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Maresca: ‘Not worth’ talking about Maignan as Chelsea’s keeper situation ‘clear’

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insists that it’s ‘not worth talking’ about Mike Maignan or other transfer targets: ‘The goalkeeper situation is quite easy and simple.’ Chelsea boss Maresca was unwilling to discuss the Blues’ transfer links with Milan keeper Maignan.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 16

Could Arsenal really sign both Sesko and Gyokeres?

Since this time last year, Arsenal have been linked with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres. It is believed the Gunners would rather wait for their number

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / June 16

How Juventus plan to raise funds to beat Man Utd & Arsenal for Gyokeres

Juventus are reportedly plotting a move for Viktor Gyokeres who is also a renowned tranfer target for Arsenal and Manchester United. The Swedish striker is coming off a surreal season that saw him net 54 goals and produce 13 assists in his 52 appearances for Sporting CP across all competitions.

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Soccer News / SempreInter.com / June 16

Report – Inter Milan & Lazio Considering Swap Deal Involving Two Italy Star Midfielders

Davide Frattesi and Nicolo Rovella could be subjects of a high-profile swap deal between Inter Milan and Lazio. Per Il Messaggero via FCInterNews, the two Serie A giants could engineer a blockbuster exchange this summer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 16

Liverpool will complete mega transfer once one condition is met – report

Liverpool have moved a major step closer to securing one of the most expensive transfers in European football history. According to WerkselfXtra (via Stephan von Nocks for Kicker), Florian Wirtz will undergo his medical with us this week following his return from holiday.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / June 16

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has doubts about Nico Williams signing

Barcelona pursued Nico Williams last summer for several weeks after Euro 2024, only to find themselves left at the altar by the Basque winger. Now the 22-year-old has made it clear that he is willing to join the Catalan giants, but it is President Joan Laporta who has his doubts about a move.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 16

Lazio winger Pedro signs new one-year deal

Lazio have confirmed that experienced Spanish winger Pedro Rodríguez has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him in Biancoceleste colours until June 30, 2026.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 16

Salernitana request postponement of Sampdoria game as players hospitalised

Salernitana confirm they have requested a postponement of their second leg Serie B play-out tie against Sampdoria, after players and staff members were hospitalised due to a suspected food poisoning outbreak.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / June 16

Report – Genoa & Six Other Clubs Line Up Summer Bids For Inter Milan Striker After Breakout Season At Spezia

Genoa are reportedly one of seven clubs in the race to sign rising Inter Milan talent Francesco Pio Esposito. Per Secolo XIX via FCInter1908, Patrick Vieira sees the 19-year-old as an ideal replacement for Andrea Pinamonti.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / June 16

Barcelona and Liverpool draw out battle lines in Luis Diaz negotiation

Barcelona and Liverpool have made their positions clear on Colombian winger. The Catalan side have somewhat publicly cited the 28-year-old as their top target for the summer transfer window, and the Reds have been quite defiant in making it clear that he is not for sale.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / June 16

Craig Gordon on his strange route to Celtic via theRangers

Former Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has opened up about signing for the Hoops and how he came very close to sealing a contract with theRangers back in 2014… Gordon, who remains Hearts’ first-choice goalkeeper, spent the 2013/14 season training with theRangers – then competing in Scottish League One – while Ally McCoist was the manager.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / June 16

Report – One Of Two Inter Milan Attacking Jewels Destined For Summer Exit After Club World Cup

Inter Milan will reportedly part ways with Valentin Carboni or Francesco Pio Esposito after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, there’s only enough space for one prodigious striker in Cristian Chivu’s squad.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 16

Liverpool agree fee as Reds secure attacking weapon – report

Liverpool have reportedly struck a deal for one of African football’s most promising young talents, with Sidy Barhama Ndiaye set to become the latest exciting winger to commit his future to Anfield.

Soccer News / Stretty News / June 16

Luckhurst: What Man Utd star is doing to sway ‘incredible’ target to Old Trafford amid ‘aggressive’ pursuit from rivals

Manchester United are free to add to their ranks once again from today as the transfer window reopens for the summer break. Already have the Red Devils welcomed highly-rated attacker Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers after agreeing to activate his £62.5 million release clause.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 16

Had it been up to Zubimendi, he would have joined Arsenal last summer

It has now emerged that had it been solely up to Martín Zubimendi, he would have joined Arsenal as early as summer 2024, but he did not. After turning down a move to north London in 2023, the Gunners did not push hard to reignite their pursuit of the Real Sociedad star.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 16

Questions persist over Arsenal’s true stance on Sesko deal

Is Benjamin Šeško really the striker universally accepted at the Emirates Stadium, as Sami Mokbel recently suggested? As a Gooner, you would have reason to doubt that, especially given the latest developments in Arsenal’s striker pursuit.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 16

Instagram post from Kerkez camp suggests Liverpool transfer complete

Liverpool appear to be closing in on another summer signing after a message shared on Instagram by the brother of Milos Kerkez suggested a transfer to Anfield is all but done.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / June 16

Report: Tottenham enter race for £325k-a-week utility man who is 'out of favour' at his club

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford during the summer transfer window. According to a report from CaughtOffside, they have entered the race for the 27-year-old England international, and they will face competition from clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle United as well.

Soccer News / Stretty News / June 16

Not Rashford or Garnacho: Villa emerge as surprise suitors in pursuit of outcast United man, he’s a ‘player Emery likes’

After already establishing their interest in both Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa have set their sights on a third wantaway Red. While

Soccer News / Stretty News / June 16

Romano reveals 144-app Man Utd star’s ‘priority’ move this summer with ‘first-choice’ destination already confirmed

Alejandro Garnacho will be on the move from Manchester United this summer. Where he ends up, however, is the question on fans’ lips. The livewire winger, barring any drastic change in circumstances, has played his final game for United, which came in the form of an off-the-bench cameo in the closing stages of last month’s Europa League final.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / June 16

Chelsea player shines in Club World Cup match and earns MOTM award with some good stats

One Chelsea player has shined in his first Club World Cup game over night and even earned the Man of the Match award. Blues boss Enzo Maresca has already given his thoughts about new signings Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr who all join his squad out in America for the Club World Cup this summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / June 16

Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mike Maignan transfer pursuit and his current goalkeepers

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has broken his silence on Chelsea’s attempts to sign Mike Maignan and his current goalkeepers. Blues boss Enzo Maresca has already given his thoughts about new signings Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr who all join his squad out in America for the Club World Cup this summer.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 15

Paris Saint-Germain rolls past Atletico Madrid in CWC play

Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha scored first-half goals and Paris Saint-Germain opened Club World Cup Group B play with a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday afternoon at Pasadena, Calif.