Barcelona eye Morocco star Ounahi Barcelona are interested in signing Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, L'Equipe reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and Barca see him as a good candidate to strengthen their squad in January. Tuchel & Pochettino in frame to replace Southgate as England boss Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested in tak...Full Story »

Manchester United have jumped into the battle for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Foot Mercato says United and Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the battle for Gvardiol and have already made eye-watering offers to sign him in 2023. The Premier League champions' bid is currently the strongest, worth over £86million, including bonuses and a sell-on clause to lure him to the Etiha...Full Story »

Kante's contract with the Blues runs out in June, which means he can start talking to clubs overseas in January. Barcelona are close to signing Chelsea star N'Golo Kante in January Credit: Getty According to SPORT, Barca are holding talks with the midfielder's agents and the basis for a pre-contract agreement is practically in place. A deal between the Blaugrana and the France international c...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon extended their unbeaten run to eight matches as they secured a 0-0 draw at Swindon.Wimbledon were almost gifted an early goal as Sol Brynn slipped as he looked to kick the ball out, and it went straight to Ethan Chislett, but his shot lacked power and allowed the goalkeeper to get up and deal with it.Swindon controlled the play in the first half and had their best chance after 40 m...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey will have midfielder Jonny Williams available again for the Sky Bet League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon.Wales international Williams, who is Town’s leading scorer with six goals, will add a much-needed attacking boost to the Robins’ line-up after World Cup duty.But fellow midfielder Saidou Khan will miss out after being stretchered off in the 2-0 defe...Full Story »

Real Madrid won't go for Leao, Gakpo or Garnacho in January Real Madrid are not planning any big signings in the January transfer window, Marca reports. The Spanish giants have been linked with the likes of AC Milan star Rafael Leao, Netherlands' World Cup hero Cody Gakpo and Manchester United's rising star Alejandro Garnacho. But they are set to snub moves for all three of those and stick ...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on a €70 million deal for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick after PSG dropped out of the race, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe and Chelsea were among the sides being linked with a move. However, Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab) reports that Real Madrid are the frontrunners for his signature. PSG wi...Full Story »

Chelsea are said to be preparing a bid for AC Milan star Ismael Bennacer as the Premier League club looks to add another midfielder to their squad. Blues boss Graham Potter is said to want another midfielder in his squad and Bennacer is one of a few options that could be signed in January. Todofichajes are reporting that Chelsea have taken advantage of meetings with AC Milan over the signing ...Full Story »

German football is once again dealing with a crisis of confidence in their methods after a second consecutive exit at the group stage of the World Cup. It emerged that Oliver Bierhoff would be leaving his role as the technical director at the German Football Association (DFB) yesterday after 18 years in the job. President Bernd Neuendorf took the decision to get rid of Bierhoff two years earl...Full Story »

REAL MADRID have stolen a march on their rivals in the bid to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick by agreeing to an anti-Erling Haaland clause, a report says. Palmeiras forward Endrick, 16, is considered one of the best football prospects in the world and is on the radar of Europe’s top clubs. Real are receptive to the idea of ditching their long-time interest in Haaland in order to sign En...Full Story »

  England coach Gareth Southgate will not place pressure on Raheem Sterling to return to the World Cup squad this week. Sterling is prioritising his family's safety before contemplating heading back to Doha after a home invasion. He will deal with the police investigation over the next 48 hours. England staff are in touch with Sterling but Chelsea are taking a lead role while he is...Full Story »

  Milan forward Rafael Leao hinted on Twitter that he could be staying at the club amid growing interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid. WHAT HAPPENED? Rumours of a potential San Siro exit have been circulating since the summer, with the Blues unable to complete a deal after being unwilling to match Milan's asking price. However, after the Rossoneri posted a compilation on Twitter of Le...Full Story »

  Juventus are watching Edouard Mendy's situation at Chelsea. The Senegal No1 is unsettled at Chelsea after losing his first-choice status and seeing new contract talks stall. TuttoJuve says Mendy's situation is now being watched by Juve. The Bianconeri are weighing up the future of their current No1 Wojciech Szczesny. Mendy has a contract at Chelsea to 2025.Full Story »

  N'Golo Kante could leave Chelsea in 2023 after six years at the club. Kante has become one constant in an ever-changing Chelsea side in recent years but his injury history as of late has likely raised concerns for Graham Potter. He is yet to play under the new manager having picked up a hamstring injury in August, which has kept him sidelined since the issue was sustained. Whe...Full Story »

  Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt has given an honest assessment of his game time at the World Cup and addressed the links with Chelsea over the summer.  The centre-back started the Netherlands' first match of the campaign against Senegal in a 2-0 win but was left on the bench for the following three games. Louis van Gaal has opted for a back three of Jurrien Timber...Full Story »

  Inter Milan have opened talks with Chelsea about a new loan for Romelu Lukaku. La Gazzetta dello Sport says Graham Potter's side are not interested in Lukaku returning to Stamford Bridge - with Inter now attempting to extend his loan for a further campaign. The 29-year-old, for his part, is believed to be keen to stay at the San Siro and is not considering moving to any other clu...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst bemoaned two big calls that went against his side as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.Ethan Chislett’s second-half goal was the difference, with the Dons now seven games unbeaten in League Two.But Hurst was frustrated at John McAtee’s first-half strike being ruled out as well as a penalty shout for a challenge on Otis Khan that was waved away.He said...Full Story »

Ethan Chislett’s second-half strike fired AFC Wimbledon to a 1-0 victory over Grimsby at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.The game ebbed and flowed in a first-half stalemate before Chislett’s goal helped extend the Dons’ unbeaten streak in League Two in seven games.Gavan Holohan put Grimsby on the front foot with a through ball to John McAtee who tucked it away but the forward wa...Full Story »

Inter make contact with Barcelona flop Kessie Inter have made contact with Franck Kessie's agent about a possible return to Serie A. Fichajes reports they are eager to see him move back to San Siro to play for the Nerazzurri after his spell at AC Milan. However, Inter will not be able to purchase the midfielder and Barca may not be willing to let him go out on loan. Celtic eye striker Hamu...Full Story »

The Moroccan international has been at Chelsea since July 2020, but has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech has played more 90 minutes at the World Cup so far than he has all season for Chelsea.Credit: EPA The 29-year-old has completed 90 minutes just once for the Blues this season and could be tempted to leave in search of more game time. AC Milan are reportedly looking to swoop in ...Full Story »