Ligue 1

Enzo Maresca and Antonio Silva (Photo by Eddie Keogh, Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Benfica’s youthful defensive duo Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo as targets to strengthen their back four. The Blues could do with bringing in new defensive players as Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi have proven slightly disappointing, with Simon Phillips reporting that both their futures …

Chelsea are reportedly exploring an ambitious potential transfer move for Ruben Dias amid some feeling that players are becoming a bit unsettled at Manchester City, according to Simon Phillips via Substack. Dias has been a crucial player for Man City for the last few years and it’s hard to imagine many at the club would want to let the Portugal …

Bologna defender Sam Beukema has revealed that he’d like to play in the Premier League one day, naming both Liverpool and West Ham United as two potentially tempting destinations. The 25-year-old has shone since joining Bologna AZ Alkmaar, and he’s really making a name for himself with some strong performances in Serie A. Bologna are also in the Champions League …

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund has been linked with Chelsea (Photo by Carsten Harz/Getty Images) Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in the potential transfer of exciting young English winger Jamie Gittens as he continues to impress at Borussia Dortmund. According to Bild, the Blues are alongside Tottenham in eyeing up Gittens, who could cost as much …

Daniel Farke has praised Patrick Bamford. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Leeds United missed out on promotion to the Premier League by a whisker last season, and Daniel Farke has suggested Patrick Bamford’s omission was one cause. The striker, who is apparently growing frustrated with his lack of minutes, is considering leaving the club where he has spent the past …

Mo Kudus’ loss of control against Tottenham could see Julen Lopetegui sacked by West Ham. Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images After Mo Kudus’ incredible loss of control against Tottenham, one journalist has suggested it will get Julen Lopetegui the sack by West Ham. The Ghanaian’s sending off means that he will now miss the next three games for the Hammers, …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants a ‘world class’ Man United stadium. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images and Michael Regan/Getty Images Man United under Sir Jim Ratcliffe have taken a different and more positive direction – at least off the field – but he most allay supporter fears over supposed ‘world class’ plans for the club. It can’t be forgotten that the …

Erik ten Hag will let Antony leave Man United on loan in January. Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Erik ten Hag often seems blinkered in his decision making at Man United, but letting Antony leave is likely the first stage in the Dutchman saving face at the club. It would suggest that he’s finally beginning to admit his mistakes in …

Liverpool would reportedly be the favoured destination for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is also still on the radar of Newcastle United. Guehi has shone at Selhurst Park and also performed well for England at Euro 2024 in the summer, so it makes sense that he’s now being linked with bigger clubs, especially as Palace’s form has gone downhill …

Daniel Farke is planning to sign Josuha Guilavogui for Leeds. Photo by Neil Baynes/Getty Images Daniel Farke will have accepted he’d be under pressure at Leeds this season after not guiding the all whites to promotion at the first time of asking in 2023/24, so it appears that he’s planning to sign Josuha Guilavogui to help with their promotion push …