loan spell

Former Stoke City and West Ham Star Available As Free Agent This Summer

26/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sead Haksabanovic, former winger for Stoke City and West Ham United, is expected to leave Celtic this summer following an unsuccessful loan spell at the Bet365 Stadium. The Montenegro international spent the 2023/24 season on loan with Stoke City, where he made only 22 appearances and scored a single goal. Reports from Swedish outlet Fotboll Direkt suggest that Stoke City is not interested in signing Haksabanovic permanently, and Celtic is seeking a fee of £2.2 million for him. With head coach Brendan Rodgers not seeing a future for Haksabanovic at Celtic, Swedish champions Malmo FF are reportedly nearing a deal to bring him back to Sweden. This potential move underscores Haksabanovic’s stagnation since his £2.7 million transfer to West Ham United in 2017.

Sunderland and England man and outlines first-team ambitions under Régis Le Bris after loan moves

25/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland defender Zak Johnson has enjoyed a successful loan spell in Ireland and is now aiming for a spot in the Black Cats’ first team. The 19-year-old joined Dundalk for the 2023-24 season, where he made a significant impact by helping the team achieve a club record of eight consecutive home clean sheets. Johnson’s consistent performances earned him the 1903 Dundalk FC Supporters Club Player of the Month award and a nomination for the Soccer Writers of Ireland Player of the Month award for May. Reflecting on his time at Dundalk, Johnson emphasized the importance of playing as many games as possible and proving his reliability and maturity, regardless of his age. With these experiences, he hopes to secure a place in Sunderland’s first team under new head coach Régis Le Bris.

Midfielder left out of national team as Sunderland weigh up transfer decision

16/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland have the option to sign Barnsley’s Callum Styles permanently this summer, following his loan spell during the 2023/24 season where he made 12 Championship appearances. Despite being an unused substitute in Hungary’s 3-1 Euro 2024 loss to Switzerland, Styles remains a key player, having earned 22 caps for his national team. He reassured fans about a recent injury, confirming on Instagram that it was not serious.

Styles, who has played as both a central midfielder and left-back, expressed his enjoyment at Sunderland despite a turbulent season with managerial changes. In an interview with FourFourTwo, he acknowledged the club’s passionate supporters and their Premier League ambitions, indicating his desire to stay longer but noting various factors could influence his future. His current focus is on contributing to Hungary’s Euro 2024 campaign, aiming to progress beyond the group stage.

Dalot explains how Maldini’s influence during Milan spell helped him improve

16/05/2024 Raymond 0

Diogo Dalot, Manchester United’s defender, has credited Paolo Maldini for playing a significant role in his development during his loan spell at AC Milan. Dalot’s journey to Milan began after he joined United from Porto, where he initially struggled to secure playing time. Consequently, he was loaned out to Milan for the 2020-21 season, a move that proved pivotal for his career growth. Despite being primarily a right-back, Dalot showcased his versatility by seamlessly transitioning between the right and left sides of the back four, occasionally venturing further upfield, a trait that Milan’s coach Stefano Pioli found invaluable.

Young Newcastle United star nominated for Premier League 2 award

02/05/2024 Raymond 0

Alfie Harrison, an 18-year-old midfielder, emerged as Newcastle United’s sole signing during the January 2024 transfer window. With the specific transfer fee undisclosed, Harrison’s decision to join St James’ Park was influenced by the perceived swifter pathway to first-team opportunities compared to his previous club, Manchester City. Despite his youth, Harrison’s impressive performances for the Newcastle United under 21s have garnered attention, leading to his nomination for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for April 2024. As the summer approaches, speculation surrounds Harrison’s next career move, with possibilities ranging from a loan spell for regular playing time to a potential inclusion in the Newcastle United first-team squad.