BAYERN MUNICH have told Chelsea to cough up £30million by January 14 if they want Mats Hummels. The Germany centre-back is no longer an automatic pick with the Bundesliga giants and Chelsea want him to improve their back line. Mats Hummels is no longer an automatic choice at Bayern but they still want £30m for the 30-year-old Germany defender Hummels, 30, is interested in a move and...Full Story »

Chelsea and Spurs' hopes of signing Mats Hummels have been dashed BAYERN MUNICH have denied Mats Hummels will leave next month amid speculation his agent is in talks with Chelsea and Tottenham. The German international is out of favour under new manager Niko Kovac with reports claiming he wants out of the club. Bild said his agent, Marc Kosicke, travelled to London recently to discuss a switc...Full Story »

The American was rumoured to be the mystery man in talks with Toon owner Mike Ashley, who over the weekend told Sky News he was in the midst of selling the club. "On background - there is nothing to this story," the source claimed. "The report is without merit. "We are all simply focused on winning the MLS Cup." When asked if a potential bid for Newcastle or any other European outfit was pos...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez faces the task of reshuffling his pack for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth after losing three key men to injury.Last weekend’s first win of the season, a 1-0 success against Watford at St James’ Park, came at a cost with skipper Jamaal Lascelles, midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and striker Yoshinori Muto all limping off inside six minutes...Full Story »

Luka Milivojevic achieved redemption by scoring a brace of penalties as Crystal Palace ended Arsenal’s winning run with a deserved draw at Selhurst Park.Arsenal had looked on course to record a 12th consecutive win in all competitions after a superb Granit Xhaka free-kick and a controversial Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strike had cancelled out Milivojevic’s penalty on the stroke of hal...Full Story »

Rafa Benitez joined Newcastle in 2016 after he was sacked from Real Madrid Rafael Benitez has insisted he does not fear the sack as he attempts to plot a path through Newcastle's latest minefield. The 58-year-old Spaniard has found himself at the centre of speculation over his future at a club. Uncertainty too often reigns with his contract extension unsigned amid a run which has seen the Mag...Full Story »

Thomas Muller with his wife Lisa Muller The German giants are in the middle of a crisis on the pitch, with coach Niko Kovac coming under serious pressure. Yesterday the Bundesliga champions lost 3-0 at home to Borussia Monchengladbach, following on from a 2-0 loss at Hertha Berlin and 1-1 draws with Augsburg and Ajax - the latter in the Champions League. That poor run of form, after winning t...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels is looking at a transfer to Manchester United over lack of playing time with the Bundesliga champions, according to reports. The Sun, citing German outlet Bild, says the Germany international is buckling under Bayern coach Niko Kovac's rotation policy. Hummels reportedly turned down a transfer to Old Trafford in 2014 while he was with Borussia Dortmund befo...Full Story »

Mike Ashley meets Rafa Benitez Newcastle owner Mike Ashley met Rafa Benitez on Wednesday night for a lengthy meeting. Ashley and Benitez met at the Rialtos restaurant in Ponteland. #NUFC Manager Rafa Benitez and owner Mike Ashley after their meal in Ponteland. @lee_ryder @ChronicleNUFC @ChronicleLive @MsiDouglas pic.twitter.com/7W13W2OeMe— Iain Buist (@iainbuist1971) October 3, 20...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Sarri took over from Benitez at Napoli in 2015 and led them to second place, behind champions Juventus last season. It was that success which led Chelsea to turn to the Italian, 59, to replace Antonio Conte this summer. Sarri insists it was his predecessor who laid the foundations – and he will get the chance to show his appreciation when the Blues travel to Benitez’s ...Full Story »