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Chelsea are continuing their chase of two young Dutch talents as the summer window continues. Fans have received a positive update on the saga for one as it is said that the player “believes in the Chelsea project”.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

Chelsea Reportedly Set Nicolas Jackson Asking Price

Kieran Gill’s report that Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is on Newcastle United’s shortlist will have perked some ears up. Following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro the former Villarreal man hasn’t seen much game time due to a suspension and then being left on the bench.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Frank McGee, the Senators’ First Franchise Player

On Oct. 8, 1992, the Ottawa Senators hit the ice for the first time in nearly 60 years, joining the modern NHL as an expansion team. Since then, the team has been searching for a player to bring the Stanley Cup to the nation’s capital.

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Enzo Maresca News / Extratime Talk / July 25

Chelsea Discover Transfer Price For Versatile Dutch Defender Who Can Add More Steel To Enzo Maresca’s Backline

Chelsea are still enjoying themselves after having won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final. However, the Blues remain in the transfer market to improve their squad even after signing the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens to strengthen their frontline going forward.

Xavi Simons News / Extratime Talk / July 25

Xavi Simons Could Be Another Bundesliga Star Coming to the Premier League

Chelsea are reportedly closing on a deal to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. The Dutch forward can play as a winger as well and will add to the many options the Royal Blues have in their attack.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 23

West Ham United Want to ‘Take Risk’ as They Enter Talks With ‘Proven’ Premier League Goalscorer

West Ham United had a less-than-impressive 2024/25 season, finishing in 14th place with unappealing performances on the pitch. They will look to push up the table in this coming campaign, and if they can recruit well, this is more than possible given Graham Potter’s track record at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Last Word On Sports / July 23

Agent Speaks Out as Chelsea Close in on ‘Generational’ Dutch Talent

Chelsea are continuing to make moves in the summer transfer window having already welcomed Liam Delpa, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens as well as finally getting their hands on Estevao now that he’s 18.

Pervis Estupinan News / The Cult of Calcio / July 22

Milan Choose Estupinan, Stalling at Right-Back

Milan have handpicked Pervis Estupinan to replace Theo Hernandez at left-back. They are in advanced talks with Brighton. The Premier League side initially asked for €20M, but the final fee will be slightly lower.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

‘Amazing Player’ Wants to Join Sunderland in Transfer Boost

Sunderland enjoyed a memorable 2024/25 season, achieving promotion back to the Premier League courtesy of a dramatic last-gasp winner from Tom Watson, as the Mackems defeated Sheffield United 2-1.

Mason Greenwood News / Total Apex Sports / July 21

Mason Greenwood Scores Astonishing 11‑Minute Hat‑Trick

Mason Greenwood is starting this preseason like a man on a mission. The former Manchester United forward stole the show with an outrageous 11-minute hat-trick for Marseille in their 5-0 thrashing of Dutch third-tier side Excelsior Maassluis.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Chelsea Now Favoured ‘Option’ For ‘Low Block Breaking’ Attacker

Chelsea don’t appear to be done in the summer transfer window despite already adding Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. They are now considered the “most concrete option” for a Bundesliga attacker according to league expert Florian Plettenberg.

Giovanni Reyna News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Parma Challenges LAFC for Giovanni Reyna With Surprise Bid

Giovanni Reyna is on the verge of leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer, as he has not been given enough playing time. Last week, rumors suggested Reyna would be heading to the MLS as LAFC had reportedly been leading the race to sign the midfielder.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Magic Johnson Sends Message to Billionaires Three Days Late

English soccer club Chelsea defeated French team PSG 3-0 on Sunday in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Midfielder Cole Palmer scored twice during the triumph while he assisted Joao Pedro on the third goal.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / July 16

Leeds United Join Sunderland and West Ham in Race for Real Madrid-Listed Player

Leeds United have joined the race to sign a Real Madrid player who is also on Sunderland and West Ham's target lists. At the start of the current transfer window, several strikers were linked with the Black Cats, but as summer has progressed, these rumors have been diminishing.

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Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Extratime Talk / July 16

Cole Palmer Takes Centre Stage in Chelsea’s Club World Cup Triumph

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final last Sunday, July 13, in New York to win the trophy. Cole Palmer scored a brace for them, and Joao Pedro added a third to complete the victory.

Levi Colwill News / ESPN / July 14

Chelsea's Colwill: CWC will be bigger than UCL

Chelsea's Levi Colwill has said his side is ready to win the Premier League and Champions League after they won the Club World Cup.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Will Luis Enrique Get Banned For Assaulting Joao Pedro? Possible Sanctions Revealed

PSG's manager, Luis Enrique, shocked many with his reaction after the Club World Cup Final. The Spanish manager was furious after the game and put his hands on Chelsea's João Pedro.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

Luis Enrique Slaps Joao Pedro In CWC

It was a night of celebrations for the team from London, including a certain João Pedro. They had every right to, but their opponents, outclassed in every pitch aspect, did not take the defeat so well.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / The42 / July 14

Club World Cup final scuffle 'should have been avoided' says Luis Enrique

Television footage showed the PSG boss raising his arm to the neck of Joao Pedro.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Joao Pedro Breaks Silence After Being Assaulted by PSG's Luis Enrique Following Club World Cup Final

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique was involved in a heated altercation with Chelsea striker João Pedro following PSG’s 3–0 loss in the Club World Cup final.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

PSG manager grabs Chelsea player by throat at end of Club World Cup final

The end of Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final was marred by a heated incident involving Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique.

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Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Sunderland on SI / July 12

Liverpool Hero Jordan Henderson Snubs Sunderland Return, Set to Join Another Premier League Club

Apparently Jordan Henderson won't be returning to Sunderland, despite the speculation, and not just that - reports indicate he has already agreed to join another Premier League club.

Simon Adingra News / Sunderland on SI / July 9

Deal Agreed: Sunderland to Sign Brighton Star Simon Adingra – Medical Incoming

It has already been a very busy transfer window for the Black Cats, with Moroccan winger Chemsdine Talbi becoming their fifth summer signing on Wednesday afternoon.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 4

Own goal propels Chelsea past Palmeiras, into CWC semis

A late own goal off Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia on Friday, sending the Premier League side into the Club World Cup semifinals.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Field Level Media / July 3

Chelsea, Palmeiras meet again in Club World Cup quarters

The FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal between England's Chelsea and Brazil's Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday will be a blast from the past. It is the first meeting between the clubs since Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time in the final of the 2021 Intercontinental Cup, a previous version of the Club World Cup.