Chelsea and Brighton have agreed a British transfer record fee of £115 million ($146m) for midfielder Moises Caicedo, sources told ESPN. The 21-year-old is expected to undergo a medical check on Monday and sign an eight-year deal in a transfer that will surpass the previous highest figure of £105.8m the Blues paid Benfica for Enzo Fernández back in January. Liverpool had a sligh...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement with Brighton for Moises Caicedo Chelsea have found a breakthrough in negotiations with Brighton for Moises Caicedo, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The London Blues are expected to pay a British record fee of £115m with sell-on clause for the Seagulls. Caicedo is set to sign a contract for 8yrs with an option for an additional year. The medical is...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino insisted Chelsea have put the disappointment of last season behind them after watching his new-look team open their Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.The hosts endured a difficult start against Jurgen Klopp’s side and deservedly fell behind to a breakaway goal by Luis Diaz after 18 minutes, guided into the bottom corner from Mo...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as Chelsea manager ended in a breathless, hard-fought home draw with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.Both sides attempted to kick off the new season with a bang after disappointing campaigns, with the Blues particularly bruised having finished 12th at the end of a humiliating season.Former Tottenham favourite Pochettino has been tasked with turning Chelsea ...Full Story »

Chelsea and Real Madrid have reached agreement regarding Kepa's loan deal as the 28-year-old snubs Bayern move. WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea and Real Madrid have successfully reached a loan agreement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to Fabrizio Romano. The move comes after Kepa turned down an opportunity to join Bayern Munich, preferring a return to Spain. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Real Madri...Full Story »

If anyone was in any doubt as to how much Chelsea wanted to sign Moises Caicedo, news that they're going to offer him a monumental eight-year contract gives some idea. Liverpool were the first club to have a British record bid accepted for the Brighton and Hove Albion star, but news that the player had refused to speak to the Merseysiders has really lit the blue touch paper ahead of Sunday's ...Full Story »

Rennes set to sign Matic from AS Roma French side, Rennes, are looking set to sign AS Roma's Nemanja Matic after the player asked for a move, according to Fabrizio Romano. Roma will receive a fee of €3m from his departure. Barcelona working to seal the deal for Joao Cancelo Barcelona, working on João Cancelo as revealed yesterday. Talks ongoing with all parties involved 🔵🔴�...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche was frustrated by his side’s inability to convert their chances and disappointed by the lack of VAR intervention on Michael Keane’s disallowed goal in the 1-0 defeat to Fulham.Despite an encouraging performance in which they created twice as many chances as the visitors, they were undone by a sucker-punch goal as two Cottagers substitutes Aleksandar Mitrovi...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney admits his Wigan Athletic side are “ahead of schedule” after starting their Sky Bet League One campaign with two successive wins following a 2-1 victory over Northampton at the DW Stadium.Having started the campaign with an eight-point deduction for financial issues last season, Wigan are now only two points from wiping out that deficit after a flying start.Two goals in...Full Story »

Chesterfield continued their early-season goal spree by brushing aside Vanarama National League opponents AFC Fylde 4-2 at Mill Farm.A week after hitting four against Dorking, the Spireites had a second successive win wrapped up by half-time.Tyrone Williams set them on their way with a sixth-minute effort, then Liam Mandeville, who scored twice in the victory over Dorking, made it 2-0 before Wil...Full Story »

Ian Evatt warned the rest of League One there is much more to come from his Bolton Wanderers side after their impressive 3-0 win at Cheltenham Town.Dion Charles scored twice, along with an own goal from Liam Smith during a one-sided first half at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.The result puts Bolton top of the table with two wins from two, along with a Carabao Cup first round victory, making it s...Full Story »

Bristol City began life without Alex Scott in fine fashion as skipper Matty James smashed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory at Millwall.James – playing without midfield partner Scott, who was sold to Bournemouth this week for a fee that could rise to £25million – found the bottom-left corner from a long throw-in from the right to earn Nigel Pearson’s side thei...Full Story »

Mani Dieseruvwe struck twice on his debut for 10-man Hartlepool, including a last-minute winner, as they beat National League rivals Gateshead 2-1 at the Suit Direct Stadium.Dieseruvwe, signed from FC Halifax in July, gave Pools an ideal start with an early opener and popped up with a last-gasp winner after Robbie Tinkler had levelled for Gateshead in the second half.Pools played most of the sec...Full Story »

Bradford came from behind to beat Colchester 2-1 at Valley Parade and register their first win of the season.Colchester, playing their opening league game, went in front after nine minutes following a defensive nightmare for Bradford.Keeper Harry Lewis was caught dawdling on the ball by Joe Taylor and his hurried pass was intercepted by Mauro Bandeira in the box. It came loose in the scramble th...Full Story »

Dion Charles scored twice as Bolton Wanderers continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-0 win at Cheltenham Town.All of the goals came during a one-sided first half at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.Charles’ opener arrived in the 15th minute after a clever ball from Victor Adeboyejo set him up to slot confidently past Luke Southwood.Southwood dived to catch Randell Williams&rs...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino said Friday that Chelsea could have to go back into the transfer market after Blues forward Christopher Nkunku underwent knee surgery. The 25-year-old French international joined London club Chelsea in June from RB Leipzig for a reported £63 million ($80 million). But earlier this week the club said he would be out of action for an "extended period." Nkunku, who mis...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Brighton to sign midfielder Moises Caicedo, however sources have told ESPN that the player would prefer to move to Chelsea. Chelsea are now considering whether to improve their offer for the 21-year-old in an attempt to rival Liverpool's bid, sources added. Liverpool had a British transfer record bid of ...Full Story »

Chelsea want Michael Olise 🚨🗣️ #Chelsea are also working to sign Michael #Olise.‼️ During the talks with #CrystalPalace for the move - on loan - of Lewis Hall, #CFC started discussions for the 🇫🇷 player. 📄 Personal terms verbally agreed: now it’s up to clubs. 🐓⚽ #Transfers pic.twitter.com/e297pScqOf— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 11, 2023 Barca re-open Cancelo ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s brilliant brace helped Manchester City kick off their quest for an unprecedented fourth straight top-flight title with victory at promoted Burnley.Just two months on from winning the Champions League to become the second treble winners in English football history, Pep Guardiola’s men returned to competitive action with a bang at Turf Moor.Star man Haaland’s exc...Full Story »

The former Manchester United star, 49, was seen looking casual in a black gym t-shirt and shorts and held a bag full of shopping. Prem legend Giggs was pictured out and about in Cheshire in all black sports gear Credit: Splash Ryan Giggs and Zara Charles chatted together while out in Cheshire Credit: Splash While 34-year-old Zara dressed sportily in a tight fitting cropped white t-shirt and a...Full Story »