Former Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson says Victor Osimhen must be patient if he plans to move to Stamford Bridge. The Napoli striker is being linked with a January transfer to Chelsea. Speaking with with GGRecon, Johnson said: "Regardless of what's happening at Napoli, I believe Victor would want to join Chelsea anyway. "However, Victor will be kicking himself that this move could happen whe...Full Story »

The Bundesliga side has acknowledged that the departure of Florian Wirtz, the attacking midfielder, is inevitable, as reported by Sky Sport. However, Bayer Leverkusen are optimistic that the 20-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027, will agree to stay with the club until at least the summer of 2025. Despite Leverkusen’s hopes, convincing Wirtz to postpone his departure might prove c...Full Story »

Arsenal are targeting the next Nemanja Vidic, as Mikel Arteta brings in reinforcements to his defence. The Gunners have been imperious in defence this term, conceding a league-low 10 goals thus far. William Saliba and Gabriel have been excellent at centre-back, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White and Jakub Kiwior options in the centre, too. But there is still a worrying lack of depth – e...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has been offered to Real Madrid. Ok Diario says agents for United have invited Real Madrid to bid for their former player. Varane is aware of the approach and open to returning to Madrid. Indeed in March, Varane said: "I will finish my career in Real Madrid, in the United or in the Lens." However, Real do not have plans to re-sign the Frenchman, now...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho. The AS Roma boss has stated Ancelotti would be "mad" to leave Real Madrid next year. He told Dsport: “Listen to Mourinho. If he is an Ancelottista, I am a Mourinhista. We have a great relationship. We also have a bond with Roma, I was captain and I have fantastic memories of that time. "I quite agree with him, only a...Full Story »

Putellas set to be handed extension by Barcelona Barcelona Femeni is actively engaged in negotiations for a new contract extension with Alexia Putellas, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The potential deal is anticipated to be in the range of €1 million to €1.5 million, highlighting the significant commitment the club is willing to make to retain Putellas. She has showcased impress...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted it was a “genuine dream” watching Arsenal’s dominant 6-0 victory over Lens at the Emirates Stadium which saw them qualify for the Champions League last 16.The Gunners topped Group B with a game to spare after they battered their French opponents with six different goalscorers.Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard s...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Darren Moore hailed the improvements his side have made following the 2-1 win over Sunderland.The Terriers took the lead at the Stadium of Light from a set-piece as Michal Helik nodded home, but the Black Cats levelled through captain Luke O’Nien, who fired home from a free-kick.Delano Burgzorg found the winner with a tidy finish into the bottom corner to end a five-ga...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke saluted his side’s “ice-cold” finishing in their 3-1 win over Swansea at Elland Road and said there was more to come.Goals from Joel Piroe and Dan James, both against their former club, sandwiched another clinical effort from Georginio Rutter as Leeds kept pace in the Championship automatic-promotion race.Farke’s side had fallen behind to Jamie Pat...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson praised the impact of Sammie Szmodics after his brace helped Blackburn to a pulsating 4-2 win over Birmingham.Szmodics set Rovers on their way in the 47th minute, lobbing John Ruddy after beating the Birmingham offside trap, and his delicate finish five minutes later doubled the advantage.When James Hill made it three, it felt like job done but Siriki Dembele hit a stunning bra...Full Story »

Danny Rohl hailed a “massive” point for Sheffield Wednesday and urged everyone to keep believing in his team after they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against leaders Leicester.The Owls, bottom of the Championship, levelled with a stoppage-time equaliser from Jeff Hendrick after the visitors had led through Abdul Fatawu’s first-half goal.Rohl said: “Our players did...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin still wants more from his promotion-chasing Saints despite extending their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.Kyle Walker-Peters scored a second-half belter to give Saints a fourth victory in their last five, which included their first home clean sheet since March.But despite keeping pace at the top of the Sky Bet Championship, Martin...Full Story »