Ritabrata Banerjee

Ritabrata Banerjee

News writerBorn and raised in Kolkata, India. An ardent football fan since childhood who grew up following Indian and European football side by side. Has a graduation degree in Business Management but took up journalism to pursue the dream of covering football matches. Has been with GOAL since 2017.
Articles by Ritabrata Banerjee
  1. Luis Diaz Liverpool 2025

    Bayern steal a march on Barcelona in Diaz transfer pursuit

    Bayern Munich could beat Barcelona to the signing of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz this summer after the Bundesliga club struck an agreement on personal terms. Diaz is yet to negotiate a fresh deal with the English champions and has reportedly assured Bayern Munich officials that he would consider moving to Germany in the summer.

  2. Revealed: The fee Arsenal will pay Sporting for Gyokeres

    Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a transfer for Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing to match Sporting CP's demands for the striker. The Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Swede, who has made up his mind about moving to the Premier League this summer. With Gyokeres' transfer almost sealed, Arsenal are no longer pursuing a move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

  3. Why Barca ran out of patience with Williams before transfer snub - explained

    Barcelona were running out of patience with Nico Williams and his agent before the Spain international commited his future to Athletic Club by signing a new long-term contract. Williams was once again closely linked with a move to the Blaugrana this summer after transfer talks broke down last year, however, the winger eventually penned a new Atheltic Club contract which runs until 2035.

  4. Ancelotti's son Davide finally set to take first job in management

    Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide is set to accept his first senior managerial role by joining Brazilian side Botafogo. The 35-year-old has been working as an assistant under his father since 2012 and was part of the veteran manager's coaching team at Bayern Munich, Everton and Real Madrid. After Ancelotti became the Brazil national team head coach, Davide had initially joined his staff.

  5. Rodrygo Real Madrid 2025

    Arsenal made to sweat on Rodrygo transfer as PSG join race

    European Champions Paris Saint-Germain have joined Arsenal and Al-Nassr in the transfer race to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer. The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Brazilian for a long time as they look to bolster their attack before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. However, they are now likely to be dragged into a bidding war for the winger.

  6. Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres from Sporting CP

    Arsenal are closing in on signing Sporting CP's star forward Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing personal terms with the player. The Gunners are now negotiating a deal for the 27-year-old and are reportedly in advanced talks with the Portuguese champions. The Gunners have been linked with a move for Gyokeres since the start of the summer and it now seems that the club will get their desired player.

  7. Courtois defends Donnarumma after Neuer criticised PSG star

    Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois came to Gianluiggi Donnarumma's defence after Manuel Neuer slammed the Italian custodian for his role in Jamal Musiala's horror injury during a Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Musiala had to be stretchered off the pitch in the first half after suffering a freak ankle injury.

  1. West Ham REJECT £50m bid from Spurs for Kudus

    Tottenham Hotspur tabled a bid worth £50million ($68m) for Mohammed Kudus but West Ham have reportedly rejected it. Spurs, however, will return with a fresh bid soon as they have made the Ghanaian their number one priority in the transfer market after getting Thomas Frank's approval. Kudus wants to join the North London side this summer despite interest from Chelsea.

  2. Neymar sends message of support to Musiala after horror injury

    Jamal Musiala suffered a horrific injury during Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The German sensation had to be stretchered off the pitch after a painful collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Brazil icon Neymar has sent a message of support to the midfielder as he wished him a speedy recovery.

  3. Trent pays touching tribute to Jota after win over Dortmund

    Trent Alexander-Arnold paid a touching tribute to his former Liverpool colleague Diogo Jota. The Reds star and his brother Andre Silva tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain on July 3. Alexander-Arnold, who shared a dressing room with Jota for five years at Anfield, bid an emotional goodbye to the Portuguese attacker after starring in Real Madrid's win over Borussia Dortmund.

  4. Man Utd learn Chelsea's cut-price Nkunku valuation

    Manchester United learn Chelsea's cut-price valuation of Christopher Nkunku as the Reds Devils have shown interest in signing the French forward this summer. With the additions of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to their squad from Ipswich and Brighton respectively, the Blues might consider offloading Nkunku who has been deemed surplus to manager Enzo Maresca's needs.

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    Al-Nassr launch bid to sign Rodrygo - but Arsenal hold advantage

    Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are determined to sign Rodrygo as they look for support for Cristiano Ronaldo in the attack. The Saudi side are reportedly ready to offer a blank cheque to the Brazilian and have already approached the player's representatives. The 25-year-old, however, would prefer to move to the Premier League instead of heading to the Middle East.

  6. Alonso addresses Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid

    Xabi Alonso spoke about Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid amid speculations that the Brazilian could move to Arsenal this summer. Rodrygo is currently in the US with the Los Blancos squad to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup but he has been strongly linked with a move away from Madrid this summer. Other than Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the attacker.