Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all being linked as transfer suitors for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, while Fabrizio Romano also says he’s rejected two offers from the Saudi Pro League. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest column for the Daily Briefing, Romano responded to recent …
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Olympiacos coach hopes win is not a one-off
José Luis Mendilibar says he hopes Olympiacos’ Europa Conference League success is not merely a flash in the pan. The Spaniard was only appointed on February 12 but guided the Greek giants to glory in Athens courtesy of Ayoub El Kaabi’s diving header to break Fiorentina hearts four minutes from the end of exta-time. The 63-year-old has now won UEFA …
Read More »Kalvin Phillips could join Serie A giants Roma
With Man City having won another Premier League title, setting a record for doing so in the process, one might think that all is rosy in the garden at the Etihad Stadium. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! For one of Pep Guardiola’s players, however, nothing could be further from the truth. It takes a special …
Read More »“Concrete option” – Fabrizio Romano on how close new manager was to Chelsea and another top job
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into Hansi Flick and links with other clubs before he eventually ended up taking up the option to become Barcelona’s new manager. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! The German tactician has just been officially announced as Xavi’s replacement at Barca, while Vincent Kompany’s appointment at Bayern …
Read More »Tottenham can now sign Conor Gallagher by June 30
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keen on Conor Gallagher and they have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the Chelsea midfielder. The 24-year-old midfielder has seven goals and nine assists in all competitions. He has been a key player for Chelsea this season and he has captained them a few times this season as well. However, …
Read More »‘Keep an eye on Newcastle’ – Toon hold talks with agent as Chelsea eye two more targets
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Newcastle have held talks with the agent of Villareal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, but Chelsea are also keen on the Dane and fellow Toon target Giorgi Mamardashvili. Valencia’s Mamardashvili has been heavily linked in recent weeks, while Jorgensen is the latest name to emerge in our search for a young goalkeeper to compete with Nick Pope …
Read More »Dutch legend van Nistelrooy could replace Maresca
Although Enzo Maresca hasn’t yet put pen to paper on his contract with Chelsea, Leicester City are already preparing for his departure by scouring the market for possible replacements. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! The Foxes have come back up to the Premier League at the first time of asking, and in order to not …
Read More »FIFA faces losing control of transfer markets as lawyer crisis reaches tipping point
May 30 – With FIFA struggling to convince its lawyers to move from Zurich to Miami – less than 25 out of 120 are reportedly crossing the Atlantic – an even bigger problem is threatening FIFA’s legal credibility with the Summer transfer window that opens June 14. In 2023 FIFA reported that $9.63 billion was spent on transfer fees, a 43% …
Read More »Conor Gallagher could move to Aston Villa
With another transfer window almost upon us, it isn’t a surprise to understand that Chelsea will again be one of the busiest clubs this summer. Under the ownership of Todd Boehly, the Blues have consistently bought and sold in the summer, and with the club under pressure to meet the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules once again, they will …
Read More »Best Ever Champions League Final Goals (Ranked)
The UEFA Champions League has produced some of the most iconic moments in football history, none more so than in the final itself. Here, we rank the best-ever Champions League final goals from five to one, celebrating the players and their unforgettable contributions to the beautiful game. 5. Hernan Crespo, AC Milan (2005) Crespo’s Clinical Finish The 2005 final in …
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