Chelsea fans could be forgiven for viewing the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season with more than a little trepidation. With the latest sports betting odds rating Chelsea as the fourth favourites to win the title, expectations are understandably high at Stamford Bridge. However, A 4-1 defeat in a pre-season friendly against Celtic highlighted the size of the task facing new …

Earlier today, Barcelona were dealt with a massive blow as top target Nico Williams dropped a huge hint about his potential stay at Athletic Club. Nico was Barcelona’s priority target this summer and the club were even willing to meet his €58 million release clause. But it appears the player is all set to prolong his stay in Bilbao, at …

Real Madrid were serious about signing Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero this summer but the Premier League club were not willing to sell the player as he remains a key part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans.  According to the reliable Gaston Edul, the Argentinian reporter has stated that Real Madrid were willing to make an offer for Romero this summer and even contacted …

West Ham United have been busy in the transfer market this summer. The Hammers have bought a number of new players at the club and they have strengthened their squad in all the positions. The arrival of manager Julen Lopetegui has brought optimism to the club and the manager has received the backing from the club to make changes to …

Juventus are struggling to find an agreement with OGC Nice over a formula in their attempts to sign Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianoneri are keen to sign the French defender and have even reached an accord with his entourage over personal terms. The player is also adamant about joining the Serie A giants, putting all other suitors – including West Ham …

August 6 – The refereeing payment scandal which for months engulfed Barcelona but which has seemingly drifted under the radar has burst back into the spotlight. Last year Spanish prosecutors filed a complaint over payments Barca allegedly made from 2001 to 2018 totalling millions of euros to a company owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice president of Spanish football’s …

Valencia shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili is keen on joining Premier League giants Liverpool. Giorgi Mamardashvili’s future has been up in the air since the start of the transfer window. While he is back at Valencia for the pre-season, there is no certainty that he will still be around when the window closes at the end of the month. There is interest …

Earlier today, Barcelona’s top transfer target Nico Williams all but confirmed that he will stay at Athletic Club for one more season. Back in training with the Basque setup, the Spanish winger openly stated that he was looking forward to the new season, virtually closing the door on a departure. Needless to say, this comes as a massive blow for …

According to reports this afternoon, Matt Ritchie looks set to rejoin former club Bournemouth. The 34-year-old saw his contract expire at Newcastle United this summer an was released following eight years at the club, leaving him a free agent and on the lookout for a new club this summer. Ritchie had been heavily linked with a move to boyhood club …

Newcastle United could miss out on their transfer target this summer if Chelsea activate a clause they entered in the contract of their former player. The Magpies are actively looking to sign a new defender this summer and they have identified Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as their top target. However, the Blues could ruin the party for Newcastle in …