Chelsea talent Landon Emenalo is looking like the next big thing to come out of Cobham, and he’s just spoken about his development. There are always players in the Chelsea academy worth getting excited about, and while it’s usually those scoring goals who get the most pop, sometimes a player just looks so good that they get in on the act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New interim head coach Igor Tudor will be looking to become a hero at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his Tottenham Hotspur side hosts Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.
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.
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.