Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Chelsea will still be without three injured players for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United. Despite Rosenior's impressive start at the club, with five wins in his first six games, Chelsea remain under pressure to win amid fierce competition for Champions League spots.
Juventus are now determined to keep Weston McKennie in Turin beyond the current campaign, so they have intensified their attempts to lock him down with a new and improved contract.
Liam Rosenior has confirmed Cole Palmer came through the Napoli game unscathed and is ready to start against West Ham on Saturday. Palmer registered two assists against Napoli as he came on at half time to help Chelsea secure a famous 3-2 victory.
Inter, Juventus and Atalanta haven’t only discovered their Champions League knockout play-off opponents today, but also their path to the Final that will be played at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on May 30.
Newcastle United reportedly have an interest in signing Barcelona youngster Guille Fernandez, who is frustrated with life at the Nou Camp. According to Sport, as cited and translated by Football Espana, Newcastle have made multiple approaches over the talented 17-year-old midfielder.
Bayern Munich are "keeping track" of young Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong amid uncertainty over Dayot Upamecano's future at the club, according to reports.
Sky Sport Italia reports that Mike Maignan will put pen to paper on a new contract with Milan by tomorrow, while Roma have asked for Christopher Nkunku.
Inter have rekindled their interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy, as their chases of Ivan Perisic and Moussa Diaby has hit significant snags. They are more optimistic about the former, who asked PSV to be let go, but the deal hasn’t advanced significantly, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Chelsea and Liam Rosenior are interested in Strasbourg’s Valentin Barco according to European football expert Andy Brassell. Barco made the permanent switch to Strasbourg last summer after a successful loan stint last season, and has reinvented himself in Ligue 1.
Chelsea are reportedly looking like having a good chance of signing Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet ahead of Bayern Munich, who have an interest in Josh Acheampong.
Michael Carrick addressed the press this afternoon ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Fulham on Sunday. His men are undergoing their final preparations ahead of his third match in charge, during which they have the opportunity to make it three wins on the bounce and really stamp their authority in the top-four race.
Everton have expressed interest in a loan move for Tyrique George, but expect to face significant competition according to The Athletic. George was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season, and scored some important goals towards the end of the season in both the Premier League and Conference League.
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West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Atalanta attacking midfielder Nicola Zalewski as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta. The Brazilian playmaker has just left West Ham to return to his former club Flamengo, in what could end up being a bit of a blow for Nuno Espirito Santo if he doesn’t land a replacement.
Juventus remain uncertain about their ability to sign Randal Kolo Muani, so they’re simultaneously working on recruiting Joshua Zirzkee from Manchester United.
Umberto Marino sees a ‘very open contest’ between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League knockout play-off but feels that La Dea ‘often perform well on stages like this.’ Atalanta have been drawn against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League play-off.
Inter Milan have seen an initial approach for Moussa Diaby turned down as uncertainty continues to surround the winger’s future at Al-Ittihad. The negotiations remain complicated by issues beyond the transfer fee itself.
Bologna have been drawn against SK Brann in the Europa League knockout play-off. The Europa League knockout play-off draw took place in Nyon today. See how it unfolded in the liveblog.
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to make three changes to the starting lineup that will take the pitch against Genoa. Amid all the turmoil caused
Nottingham Forest continue to track Davide Frattesi, but Inter have no intention of lowering their valuation as the window nears its close. The situation remains unresolved, with the midfielder still waiting for clarity over his role.
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini says the Bianconeri have ‘great respect’ for their Champions League play-off opponent Galatasaray, but insists the Serie A giants were ‘never’ close to signing Osimhen.
Tottenham Hotspur have clearly underperformed during the first half of the campaign, dropping points against teams they would have been expected to beat.
Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United on Saturday night has been given a familiar scoreline prediction by BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, with the former striker backing us to win 2-1 at Anfield.
Tottenham return to Premier League action at the weekend again, as the North Londoners have a headline fixture scheduled. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are set to visit N17, as Thomas Frank & Co.
Harvey Elliott finally returned to competitive action for Aston Villa against Red Bull Salzburg, but his performance did little to change the reality of his situation.
Chelsea legend Eden Hazard believes Estevao Willian is a “top class” player as he handed the teenager some words of advice. Estevao finally arrived at Chelsea after the Club World Cup last summer, and has hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge.
Raheem Sterling is reportedly in talks with a long list of clubs after being made a free agent by Chelsea this week. According to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal loanee’s representatives are speaking with as many as seven clubs of Champions League level.