The international break is usually a disaster for teams in Chelsea’s position. The bulk of their first team goes off to play for their national teams and comes back at best tired, and at worst injured.
Inter Milan talisman Nicolo Barella has emerged as the most used Serie A player in 2025, underlining his elite status for both club and country. According to FCInterNews, the 28-year-old has collected an incredible 44 appearances for the club this calendar year.
Juventus have been linked with a move for the Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, and they would like to sign Andrey Santos along with him. The Chelsea manager has impressed since taking over at the London club, and he helped them win the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Barcelona are reportedly interested in the Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konate. The 26-year-old will be out of contract in the summer, and he has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions.
After a long and boring international break, Chelsea are finally back in action at Saturday lunchtime when they face Nottingham Forest. On the London is Blue podcast they did a full preview of the game, taking a long hard look at our opposition who are struggling under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Liverpool legend Howard Gayle offered Jeremie Frimpong some encouraging words during a training ground visit. The former Red had been filming with midfielder Curtis Jones as part of the club’s Black History Month celebrations.
Erik ten Hag is of the belief that Mason Mount’s unrelenting injury issues contributed to him eventually getting the sack at Manchester United. The Dutch coach was relieved of his duties almost exactly a year ago, leaving United 14th-placed in the Premier League table upon his departure.
Manchester United are reportedly on red alert for the potential transfer of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham as he considers a loan move this January.
Usually the October international break is mainly made up of bored people comparing Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard. But this time around there’s been a fresh, modern angle on that boring old story – Declan Rice vs.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on the highly talented English defender, Charlie Creswell. The 23-year-old has impressed with the England under-21 and Ligue 1 club Toulouse, and he could be available for £15 million.
Following on from my last article about the 10 best Gunners who played in the Premier Leagueiluh) Played once for Arsenal in the Premier League so makes the list.
Florian Wirtz has faced a testing start to life at Anfield, but one of his closest international teammates insists there’s far more going on behind the scenes than fans might realise.
Manchester United and Chelsea may reportedly be the two main teams to watch in the race for Adam Wharton’s signature. The Crystal Palace and England midfielder is supposedly “loved” by key figures at Old Trafford as a big move seems inevitable for him sooner or later.
Manchester United were without a number of first-team players for today’s training session ahead of their visit to Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool play host
Chelsea’s situation in defence remains a little unclear. There is certainly no shortage of talent – we have about 7 central defenders who are a 7/10. But what we would rather have is two or three who are 8 or 9 out of 10.
Ruben Amorim conducted today’s training session without trusted midfield lieutenants Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in attendance. The Red Devils are undergoing their preparations for Sunday’s crunch clash away to arch-rivals Liverpool, who are on the back of three straight losses in all competitions.
An exclusive report is claiming that a leading source in the industry has given them some big Chelsea transfer news today. The news also involved Liverpool and one of their star players, and a couple of Chelsea players as well.
When Trent Alexander-Arnold went off injured in his first Champions League game for Real Madrid a month ago, it cast doubt over his return to Anfield when his current club travel to Liverpool in November.
Manchester United are reportedly among a host of clubs sizing up a move for Everton’s James Garner. Should United ever facilitate a deal for the midfielder, they’d be bringing him back to the club that he dedicated 13 years of his career to at both youth and senior level.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 8 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, October 18, to Monday, October 20, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Manchester United directors have reportedly met with the representatives of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The Red Devils are desperate to reinforce Ruben Amorim’s midfield department as soon as possible, and Anderson has been one of the names on the shortlist.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, has singled out Bryan Mbeumo as the club’s best acquisition from the summer 2025 transfer window. In a recent episode of his YouTube channel, The Cycling GK, Foster shared his verdict on United’s new arrivals and also spoke about the season so far in general.
Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly interested in signing Khephren Thuram during the summer transfer window. According to TBR football, they approached the Italian giants for the 24-year-old midfielder, but Juventus turned it down.
When Bradley Barcola arrived at Paris Saint-Germain from Lyon in the summer of 2023, few expected the young forward to make such an immediate impression.
When Elliot Anderson left boyhood club Newcastle United for Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2024, few could have predicted that within a year he’d become one of English football’s fastest-rising midfielders.