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Stoke City Told to Strike Now for “Valuable Asset” in Sheffield Wednesday Raid

June 30, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Barry Bannan’s future at Sheffield Wednesday is hanging in the balance, and Championship clubs are circling. With his contract set to expire on June 30 and no extension signed, Stoke City are among the sides keeping a close eye on developments. The veteran midfielder, who has been a linchpin at Hillsborough for over a decade, could bring invaluable experience to a young Stoke squad—both on and off the pitch. Described as a “valuable” asset by club experts, Bannan is seen as a potential leader who could help guide the Potters through tight fixtures and nurture emerging talents, even if he’s no longer an every-game starter.

Shock Exit? Danny Rohl Stuns Sheffield Wednesday Squad with Departure Bombshell as Leicester Circle

June 30, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Danny Rohl has made the bold decision to leave Sheffield Wednesday, informing senior players of his exit after nearly two years at the helm. With Leicester City and Brentford showing strong interest, his departure seems all but confirmed. Despite guiding the Owls to a stable 12th-place finish last season and winning praise for navigating the chaos of Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership, Rohl had not returned for pre-season—fueling speculation that a move was imminent. As Wednesday prepare to promote assistant Henrik Pedersen, Rohl’s next chapter appears set to unfold at a higher level.

Sunderland Strike First – £30m Leeds Target Stolen in Bold Summer Statement

June 30, 2025 RAYMOND 0

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Sunderland’s return to the Premier League is set to spark a major squad overhaul, with up to 15 departures and 10 signings expected in a summer of calculated ambition. A new-look midfield built around Habib Diarra, Dan Neil, and Enzo Le Fée is already taking shape, while top-level experience is arriving in defence with Reinildo Mandava. Though Anthony Patterson is likely to keep his No.1 spot, the club is pushing to bring in competition – possibly Marcin Bulka – as they aim to reinforce every department. With the club targeting young, high-upside talent and offloading fringe players, a leaner, more dynamic Sunderland side could be in place by August – ready to face the top flight with both purpose and a clear plan.

Incoming Storm: Inamura Edges Closer to Celtic Dream Move

June 29, 2025 U k 0

Celtic are closing in on the signing of Japanese centre-back Hayato Inamura from Albirex Niigata, with reports suggesting the deal could be finalized next week. The 23-year-old is expected to play his final game in Japan today before heading to Europe for a medical. Known for his left-footed strength and set-piece ability, Inamura would become the ninth Japanese player to wear the Celtic jersey, joining a growing legacy of successful signings from the J.League.