One thing that Mauricio Pochettino did manage to do as Chelsea boss last season was start to turn Stamford Bridge into a bit more of a fortress, with a better home record than some recent predecessors. The importance of being strong at home should never be under estimated, and Enzo Maresca has a chance to get the ball rolling (literally) …

Liverpool are in the market for a new central midfielder and have reportedly identified Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as a top target. The Reds are yet to make a first-team signing this summer but are believed to be frontrunners for Zubimendi. The Spanish playmaker is on the radar of several top clubs, but none have successfully convinced him to make …

Over the past week, reports have emerged claiming that Turkish giants Fenerbahce have taken an interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. Fenerbahce’s new manager, Jose Mourinho, is understood to be keen on adding the veteran midfielder to his ranks, especially following an injury to Fred, and as such, it has been suggested that initial contacts have been made by …

Leicester City are leading the race to sign Brighton star Facundo Buonanotte and they could beat Scottish champions Celtic to sign the player, according to the Daily Mail. It’s rumored that Buonanotte’s medical at Leicester might happen today. The Foxes are hoping to find a loan arrangement that would allow him to play in their colors for the whole season. …

This past Monday, FC Barcelona confirmed that Oriol Romeu had left the club to join Catalan rivals Girona on a season-long loan deal. The veteran Spaniard had joined the Blaugrana from Girona last year on a permanent transfer worth €3.4 million. However, despite making a solid start to life back at his boyhood club, Romeu fell out of prominence as …

West Ham United have reportedly reached an agreement to sell Kurt Zouma to Saudi club Shabab Al-Ahli. The Hammers captain is believed to have been made available for transfer after Julen Lopetegui informed him he does not feature in his future plans for the side. Consequently, despite still having one year left on his contract, Zouma, 29, who has been …

Crystal Palace have reportedly emerged as the front-runners to seal the transfer of Chelsea defender and West Ham United target Trevoh Chalobah this summer. The Blues have made Chalobah available for transfer in this window, with the 25-year-old missing out on a place in Enzo Maresca’s pre-season squad. Chalobah has been linked with West Ham in recent times, but reports …

Nicolas Gonzalez is one of the wingers Juventus wants to add to their squad in this transfer window, and Fiorentina is well aware of this interest. He recently returned to pre-season after representing Argentina at Copa America 2024. Gonzalez is one of the most important players at the Florence club, and they would prefer to keep him. However, when Juventus …

The safety and security of supporters, staff and everyone who engages with the club is of paramount importance and the club’s usual comprehensive matchday planning is in place in readiness for three fixtures across Friday and Saturday. The club is continuing to work closely with its independent Safety Advisory Group and key stakeholders, including Northumbria Police and local authorities, ensuring …

August 8 – Players at a leading Vietnamese club have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses, a rare move in Asian football. As a result, the club, Thanh Hoa, have withdrawn from the inaugural season of the AFC Champions League Two. Thanh Hoa had qualified for the continental competition – which kicks off in September – after winning the …