Football News: Review Of The Day 24th May 2022

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Review of the Day

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Contracts

After signing a new, hugely lucrative, 3-year deal to stay with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe has "sincerely thanked" Real Madrid for their interest. Mbappe had agreed terms with Madrid months ago, before deciding to turn them down to stay with PSG.

Bournemouth have exercised 1-year options in the contracts of Brooklyn Genesini, Jake Scrimshaw and Sam Sherring.

Marvin Johnson has signed a 1-year deal with club option for a second year with Sheffield Wednesday.

Former Derby County youngster Timi Max Elsnik has extended his contract with NK Olimpija until 2025.

Bayern Munich's veteran goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer has signed a 1-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2024.

Sonny Hilton, Idris Odutayo and Adrion Pajaziti have signed 1-year contracts with Fulham.

Stade Rennais midfielder Flavien Tait has signed a 2-year deal.

Transfers

Former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has left Dundee after they were relegated from the SPFL.

Bournemouth have released Gary Cahill, Brennan Camp, Ryan Glover, Connor Kurran-Browne and Luke Nippard.

Aden Flint has left Cardiff City.

Portsmouth have released Shaun Williams, Paul Downing, Callum Johnson and Ollie Webber.

Saido Berahino, Sam Hutchinson and Cheyenne Dunkley have been released by Sheffield Wednesday.

Salford City have released Tom Elliott, Ash Hunter, Matty Willock, Luke BUrgess, Tylor Golden, Hayden Campbell, Liam Loughlan, Cerny Ando, Anton Smith, Ben Rydel, Mo Touray, Ian Henderson and Oli Fannon.

Xavi has confirmed that Barcelona are interested in signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich after being unable to afford Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.

Liverpool have finally completed the signing of Fabio Carvalho from Fulham. The youngster had been set to sign in January but time ran out on deadline day to complete it. Liverpool will pay £5m with a further £2.7m in potential add-ons plus Fulham have a 20% sell-on clause.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of French midfielder Boubacar Kamara on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille.

Fulham have released Jean Michael Seri, Alfie Mawson, Cyrus Christie, Fabri, Michael Hector, Timmy Abraham, Jacob Adams, Eric Ameyaw, Xavier Benjamin, Tyler Caton, Jerome Opoku, Jonathon Page, Julian Schwarzer and Jaylan Wildbore.

Oldham Athletic have released Davis Keillor-Dunn, Carl Piergianni, Dylan Bahamboula, Kane Badby, Ousseynou Cisse, Raphael Diarra, Dylan Fage, Jamie Hopcutt, Kyle Jameson, Christopher Missilou, Tope Abadeyi, Danny Rogers and Callum Whelan.

Barrow defender Matthew Platt has signed for Bradford City on a free transfer.

Injury Round Up

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has revealed that he has struggled this season with mental health problems. The England international said: "The love and support helped carry me through. One thing I learned this season is that everyone in whatever walk of life is fighting battles you know nothing about, and there is no shame in finding someone to talk to and being open and honest with yourself about how you really feel. To all the young kings suppressing emotion I advise you to talk, to a friend, family member or someone that will listen, talking saved my life. I have had to dig deep within myself at times this season and have endured some of the most difficult times of my career and my life to date. It will make you realise things are never as bad as they seem, and you'll discover that the paradox of true strength is being able to face your weaknesses."



Managerial Changes

Manchester United have appointed Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag to assist Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Both men have worked with ten Hag previously in Dutch football.

Borussia Dortmund have turned to Edin Terzic to replace Marco Rose, who was sacked on Friday. Terzic was Dortmund's technical director following a spell as interim boss.

Disciplinary Charges

An investigation has been launched after Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen became the latest footballer to be assaulted during a pitch invasion. Olsen was "attacked" according to Villa head coach Steven Gerrard at the end of Manchester City's 3-2 comeback win to take the Premier League title at Etihad Stadium. A Man City statement read: "Manchester City would like to sincerely apologise to Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who was assaulted after the final whistle at today's match when fans entered the pitch. The club has launched an immediate investigation and once identified, the individual responsible will be issued with an indefinite stadium ban."

Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has pleaded not guilty to 9 separate charges of sexual offences against 6 women. The 27-year-old is accused of sexual assault, attempted rape and seven counts of rape at his home in Cheshire between October 2018 and August 2021. He remains on bail and is due to face trial on 25th July at Chester Crown Court.

Police have decided to take no action against Patrick Vieira after he was involved in a fracas with a fan after Crystal Palace's defeat to Everton on Thursday. A fan invasion saw one fan appear to poke Vieira and shout in his face, leading the Palace boss to kick out at him.

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan, who plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, are to appear in court to face animal cruelty charges. Kurt faces three charges and Yoan two after Yoan filmed Kurt kicking and slapping one of his pet kittens. Kurt has continued to be picked by the Hammers, despite the charges, while Yoan has not played for Dagenham & Redbridge since.

Zimbabwe and Kenya are both out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to their ongoing bans from international football. FIFA banned both nations from international competition due to governmental interference in the running of their games.

Scotland Squad

Scotland have named a 28-man squad for their forthcoming games next month, which could possibly include a World Cup play-off final against Wales, if they can get through their semi-final with Ukraine on 1st June.
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (St Johnstone), Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian), Liam Kelly (Motherwell), David Marshall (Hibernian)
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Jack Hendry (Brugge), Aaron Hickey (Bologna), Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest), Stephen O'Donnell (Motherwell), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor (Celtic)
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Lewis Ferguson (Aberdeen), Billy Gilmour (Chelsea), Ryan Jack (Rangers), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), David Turnbull (Celtic)
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Jacob Brown (Stoke City), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers), Ross Stewart (Sunderland)

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Written by Tris Burke May 24 2022 09:50:36