Arsenal have been linked with a surprise summer move for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté. The Gunners are aware, as are most clubs, that Chelsea need to reduce their numbers because of FFP, and they are hoping to exploit that situation, and take advantage of the Frenchman’s contract situation. His current deal expires at the end of the season and, although ...
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Villa ready to revive Smith-Rowe interest
Aston Villa are ready to revive their interest in signing Arsenal attacking midfielder Emile-Smith Rowe this summer. The Midlands club tried to sign him two years ago, when Dean Smith was still manager of the club, but at that time he opted to stay with the Gunners and signed a new contract with them. However, the England international has endured ...
Read More »Potential Manchester City targets in the 2023 summer transfer window
Player agents tend to stir rumours in the media about their players by linking them to Manchester City thanks to their reputation as big spenders. The same is true for the upcoming 2023 transfer window, which is already generating so much noise thanks to the potential movement of some of the world’s best players. Erling Haaland captured the headlines last ...
Read More »Lukaku could revive Chelsea career
The expected arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as the new Chelsea manager could revive the career at the club of Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian international is coming to the end of his season long loan back at Inter Milan, but with the Italian club having no obligation to buy, he was set to return to Stamford Bridge and face an uncertain ...
Read More »Maitland-Niles Emirates career over
Ainsley Maitland-Niles career as an Arsenal player is over. He had joined the club as a six year old and progressed through the academy to make the first team, handed his debut in the Champions League by Arsène Wenger when he was just 17. Prized for his versatility, able to play either in midfield or full-back, his best spell came ...
Read More »Juventus want Koulibaly
Juventus want to sign Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly this summer. The Senegalese defender only joined the Blues from Napoli in a £34 million deal, but has struggled in his first season in English football, with the speed and power of the Premier League exposing his limitations. And there have also been rumours that he has been a divisive figure in ...
Read More »Chelsea agree deal for Norwich striker
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Norwich City striker Alex Matos. He is available on a free transfer with his deal at Carrow Road shortly coming to an end, and he will be moving to Stamford Bridge on July 1st. The two clubs have agreed a sell-on clause, entitling the East Anglian club to a share of any transfer ...
Read More »Chelsea plan clear-out before June deadline
Chelsea are under pressure to clear out a number of players before June 30th. That is the latest date that deals can be done so that they can be accounted for in this year’s financial books. The club is under massive pressure to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, and needs to try and get as many unwanted players ...
Read More »Enriqué and Nagelsmann out of Chelsea running
Luis Enriqué and Julian Nagelsmann are out of the running to be the new Chelsea boss. Former Barcelona and Spain manager Enriqué flew to London for talks about the vacant position, but he is not on the shortlist of candidates. Nagelsmann is said to have impressed the Chelsea Board when he met them, but discussions have now ended because the ...
Read More »Chelsea stars hit by Champions League failure
Chelsea’s defeat in the Champions League and their failure to qualify for the competition next season could have huge ramifications for the club this summer. That is because a new bonus scheme introduced by the Todd Boehly consortium at the club means that players on existing deals could see their wages slashed by up to 30%. It also makes it ...
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