Chelsea will be without key defender Marc Cucurella for Saturday's clash with Burnley, but Liam Rosenior is still expected to field his strongest available eleven.
Paolo Vanoli admits Fiorentina have learned to put quality aside and focus on ‘a battling spirit’ to crush Jagiellonia 3-0 in the Conference League play-off and reboot in Serie A.
Real Madrid are in store for another busy summer, with both signings and departures already in the pipeline. Much of their business is still to be determined, although one exit has all-but been agreed upon now.
The three Italian sides involved in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round all suffered defeats, prompting Thierry Henry to question the current state of Italian football.
Leon Goretzka has been linked with a potential move to Arsenal at the end of this season, once his contract at Bayern Munich expires. The German midfielder opted against changing clubs during the last transfer window, and he is now set to leave on a free transfer.
Celtic welcomed Stuttgart back to Paradise for the first time in more than two decades, when incredibly Martin O’Neill was in the dugout in his first stint at the club.
The fallout from Tuesday’s Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid has continued in the last 48 hours. An investigation has already been launched into alleged racist abuse from Gianluca Prestianni towards Vinicius Junior, and now, another case looks set to be opened.
Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive unit at the end of the season and have identified South Korean international Kim Min-jae as a target. The 28-year-old could be on his way out of Bayern Munich at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can get the deal done.
Julian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid continues to generate speculation, with Barcelona among the clubs keen on signing him. The Argentina international, who scored against the Catalans last week, is also wanted by a handful of Premier League clubs, while Los Colchoneros fight to retain his services.
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid in the summer. The 24-year-old defender is currently on loan at Lens, and he has done quite well for them.
Manchester United are showing interest in signing the Wolves attacker Mateus Mane. The 18-year-old has impressed in the Premier League with his maturity and versatility.
Piers Morgan has acknowledged that failing to beat Wolves represents a setback for Arsenal, but he remains confident that the upcoming clash with Tottenham can be navigated successfully.
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has enjoyed an impressive spell at N17 this season. The Dutchman has been one of the few bright spots in what has otherwise been a disappointing Premier League campaign.
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Hungarian winger Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City, The Athletic reported on Thursday. In exchange, Sporting KC will receive $300,00 in general allocation money and $700,000 in add-ons.
Dario Essugo was brought in to ease the pressures in Chelsea’s midfield caused by Romeo Lavia’s injury record. In fact the opposite happened. Romeo Lavia signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2023, with a lot of people very excited about his arrival.
Arsenal remain interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has done well in La Liga and is also a target for Arsenal.
Konstantinos Karetsas looks like a true gem, and this summer Chelsea are bound to be in the mix of teams trying to buy him. Chelsea are bound to make some big transfer moves this summer, and while there may be a major first team addition or two, the bulk of their business will likely continue in the trend of buying young players to develop.
Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that opponents are increasingly aware of Arsenal’s imperative to keep winning matches, and they often use that knowledge to their advantage.
Estevao Willian is a player who plays like he’s five years older than he is, and acts in a similarly mature way off the field too. It’s hard to remember a player who made an impression in their first season at Chelsea like the one Estevao has.
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has launched himself into the spotlight with his performances on loan at SV Hamburger this season. The teenage prodigy was sent out on a season-long loan to SV Hamburger after he officially arrived at Spurs in July 2025.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, and the player is expected to return to the club in the summer. The German outfit is unlikely to sign him permanently, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Paul Merson has given his prediction for what he’s described as a ‘humungous game’ between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool on Sunday. The Reds make the
Liverpool fans now know the date and time for their FA Cup fifth-round fixture against Wolves, with the fixture details being confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
Manchester United are prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season when his contract ends. Previously, it had been reported that the Red Devils, despite having no intention of playing him, would activate the one-year option in Sancho’s deal in order to give them control over his future.
Tottenham are bang in trouble. The North London Derby will always have its prized place, but for the first time in my lifetime, it is no longer the number one priority.