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How €23m signing can dodge Romeo Lavia’s horrible record in next 2 months

How €23m signing can dodge Romeo Lavia’s horrible record in next 2 months

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.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / February 19

Report – Summer Revolution Starts With The Return Of Prodigal Son: Inter Milan To Bring Club Brugge Midfielder Back

Club Brugge rising star Aleksandar Stankovic is likely to rejoin Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan at the end of the season. According to L’Interista, the San Siro giants are eager to make the Serbian midfielder their first summer signing.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

UEL | Brann 0-1 Bologna: Castro secures precious first leg victory

Santiago Castro has given Bologna a precious 1-0 first leg lead in the Europa League play-off, defeating SK Brann in Norway. These teams met in November during the league phase, the Rossoblu unlucky not to win that 0-0 draw despite being down to 10 men for over an hour.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Paratici: ‘Fiorentina send strong signal, courageous to quit Tottenham’

Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici sees ‘a strong signal’ with the number of academy products against Jagiellonia in the Conference League and defends his ‘courageous’ decision to leave Tottenham.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / February 19

Report – Inter Milan Captain Facing Month-Long Spell On The Sidelines Due To Calf Injury

Inter Milan talisman Lautaro Martinez suffered a calf injury during last night’s Champions League outing at Bodo/Glimt. According to Calciomercato via FCInter1908, El Toro could be facing a month-long spell in the pits.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / February 19
Report: Key sponsor axes Tottenham deal

Report: Key sponsor axes Tottenham deal

The idea that the ‘clever’ Tottenham empire would collapse was once deemed unthinkable. Now, it looks like a viable option. This quote from The Telegraph is worrying, to put it mildly.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 19
Arteta admits teams know Arsenal has to win and weaponise that

Arteta admits teams know Arsenal has to win and weaponise that

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.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19
€28m wonderkid with insane 15 assists linked with Chelsea – club should spend €20m if they need to

€28m wonderkid with insane 15 assists linked with Chelsea – club should spend €20m if they need to

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.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 19

Juventus identify Carnesecchi as desired Di Gregorio replacement, but Atalanta set hefty price

Juventus are reportedly plotting a move for Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, but they’ve already been warned about the price tag. The Bianconeri have been tracking the 25-year-old for several years, particularly since his two-and-a-half-year loan spell at Cremonese.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 19

Team’s Up – Bernardo starts for Celtic against Stuttgart

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this evening’s UEFA Europa League clash against Stuttgart. The Germans are in Glasgow for the playoff round with both teams vying for a place in the Last 16.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / February 19

Lecce Vs Inter Milan – Swiss Star At Risk Of Missing Saturday’s Serie A Clash At Via Del Mare

Inter Milan star Manuel Akanji is reportedly at risk of missing Saturday’s Serie A clash against Lecce. According to Calciomercato via FCInter1908, the Swiss defender could be another high-profile absentee at Stadio Via del Mare.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19
What Estevao is doing behind the scenes shows why he’s going to be a world class player

What Estevao is doing behind the scenes shows why he’s going to be a world class player

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.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / February 19

Why Fabregas cannot be punished with video evidence after Milan 1-1 Como

Many were calling for video evidence to be used in punishing Como coach Cesc Fabregas for self-confessed ‘unsporting behaviour’ against Milan, but the rules wouldn’t allow it.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / February 19

Newcastle particularly keen on €25m AFCON star to fix key weakness

Newcastle United are looking to improve the defensive unit with the signing of Odilon Kossounou. The 25-year-old has done quite well for Atalanta, and he is a key player for his country as well.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19
€45m midfielder on Chelsea’s radar after Bundesliga success – Blues need to see Essugo first

€45m midfielder on Chelsea’s radar after Bundesliga success – Blues need to see Essugo first

Felix Nmecha is another top young star who could soon return to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea being linked. You’ve got to hand it to Man City.

Los Angeles FC News / Field Level Media / February 19
Orlando City extend M Eduard Atuesta through 2028-29

Orlando City extend M Eduard Atuesta through 2028-29

Orlando City signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 on Thursday. The 28-year-old Colombian international recorded seven assists in 28 regular season matches (25 starts) during his first season with the Lions in 2025.

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Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 19

Ligue 1 club ready to challenge West Ham & Forest for Juventus defender

The future of Federico Gatti appears to be increasingly away from Juventus, as Olympique Lyonnais becomes the latest club to show interest in the defender.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Italiano reveals Bologna injury problems for Europa League play-off

Vincenzo Italiano reveals the injury problems forcing changes to Bologna in the Europa League play-off against SK Brann. ‘We must adapt to a pitch that is not in good condition.’ It kicks off at the Brann Stadion in Bergen at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 19
Chelsea to greenlight sale as Man United & Tottenham eye move for 24-year-old

Chelsea to greenlight sale as Man United & Tottenham eye move for 24-year-old

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.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 19
Piers Morgan advises Mikel Arteta to do this with Arsenal players

Piers Morgan advises Mikel Arteta to do this with Arsenal players

Piers Morgan has urged Mikel Arteta to give his players a short break amid concerns they are struggling with the pressure of remaining at the top of the Premier League table.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 19
Upcoming Liverpool fixture confirmed for rare timeslot the Reds have only had once this season

Upcoming Liverpool fixture confirmed for rare timeslot the Reds have only had once this season

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.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 19
INEOS U-turn on 25-y/o: They want him off the books this summer after considering a contract extension

INEOS U-turn on 25-y/o: They want him off the books this summer after considering a contract extension

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.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 19
Just how successful has Igor Tudor been at stopping sides like Tottenham, from getting relegated?

Just how successful has Igor Tudor been at stopping sides like Tottenham, from getting relegated?

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.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 19
19-year-old Brazilian starts! Predicted Tottenham lineup to face Arsenal as Igor Tudor begins reign

19-year-old Brazilian starts! Predicted Tottenham lineup to face Arsenal as Igor Tudor begins reign

It is a baptism of fire for new interim Tottenham Hotspur boss Igor Tudor as he locks horns with Arsenal tactician Mikel Arteta in a much-anticipated North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 19
PSG enter the race to sign €70m Tottenham target who has an impressive 17 G/A this season

PSG enter the race to sign €70m Tottenham target who has an impressive 17 G/A this season

Tottenham need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League if they are to secure top-flight status for next season. The Lilywhites are stranded in the bottom half of the table, having won just two of their last 17 league matches.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 19
Man Utd ready to launch new onslaught for ‘monstrous’ EPL star who snubbed them last summer

Man Utd ready to launch new onslaught for ‘monstrous’ EPL star who snubbed them last summer

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Liam Delap, who is enduring a forgettable first campaign at Chelsea. The 23-year-old is a youth product of Manchester City, who became one of the best revelations in the Premier League last season after joining Ipswich Town.

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