Timo Werner could leave Chelsea this summer with RB Leipzig and Juventus among his suitors. Furthermore, an exit is also on the cards for Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is the subject of interest from Napoli. Chelsea will hold a firesale in the next weeks of the summer transfer window, as per multiple reports. The Blues are in talks with several parties over the temporary and permanent departures of some of their fringe players, including Werner, Arrizabalaga, Ross Barkley, and Michy Batshuayi. As per BILD, Werner has agreed to slash his wages by half to facilitate a transfer back to RB Leipzig. Things haven’t worked out…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Arsenal have announced that midfielder Martin Odegaard will lead the club for the foreseeable future. The Norwegian is set to take on captaincy duties following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette to Olympique Lyon. The Norweigan held the armband for the Gunners at times last season, deputizing for Lacazette when the Frenchman was injured or dropped from the squad. In addition to the Norway national team, the 23-year-old Odegaard will now hold the captaincy for the North London outfit. Credit: Norges Fotballforbunds The club confirmed the same through a statement on their website. “The 23-year-old has made a huge impact since…
Putting a disappointing tour of the United States of America aside, Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated Udinese 3-1 to inject positivity into their pre-season campaign on the eve of the new season. Among the pluses was new signing Raheem Sterling scoring his first goal in the Chelsea blue, with N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount adding one each. The Blues started strongly at the Dacia Arena, forcing Marco Silvestri into two good saves early on. However, there was nothing the goalkeeper could have done to stop Kante’s thunderbolt strike from nestling into the corner in the 20th minute, the Frenchman taking aim and scoring…
Roberto Firmino will not be sold by Liverpool this summer, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed in his pre-FA Community Shield press conference. The Brazilian was the subject of transfer rumours in recent days, with journalist Pedro Almeida claiming that a move to Juventus for a 20-22 million euro fee is near completion. https://twitter.com/pedrogva6/status/1552456562517606400 “Bobby is [the] heart and soul of this team. The way we played in the last few years was only possible because of Bobby. That’s why I’m really happy he could train the majority of the time here in the pre-season so far and everything looks really good.”I…
Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United on a five-year deal – with the option for a sixth year – earlier this week. The Red Devils paid a hefty fee to AFC Ajax to be allowed to complete the signing. Arsenal, too, were interested in the Argentinian centre-back previously, but he chose a reunion with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag in Manchester instead. Speaking to the club media, the Argentine talked of Manchester United as one of the best clubs in the world, claiming that he is happy with his choice. “Well, Manchester United I think is one of the best…
The Toffees have completed the signing of winger Dwight McNeil from Burnley for an undisclosed fee believed to be around 24 million euros. McNeil has signed a five-year contract with the Merseyside club, which will run until the end of the 2026/27 season. He will wear the number seven during his time on Merseyside. https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/1552568289460568064 Speaking to the club website, the 22-year-old singled out manager Frank Lampard as a key motivation behind him switching teams. He claimed that the former Chelsea player and boss can help him improve his numbers. “Speaking to the manager about what they want going forward, it really excited me…
An official statement released on Thursday night confirmed Barcelona’s latest summer capture. The Blaugrana had reached an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of centre-back Jules Kounde, who, despite interest from Chelsea, chose to stay in Spain. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1552699384093081606 “FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts,”a club statement read. While Barcelona are yet to reveal the details of the contract, reports claim that the club has paid Sevilla a basic fee of 50 million euros for the France international. The Andalusians will also…
Luis Suarez, a key cog in Atletico Madrid’s 2020/21 title-winning team, has left the club to return to his boyhood club Nacional after 16 years. The former Barcelona and Liverpool forward had been linked with a switch to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in recent days, but, rather than link up with Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini, the 35-year-old has flown back to the place of his birth to sign a short-term contract with the local giants. “I am proud to wear my shirt again at Nacional! Thank you all for the support! See you soon,”he wrote on Instagram. Переглянути цей допис в…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stance remains unchanged. As per 90MIN, the Portugal international is seeking an exit from Old Trafford this summer in the hopes of joining a club participating in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite the 37-year-old’s 24 goals across all competitions last season, the Red Devils failed to secure a top-four finish and ended the season without any domestic or continental silverware, relinquishing the chance to play in Europe’s premier competition. Ronaldo returned to United’s Carrington Training Complex earlier this week for face-to-face talks with the club hierarchy. Joining him was his agent Jorge Mendes and his former mentor…
The Blaugrana will beat Chelsea in the market again, reports The Athletic. Barca, who previously took centre-back Andreas Christensen from the Blues and beat them to Leeds United winger Raphinha, have pipped the Premier League side to French defender Jules Kounde, who, at one point, looked set for a move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The Catalans will pay Sevilla a basic fee of 50 million euros for the France international, plus an additional ten million wrapped up in add-ons. While the Blaugrana’s offer is less than Chelsea’s – 55 million pounds as per reports – the player’s eagerness to join the club ahead…