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

PSG boss in police custody over racism claims

Jun 30, 2023, 06:45 AM ET Christophe Galtier was appointed Paris Saint-Germain head coach in 2022. Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and his son have been detained as part of an investigation into racism allegations at one of his former clubs, Nice prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme told The Associated … Read more