The news has caused a big buzz not just in Istanbul, but around the whole football community: Galatasaray have officially signed Nigerian star player Victor Osimhen from Napoli for a huge fee of £64. 8 million (€75 million). This isn't just a record-breaking transfer for Turkish football; it's a monumental statement of intent, a declaration that the Turkish champions are ready to ascend to the next level, both domestically and on the grand European stage. Osimhen is staying at Galatasaray permanently after a very successful loan period during the 2024-25 season. He helped the team win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup, scoring an amazing 37 goals in 41 games across all competitions, including 26 goals in the league, marks the culmination of a protracted transfer saga. It's a move that underscores Galatasaray's ambition, their financial muscle, and their ability to convince one of the world's most coveted strikers to commit his prime years to the Süper Lig. The Crown...
This Sunday's Premier League matchup between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, the two teams seeking the top four, will take place at Old Trafford.
The sides' current mid-table places in the Premier League rankings attest to their relatively erratic forms going into the match.Given that both teams are desperate to win, these three crucial matches might make the difference at Old Trafford.
James Madison against Manuel Ugarte
Following his strong performance, Ugarte is largely anticipated to make his Premier League debut for the club this weekend against Tottenham, when he will be charged with stopping one of the division's finest attacking midfielders.
On his best days, James Maddison can be a game changer, and he'll be trying to slither away from the Uruguayan and create opportunities for his attacking teammates on Sunday.
Dominic Solanke versus Matthijs de Ligt
For Dominic Solanke at Tottenham, everything appeared to finally come together this past week.
Not that he hadn't played well before Thursday night—quite the contrary—but in the victory over Qarabag, Solanke appeared to be the striker we saw score 19 goals in the Premier League in 2023–2024.
Tottenham could not be in a better position to benefit from his improved play, since they will require Solanke at the peak of his abilities to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford, where they have historically had difficulty over the years.
On Sunday, the number nine will face Matthijs de Ligt, who is also on a tear. The defender appears to be regaining his best form under Erik ten Hag in recent weeks, and defeating Solanke this weekend would go a long way toward restoring his reputation following a difficult period at Bayern Munich.
Joshua Zirkzee, who hasn't scored since the first day of the 2024/25 season, is clearly in need of a goal. Zirkzee has come under so much strain in recent weeks that Erik ten Hag has forced to defend his performances.
The Dutch international's ability to drop deep and link-up play might be crucial to the game, even though scoring a goal this weekend will ultimately relieve pressure.
Zirkzee's deft movement could be enough to unsettle Tottenham's defense and provide players like Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford some fun in the final third against a defender eager to pursue attackers around the park and seek to sneak in and reclaim possession in Cristian Romero.
Not that he hadn't played well before Thursday night—quite the contrary—but in the victory over Qarabag, Solanke appeared to be the striker we saw score 19 goals in the Premier League in 2023–2024.
Tottenham could not be in a better position to benefit from his improved play, since they will require Solanke at the peak of his abilities to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford, where they have historically had difficulty over the years.
On Sunday, the number nine will face Matthijs de Ligt, who is also on a tear. The defender appears to be regaining his best form under Erik ten Hag in recent weeks, and defeating Solanke this weekend would go a long way toward restoring his reputation following a difficult period at Bayern Munich.
Joshua Zirkzee versus Cristian Romero
The Dutch international's ability to drop deep and link-up play might be crucial to the game, even though scoring a goal this weekend will ultimately relieve pressure.
Zirkzee's deft movement could be enough to unsettle Tottenham's defense and provide players like Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford some fun in the final third against a defender eager to pursue attackers around the park and seek to sneak in and reclaim possession in Cristian Romero.
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