Chelsea will be determined to hit the ground running this season under Enzo Maresca. The pressure on the Italians shoulders is likely to be almost intolerable given the evident need for league and cup success for the club’s owners, something that was seemingly beyond Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter, not that either were really given the time to put their …
Read More »Mikel Arteta responds to Riccardo Calafiori transfer question and sends strong message to Arsenal board
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to a question about the Riccardo Calafiori transfer situation whilst also sending a strong and clear message to the club’s board about what they have to do this summer. Arsenal are closing in on the Italy international, according to BBC Sport, though they also quote Arteta as saying he has no update on that …
Read More »Arsenal transfer target not called up to current club’s squad as “green light” close
Riccardo Calafiori has not returned to the Bologna squad for pre-season after coming back from his summer holidays, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, with a move to Arsenal now surely edging closer. The Italy international has shone during his time in Serie A but it now looks increasingly likely that the Premier League will be his next destination, …
Read More »Club anticipating official Chelsea offer for €30m-rated Arsenal & Tottenham transfer target
Chelsea are reportedly showing a strong interest in the potential transfer of highly-rated Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, with the Serie A club said to be anticipating an official offer from the Blues. This comes as Arsenal and Tottenham have apparently also both made approaches over the talented 19-year-old, according to a report from Italian outlet Calcio Lecce. Dorgu has shone …
Read More »Serie A side beat Wolves to transfer of 33-time international forward
Serie A side Torino have beaten Wolves in the race to sign striker Che Adams this summer, according to reports. Adams became a free agent following the expiry of his Southampton contract in June. However, he won’t have to wait long for his latest destination, with BBC Sport reporting that the 28-year-old has agreed on a contract ‘in principle’ with …
Read More »Leonardo Bonucci comments on future of Tottenham, Newcastle-linked forward
Leonardo Bonucci says he hopes Federico Chiesa remains at Juventus amid reports of a move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur. Chiesa has notched 32 goals and 23 assists in 131 appearances across all competitions since joining Juventus from Fiorentina in 2020, winning two Coppa Italia titles along the way. However, there has always been a feeling that Chiesa has …
Read More »Calafiori to Arsenal, Man Utd midfielder signing – 10 high-profile summer transfers to watch out for next
There’s always so much transfer news to sift through at this time of the year, but we’ve put together ten deals that genuinely look like ones to watch out for very soon, if Fabrizio Romano and other top journalists are anything to go by. While there’s still plenty of time left until Deadline Day, and we’ve seen more than a …
Read More »AC Milan considering Chelsea striker
AC Milan are considering a potential transfer move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer after following him for the last two years. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Milan remain keen on signing another striker this summer even after completing a deal for Alvaro Morata, with Broja one alternative being considered alongside Roma …
Read More »Conte activates Chelsea link meeting held with ‘phenomenal’ ex-Blues star
Antonio Conte is now understood have identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Billy Gilmour as a key target this summer. The Italian giants have already seen an offer worth £8m rejected by the Seagulls for the former Chelsea midfielder. The 2022/23 title-winners won’t back down after falling at the initial hurdle, however, and sources close to CaughtOffside claim a further bid …
Read More »Man United face tough competition in race for Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot’s future is not yet wrapped up as several of Europe’s biggest clubs continue to chase the French international, however, Man United continue to lead the race. It was reported on Friday that the Manchester club are closing in on the midfielder but there is still a long way to go before a deal is finalised. Sources have told …
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