According to Italian journalist, Chelsea has reached a verbal agreement with Chicago Fire on the transfer of goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for an expected transfer fee of 10 million euros. The journalist pointed out that Chelsea was close to signing Slonina in January this year, and they continued to pursue the 18-year-old American goalkeeper in the summer window, and have reached a verbal agree...Full Story »

RAPHINHA is holidaying in Ibiza with stunning wife Taia Rodrigues amid sizzling transfer talk. The 25-year-old Brazilian was spotted taking a stroll with Rodrigues on the island beach before hiring a pedalo. Raphinha and wife Taia Rodrigues are enjoying a relaxing trip to Ibiza amid uncertainty over his club future The Leeds winger is set to snub Arsenal and Chelsea for a dream move to Barcel...Full Story »

Chelsea are ahead of Bayern Munich in the race for Mattijs de Ligt. The Juventus defender is being linked with an exit from Turin, with his contract set to expire in 2024. Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring De Ligt to Stamford Bridge and new owner Todd Boehly wants to help his manager. Bayern have also emerged as a suitor for the 22-year-old, but Goal says Chelsea are leading the race. So far ...Full Story »

Word stemming from the Spanish media on Monday evening suggests that Barcelona have positioned themselves in the ongoing race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The news which Manchester United supporters across the globe were no doubt dreading was of course forthcoming over the weekend. This came in the form of confirmation that star attacker Ronaldo had informed the powers that be at Old Trafford ...Full Story »

Milan table De Ketelaere bid AC Milan have made an opening bid for Charles de Ketelaere, €20m plus add-ons. Club Brugge want more but AC Milan now opening direct talks, as per @DiMarzio. 🔴🇧🇪 #ACMilanLeeds have also approached Brugge for de Ketelaere as revealed weeks ago.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2022 Fiorentina sign Juve's Mandragora Rolando M...Full Story »

Manchester City have signed Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips for £45m. The 26-year-old England international has signed a six-year deal with the Premier League champions. He becomes Pep Guardiola's third summer signing after the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Stefan Ortega Moreno. "I am absolutely delighted to have joined Manchester City. City have again proved to be the best team...Full Story »

NEW Tottenham striker Richarlison has delighted the club's fans after he immediately looked to rile Arsenal supporters with a "s***house" Instagram post. The 25-year-old's £60million transfer from Everton was announced on Friday and the Brazilian wasted no time in endearing himself to the club's faithful. New Tottenham striker Richarlison shared this photo on Instagram to the delight of S...Full Story »

RAHEEM STERLING is closing in on a switch to Chelsea with Thomas Tuchel's side holding fresh talks with Manchester City. No fee has yet been agreed for the England ace – but talks are believed to have progressed well over the weekend. Chelsea are understood to be closing in on the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City SunSport exclusively revealed last month how City know they...Full Story »

Chelsea want to assess Armando Broja before sending him out on loan against next season. The Albania international scored nine goals in 38 games on loan at Southampton last season. Saints are keen to sign Broja again, but they are not alone. West Ham United and Newcastle have both been linked with the 20-year-old. Sky Sports claims that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wants to assess Broja befo...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva has informed his agent that he would like to join Barcelona this summer, reveals Sport. After joining Manchester City in 2017, the 27-year-old midfielder is reported to be looking for the next chapter of his career, and he is keen to make the switch to the Camp Nou after Barcelona revealed their interest in him this summer. Negotiations are set to take place in the coming week...Full Story »

According to reports from the Milan News, AC Milan plans to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea on a loan plus a buyout. Earlier media reports said that Ziyech was willing to move to Milan, the Rossoneri hoped to complete the transaction at a price of 25 million euros, while Chelsea's asking price was 30 million euros. Now, according to the Milan News, Milan plan to sign Ziyech on loan plus a buy...Full Story »

It is said that Chelsea are ready to offer Juventus 80 million euros for Matthijs de Ligt and 11 million euros a year for the player. According to Schilla, Juve are still bidding between €90 million and €100 million for Matthijs de Ligt, while Chelsea are prepared to make an offer of €75 million and €80 million for Matthijs de Ligt in the next few days, with an annual ...Full Story »

Barcelona hope selling another 15% of their domestic television rights will give them a €200 million transfer kitty this summer, sources have told ESPN. Barca sold 10% of their rights to Sixth Street on Thursday for €207.5m to ensure they did not end the 2021-22 season with losses, but have permission from members to sell up to 25% percent. Sources say Barca believe they can sell t...Full Story »

Hernan Crespo was a huge hit at Chelsea (Image: GETTY) At the height of his powers, Hernan Crespo was one of the most clinical strikers in all of Europe - but the former Chelsea man wasn't just content with scoring on the pitch. During his illustrious career, the Argentine superstar - who turns 47 on Monday - turned out for the likes of the Blues, Inter Milan and Lazio, notching over 270 goals...Full Story »

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay 75 million euros to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha, but Barca have not given up yet. They are confident to take the Brazilian international for 50 million euros, which is the limit of Barceloa's budget to sign Raphinha. The advantage of Barcelona over Tottenham and Chelsea is that the player wants to join, and Raphinha's agent has been in B...Full Story »

Leeds United attacker Raphinha has pulled out of talks with Chelsea. Sport says Raphinha has told his representatives he doesn't want to join Chelsea as he calls on them to halt discussions. Chelsea looked to have leaped to the front of the queue, topping Arsenal's initial offer. However the Brazilian doesn't want to head to west London - and has told agent Deco to stop negotiating. The pla...Full Story »

Chelsea are watching Manchester United's talks for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Guardian says Chelsea are keenly monitoring any developments surrounding the 25-year-old. It comes after Manchester United agreed a fee with Barca worth around £56million with add-ons included. If the Blues are keen to match that bid, then they may be in for a transfer battle with their Premier...Full Story »

The left-back, 22, had been on the verge of a transfer to Lyon but United hijacked the deal on Tuesday. Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia has agreed personal terms with Manchester United Credit: Getty And the Red Devils have acted quickly to snap up Malacia and make him Erik ten Hag's first signing as United boss. The paperwork will be completed soon before Malacia is announced as a Red Devi...Full Story »

Dani Alves weighs up options after Barca exitAfter six months at Barcelona Dani Alves is once more a free agent, and keen for high-level football to bolster his hopes of making Brazil's World Cup trip to Qatar in November. Now, a new front-runner has emerged for his signature in the shape of ambitious Serie A club Athletico Paranaense. The Coritiba side's president has taken personal control...Full Story »

Barcelona have made a third bid worth more than €40 million for striker Robert Lewandowski but have received no response from Bayern Munich, sources have told ESPN. Lewandowski, 33, said in May that his "story at Bayern is over" and wishes to leave the club he enters the final year of his contract, which expires in 2023. Barca have made the Poland striker their top target this summer, wi...Full Story »