Author: Barkha Roy

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz is one of many players who may leave Stamford Bridge this summer, and club owner Todd Boehly reportedly wants to persuade him to stay at the club. The 23-year-old’s current contract with Chelsea is set to expire in 2025, while N’Golo Kante is also currently set to leave west London as a free agent, according to the Evening Standard. The American businessman reportedly wants to tie down both players to new deals. According to the report, Chelsea is in need of a significant roster purge because Frank Lampard is currently in charge of one of the top football organisations. However,…

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is of the opinion that something has clicked with the winger in recent weeks, despite the fact that he has not always been Antony’s biggest admirer and questioned his output earlier this season. After a deft touchline dribble, the winger was outstanding in this past weekend’s victory over Nottingham Forest, in which he not only scored but also assisted Diogo Dalot on his teammate’s goal. The Brazilian has “started to look like the player we all expected,” according to the legendary United player, who also feels that Erik ten Hag’s team will benefit from having him as an important…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly eyeing Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci as an alternative to top target Jude Bellingham. Tuttosport reported that the Spanish giants are interested in signing the 21-year-old and Ancelotti is keen to have him in his squad, but only as a backup plan if they fail to land their preferred target. Ricci, who spent his formative years with Empoli before joining Torino, has become a more well-known player since signing for the club permanently in July 2022 after initially spending six months on loan. He may be available for 20–25 million Euros, and Inter Milan, AC Milan,…

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has restated his ambition to lead the club to Champions League glory, indicating a strong commitment to the club for the foreseeable future. The young star appears to be focused on achieving success with the Parisians, and his comments suggest that he intends to stay with the team for an extended period of time. Last May, the striker signed a new three-year contract with Paris, which includes an optional renewal for the final year. Despite committing to the deal, he has been frequently linked with a potential move away from Parc des Princes, with Real Madrid being…

Reports suggest that AS Roma is eyeing Leicester defender James Justin as a potential transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window. Jose Mourinho, the manager of Roma, is reportedly keen on signing the English full-back to reinforce the team’s defence for the upcoming season. According to CalcioMercato, Roma has already met with CAA Stellar, the agency that represents Justin, to discuss his potential transfer to the club. The agency also represents Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea and Sofyan Amrabat of ACF Fiorentina, who are also Roma transfer targets. Mourinho was reportedly impressed with Justin’s performance when Roma faced Leicester in the Europa League last…

As per a report by Marca, Real Madrid striekr Karim Benzema has declined an offer to play with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. The Frenchman’s contract with Los Blancos is set to expire in the coming months. Los Blancos have resumed normal operations since he returned to form, most recently defeating Barcelona 4-0 away at Camp Nou. Since his getting back to form, Real Madrid have come back to normalcy, most recently defeating Barcelona 4-0 away at Camp Nou. They are also doing well in the UEFA Champions League wherein they are set to play Chelsea in the first leg of the quarter-finals. However,…

Former Barcelona and Spanish national team boss Luis Enrique could become the new manager of the Premier League side Chelsea. As per multiple reports, the former Barca and Real Madrid player is travelling to London to have further talks with Blues owner Todd Boehly after impressing the club management in initial discussions. The 52-year-old, who left his position as Spain’s national team coach following the World Cup, is said to have sold a distinct team vision for the Premier League giants. Luis Enrique described his high-intensity, high-pressing style, which he believes works particularly well with the young players Chelsea have…

According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are interested in Jose Gaya. In the summer transfer window, the reigning La Liga champions hope to strengthen both of their full-back positions. The Valencia captain, 27, has emerged as a candidate for the left-back position. During his professional career, Jose Gaya has established himself as one of the best full-backs in La Liga. The Spanish international is a one-club man, having spent his entire career with Valencia. And he has risen to prominence, becoming Los Che’s captain after Dani Parejo’s departure. The 27-year-old has spent nearly a decade with Valencia’s first team,…

Los Blancos are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea’s Reece James and Kai Havertz in the upcoming summer transfer window. This news has sent shockwaves through the football world, as both players are highly rated and considered key members of the Chelsea squad. According to the Spanish publication AS, the UEFA Champions League holders are looking to sign a new right-back in the near future, and James is at the top of their list of candidates. James is the first right-back on Real Madrid’s wishlist as he is ahead of Bayern Munich’s Joao Cancelo and Villarreal’s Juan Foyth. The England international recently signed a…

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has been shortlisted as one of the probable candidates to take over the reins at fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace, if reports are to be believed. The Tricky Trees boss has emerged as the current favourite to replace stalwart manager Roy Hodgson, who has returned to the Eagles for the rest of the season following the sacking of legendary former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira. The club dubbed their situation in the Premier League a ‘precarious’ one, and said that they made the decision to relieve Vieira of his duties with ‘utmost regret’. The 75-year-old…