Reece James admits the race row that threatens to disrupt the start of Chelsea’s season is a “really difficult situation” but hopes face-to-face talks will help them “move forward”. Enzo Fernandez’s posting of a video on social media shortly after Argentina’s Copa America win over Colombia on July 14 ignited the issue as it questioned the heritage of France’s black …

According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, the relationship between Sergi Roberto and Barcelona has officially come to an end. The club veteran is all set to leave the club for sure, and there is no turning back.  It must be noted that as of now, Roberto is already a free agent. His contract with Barcelona ended on June 30, …

Aston Villa certainly appear to be a team and a club on the up under Unai Emery. The Spaniard has breathed new life into the Midlands-based outfit after a shocking period under his predecessor, Steven Gerrard. Emery’s team are hard-working with no little skill, and fully deserved to get into last season’s Champions League. The season ahead will undoubtedly be …

Arsenal, Tottenham and Real Madrid target Joan Garcia’s €25 million release clause will rise soon. Joan Garcia had an exceptional end to the 2023/24 season with Espanyol. His performances helped them secure promotion to the Spanish top flight and it has also put him on the radar of multiple top clubs from across Europe. According to Mundo Deportivo via SportWitness, Arsenal, …

Journalist Jordi Batalla has reported through Mundo Deportivo that Barcelona will not increase their offer to sign Nico Williams, even though Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race for the player. It is no secret that Nico has become a top priority for Barcelona this transfer window. The club’s president, Joan Laporta, made it clear during Hansi Flick’s presentation that Barcelona …

The rumours that Trent Alexander-Arnold could be on his way to Real Madrid just won’t subside, and it hasn’t helped that the Liverpool man has been spotted dining with Jude Bellingham. This time last year, Bellingham was being unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu, and it’s fair to say that in the space of a year, he has cemented himself as …

Good morning everyone! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading Andrew Allen as much as I have the last couple of days, but he’s passed the torch (more on the Olympics later) to me to accompany you through today and the weekend. There hasn’t been much in the way of news since the friendly against Bournemouth, so the future of Emile Smith …

Journalist Gerard Romero (h/t Carpetas Blaugranas) has brought to light that some players at Athletic Bilbao are advising Nico Williams to steer clear of a move to Barcelona.  The main reason behind this advice is Barcelona’s shaky financial situation. It seems that everyone knows Barcelona want Nico on their team, but the club is struggling with money issues.  Despite their …

With Manchester United looking to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer, they are targeting a move for a new right-back who can compete with Diogo Dalot. A new striker has been signed along with a new centre-back but there are other positions in the squad that need to be strengthened. The Red Devils are eyeing a move for a midfielder as …

According to a report from SPORT, Saudi Arabian football club Al Hilal are intensifying their pursuit of Barcelona forward Vitor Roque.  Roque’s future with Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, is currently uncertain. Given Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues and their sporting plans, the possibility of the Brazilian striker leaving the club cannot be dismissed. Meanwhile, interest from Saudi Arabia emerged about …