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Kante and Chelsea close to an agreement

March 27, 2023 No Comments

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly closing in on an agreement that will see the France midfielder remain at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer. The defensive midfielder has been a big hit in London when he moved from Leicester City in 2016, shortly after helping the Foxes win the Premier League title. He also helped Chelsea to win the UEFA Champions League title under Thomas Tuchel in 2021, producing a Man-of-the-Match performance in two semi-final legs over Real Madrid. However, injuries have limited his involvement with Chelsea this season, leading to speculations that the Blues will allow him to leave when his contract expires this summer. But that doesn’t seem to be the case, as Chelsea are happy to keep the player beyond this summer. Read more: Julian Nagelsmann could land Tottenham job after Bayern Munich sacking They have opened contract talks with his entourage and are reportedly close to an agreement. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, contract discussions are reportedly in their ‘final stages’, with the French World Cup-winning midfielder expected to commit his future to the club. The deal is expected to keep Kante at Stamford Bridge for at least two seasons, with an option for a third year also discussed. “N’Golo Kanté was back on the pitch for a friendly game earlier this week… and the negotiations over a new contract are still ongoing and progressing well to final stages”, Romano tweeted. “Discussions on last details as a new deal could be valid for the next two years plus one season club option,” he added. Romano also claimed that Kante’s positive feelings toward Chelsea were a crucial factor in the negotiation, with the midfielder also keen to stay in west London. The 31-year-old was attracting interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Reports also linked him to Bayern Munich, where former boss Thomas Tuchel has just taken over. But he will remain at Stamford Bridge, where he will hope to regain the trust of manager Graham Potter having not played a competitive game for the Englishman since his arrival early in the season. The midfielder has been injured since August and has not featured in any game for Chelsea since then. But he was an unused sub last time out when Chelsea played Everton at Stamford Bridge, while he stepped up his fitness by playing one hour in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Charlton last week.

Julian Nagelsmann could land Tottenham job after Bayern Munich sacking

March 25, 2023 No Comments

Recently axed Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann could soon be on his way to the Premier League, according to reports. The German tactician was sacked on Friday by Bundesliga giants Bayern following a loss to Bayer Leverkusen that had left the Bavarians trailing Borussia Dortmund by two points in the title race. But it seems the 35-year-old would not be out of work for long if Tottenham sack under-fire manager Antonio Conte. Read more: Manchester City to include Kalvin Phillips in the deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes The Italian could be sacked anytime soon by Spurs following a recent run of poor results, which culminated in Conte labelling his players as ‘selfish’ and questioning the owners over the club’s record of one trophy in 20 years. It appeared that the 53-year-old was looking to be given his marching orders during the international break by Daniel Levy. But seven days later, he remains in his role as head coach. He has spent the week in Italy visiting his family due to the international break and has left assistant coaches Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason with the training duties. But should Levy and the club board finally pull the trigger, they will be interested in speaking to Nagelsmann to take the vacant role. Spurs previously targeted Nagelsmann when they sacked Jose Mourinho in 2021, only for the young German to agree to take charge at the Allianz Arena instead. Should he be contacted, the German might want to wait for a few months to take up the role. That will mean he will sit out the rest of the season while Mason takes interim charge as he did following Mourinho’s dismissal in 2021.

Manchester United keen on signing Nice midfielder

March 25, 2023 No Comments

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Nice youngster Khephren Thuram. According to a report by 90min, the Old Trafford side are keen on bringing the midfield star to England this summer. However, they aren’t alone in their pursuit of the Frenchman, with Liverpool and Newcastle United also in the Nice player. Read more: Manchester United and Chelsea told to pay €150 Million for Victor Osimhen The 21-year-old is aware of the growing interest in him at home and abroad, with Paris Saint Germain, Inter and Juventus all tracking him too. Speaking before France’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, Thuram was asked about the clubs on his tail. “I hear, but I don’t concentrate on it,” “I am with Nice. I am very happy where I am. “I am trying to get bigger with the club. I am trying to grow up with the club. So, yeah, obviously, I hear it [the interest], but it’s not the most important.

Messi edging closer to Barcelona return

March 24, 2023 No Comments

It is more likely that Lionel Messi will be back in Barcelona this summer, according to a 90min report. The football news website claims that the Argentina international is edging closer to a sensational return to Barcelona after growing dissatisfied in Paris. Read more: Barça could terminate Jordi Alba’s contract this summer Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from the Catalan club in 2021 after Barca’s precarious financial position left them unable to negotiate a new contract. His departure, after a 21-year association with the club, sent shockwaves around the world, with club officials, supporters and the player himself believing that he would only ever play for Barcelona in his career. His arrival at Parc des Princes was expected to usher the club into a new phase of dominance in Europe, helping them to win the Champions League. However, two seasons after his arrival, the Parisians are far from achieving that objective after crashing out of this season’s competition to Bayern Munich at the round of 16 stage. With Messi’s contract officially up in the summer, PSG could lose the player this summer. Although the French side can extend the contract for another 12 months, the player must also agree to it. They have opened negotiations with Messi but are far from an agreement. Talks between both sides have been amicable, but PSG’s hopes of tying Messi down have quickly disappeared, and discussions have been held with other interested parties. Messi is considering his options and is angling towards an emotional return to Barcelona, with the Catalan giants desperate to return Messi to where they feel his home. Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad have also tabled an offer, while David Beckham-owned Inter Miami have also proposed proposals to the 35-year-old.

Manchester City to include Kalvin Phillips in the deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes

March 24, 2023 No Comments

Manchester City reportedly want to add out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the deal to bring Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães to the Etihad. According to the Mirror, the Cityzens are keen on the Newcastle United star and will do everything possible to land him this summer. That includes adding Kalvin Phillips to the deal, hoping Newcastle will soften their stance on selling the player. Read more: Manchester United and Chelsea told to pay €150 Million for Victor Osimhen Guimarães joined the Magpies in January 2022 from French side Lyon for a reported €42.10 million deal. He has become a key member of Eddie Howe’s side and has made 28 appearances this season. He has contributed to seven goals in all competitions this season (four goals and three assists) and is seen as a long-term fixture in the Newcastle midfield. As such, the Tyneside club have slapped an €80m price tag on the 25-year-old, who still has at least three years in his contract at St. James Park. They do not want to sell him any time soon. However, Manchester City do not mind bidding for the player and are looking to include out-of-favour midfielder Phillips in a deal for the Newcastle United star. Phillips joined the Etihad side last summer from Leeds United. But he has not enjoyed his time at City, with a lack of fitness and form restricting him to just 345 minutes of competitive action this season.

Barça could terminate Jordi Alba’s contract this summer

March 22, 2023 No Comments

Jordi Alba’s Barcelona contract could be terminated in the summer, according to reports. The Catalan club are looking to lower their wage bill this summer, as instructed by La Liga and could turn to mutual termination to achieve that. And according to SPORT, Alba is one of the players who could fall victim to Barca’s desire to play within the financial rules. Read more: Real Madrid are monitoring Harry Kane’s situation at Tottenham The long-serving left-back will earn a salary of €38m next season, including deferred wages, which puts him in the bracket as one of the highest earners in Europe. But with Barca required to reduce their wage bill by more than €200m if they want to sign players or register new contracts, Alba will likely be let go.

Liverpool enter race to sign Julián Brandt

March 17, 2023 No Comments

Premier League giants Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s in-form midfielder Julian Brandt. According to reports in the 90min, the Reds want the German international who has been in red-hot form this season. Brendt has scored nine goals and five assists across all competitions and has been vital for Dortmund’s good run of results. Read more: Inter confirm Lukaku will return to Chelsea this summer This is not the first time the Reds will be interested in Brandt. They were interested in the 26-year-old when he was still at Bayer Leverkusen before he joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2019. Jurgen Klopp’s side are looking to reinvent their forward line after a poor season and would like Brandt to be part of their new-look attack. But they are not alone in their pursuit of the player. They will have to compete with Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle for the 26-year-old. Meanwhile, Dortmund continue to make efforts to extend his deal at Signal Iduna Park, meaning that it will take a decent sum to prise him away from the German side.

Manchester United will launch a club-record £105 million move to sign Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani

March 16, 2023 No Comments

Manchester United are reportedly willing to bid as much as £105m to bring Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani to Old Trafford this summer. The France forward came into the global limelight with a series of impressive performances for Les Bleus at the World Cup in Qatar, underlining his status as one of Europe’s most exciting forwards. Read more: PSG gain a significant boost in Salah chase He is attracting interest from Europe’s finest clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain leading the race for his signature. But according to German publication Bild, United will battle the French heavyweights for Munai and are willing to bid as much as £105m to land the Frenchman. Erik ten Hag’s side are hoping to launch a sustained Premier League title challenge next season, and they want the 24-year-old to be central to those plans. It is expected that there will be an overhaul of United’s squad this summer, with several players set to depart. Muani joined Frankfurt from Nantes last summer on a free transfer. However, his form has catapulted his value, and it is believed that Frankfurt will entertain offers close to the £90m mark. Kolo Muani has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Frankfurt this season, scoring 16 goals and contributing 14 assists.

Inter confirm Lukaku will return to Chelsea this summer

March 16, 2023 No Comments

Inter Milan do not intend to keep Romelu Lukaku at the San Siro beyond this summer, their CEO Giuseppe Marotta, has confirmed. The Belgian joined Inter on loan last year from Chelsea after failing to deliver following his £97m transfer from the Italian club in 2021. Lukaku helped Inter win the Scudetto in 2021 under Antonio Conte with his goals and assists, one of the major reasons the San Siro side won the title. But things have not worked out well for him since he rejoined Milan. He has struggled for form and fitness, and will now be sent back to Stamford Bridge this summer. He has missed 12 games in Serie A alone this season through injury. Read more: Chelsea to let go of multiple stars in the summer as they look to raise £264m Overall, the Belgian has scored only three goals in the league, and two in the Champions League. “The loan was for one season so on June 30 regardless of how well he plays. He’ll go back to Chelsea,” Inter CEO told Sky Italia. “This has been an unprecedented season. I’m referring of course to the World Cup. The problems we’ve experienced have been experienced by other clubs too, and the players who played at the World Cup. “Lukaku is a case in point. [Marcelo] Brozovic isn’t the Brozovic we know. Lukaku hasn’t found the fitness he needs to play his best football. “He’s still not at his best or the player we got to see in years gone by.” After leaving Chelsea acrimoniously, when he granted an interview professing his love for Inter despite being a Chelsea player, it remains to be seen whether fans will welcome Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge.

Sergio Ramos attracting interest from the MLS

March 15, 2023 No Comments

Sergio Ramos is attracting interest from the American league, Major League Soccer. The Spain defender will be out of contract this summer after spending two years at Parc des Princes. He is attracting interest from several clubs, but the strongest interest is coming from an MLS club. However, according to the report by SPORT, Ramos’ recent performances in Paris Saint-Germain could help convince PSG to give him an extension that will see him renew beyond the summer. Read more: Wilfried Zaha offered £9m-per-year contract by the Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad The veteran defender has been an ever-present fixture in the PSG backline recently. After overcoming an injury hell in his first season, Ramos has made 36 appearances for PSG this season after overcoming an injury hell in his first season. Meanwhile, another report by Daily Mirror states that PSG are reluctant to renew Ramos’ contract due to fresh FFP sanctions. The French club recently posted an annual loss of £370m and will look to trim their wage bill in the coming weeks, and one, or both, of Lionel Messi and Ramos could be offloaded.

Kante and Chelsea close to an agreement

Julian Nagelsmann could land Tottenham job after Bayern Munich sacking

Manchester United keen on signing Nice midfielder

Messi edging closer to Barcelona return

Manchester City to include Kalvin Phillips in the deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes

Barça could terminate Jordi Alba’s contract this summer

Liverpool enter race to sign Julián Brandt

Manchester United will launch a club-record £105 million move to sign Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani

Inter confirm Lukaku will return to Chelsea this summer

Sergio Ramos attracting interest from the MLS

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