mertesacker at the talks @gunnerblog and @David_Ornstein on the discussions that led to Myles Lewis-Skellys Arsenal contract" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-27 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 828.9K engagements
"England captain Leah Williamson trained on Monday and is available for her sides European Championship semi-final against Italy after sustaining an ankle injury during the quarter-final win over Sweden" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 18:24:00 UTC 1M followers, 91.1K engagements
"Mikel Arteta says he is XXX percent that Arsenal followed the correct processes regarding Thomas Partey who since leaving the club has been charged with serious sexual offences. When previously contacted by The Athletic about the charges Arsenal issued the following statement: The players contract ended on XX June. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case. Asked by The Athletic about the charges Partey faces and whether they were a consideration in the decision not to extend his contract Arteta said: The club was very clear in its statement. There are a lot" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 08:39:18 UTC 1M followers, 144.6K engagements
"As Manchester United look to reinforce key positions one name that has quietly emerged as a candidate to strengthen the goalkeeper group is John Victor of Botafogo. Theres plenty to like in Johns game: the range and accuracy in distribution the composure in aerial duels the strong underlying shot-stopping metrics. John may not generate headlines but in a league where every squad role matters he could quietly become one of the more important signings of the summer. 📝 @mattpyzdrowski 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-09 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 175.7K engagements
"Decisive substitutions have become Sarina Wiegmans trademark and England's #WEURO2025 run has been no different. What is unclear is how much this is pure Wiegman genius and how much England simply have back-ups of greater quality than their opponents. 📝 @Zonal_Marking 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 07:04:57 UTC 1M followers, 47.6K engagements
"Morally and emotionally I find it difficult to accept how Arsenal has approached the Thomas Partey situation. Even if you make the argument for Arsenal being wary of the legal ramifications of suspending him what can be made of their apparent desire to extend his contract beyond this summer Arsenal have long led the way in championing the womens game and have traditionally been held up as a club that does things the right way. Yet they have acted in a manner that raises questions about the sports moral compass and how it really views allegations of sexual assault towards women. Partey denies" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-05 08:02:05 UTC 1M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Bryan Mbeumo by making an improved offer to Brentford for the Cameroon international forward. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 13:11:24 UTC 1M followers, 150.3K engagements
"His agent can say whatever he wants but this club has already let three important players (Florian Wirtz Jeremie Frimpong and Jonathan Tah) go and we wont let any more go. Granit is a leader he still has three years left on his contract here. Ten Hag told reporters during Leverkusens pre-season tour of Brazil as quoted by Bild" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 23:08:23 UTC 1M followers, 44.2K engagements
"Bayern Munich have submitted a formal proposal to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool. It was worth 67.5million and immediately rejected by the Premier League champions. The former Porto attacker is into the final XX months of his contract at Anfield and to date there has been no sign of an extension and Diaz has made it clear to the club he wants to leave. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 11:07:33 UTC 1M followers, 86.8K engagements
"France captain Griedge Mbock makes her first start of the tournament having recovered from her calf injury. A surprising line-up from Germany: no Lea Schuller no Laura Freigang and no Linda Dallmann. Follow #FRAGER at #WEuro2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 18:57:08 UTC 1M followers, 53.5K engagements
"Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani has said her team are one of the best in the world and believes they should be talked about more often after reaching the semi-finals of the last four major tournaments despite not being considered among the favourites. #SWEENG #WEuro2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 18:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 73.4K engagements
"Switzerland's resistance is broken by Athenea del Castillo who makes the breakthrough for Spain just four minutes after coming on. The backheel from Aitana Bonmati to set up Del Castillo was nothing short of sublime. #WEURO2025 📼 @BBCMOTD" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 20:28:36 UTC 1M followers, 49.6K engagements
"There's something about a penalty follow-up in a European Championship semi-final" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:53:37 UTC 1M followers, 56.6K engagements
"Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 11:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 40.6K engagements
"Its clear Granit is a key player he signed here for five years and still has three years left on his contract. Hes too important to us to let him go" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 23:08:24 UTC 1M followers, 40.2K engagements
"Michelle Agyemang is special. After drawing England level late on in their quarter-final against Sweden she has done it again - this time in the semi-final. The ball falls to the 19-year-old in the box who finishes with confidence beyond her years to keep England alive" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 20:57:04 UTC 1M followers, 158.1K engagements
"Chloe Kelly thrives in these moments. She loves them said Sarina Wiegman. You can tell. Kelly had just scored Englands winning goal against Italy to send them through to the Euro 2025 final. It has not been an easy few years for Kelly who has shown resilience to become Englands confident calm hero. @charlotteharpur 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 13:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 36.6K engagements
"USMNT forward Josh Sargent is in talks over a potential move from Norwich City to Wolfsburg. More from @SebSB" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 13:01:52 UTC 1M followers, 144.5K engagements
"England captain Leah Williamson trained on Monday ahead of her sides European Championship semi-final against Italy after sustaining an ankle injury during the quarter-final win over Sweden. More from @AliRampling" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 12:21:27 UTC 1M followers, 144.8K engagements
"🔴 Manchester United tried to enter Ekitike race; enquired about Gyokeres 🔴 Talks have taken place in relation to Sesko Watkins & Jackson 🔴 Not actively pursued due to costs involved but could change 🔴 Also eyeing another No X and possibly goalkeeper @David_Ornstein's One To Watch is #MUFC's plans 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 07:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 82.9K engagements
"Luis Enrique swiped at Joao Pedro after Paris Saint-Germain's defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. #CHEPSG #FIFACWC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-13 21:27:25 UTC 1M followers, 107.3K engagements
"Even by Barcelonas standards the summer transfer window has got off to a dramatic start. A deal seemed to be in place for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams before a disagreement surrounding an exit clause in case the Catalan club could not register him in time for the new season saw everything collapse overnight. Instead Hansi Flick's side have turned their attentions to loan Marcus Rashford next season with an option to buy. Luis Diaz and Christopher Nkunku have also emerged as potential targets but who should Barcelona pursue 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 15:01:41 UTC 1M followers, 64.6K engagements
"England are through to the semi-finals 🏴: ✅❌❌❌✅❌✅ : ❌✅❌✅❌❌❌ #WEURO2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 21:50:58 UTC 1M followers, 104.1K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur are set to turn their focus to Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as work continues to bolster Thomas Franks squad for next season. #THFC #NFFC Exclusive story from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 14:14:34 UTC 1M followers, 91.9K engagements
"🗓 Five-year contract 🤑 Deal worth up to 71million 🗣 I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team whose shirt I wore growing up. #MUFC have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. @LaurieWhitwell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 19:12:28 UTC 1M followers, 86.8K engagements
"Inside Manchester United's summer: 🔴 Ratcliffe summons Berrada & Wilcox for Iceland fishing trip 🔴 Co-owner had also wanted Amorim to attend 🔴 Mbeumo deal progress 🔴 Unease at bomb squad strategy 🔴 Martinez also hopes to travel to US 📝 @lauriewhitwell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 08:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 57.7K engagements
"Nicolas Jackson continues to divide opinion. While the Chelsea forward is not yet a clinical finisher he makes things happen more relentlessly than many in world football. If a club such as Manchester United or Newcastle United is willing to show patience in Jackson the potential reward is clear. 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 09:03:04 UTC 1M followers, 162.2K engagements
"Twenty minutes into their Euro 2025 quarter-final against France Germany was down to XX players and on their fourth-choice right back. But after XXX minutes and penalties they prevailed. @Zonal_Marking writes about the most impressive display from a side reduced to XX players you will ever see. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 10:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 62.2K engagements
"USMNT international Malik Tillman has joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. A player once dropped for a game at PSV after sleeping in & missing a team meeting has made the football world wake up to his potential. 📝 @GregOK" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-12 12:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 62.7K engagements
"The gap between Manchester United and Brentford on their valuation of Bryan Mbeumo remains considerable reports @David_Ornstein in today's Transfer DealSheet. The two sides are several million pounds apart. There have been no significant developments over the past couple of weeks and a deal is still not imminent but talks continue as #MUFC work to complete a move for the Cameroon forward" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 07:07:25 UTC 1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Barcelona are advancing with a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. #MUFC More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 12:45:18 UTC 1M followers, 150K engagements
"Christantus Uche has emerged as one of the players Leeds United have made enquiries about this summer. The newly-promoted Premier League club asked Getafe about Uches situation several weeks ago though Leeds have yet to make a bid for the 22-year-old. Getafe sources speaking anonymously to protect relationships confirmed the player has a release clause of 25million ($29.1m 21.6m) and seems keen to join a Premier League outfit. More from @BerenCross and @GuillermoRai_ 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 09:21:26 UTC 1M followers, 92.5K engagements
"Luke Williams who was the head coach of the Championship club Swansea City as recently as February is now working at Bristol Airport. A photo of Williams at the airport wearing uniform was posted on social media on Saturday prompting a reaction of disbelief among many people in some cases questioning whether the picture was some sort of a hoax. A source close to Williams has since confirmed to The Athletic that the 44-year-old has been employed at Bristol Airport which is in the south west of England for the last two weeks. Williams job involves helping disabled and limited-mobility" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-21 15:53:11 UTC 1M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Chloe Kelly loves a big moment at a Euros" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:36:54 UTC 1M followers, 161.7K engagements
"Tottenham winger Hayley Raso is in talks over a move to Benfica. More from @megan_feringa & @GuillermoRai_" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 12:15:38 UTC 1M followers, 40.4K engagements
"📚 Champions League debut while at school 🏫 Studying business management at university Comparison with Miedema ❗ Flattening Williamson during first Arsenal training Meet Michelle Agyemang the teenager who saved England at the Euros. 📝 @reallycerys 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 10:31:19 UTC 1M followers, 94.4K engagements
"Italy's opener in the #WEURO2025 semi-final against England sparked wild celebrations amongst players substitutes and fans alike - including a pair of Italian legends" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 19:46:54 UTC 1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"77 Chloe Kelly is brought on XX Michelle Agyemang is brought on 90+6 Michelle Agyemang draws England level XXX Chloe Kelly scores the winner The substitutes definitely brought the magic to this semi-final" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 22:03:08 UTC 1M followers, 99.1K engagements
"There are several clubs who are on the lookout for a striker including Manchester United and Newcastle United while Aston Villa may be in the market too if Ollie Watkins were to leave this summer. So what exactly is Jacksons skill set and what could he bring to each of the clubs linked According to advanced data provider Footovision Jackson was the player with the most counter-attacking involvements via ball carries in the Premier League. In that respect Newcastle Uniteds interest adds up they trailed only Liverpool for expected goals (xG) generated through counter-attacking sequences last" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 14:01:31 UTC 1M followers, 70.8K engagements
"Mateo Joseph has asked to leave Leeds United and refused to join the clubs pre-season training camp in Germany according to manager Daniel Farke. ✍ @BerenCross #LUFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 19:21:31 UTC 1M followers, 106.1K engagements
"A new striker remains a possibility for Manchester United if they are able to clear space within the squad. #MUFC have been keeping tabs on Fiorentinas Moise Kean who has a 52m release clause that can be triggered until XX July. The club have also been offered the chance to sign several free agents namely Dominic Calvert-Lewin Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson. It is expected that United would only advance on these if at all towards the end of the window if they do not get any of their top targets. 📝 @LaurieWhitwell & @mjcritchley" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-08 07:20:00 UTC 1M followers, 376K engagements
"Luis Enrique rejected the idea that Paris Saint-Germain were losers in the Club World Cup after today's defeat. "I'm not a loser. I'm a runner-up."" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 01:15:02 UTC 1M followers, 117.8K engagements
"Manchester United had the highest number of supporters arrested for football-related offences across England and Wales during the 2024-25 season. @Millar_Colin" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 14:29:07 UTC 1M followers, 673.1K engagements
"Everyone thinks Ill go out on loan but I dont have that mindset. Im going to kill it in pre-season and within one or two games Ill already be playing with them. Diego Leon is determined to make a name for himself at Manchester United. ✍ @Millar_Colin" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-01 15:45:30 UTC 1M followers, 206.4K engagements
"🔺 Brentford unimpressed by low-ball first offer 🔺 Manchester United paid much more - but less than 70m + 7m price tag 🔺 Ruben Amorim and execs were unified on target 🔺 Why deal took so long to do 🔺 Why Bryan Mbeumo wanted #MUFC @lauriewhitwell and @jaydmharris go inside the deal that finally brought Mbeumo to #MUFC 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 22:09:31 UTC 1M followers, 103.8K engagements
"Andre Onana is set to miss Manchester Uniteds pre-season tour with a hamstring injury. He will now work towards returning to fitness for #MUFC's Premier League opener against Arsenal. 📝 @mjcritchley & @Millar_Colin 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-12 14:29:03 UTC 1M followers, 147.6K engagements
"Is Pep Guardiola about to set a new tactical trend. again @jj_bull takes a look 🧠" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-27 14:01:02 UTC 1M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How Xabi Alonso helped Martin Zubimendi's development at Real Sociedad. 🔵⚪ Martin Zubimendi debuted at XX for Real Sociedads B team but others were on faster tracks to the first team. The summer of 2019 saw Xabi Alonso take over La Reals B team. Alonso saw a lot of himself in Zubimendi similar position on the field background and personality and spent a lot of time teaching him different aspects of the role. Sources close to both say Alonso saw Zubimendi almost as a personal cause. That (2019-20) was a key year for me because I had not played many minutes before Zubimendi told El Pais in" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 15:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 85.7K engagements
"Leaving Manchester and the negativity that had built around him should help Marcus Rashford. Though there were serious mitigating factors his relationship with United and most fans is damaged. Living in Barcelona where most players' homes are by the Mediterranean to the south of the city near the airport can be a blessing for a footballer who needs a change of scene. Barcelona's resident Manchester United expert @AndyMitten on the move Rashford wanted and needed" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 11:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 57.3K engagements
"📑 Signs two-year contract 🔀 Direct replacement for Christian Norgaard X First signing under Keith Andrews 🗣 Andrews: He will drive standards and be a brilliant addition to the squad. Brentford have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer. @jaydmharris" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 09:14:29 UTC 1M followers, 51.4K engagements
"Martin Zubimendi is one of Europe's most coveted midfielders so why do his passing statistics look so. average @ThomHarris_ explains why free online data sources fail to capture what Arsenal's new man can do on the ball" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 08:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 222.6K engagements
"England have made it too easy for Sweden who lead at the break with goals from Kosovare Asllani & Stina Blackstenius. A big XX minutes for the reigning European champions if they want to retain their crown. #SWEENG #WEuro2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 19:47:47 UTC 1M followers, 62.6K engagements
"Arsenal are on the verge of finally landing a No X. A deal in principle is in place with Sporting Lisbon: Arsenal will pay a fixed fee of 63.5million (54.8m $74.2m) plus 10m (8.6m $11.7m) in potential add-ons for Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta was eager to sign a centre-forward in time for them to participate in the bulk of Arsenals pre-season preparations and that now appears feasible. #AFC @gunnerblog The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 07:23:42 UTC 1M followers, 259.7K engagements
"Aside from Alejandro Garnacho Marcus Rashford Antony Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia there has been speculation over Rasmus Hojlund's future at Manchester United. But Inter no longer hold an active interest in buying the striker after they signed 21-year-old Ange-Yoan Bonny who scored six goals in Serie A for Parma last season" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-15 13:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 92.4K engagements
"Joao Neves is sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after pulling on Marc Cucurella's hair. 3-0 down and now a man down. #CHEPSG #FIFAWCW 🎥 @DAZNFootball" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-13 21:07:43 UTC 1M followers, 106.6K engagements
"Brighton have bid 40million (34m; $45.6m) for Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas. More from @AndyNaylorBHAFC & @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-08 12:43:27 UTC 1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Arsenal are nearing an agreement for Viktor Gyokeres after signing Noni Madueke. The side were too predictable at times last season but now have more flexibility and unpredictability in attack. @ArtdeRoche looks at how these new options could make #AFC more exciting to watch" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 17:31:13 UTC 1M followers, 82.7K engagements
"I still don't believe it I still don't believe it said a visibly emotional Jorge Mendes in Puebla de Sanabria. Diogo Jota won the Premier League and Nations League earlier this summer. Then on June XX he married the mother of his three children. In the early hours of Thursday the Liverpool forward died in a car accident on an unlit section of highway in a rural area known as "empty Spain". The Athletic reports from Zamora on what happened and what has happened since. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-04 07:41:25 UTC 1M followers, 840.7K engagements
"Ian Wright's reaction to Arsenal forward Michelle Agyemang's late equaliser ❤ #AFC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:05:08 UTC 1M followers, 174K engagements
"Arsenal's new signing Noni Madueke is an England international while Chelsea's Joao Pedro plays for Brazil - but only the latter counts as a homegrown player in the Premier League. @TansleyEduardo explains the quirks of the squad-building rule that Premier League clubs must be wary of this summer. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 08:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 88.4K engagements
"Serie A side prioritising Reynas arrival this summer 🔴 Guehi one of the options under consideration by #LFC 🏴 #MCFC have Trafford on goalkeeper list #FCB sources dont expect major business after Rashford Plus more in The Transfer DealSheet" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 07:16:30 UTC 1M followers, 65.7K engagements
"Manchester Uniteds out-of-favour players have been asked to only report for training after 5pm this week once head coach Ruben Amorim and the rest of the first-team squad have already left Carrington. Marcus Rashford Alejandro Garnacho Jadon Sancho Antony and Tyrell Malacia are not part of Amorims plans for the coming season and were granted extra time away from the club to settle their uncertain futures earlier this month. Facilities remained open for the five players to use last week should they wish with Rashford attending and working separately from the rest of the squad. #MUFC ✍" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-14 11:49:03 UTC 1M followers, 354.1K engagements
"Michelle Agyemang's England career: - Scores XX seconds into debut - Earns Euros call-up with one cap - Scores late leveller in Euros quarter-final to force extra-time in eventual victory - Scores late leveller in Euros semi-final to force extra-time Four caps three goals" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:12:23 UTC 1M followers, 73.9K engagements
"Aston Villa are the latest club to explore the possibility of selling their womens team to help comply with the Premier Leagues profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). One source speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships said Villa have been looking into a sale for the past XX months having recorded losses of 195million over the past two years leaving them in danger of breaching PSR. Chelsea helped to balance the books by selling their womens team to the clubs parent company in a move which generated a profit of nearly 200m paving the way for other Premier League" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-25 16:30:07 UTC 1M followers, 1.3M engagements
"FIFA adopted a dynamic pricing approach to tickets by which prices fluctuate in accordance with supply and demand. This made for some absurd fluctuations to ticket prices. Standard admission pricing for the semi-final between Chelsea and Brazils Fluminense at MetLife was reduced to just $XXXXX on the weekend before last Tuesdays match having been priced at $XXXXXX less than XX hours earlier. That meant it could be cheaper to buy a ticket to the game than to buy a cheesesteak ($15) or a beer ($14) once you were inside the stadium. FIFA is still intending to implement dynamic pricing next" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 131.3K engagements
"🤫 Record-breaking fee meant to be kept a secret 🐺 'Lone wolf' deal-maker driving a bidding war 🏆 Prospect of Champions League too good to refuse Neither Liverpool nor Olivia Smith wanted to part this soon. But the 20-year-old Canadian's growing accolades and Arsenal's ability to put their money where their mouth is made a deal inevitable. @megan_feringa and @ArtdeRoche go inside the first 1m transfer in women's football" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 13:03:59 UTC 1M followers, 94.8K engagements
"Death taxes & Arsenal signing a Chelsea player. Noni Madueke is the latest to make the switch. His predecessors have a mixed record. The one who became captain. The one still in love with Chelsea. The one who started the doubts. The loan that worked & one that really didnt. 📝 @kayakaynak97 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 272.3K engagements
"Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has signed a new contract with the club until 2027. The 33-year-olds previous deal was set to expire in 2026. Courtois extension marks a significant departure from Madrids policy of giving players over XX year-to-year deals. His increased salary is applied from this summer which means the goalkeeper is now on a two-year contract. More from @MarioCortegana 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 13:31:30 UTC 1M followers, 67.5K engagements
"Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea. #AFC will pay #CFC an initial fee of 48.5m rising to 52m with add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract until 2030. More from @gunnerblog" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 16:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 52.7K engagements
"Gabriel signed a new Arsenal contract this summer and is confident they can finally win a trophy after three years of near-misses. The 27-year-old spoke to @gunnerblog before #AFC's pre-season tour. 📝 Advice for new signings ✅ Meeting expectations 🤕 Injury latest Saudi links 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 14:35:30 UTC 1M followers, 70.9K engagements
"In extra time of Germany's quarter-final match against France Ann-Katrin Berger defied basic physics the general understanding of human limitations and logic with her goal-line save. @megan_feringa and former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley break down the player and save that lifted Germany to the Euro 2025 semi-finals. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-20 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 60K engagements
""Gyokeres is clearly one we should be playing close attention to." @David_Ornstein examines Arsenal's interest in Viktor Gyokeres and how his salary would likely fit within the club's current wage structure 💷" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-04-04 08:41:00 UTC 1M followers, 153K engagements
"It is expected that Mbeumo will undergo a medical this weekend ahead of completing his move to Old Trafford. #MUFC Update from @David_Ornstein here" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 14:04:27 UTC 1M followers, 41.2K engagements
""I remember players who were exhausted and I was physically fresh. It makes you feel angry." Real Madrid had an injury crisis in defence last season but Jesus Vallejo only played XX minutes between August and mid-May. The defender has since joined Albacete and is focused on a fresh start. He speaks exclusively to @GuillermoRai_ about his lack of game time leaders in the Madrid dressing room giving his No X shirt to Jude Bellingham and what comes next. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 10:15:30 UTC 1M followers, 65.4K engagements
"Follow England vs. Italy in the #WEURO2025 semi-final with our live blog 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 18:24:36 UTC 1M followers, 38.9K engagements
"A lovely tribute from Goncalo Ramos to his former international team-mate Diogo Jota with the imitation of his video game celebration. #PSGRMA #FIFACWC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-09 21:04:18 UTC 1M followers, 101K engagements
"Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford. The two clubs agreed a deal for on a initial fee of 10million for the midfielder plus a further two 2m in potential add-ons. #AFC More from @gunnerblog" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 11:02:34 UTC 1M followers, 96.1K engagements
"Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial 48.5m. 🤷♂ Not fazed by initial negativity around the deal 🔵 Data #CFC used to set price tag 💻 Artetas presentation 🔴 Edus reservations; Bertas new dynamic 👔 Agent Ali Barats involvement 🛫 #AFC urged player to rest rather than join tour ✍ @gunnerblog @SJohnsonSport @SebSB 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 16:11:40 UTC 1M followers, 182.9K engagements
"When Hugo Ekitike joins Liverpool Frankfurt will have made a profit of around 345million on strikers since the 2019-20 season. How do they do it @ThomHarris_ takes a look: 👤 Willing to spend on young players ⚡ Fast break style 🏃 Targeted training 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 10:13:48 UTC 1M followers, 61K engagements
"Weve all been there. The news comes through. Were signing ANOTHER player from them But who do Premier League teams actually do the most transfer deals with @SteveMadeley78 has dug into the numbers and worked it out. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 09:00:33 UTC 1M followers, XX engagements
"DAZN paid $1bn to show the Club World Cup. The streamer and FIFA have both claimed vast viewing figures but there is scepticism about their estimates. And for all its glitz industry experts are unconvinced the #FIFACWC proved it was must-watch TV. ✍ @PJBuckingham" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 12:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 83.3K engagements
"Eat. Sleep. Football. Repeat. The 2024-25 season hasnt finished but the 2025-26 season has already started. On July X there was a Club World Cup semi-final taking place in New York at the same time as Champions League qualifiers in Europe. Then last night Real Madrid played their 68th match of the 2024-25 season. Their midfielder Fede Valverde has played 6674 minutes the equivalent of XX 90-minute matches for club and country in that time. More competitions more games more injuries. Less care for players" says the former Madrid and France centre-back Raphael Varane. @stujames75 looks at" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-10 09:01:30 UTC 1M followers, 165.6K engagements
"Nico Williams turned Barcelona down because he was worried they wouldn't be able to register him. Marcus Rashford is joining on loan from Manchester United and the same hurdles stand in his way. Will he even be able to play 📝 @dermotmcorrigan and @polballus" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 155.1K engagements
"Liverpool striker Olivia Smith is set to join Arsenal in a world-record 1million deal. All agreements are in place with the deal set to be announced within the next XX hours. More from @megan_feringa" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-16 19:20:37 UTC 1M followers, 112.5K engagements
"FC Cincinnatis co-CEO Jeff Berding says the MLS club has offered a contract to Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. "We are a club with a great German history and we are capable of winning titles. Thomas is a winner; he has won a lot. " ." @SebSB: " ; ."" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-18 11:55:30 UTC 1M followers, 55.9K engagements
"This week 20-year-old Olivia Smith moved to Arsenal in a record 1m transfer from Liverpool. But not that long ago she was a young girl growing up in Canada with an unrelenting passion for soccer. @megan_feringa spoke with the forward's former coaches and scouts who recalled her irrepressible talent growing up and why a big move was never in doubt. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 71.2K engagements
"For more than three years Thomas Partey played for Arsenal after being accused of very serious sexual offences. Its Arsenal reasoned one of the women who made allegations against him. They wont just ignore it. But Arsenal's stance never shifted - and there were even talks about a new deal. The midfielder left the club last week and was charged four days later. @gunnerblog examines what Arsenal knew when - and the impact of their decisions. 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-11 07:01:27 UTC 1M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Inside Manchester United's summer: 🔴 Mbeumo bid during execs Iceland summit 🔴 Ratcliffe plans fishing trip (and wanted Amorim to come too) 🔴 Unease at bomb squad strategy 🔴 Youngsters target tour 🔴 Martinez hopes to join squad in U.S. 📝 @lauriewhitwell" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 07:31:00 UTC 1M followers, 90.8K engagements
"Crystal Palace have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their demotion to the Conference League. #CPFC are requesting readmission to the Europa League with Nottingham Forests admission rejected. #NFFC had replaced Palace in the competition by virtue of being the Premier League club with the highest finishing position not already qualified. Failing that Palace are requesting to be admitted in place of Lyon who earned priority over their English counterparts due to their superior league placing sixth in Ligue X compared to Palaces 12th-place Premier League" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 16:18:50 UTC 1M followers, 60.2K engagements
"The Italy shape looks like it's a return to five at the back after their successful use of a back four against Norway. ✍ @Zonal_Marking #WEURO2025 Follow England vs. Italy LIVE 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 18:30:50 UTC 1M followers, 47.5K engagements
"Chelsea win the Club World Cup. Three first half goals two from Cole Palmer and one from Joao Pedro see off Luis Enrique's #UCL winners Paris Saint-Germain. Enzo Maresca's side lift their second trophy in the Italian's debut season in charge. #CHEPSG #FIFACWC" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-13 21:14:47 UTC 1M followers, 216.1K engagements
"Nicolas Jackson continues to divide opinion. While the Chelsea forward is not yet a clinical finisher he makes things happen more relentlessly than many in world football. If a club such as Manchester United or Newcastle United is willing to show patience in Jackson the potential reward is clear. 📝 @ThomHarris_ 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-21 09:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 9032 engagements
"France were already celebrating. but Ann-Katrin Berger had other ideas. #FRAGER #WEURO2025" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-19 21:29:18 UTC 1M followers, 120.7K engagements
"England will defend their European Championship title in Sunday's final. Chloe Kelly's follow-up after her initial penalty was saved in the 119th minute proves the difference against a resolute Italy. A third straight major tournament final for Sarina Wiegman's side" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 21:42:12 UTC 1M followers, 58.5K engagements
"The Club World Cup will be part of the calendar going forward. That is going to create challenges. Clubs will have to build squads differently. Heat will need to be managed. And conversations will need to be held about how tournaments work. 📝 @philipplahm 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-17 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 57.9K engagements
"Inspired by Ann-Katrin Berger's breathtaking #WEURO2025 heroics we asked our writers to wax lyrical about the greatest save they've seen in the flesh. Relive their collection of shot-stopping treasures - and don't forget to tell us the best save you've ever seen in person" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-23 12:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 37.8K engagements
"Football club owner Paul Conway is approaching XX nights in a Spanish jail as he fights extradition to Belgium where he is wanted for questioning in relation to six allegations of fraud. He strongly denies any wrong-doing. 📝 @mjshrimper" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-26 18:32:09 UTC 1M followers, 144.9K engagements
"🚨 Arsenal are in the process of completing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after taking final steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker. More from @David_Ornstein" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-13 17:30:58 UTC 1M followers, 143.5K engagements
"Welcome to week eight of The Transfer DealSheet for the 2025 summer window. 👁 @David_Ornstein's One To Watch 🔵 Xavi Simons among multiple players Chelsea have enquired about 🔴 Arsenal still confident on Viktor Gyokeres resolution" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 06:46:30 UTC 1M followers, 50.4K engagements
"In selling Matheus Cunha's move to #MUFC this month #WWFC made their record sale. So what do the rest of the #PL clubs' biggest sales look like 🔗" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-06-29 10:01:00 UTC 1M followers, 339.5K engagements
"Erik ten Hag has insisted Granit Xhaka is too important for Bayer Leverkusen to allow to leave despite the midfielder informing the club he wants to join Sunderland. Xhakas agent Jose Noguerra Rodriguez confirmed to German media on Tuesday that there was an agreement between Sunderland and his player but in response Ten Hag emphasised his desire to keep the midfielder" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-22 23:08:23 UTC 1M followers, 59.2K engagements
"Danilo is set to leave Nottingham Forest to sign for Botafogo. The clubs have agreed a fee in the region of 25million (21.7m; $29.1m) for the 24-year-old Brazilian. More from @NickMiller79 and @mattwoosie" @TheAthleticFC on X 2025-07-18 15:00:16 UTC 1M followers, 246.6K engagements