Report: Chelsea to launch audacious bid to sign £172m international superstar

ShareTweet Mauricio Pochettino isn’t short of centre-forwards at Chelsea with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, David Datro Fofana, Armando Broja and the returning Romelu Lukaku on the books, but a shock report from Borja Díaz of Defensa Central suggests the Blues will make an attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old, regarded as one of … Read more

Source: Pulisic agrees to join Milan from Chelsea

play Why AC Milan are a near-perfect spot for Christian Pulisic (0:53)Steve Nicol shares the only problem with Christian Pulisic’s potential move to AC Milan. (0:53) United States international Christian Pulisic has an agreement in principle on a long-term deal to leave Chelsea and move to Serie A giants AC Milan; however, the clubs have … Read more

FIFA opts out of rainbow armband for WWC

play Lawson: No rainbow armbands a ‘massive cop-out’ from FIFA (1:30)Sophie Lawson reacts to FIFA’s decision to offer eight unity armbands at the Women’s World Cup instead of one displaying a rainbow in support of LGBTQIA+ pride. (1:30) Jun 30, 2023, 08:28 AM ET The anti-discrimination “OneLove” captain’s armband banned at the men’s World Cup … Read more

Sources: Man Utd planning De Gea contract talks

play Why Mount is a great signing for Manchester United (1:27)Mark Ogden explains why the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea will improve Manchester United. (1:27) Manchester United are planning face-to-face talks with David de Gea in a bid to resolve his contract standoff, sources have told ESPN. De Gea’s existing deal at Old Trafford … Read more

Barcelona agree to release WC winner Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti spent last season on loan with Serie A club Lecce. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona have reached an agreement with Samuel Umtiti to release the defender from the last two years of his contract. Umtiti, 29, is therefore available as a free agent this summer after spending last season on loan at … Read more

Sources: U.S. goalkeeper Steffen can leave City

play Why it made sense for Gundogan to leave Man City for Barcelona (0:42)Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Ilkay Gundogan’s decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer. (0:42) Zack Steffen is available to leave Manchester City this summer with Leicester City showing an interest in the American goalkeeper, sources have told ESPN. Steffen, … Read more