There is no doubt at all that Andrey Santos is a top footballer and has a big future, but I’m wondering whether that will even be at Chelsea at all. Some quotes from Santos this week had me thinking and wondering. He’s picked up on the blockages in front of him at Chelsea, and those blockages are not about to …

June 25 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the Official Match Ball for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26, taking place from September 2, 2024 to November 18, 2025. Molten will supply its 5th generation Vantaggio for the 18-team final qualification stage. The ball has been developed using partially recycled materials, “ensuring durability and sustainability while …

June 25 – Premier League Liverpool have agreed a multi-year partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) who become the club’s official airline partner. No value has been given for the partnership that covers both men’s and women’s teams. “Partnering with Japan Airlines is another major step forward in our club’s strategy to expand our international presence and engage more deeply with …

June 25 – After the finish of Groups A and B there are now eight teams qualified for the last 16 going into group C and D tonight. Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy have already qualified as group A and B top two finishers, while Portugal with six points are though to the next round. With a minimum of 4 …

Newcastle United have been left ‘stunned’ by Everton’s demands for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. He reports that the Toffees demanded a fee ‘well in excess of £40m’ for the 27-year-old, with Newcastle deeming this a totally unrealistic fee for a striker who will leave on a free next summer if he fails to sign a new …

The centre-back department at FC Barcelona could see some major cuts in the upcoming summer transfer window and Inigo Martinez might find himself staring at the exit doors. Indeed, Barça have a bloated central defensive department with Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Martinez, and Pau Cubarsi set to be joined by Mika Faye of Barça Atletic and the returning …

Manchester United have reportedly reignited their interest in Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot who could be on his way out of Continassa. The 29-year-old is running on an expiring contract, and could become a free agent as early as next week. The Bianconeri continue to negotiate a new deal with his mother/agent Veronique, but time is running out. The Italian giants …

Newly promoted Ipswich Town are reportedly advancing in talks to sign West Ham United defender Ben Johnson. The Hammers full-back is out of contract at the end of the month and with no signs of a renewal being offered, Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys are hopeful of capitalising on what could be a smart piece of business. Originally reported by EXWHUEmployee …

By this time, it is very well-established that Barcelona intend to go after the signing of a new left-winger in the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana are eager to sign a dynamic presence on the left flank who can mirror the impact that Lamine Yamal had on the right wing during last season. Several names have been linked with a …

Amid speculations of a move for Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, it appears that Barcelona have been quietly working on the signing of RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo. Indeed, as per Jordi Gil of SPORT, Barcelona are working to finalise the transfer of Olmo from the Bundesliga club, waiting to close the operations that would allow them to make notable …