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Why it’s 'no problem' if developing Chelsea lose final on Sunday according to fan favourite

Chelsea are through to the Club World Cup final, where they will face PSG on Sunday. Despite showing some impressive form, not many pundits are giving Enzo Maresca’s team much of a chance, mainly because of how devastatingly good the Parisians have been.

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Sources: Fenerbahce close to signing Asensio amid Inter links

José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe are close to signing Marco Asensio from PSG after the Spaniard was offered to Inter. Fenerbahce are close to reaching an agreement with PSG for Asensio.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 11

Report – Inter Milan Targeting €8-10M Fee For Out-Of-Favour Iran Star

Inter Milan are reportedly targeting a fee of €8-10 million to sell striker Mehdi Taremi this summer transfer window. This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 11

Burnley slap £50million price tag on Tottenham defensive target

It looks like new Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is being handed the tools that he needs to rebuild the squad after a disastrous previous Premier League campaign.

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Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / July 11

'The obsession with the final result' Wojciech Szczesny discusses his time at Juventus

Wojciech Szczesny was the Juventus goalkeeper between 2017 and 2024, when he retired from professional football. The Bianconeri had signed Michele Di Gregorio as his replacement and asked Szczesny to move on.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / July 11

Report – Inter Milan Still Wary Of Losing Ex AC Milan Star Despite Stalling Galatasaray Talks

Inter Milan are reportedly still wary of losing midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu despite talks with Galatasaray having seemingly gone nowhere. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInter1908.

Napoli News / Football Italia / July 11

Galatasaray directors remain in Italy to continue Osimhen talks

Galatasaray directors were supposed to return to Turkey from Milan this morning, but they’ve remained in Italy to continue negotiations with Napoli for Victor Osimhen.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 11

Just in: Man United man now demanding £4.3m severance package to complete imminent move to first-choice suitor

Jadon Sancho is demanding that he be paid off by Manchester United in order to complete his desired move to Juventus. A transfer is on the cusp of being finalised after both United and the Serie A outfit agreed a package worth £21.5 million upfront, plus added bonuses, with the Reds green-lighting their £73m acquisition’s switch to Serie A.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 11

Is Celtic’s current transfer model fit for purpose? Part 5 – Business so far

In the past few days I have been writing articles on The Celtic Star focusing on transfer activity not just involving the current situation at Celtic but also transfers involving some of our more recent former players who are once again on the move after leaving Glasgow in the past year or so.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 11

Al-Hilal open Kean talks to rival Man United

Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have initiated talks with Fiorentina star Moise Kean, who has a €52m release clause active until July 15. Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal have opened talks to sign Fiorentina and Italy star Kean.

RB Leipzig News / SempreInter.com / July 11

Report – Inter Milan Will Not Move For PSG Or Chelsea Outcasts Despite Rumours

Inter Milan reportedly aren’t interested in either Chelsea’s Chrstopher Nkunku or PSG’s Marco Asensio despite rumours. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Libero, via FCInter1908.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 11

Report – Inter Milan Could Terminate Italy Veteran’s Contract By Paying Out Clause

Inter Milan could reportedly terminate the contract of veteran defender Francesco Acerbi by paying out a clause in his deal. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Libero, via FCInter1908.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 11

Arsenal warned they could be signing another Darwin Nunez

Arsenal is pushing to add Viktor Gyokeres to their squad in the next few days/weeks, but will he shine in the Premier League? In the last two seasons, the striker has scored almost 100 goals for Sporting Club, establishing himself as one of the world’s best strikers.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Projected Chelsea Squad for 25/26 as of July

This is an attempt to put together a projected Chelsea squad for the 2025/26 campaign based on current rumours, whispers, and deals. Things can change in the blink of an eye in the world of football so we will aim to put out another projected lineup in August to see what has changed regarding the club’s squad makeup.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / July 11

Thuram’s Instagram message to Lautaro hints at end to Inter rift

Marcus Thuram jokingly commented on a Lautaro Martinez Instagram post, suggesting that the dispute between the two Inter strikers is over. A Thuram social media comment to a post from Lautaro Martinez seems to have ended the dispute between the Inter star strikers.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

French outlet L’Equipe reveal Chelsea ace who reportedly rejected Strasbourg loan

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen rejected a loan move to Strasbourg with Mike Penders now closing in a move to the Ligue 1 outfit according to reports.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 11

57-goal Premier League man ‘offers himself’ to Man United to aid their forward search

Having pulled the curtains on his nine-year Everton tenure upon his contract expiry last week, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the hunt for his next club.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 11

Tottenham ready to revive move for January target after Kudus & Gibbs-White breakthrough

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Maxime Esteve from Burnley during the summer transfer window. They have already had a breakthrough in their pursuit of Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibbs-White.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 11

Arsenal is unwilling to pay more for a youngster with an expiring contract

Cristhian Mosquera is eager to make the move to Arsenal, having already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Gunners. Mikel Arteta remains patient, confident that the Spanish defender is the right fit for his squad.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 11

The Guardian detail Chelsea’s thoughts on Madueke and share why he decided to join Arsenal

Noni Madueke has decided to seek a new challenge in a bid for more regular football following a raft of attacking signings at Chelsea according to reports.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / July 11

Report: ‘Brave’ Tottenham player’s ‘agent has been working’, Tottenham ‘open to offers’

Yves Bissouma has been linked with the move away from Tottenham during the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old was not at his best last season, and he has been linked with multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 11

‘Fresh offer’ made: INEOS on red alert as Ornstein delivers potentially catastrophic blow to United’s Mbeumo pursuit

With Brentford already highly reluctant to part ways with talisman Bryan Mbeumo, they could close off the prospect of his departure entirely if they lose his prolific partner.

Vancouver Whitecaps News / Field Level Media / July 10

Whitecaps, Rapids seek to end slumps

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Colorado Rapids will set out to reverse some recent poor form in MLS play when they meet Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 10

Atlanta United meet Toronto FC, aim to stop winless stretch

Atlanta United will look to salvage a five-match road stretch on Saturday night when the club faces fellow struggling Eastern Conference team Toronto FC.

Augsburg News / Field Level Media / July 10

NYCFC face Charlotte FC, look to improve on road

The next task for New York City FC will be posting more positive results on the road. While the team (9-7-4 overall, 31 points) is an impressive 8-3 at home, it is about to embark on a four-match road stretch beginning Saturday night against Charlotte FC.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 10

Why Chelsea star Noni Madueke is right man for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed to "personal terms" with right winger Noni Madeuke to bring him to North London.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 10

Club World Cup final: Who has the edge, PSG or Chelsea?

After four weeks and 62 matches, the FIFA Club World Cup is nearly over. Paris Saint-Germain of France and Chelsea of England will play for the championship on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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