D5 Back Pages (Matchday 1)

Transfer News

Manager Reactions

Derby tonight! New season with first match against Shakhtar!

Not a result we wanted but a fair one. Dovbyk did the job we brought him for! Diaz with the assist as a substitution!

We expect more from Traore as he made a lot of effort in the pitch but he had some sloppy decisions on last actions! When he is 100% ready he should be a key player for us!

Chris Baggio (Dynamo Kyiv manager)

After the 4-0 loss in the friendly game against Chievo Verona, we take back our pride with a 3-0 victory against the same Chievo.

No Sweat/No Glory

Davy Vandendriessche (Club Brugge KV)

Club News

Not many changes going into the first team apart from Terans 87 and Balde 86.

Timber joined towards end of last season and so did Bard so they are like new signings.

A massive external scouting operation has been happening this summer for the youth side.

Josh McMillan (FC Basel)

Fans sing "Who ate all the pies?!" as new manager Wynne loses first game in charge, then quits.

Pedrinho, Jesus Ferreira and Cajuste available in exchange.

Gianluca Ghio (Independiente)

Espanyol pre-agreed

Stiller to Hamburg - as part of Virginius deal part completed

March from Feyenoord to Espanyol as part of vieira deal, part completed

Senesi for Pedrola and Topp with A Madrid

Fofana for Alberto and Rigg with A Madrid.

Simic for Cavani with Alkmaar

Kameri and Zabarnyi from Leicester as part of guler deal.

Muller for Hartman, Sangante and Coquelin with Alkmaar

Martel, Hansen, Karpukas, Daniliuc to Stuttgart for Mcneil, Iheanacho, Faticanti and Volpato deal part completed, Weverton and Flekken already swapped clubs

Lara and Lopy, veratti, engels, balogun Chelsea to Espanyol for Kvistgaarden and Stalmach and silva

Jorginho to Riverplate as part of Silva Deal

Mkhitaryan to Hoffeiniem for lewis-skelly and Ait El Hadj


Danish Explosion

Espanyol have today agreed to sign Gustav Isaksen from CSKA Moscow, who becomes the forth young Danish striker on the clubs books.

Espanyol's youth set up is often headlined by having the Likes of Guler, Ben Seghir, Alvaro, Hickey, Kalimuendo, Broja and Sudakov.

However lurking in the background now are three of the Danish under 21 international teams strike force and one of their under 19s

Mathias Kvistgaarden has really burst on the scene these last 12 months for both club and country, which has seen scouts flock to his native country. An astute finisher with a strong frame, he is part of the danish sides new generation.

Mads Hansen is a name to keep an eye on, versatile in terms of being equally comfortable across midfield as he is attack, he is already being dubbed then next Christian Eriksen which is certainly a glowing reference. Again now part of the Danish under 21 team and utilised as a wide forward as a starter with Kvistgaarden, he is one that could turn into a real star if the right move comes.

Gustav Isaksen who today arrives, has already hit 22 goals this season and is flying at present, on the brink of the full national team, some of Europes bigger clubs are already swarming with his club unlikely to be able to bat off approaches when those bids start to land.

Gustav Christensen has been breaking youth records weekly in Denmark and has been rewarded with a move to Hertha Berlin this spring. Last season despite playing wide left he hit 34 goals, from 31 games which is some return.

"We've opted to look at other countries where there is potential for players to break out. We can see the impact and breakout of Rasmus Hojlund, and there is a number of young players like him playing champions league football and performing at the highest level against some of Europes Elite clubs and players. Its easier to perhaps look at France, Spain or Germany, but truth be told, not everyone can be the next Mbappe and those countries are littered with 100s of players under 21 who appear to have potential but will get to the point at national level that there is a 20 players to get past to get a cap. We continue to look for players who can improve and be an asset for the club. I'm sure some will question the swap for Weah who is likely to hit 87 within the next 48 hours, just had big real life move to Juventus and is progressive. However, i think Isaksen long term could prove to be value and we are happy to now have 4 Danish strikers with potential"


Future Transfer - Martinez out!

22 yr old Lisandro Martinez to leave Manchester City!

Incoming to City is Everton midfielder, 89 rated Jean - Philippe Gbamin!

Also joining City is Feyenoord defensive star Lutsharel Geertruida!

Yes, 2 new signings for City from Levante. We are sorry to see Martinez go, but we are equally delighted to bring in 89 rated Gbamin, who can play RB, CB and DM, and who will be raring to go after being out injured for Everton. Young Feyenoord and Netherlands youngster Geertruida is a real coup for City and we expect great things from him going forward. A great deal for City! The deal will be concluded when City finish the Youth Cup.


OLYMPIACOS NEWS

Olympiacos transfer news

Since the arrival of Pablo Maggio at Olympiacos club on March 17, many negotiations have been held to reinforce the team for the upcoming season. With a fairly balanced team in all the positions, Maggio incorporated some players known for the Argentine soccer as M.Casco (86), C. Izquierdoz (86), J.Furch (85), P.Cuadra (82) and also to foreigners like the experienced K. El Ahmadi, N. Sequeira, the scorer U.Djurdjevic and N.Stanciu. He also sold the players Thomasson and Gil for which he received in return Argentine goalkeeper Wanchope Abila, young promise Julian Carranza, B.Viana and P.Gerkens. The Argentine coach also confirmed that his captain will be the Mexican Carlos Vela and has not yet defined the tactical system he will use, but everyone knows that he is playing 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-2-2. Maggio spoke with the press and said ........... come to this prestigious league with great enthusiasm, it is a dream come true to be here and I will do everything possible to bring Olympiacos to glory, we do not have a team with players of great value, but I have confidence in making a good season, the negotiations here are very difficult and we had to look for external free players to reinforce us. I ask all our fans to trust us, the road will not be easy, but we will work hard to achieve success.