Author: Barkha Roy

As per reports, Premier League giants Chelsea are preparing a third offer for Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana, but they have other central-defensive targets in mind if that approach fails. Chelsea have already had two bids for the 21-year-old rejected, with Sky Sports News reporting that neither was competitive with Leicester’s asking price. The Foxes do not want to sell the Frenchman and are confident of keeping him after he signed a new five-year contract in March. Chelsea is likely to put that resolve to the test later this week. After joining Leicester for 31 million pounds from Saint-Etienne, Fofana had…

On August 8, Indian Super League shield winners of the 2021-22 campaign Jamshedpur FC announced the signing of midfielder Germanpreet Singh until 2024. The former Minerva Punjab player has played five seasons in the ISL for Chennaiyin. He scored once and assisted three times for the Marina Machans in 62 appearances in the league. He was also part of Chennai’s ISL-winning squad in 2017-18. https://twitter.com/JamshedpurFC/status/1556573561548324865 The seasoned midfielder expressed his delight after signing for the team from Tamil Nadu in a club statement. “I wanted to take on a new challenge after playing with Chennaiyin FC for 5 years. When Jamshedpur came calling it…

Robert Lewandowski netted his maiden goal for Barcelona, and Pedri scored twice in a 6-0 win over Pumas UNAM in the Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou on August 7. The Pole scored inside the first two minutes, and a Pedri brace and an Ousmane Dembele goal extended Barcelona’s lead to four goals by the 20th minute. In the second half, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong completed the scoring as Xavi Hernandez’s side completed an unbeaten preseason with their fourth win in six matches. Barcelona’s LaLiga season begins on August 13 at home against Rayo Vallecano. Despite a trophyless season last season, there is renewed excitement at Barcelona…

Newly-promoted LaLiga side Girona FC have signed defender Miguel Gutierrez from Real Madrid on a permanent basis. The 21-year-old, who join the club’s academy system back in 2011, has agreed a four-year contract in Catalonia, with a fee reportedly in the region of 5 million euros.  https://twitter.com/GironaFC/status/1555625211470512135 The highly rated full-back broke into the Los Blancos’ first team at the tail end of the 2021/22 season, but he only made three league appearances last season. His lack of playing time fueled speculation about a move away from the Spanish capital for the Madrid native, with Girona eventually completing a deal…

Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso is on the verge of returning to La Liga, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has after a 1-0 victory over Everton in their Premier League opener. Credit: Getty Images The Spaniard was left out of the squad for Saturday’s game at his request, and with Marc Cucurella’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, the 31-year-old is set on the verge of joining Barcelona. Cucurella made his club debut against the Toffees, and Tuchel confirmed after the game that Alonso had agreed to leave. “He tries to leave and we agreed to this wish and that’s why it would not have made…

The Indian Super League shield winners have secured the services of former Gokulam Kerala full-back Muhammed Uvais, the club announced on Friday. The player has agreed to terms with the Red Miners on a three-year contract that will keep him at JFC until 2025. During Gokulam Kerala FC’s championship run in the I-League 2021-22 season, the 23-year-old defender was a vital cog in the wheel. Uvais played in all of their league matches as well as their first AFC Cup campaign. “It has been a good year for me, winning the I-League last season and now joining the Champions of India. Playing…

According to reports from Italy, former West Ham and Stoke City striker Marko Arnautovic could return to the Premier League with Manchester United. The 33-year-old is currently playing for Bologna, whom he joined last summer and went on to score 14 goals in 33 Serie A appearances during his debut season. As per transfer journalist Gianluca di Marzio, Juventus are interested in signing the former Inter Milan forward. And Now La Gazetto dello Sport claims that United could also enter the race for the player. Given Cristiano Ronaldo’s reported desire to leave the club following their failure to qualify for the Champions League this season, United…

Mumbai City announced the completion of the signing of Jorge Pereyra Diaz on Thursday. The Islanders have signed the Argentine centre-forward for a one-year deal that runs through May 2023. Commenting on his addition to the Citizens, the player said: “To join Mumbai City, it is an honour for me. When I knew the club wanted me to join and shared their intentions with me, it was an easy decision to make and I am happy to be here. I’ve only spent one season in India but there are only a few clubs which have the ambitions that Mumbai City…

Bayern Munich held off a late Red Bull Leipzig comeback to win 5-3 in the DFL German Supercup on July 31, thanks to an impressive first-half attacking display and new signing Sadio Mane scoring on his official debut. Bayern, who are aiming for their 11th successive Bundesliga title this season, were eager to demonstrate that they remained a serious attacking threat despite the departure of top striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. They took control of the game by scoring three times before halftime through Jamal Musiala, Mane, and Benjamin Pavard. Credit: FC Bayern Munich Musiala scored in the 14th minute before Serge Gnabry broke through the…

Reigning Indian Super League champions Hyderabad have completed the transfer of versatile Spanish player Borja Herrera. Having spent the last six months in Spanish fourth-tier side Tamaraceite, the 29-year-old arrives on a one-year contract and is excited for a new challenge in India. “This is a very good opportunity for me. Hyderabad FC is a great project with great fans and are currently the Champions. I cannot wait to take on this new challenge,”he said in his first interview. Born and raised in Las Palmas, Borja began his career at the Canary Islands Academy. He was a member of Manuel Marquez’s squad…