Lille, Augsburg target Chelsea striker Fofana

Clubs are queuing for Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana this summer. Fofana move to Chelsea in January from Molde and is set to depart on-loan this summer. A move to Strasbourg has been mooted after Chelsea‘s purchase of the Ligue 1 club. But they face competition, as Foot Mercato says Lille and FC Augsburg are … Read more

Busquets to join forces with Messi again in Miami

play What will Lionel Messi’s MLS legacy be? (1:05)Hercules Gomez suggests Lionel Messi could make MLS a top-10 league in the world. (1:05) Jun 23, 2023, 05:57 PM ET Sergio Busquets announced his decision to leave Barcelona at the expiry of his contract in May. David Ramos/Getty Images Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will join former … Read more

Sources: Man City keen on Croatia star Gvardiol

Martin Rose/Getty Images RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol is a transfer target for Manchester City if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, sources have told ESPN. Gvardiol is on a shortlist of players to possibly replace Laporte, who is open to leaving the Etihad Stadium. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) One sticking point, … Read more

Chelsea keen to place Fofana at Strasbourg

Chelsea are ready to send David Datro Fofana on-loan to new French satellite club Strasbourg. Chelsea‘s umbrella company BlueCo completed the purchase of majority control in Strasbourg on Thursday. And a first player to move on-loan to the Ligue Une outfit is likely to be Fofana. The striker was signed by Chelsea in January from … Read more

Liverpool inform Veiga they will pay Celta Vigo buyout clause

Liverpool are willing to meet the buyout clause of Celta Vigo attacker Gabri Veiga. Mundo Deportivo says the Reds have informed Veiga’s management team they’re willing to pay the EUR40m option. Liverpool have also offered the youngster a contract worth EUR5m-a-year. Veiga is now weighing up the proposal, knowing Barcelona are also keen, as is … Read more

ESPYS vote ’23: Messi, Haaland among nominees

Jun 20, 2023, 10:21 AM ET The 2023 ESPYS presented by Capital One are finally here. It’s time to decide which of your favorite athletes will win the show’s biggest awards. The nominees for Best Soccer Player: Aitana Bonmat?, Barcelona / Spaini Erling Haaland, Norway / Manchester City Lionel Messi, Argentina / PSG Sophia Smith, … Read more

U.S. to host City, Real Madrid in Club World Cup

play Will Gundogan leave Man City for Barcelona? (1:56)Craig Burley joins Dan Thomas on ESPN FC to talk about whether Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona or stay at Manchester City after winning the treble with Pep Guardiola. (1:56) Jun 23, 2023, 11:56 AM ET The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, … Read more

Empoli keeper Vicario to fly into Spurs from Spain for medical

Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to complete his move to Tottenham on Saturday. Empoli have accepted a EUR20m offer from Spurs for the 26 year-old. TMW says Vicario is delighted with the move and is expected in London on Sunday. Vicario has been spending his summer break in Spain and is expected to fly … Read more