47 mins. ago
Sunderland needed a moment of magic in their Premier League opener against Ipswich Town, and Nilson Angulo delivered exactly that.
Approaching half-time at Portman Road, the Black Cats were trailing the newly promoted side after an opening goal from Emersonn.
However, a little over five minutes before the break, Angulo ended a decade-long Sunderland curse to put them back on level terms.
To put it simply - he scored a direct free-kick. Bizarrely, the first time Sunderland have done so in a Premier League fixture in over 10 years.
Patrick van Aanholt, in a match against Everton back in May 2016, was the previous player to do so.
#sunderland #nilson
Approaching half-time at Portman Road, the Black Cats were trailing the newly promoted side after an opening goal from Emersonn.
However, a little over five minutes before the break, Angulo ended a decade-long Sunderland curse to put them back on level terms.
To put it simply - he scored a direct free-kick. Bizarrely, the first time Sunderland have done so in a Premier League fixture in over 10 years.
Patrick van Aanholt, in a match against Everton back in May 2016, was the previous player to do so.
#sunderland #nilson
1 hr. ago
Ipswich Town have taken the lead over Sunderland in their opening Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season, and it's all thanks to their new signings from Ligue 1.
The Tractor Boys return to the top flight this term after their relegation in 2025 and will have every hope of surviving the drop this time around.
They've enjoyed a productive summer in terms of incomings, and new boys Julio Enciso and Emersonn combined to give them the lead.
With less than 30 minutes played, Enciso did well to win the ball back high, beat his man and play a lovely pass across the box for his teammate to fire home.
In doing so, Emersonn also became the first Brazilian to score for Ipswich Town.
#emersonn #premier
The Tractor Boys return to the top flight this term after their relegation in 2025 and will have every hope of surviving the drop this time around.
They've enjoyed a productive summer in terms of incomings, and new boys Julio Enciso and Emersonn combined to give them the lead.
With less than 30 minutes played, Enciso did well to win the ball back high, beat his man and play a lovely pass across the box for his teammate to fire home.
In doing so, Emersonn also became the first Brazilian to score for Ipswich Town.
#emersonn #premier
2 days ago
Toulouse and Lyon go head-to-head at Stadium de Toulouse this Saturday in the Ligue 1. Toulouse mark their 56th participation in the competition, whilst Lyon go into their 69th.
In their last fixture, Toulouse suffered a 1-2 reverse against Hamburger SV (Pre-season 2026/27). In their last game, Lyon drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe (Champions League [Qualification] 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Toulouse winning 2-1.
Alejandro Gomes - No Eligibility
Toulouse ( vs Nantes 2026-05-17): Guillaume Restes, Mark McKenzie, Seny Koumbassa, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Djibril Sidibé, Pape Demba Diop, Cristian Cásseres Jr, Dayann Methalie, Santiago Hidalgo, Emersonn, Yann Gboho
#toulouse #mark #saturday
In their last fixture, Toulouse suffered a 1-2 reverse against Hamburger SV (Pre-season 2026/27). In their last game, Lyon drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe (Champions League [Qualification] 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Toulouse winning 2-1.
Alejandro Gomes - No Eligibility
Toulouse ( vs Nantes 2026-05-17): Guillaume Restes, Mark McKenzie, Seny Koumbassa, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Djibril Sidibé, Pape Demba Diop, Cristian Cásseres Jr, Dayann Methalie, Santiago Hidalgo, Emersonn, Yann Gboho
#toulouse #mark #saturday
7 days ago
AFC Sunderland are reported to have reached a full agreement with Toulouse FC over the transfer of Dayann Methalie (20), according to RMC Sport.
The left-back, who has already been in agreement with the Black Cats for several days, is expected to undergo a medical with the English club in the coming hours, before signing a five-year contract. The deal is estimated to be worth €30m, including bonuses.
This is a somewhat unexpected outcome in one of Ligue 1's big summer transfer stories, given that various reports had recently suggested that Toulouse had turned down a €33m offer from Sunderland for their young star.
At 20, Methalie is set to become one of the top three most expensive sales in the club's history, which set its record a few weeks ago by selling Emersonn (21) to Ipswich Town for €28m.
Having started 24 of the 30 matches he played for Les Violets, the club where he came through the ranks, across all competitions, the French Under-21 international stood out with two goals and two ******* ists.
#toulouse #club
The left-back, who has already been in agreement with the Black Cats for several days, is expected to undergo a medical with the English club in the coming hours, before signing a five-year contract. The deal is estimated to be worth €30m, including bonuses.
This is a somewhat unexpected outcome in one of Ligue 1's big summer transfer stories, given that various reports had recently suggested that Toulouse had turned down a €33m offer from Sunderland for their young star.
At 20, Methalie is set to become one of the top three most expensive sales in the club's history, which set its record a few weeks ago by selling Emersonn (21) to Ipswich Town for €28m.
Having started 24 of the 30 matches he played for Les Violets, the club where he came through the ranks, across all competitions, the French Under-21 international stood out with two goals and two ******* ists.
#toulouse #club
10 days ago
Chairman Mark Ashton acknowledges that one of the key lessons from Ipswich's previous Premier League campaign was the need to bring in more athletic players "with a different set of physical attributes".
The midfield lacked power and ball-winning ability in 2024-25, and it is imperative that new arrivals Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic – both experienced at the highest level – hit the ground running. That will be especially important with last season's mainstays Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor doubtful for the opening game following operations over the summer.
It is no surprise that Gary O'Neil is also seeking greater cutting edge given that no Ipswich player scored more than 10 non-penalty goals in the Championship last season.
The Blues broke their transfer record to sign Brazilian striker Emersonn, 22, for an initial £24m. He certainly fits the desired physical profile but is relatively raw, having only established himself as a regular last season at Toulouse, where he scored seven goals in 31 appearances, 22 of them starts.
Daizen Maeda, a hardworking forward or winger, had an excellent record at Celtic, netting 79 times in 212 games, but won't get the same volume of chances in a team battling to stay up.
#goals
The midfield lacked power and ball-winning ability in 2024-25, and it is imperative that new arrivals Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic – both experienced at the highest level – hit the ground running. That will be especially important with last season's mainstays Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor doubtful for the opening game following operations over the summer.
It is no surprise that Gary O'Neil is also seeking greater cutting edge given that no Ipswich player scored more than 10 non-penalty goals in the Championship last season.
The Blues broke their transfer record to sign Brazilian striker Emersonn, 22, for an initial £24m. He certainly fits the desired physical profile but is relatively raw, having only established himself as a regular last season at Toulouse, where he scored seven goals in 31 appearances, 22 of them starts.
Daizen Maeda, a hardworking forward or winger, had an excellent record at Celtic, netting 79 times in 212 games, but won't get the same volume of chances in a team battling to stay up.
#goals
1 month ago
Ipswich Town have continued their preparations for their return to the Premier League by completing the £20m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.
The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O'Neil's side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023.
Fatawu has arrived at Portman Road with Ipswich willing to allow winger Jaden Philogene to leave, with the 24-year-old attracting interest from Europe.
He has a list of admirers - believed to include Bologna, Roma and Benfica - and Ipswich will sanction a transfer if a suitable offer comes in.
Fatawu is the Tractor Boys' fifth summer signing after striker Emersonn joined from Toulouse earlier this month for a club record fee of about £26m.
#league
The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O'Neil's side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023.
Fatawu has arrived at Portman Road with Ipswich willing to allow winger Jaden Philogene to leave, with the 24-year-old attracting interest from Europe.
He has a list of admirers - believed to include Bologna, Roma and Benfica - and Ipswich will sanction a transfer if a suitable offer comes in.
Fatawu is the Tractor Boys' fifth summer signing after striker Emersonn joined from Toulouse earlier this month for a club record fee of about £26m.
#league
1 month ago
The transfer window for Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs - and their counterparts in Germany, France, Spain and Italy - re-opened on 15 June.
Take a look at all the confirmed deals for July, and read the latest rumours in Football Gossip.
Premier League
Sean Steur [Ajax - Newcastle] £23m
Emersonn [Toulouse - Ipswich] Undisclosed
Take a look at all the confirmed deals for July, and read the latest rumours in Football Gossip.
Premier League
Sean Steur [Ajax - Newcastle] £23m
Emersonn [Toulouse - Ipswich] Undisclosed
2 months ago
Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League and, this time, they look determined to stay there. After finishing second in the Championship and bouncing straight back following relegation from the 2024/25 top-flight campaign, the club have wasted little time reshaping the squad for another crack at survival.
The managerial change is the first major shift. Kieran McKenna moved on after delivering promotion, and Gary O’Neil has arrived on a three-year deal. It is a practical appointment. He knows the division, he knows the demands, and he knows that sentiment does not keep you up. Squad depth does.
Photo: IMAGO
That is where this transfer window starts to matter. Ipswich have already brought in Cedric Kipre from Stade Reims and Chuba Akpom from Ajax, two additions aimed at adding experience and options at both ends of the pitch. Now, according to Give Me Sport, they are closing in on a third arrival, and it is a significant one.
The report states that Ipswich have agreed a £20 million deal with Toulouse for striker Emersonn. If completed, it would match the club-record fee previously paid for Jaden Philogene and Omari Hutchinson. For a club in Ipswich’s position, that tells you plenty. They are not shopping for cover, they are investing in a profile.
The managerial change is the first major shift. Kieran McKenna moved on after delivering promotion, and Gary O’Neil has arrived on a three-year deal. It is a practical appointment. He knows the division, he knows the demands, and he knows that sentiment does not keep you up. Squad depth does.
Photo: IMAGO
That is where this transfer window starts to matter. Ipswich have already brought in Cedric Kipre from Stade Reims and Chuba Akpom from Ajax, two additions aimed at adding experience and options at both ends of the pitch. Now, according to Give Me Sport, they are closing in on a third arrival, and it is a significant one.
The report states that Ipswich have agreed a £20 million deal with Toulouse for striker Emersonn. If completed, it would match the club-record fee previously paid for Jaden Philogene and Omari Hutchinson. For a club in Ipswich’s position, that tells you plenty. They are not shopping for cover, they are investing in a profile.
2 months ago
Ipswich Town are reported to have reached an agreement with Toulouse FC over the transfer of Emersonn (21), according to Foot Mercato.
In a battle with Hull City – another side promoted to the Premier League this season – to sign the Brazilian, the Tractor Boys are said to have ultimately come out on top, thanks to an offer valued at €32m including bonuses. Expected in London in the coming hours, the forward is set to undergo his medical there before signing his new contract.
Having made 31 appearances for Les Violets in the 2025–26 season, the player, who came through the ranks at Athletico Paranaense, proved decisive on 10 occasions, scoring seven goals and providing three ****** ists across all competitions.
This transfer marks another step forward for Emersonn, a former Brazilian Under-16 international, who arrived in France last summer from Turkish club Göztepe S.K. and remains under contract with Toulouse until 2029.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
In a battle with Hull City – another side promoted to the Premier League this season – to sign the Brazilian, the Tractor Boys are said to have ultimately come out on top, thanks to an offer valued at €32m including bonuses. Expected in London in the coming hours, the forward is set to undergo his medical there before signing his new contract.
Having made 31 appearances for Les Violets in the 2025–26 season, the player, who came through the ranks at Athletico Paranaense, proved decisive on 10 occasions, scoring seven goals and providing three ****** ists across all competitions.
This transfer marks another step forward for Emersonn, a former Brazilian Under-16 international, who arrived in France last summer from Turkish club Göztepe S.K. and remains under contract with Toulouse until 2029.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
2 months ago
The Premier League's newly promoted sides are showing a strong interest in Toulouse FC striker Emersonn (21), as per a report fromSky Sports.
It was reported by the outlet on Monday that Toulouse had rejected a bid of a little over £17m for the Brazilian forward.
Having joined Le TéFéCé last summer, Emersonn has enjoyed a remarkable first season in the French league. Starting in 22 of his 31 appearances across all competitions, the Brazilian made ten goal contributions, scoring seven goals – notably against Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais and AS Monaco – and providing three ****** ists.
Hull City, having seen their opening offer rejected, remain in the race but they are not alone in showing interest in the Toulouse forward. Ipswich Town are also a fan of the player, Sky Sports understands. The Tractor Boys have also shown an interest in a fellow Brazilian plying his trade in Ligue 1, Lille OSC's Alexsandro.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
It was reported by the outlet on Monday that Toulouse had rejected a bid of a little over £17m for the Brazilian forward.
Having joined Le TéFéCé last summer, Emersonn has enjoyed a remarkable first season in the French league. Starting in 22 of his 31 appearances across all competitions, the Brazilian made ten goal contributions, scoring seven goals – notably against Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais and AS Monaco – and providing three ****** ists.
Hull City, having seen their opening offer rejected, remain in the race but they are not alone in showing interest in the Toulouse forward. Ipswich Town are also a fan of the player, Sky Sports understands. The Tractor Boys have also shown an interest in a fellow Brazilian plying his trade in Ligue 1, Lille OSC's Alexsandro.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
