Liam Whelan: Dublin’s Busby Babe
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Liam Whelan: Dublin’s Busby Babe

At Munich-Reim airport ,Liam Whelan replied, “Well, if this is the time, then I’m ready,” as the significant aircraft attempted to take off once more. (Harry’s game) Liam, the fourth of John Whelan’s seven kids, was born on April 1, 1935, at 28 St. Attracta’s Road, Cabra, Dublin. John and Elizabeth Whelan were labourers. Although…

SOURCES: Chelsea Yet To Make Contact For Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie
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SOURCES: Chelsea Yet To Make Contact For Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie

Chelsea are likely to miss out on one of the targets they admire in the shape of Riccardo Calafiori, but they have yet to make contact for a player many felt would be their plan B. Piero Hincapie was a strong part of the unit that saw Xabi Alonso’s side go unbeaten in the Bundesliga…

Southampton’s Premier League Survival Plan
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Southampton’s Premier League Survival Plan

This forthcoming summer window will provide the biggest test for Southampton and their owners as they prepare to return to the Premier League. In the 22/23 season that got Southampton relegated, they spent over £100m on players, with the likes of Romeo Lavia, Samuel Edozie, Sekou Mara, and many more joining the summer spending spree….

SOURCES: Real Sociedad Standing Firm On Martin Zubimendi Amid Arsenal Interest
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SOURCES: Real Sociedad Standing Firm On Martin Zubimendi Amid Arsenal Interest

Martin Zubimendi is someone Arsenal admires hugely, but they will face a battle to sign the player this summer, with the club unwilling to do any business for a fee below his £50m price tag. Sociedad wants the player to remain at the club beyond this summer, and has no plans to do any business…

SOURCES: Final Decision On Sofyan Amrabat Loan Deal Yet To Be Made
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SOURCES: Final Decision On Sofyan Amrabat Loan Deal Yet To Be Made

There is yet to be a final decision made on Sofyan Amrabat’s loan deal with Manchester United, with the possibility remaining that the Moroccan could remain at the club. Amrabat became a prominent force for United in the latter parts of the season, helping Erik ten Hag’s side to an FA Cup trophy in a…

Napoli Unlikely To Budge On Kvicha Kvaratskhelia As Interest In Winger Grows
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Napoli Unlikely To Budge On Kvicha Kvaratskhelia As Interest In Winger Grows

Napoli are increasingly likely to lose Victor Osimhen this summer, but at this moment in time, it seems unlikely that Kvicha Kvaratskhelia will be following him out the exit door. Kvaratskhelia has spoken of his desire to leave Napoli this summer and play for another club in recent weeks, but that is not set to…

Athletic Club Maintain Nico Williams Is Happy At Club Despite Growing Interest
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Athletic Club Maintain Nico Williams Is Happy At Club Despite Growing Interest

Athletic Club Bilbao are insistent that Nico Williams is happy to remain at the club this season, despite growing interest in his services this summer. Williams has a whole host of clubs with significant admiration for his services, but the Spanish club believes the player is not currently interested in leaving the Basque region just…