Cody Aceveda, Author at The Trivela Effect

Manchester United want to steal away Real Madrid’s new top target after Kylian Mbappe

31May

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Features, Premier League

Manchester United want to steal away Real Madrid’s new top target after Kylian Mbappe

Lille’s Leny Yoro is one of the most in-demand young players heading into the summer transfer window. The right-footed center back is reportedly one of Real Madrid’s biggest transfer targets. Now, reports say Manchester United are also interested in the 18-year-old Frenchman. Man Utd need a center back One of the worst-kept secrets in football right now is that Manchester United are interested in Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite. The 21-year-old has been one of the brightest young players in the Premier League this season and has earned a place on England’s provisional Euros squad. The Red Devils have reportedly been tracking Branthwaite since he made his professional debut with Carlisle United four years ago. However, according to ESPN’s Rob Dawson, the 21-year-old’s ...

Brighton leading the race for a managerial hire that would have fans revolting

31May

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Brighton leading the race for a managerial hire that would have fans revolting

Brighton are reportedly leading the race to sign former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper. Seagulls fans have not taken this news well. Unlike their last two managers, Cooper plays a pragmatic style of football that many fans don’t want to see at the Amex next season. Cooper linked to Brighton According to The Daily Mail, the Seagulls are one of three clubs in the race to secure Steve Cooper’s signature. For Brighton fans’ sake, let’s hope this report is incorrect. Nottingham Forest sacked Cooper before Boxing Day last season when the Reds were in 17th place. A lot of Nottingham Forest fans will say that his sacking was harsh and undeserved. That can be debated. What can’t be though, is that Cooper is not a good fit for Brighton right now. Cooper’s Forest were one o...

Manchester United are finally interested in the best manager available

29May

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Manchester United are finally interested in the best manager available

Just days after winning the FA Cup, Manchester United have reportedly added another name to the list of managers who could replace Erik ten Hag this summer. According to the Mail Sport, Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a surprise option to take over for ten Hag should Manchester United sack the Dutchman. The report claims Red Devils higher-ups reached out to De Zerbi’s representatives this week about a potential move. De Zerbi resigned from the Brighton job, following the Seagulls’ 2-0 loss to Manchester United on the last day of the Premier League season. For many Manchester United fans, De Zerbi is the ideal candidate to replace ten Hag. When you look at the potential managerial options, those fans are probably right. De Zerbi’s teams play in a well-defined, attacking styl...

Barcelona reportedly rule out two of their fans’ dream signings

29May

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Barcelona reportedly rule out two of their fans’ dream signings

The arrival of Hansi Flick at Barcelona has reportedly led La Blaugrana to completely reconsider their plans for four key transfer targets. According to El Chiringuito reporter Jose Alvarez, João Cancelo and João Félix are very close to staying at Barcelona for at least one more season. Cancelo and Félix, who spent the 2023/24 La Liga season on loan, looked set to return to their parent clubs this summer. With Cancelo and Félix staying at the club, Barca have ruled out signing Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. Kimmich emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona this season, following disagreements with Thomas Tuchel. The former Bayern Munich boss preferred to play the German midfielder as a traditional No. 6 instead of his normal roaming midfiel...

Brighton considering a controversial hire at manager

29May

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Brighton considering a controversial hire at manager

After making the shock decision to let Roberto De Zerbi leave this summer, Brighton are now considering bringing back a familiar face to replace the Italian. According to The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, Brighton are considering a move for their former manager Graham Potter now that Kieran McKenna seems likely to stay at Ipswich Town. The 38-year-old reportedly rejected a move to Chelsea and is set to sign a new deal with the Tractor Boys. Potter left Brighton in September 2022 to join Chelsea after the club’s new owners sacked Thomas Tuchel. The Blues signed Potter on a five-year deal. He was sacked months later on April 2, 2023, following a 2-0 loss at home to Aston Villa. Ajax recently pursued Potter. He was also linked with the Nice job before the club eventually sig...

5 best possible Brighton transfer targets for summer 2024

25May

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5 best possible Brighton transfer targets for summer 2024

Brighton are known for having one of the best transfer strategies in the world. They’ve somehow managed to not just survive but thrive after selling their best players every summer. As we’ve seen this season though, it can't go on forever. The cracks started to show this season, and now, without Roberto De Zerbi, the Seagulls need to retool this summer. Here are five players Brighton should sign in the 2024 summer transfer window. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, MF (Leicester City) Brighton transfer rumors are usually just that; rumors. In the case of Brighton’s interest in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, it was more than a rumor. All of the club’s top reporters claim the Seagulls bid £30 million on the midfielder in January. Because Leicester City were in the middle of a promotion push, the ...

3 burning questions for Brighton after Roberto De Zerbi’s departure

20May

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3 burning questions for Brighton after Roberto De Zerbi’s departure

After months of speculation about his departure, it finally seemed like Roberto De Zerbi was going to stay at Brighton for another season. That all changed this weekend. “De Zerbi to leave Albion after Manchester United match,” the club said in a shocking statement on Saturday. Now that we know that De Zerbi is leaving Brighton, all we can do is look forward. Here are three burning questions the club and Brighton fans should be asking right now. Who will be the next Brighton manager? We’re not going to beat around the bush. The most important question for Brighton right now is who will be their manager next season. Most reports say it will be current Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna. The former Manchester United assistant has guided the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promot...

The 3 best replacements for Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton

20May

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The 3 best replacements for Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton

Brighton announced ahead of their final match of the 2023/24 Premier League season against Manchester United that De Zerbi will be leaving the club this summer. While no one really knows why the Italian left the club, we do know that Brighton need a new manager. Here are the top three options to replace Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton next season. Francesco Farioli, Nice Nice manager Francesco Farioli looked set to take over at Ajax. Now, he could be going to Brighton. Reports from the South Coast claim Roberto De Zerbi hand-picked Farioli to take over for him at Brighton. Farioli worked under De Zerbi at Benevento and Sassuolo between 2017 and 2020. His playing style at Nice is remarkably similar to De Zerbi’s, committed to building from the back and quick transitions. If Brig...

Brighton ready to make a play for another cheap, former Barcelona talent

12Apr

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Brighton ready to make a play for another cheap, former Barcelona talent

Brighton are one of the smartest teams in the world when it comes to the transfer market. This was on full display when they signed Marc Cucurella for just £15 million from Getafe in 2022. It now looks like the Seagulls are ready to buy another former Barcelona fullback on a bargain deal. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Brighton are on track to sign left back Juan Miranda. The 24-year-old’s contract with Real Betis in Spain expires at the end of this season, meaning the Seagulls could sign him for nothing this summer. Miranda, a Barcelona academy graduate, has emerged as one of La Liga’s brightest young full-backs since joining Betis on loan back in 2020. He scored one goal and has two assists in 25 matches for Los Verdiblancos this season. Numerous top European clubs reportedly have ...

Brighton have a new name in mind to replace Roberto De Zerbi

11Apr

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Brighton have a new name in mind to replace Roberto De Zerbi

Brighton suffered a devastating defeat to Roma in the Europa League this season. Reports from Italy now claim the Seagulls could sign the manager who knocked them out of Europe’s second tier competition. Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported this week that Roma manager Daniele De Rossi is on Brighton’s managerial shortlist should they have to replace Roberto De Zerbi in the summer. De Rossi has lost just one Serie A match since taking over Roma on January 16 after Jose Mourinho was sacked midway through the season. I Giallorossi are fifth in Serie A, just three points back of the top four and Champions League football next season. Looking beyond the results, De Rossi’s has transformed Roma from the turgid defensive side of Mourinho into an attacking side willing to try...