Chelsea are set to launch a bid for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Il Corriere dello Sport says Chelsea are seeking a new centre-forward signing and Vlahovic fits the bill. After the arrival of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino wants a physical presence to play alongside the inside-forward. Vlahovic is now their … Read more
Andres Iniesta has ended his career in Japan after over five years. STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 10:26 AM ET Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole … Read more
Cesc Fabregas has ended a 20-year career that saw him represent Barcelona, Arsenal and Spain, among others. Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from professional football aged 36. Fabregas calls time on a 20-year career that saw him win a host … Read more
Marcus Thuram has been capped 10 times for France. Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images Jul 1, 2023, 07:08 AM ET Inter Milan have completed the signing of French forward Marcus Thuram on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach, the Serie A club announced on Saturday. The 25-year-old son of French World Cup winner Lilian … Read more
Tim Steidten has been named new technical director of West Ham United. The German, 44, will be responsible for player recruitment. “Tim’s appointment is key to our wider plans to drive our football strategy forward,” said chairman David Sullivan. Steidten moves to West Ham after being in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. Steidten said: “There is … Read more
Released Arsenal midfielder Matt Smith has joined Wigan Athletic. Smith has signed a three-year deal with the Latics. Latics boss Shaun Maloney said: “I’m really happy that Matt has agreed to come. We’ve worked very hard to get him, and with what happened over the summer, we were late to convince him to come to … Read more
AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has made a move for Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood. Greenwood is waiting on news whether he will be brought back by United for preseason. The forward has had charges dropped for attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. But United are yet to decide whether to … Read more
ShareTweet Tottenham Hotspur are likely to sign Clement Lenglet permanently in this transfer window, as per the transfer journalist Ben Jacobs. After moving to the newly renovated White Hart Lane on a season-long loan deal last term, the 28-year-old had a mixed time in his debut campaign in the English top-flight, registering two assists and … Read more
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
Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta has confirmed they’re seeking to wrap up a deal for Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spain defender is working on Chelsea to grant him a free transfer as he pushes to leave for Inter. Marotta said, “I will not deny that Ausilio, Baccin and I had Azpilicueta as a player … Read more
