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Napoli agree deal to sign Lukaku from Chelsea
Napoli have agreed to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea in a deal said to be around €45m (45 million euros).
Antonio Conte who previously managed Chelsea have not hidden his admiration for the striker and is keen to work with the Belgian.
LaLiga: Rodrygo as good as Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius — Rivaldo
Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo has said that the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior should not be seen as better players than Rodrygo.
According to him, they are all on the same level, adding that it would be wrong for the press or anyone to see the 23-year-old attacker as inferior to the other stars.
Kylian Mbappe joined the club on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has stolen attention in the Spanish capital city.
Transfer: Raheem Sterling gives Chelsea conditions to leave club
Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling, is adamant he won’t be forced out of the club.
New Blues boss, Enzo Maresca, has made it clear that Sterling is not part of his plans.
Maresca dropped the England international for the first Premier League clash against Manchester City.
Transfer: Arsenal reject £25m offer from EPL rivals for top striker
Arsenal have rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for Eddie Nketiah, according to The Sun.
The striker has been deemed surplus to requirements by Mikel Arteta and is expected to leave the club this summer.
Nketiah has had talks to join Marseille collapse after the Ligue 1 giants failed to strike a deal with the north London side.
Transfer: Why Chelsea rivals in EPL cannot buy Raheem Sterling – Souness
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness, has said that none of Chelsea’s rivals in the Premier League would be able to afford Raheem Sterling.
Sterling is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, after being cut out of the Blues’ squad by new manager, Enzo Maresca.
The England winger has not played any competitive game under Maresca this season and looks set for the exit door.
EPL: Xabi Alonso had an agreement to join Arsenal – Rafa Benitez
Former Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez, has revealed that Xabi Alonso had an agreement to join Arsenal back in 2009.
Alonso represented the Reds for five years, winning the Champions League under Benitez in 2005.
He eventually went on to play for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich after leaving Anfield in 2009.
UEFA has altered the Champions League anthem in the new TV intro for the 2024/25 season.
The former instrumental part has been removed from the melody. Social media users believe that the Champions League anthem now sounds "cheap" and "fake," accusing UEFA of managing to "ruin the best melody on Earth."
Bundesliga: Boniface faces ban for unsportsmanlike gesture
Victor Boniface could miss Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga game of the season against Borussia Monchengladbach due to suspension.
Boniface is being investigated for unsportsmanlike gestures in Die Werkself’s German Super Cup win against VFB Stuttgart last weekend.
The Nigeria international would be sanctioned by the German Football Association if found guilty.
Transfer: Joao Felix flies to London for Chelsea medicals
Atletico Madrid forward, Joao Felix, is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday to undergo medicals ahead of a move to Chelsea.
Both clubs on Monday, agreed a deal worth up to £46.3m for Felix, who was dropped for their LaLiga clash against Villarreal.
The 24-year-old will sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge that includes the option for a further year.
Transfer: Chukwuemeka set to leave Chelsea for EPL rivals
Crystal Palace are believed to be leading the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, The Sun reports.
The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Aston Villa in 2022.
Since then, Chukwuemeka has made 27 appearances for the west London club.
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EPL: Great signing – Redknapp backs 26-year-old star to do well after leaving Man Utd
Former Liverpool star, Jamie Redknapp, has backed 25-year-old star Aaron Wan-Bissaka to succeed after joining Premier League side West Ham from Manchester United.
Wan-Bissaka recently left Man United to join the Hammers this summer transfer window.
Transfer: We’re following him – Ibrahimovic confirms player AC Milan want to sign
Senior advisor at AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has admitted the Serie A club are still monitoring Manu Kone in a bid to sign him after the signing of Youssouf Fofana.
According to Ibrahimovic, Milan is following Kone, who currently plays for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach.
“Kone is a player we are following, one who has grown a lot and one we will have to see about,” Ibrahimovic said as quoted by Sky Sports.
Transfer: 24-year-old Arsenal star to leave Arteta’s squad before deadline day
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed that 24-year-old Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior could still leave Mikel Arteta’s squad before the end of the summer transfer window.
Romano stated this in a tweet via his X account on Saturday.
He was giving the reason why the Poland international was not included in Arsenal’s Premier League squad against Wolves on Saturday.
EPL: He was just everywhere – Son Heung-min names best captain in history
Tottenham winger Son Heung-min has named former Manchester United star, Roy Keane, as the best captain in Premier League history.
Keane was widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in the English top flight
And now Son has lavished praise on the Irishman, revealed he watched plenty of Red Devils’ games to watch South Korean great Park Ji-sung in action.
Barcelona confirm contract for Víctor
Barcelona have confirmed that striker Pau Víctor has signed a contract with the club’s first team.
The Catalan club disclosed this in a statement via their website on Friday.
This is coming ahead of Barcelona’s LaLiga clash with Athletic Club on Saturday evening at Camp Nou.
Transfer: You deserve the best – Bruno Fernandes tells departing Man United star
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reacted as one of his teammates, Facundo Pellistri announces his exit from Old Trafford.
Fernandes sent a message to the player, telling him he ‘deserves the best’.
Pellistri, a Uruguay international, joined Greek outfit Panathinaikos from Manchester United for a reported £6.8 million deal.
I’ve decided – Courtois steps away from Belgium national team, gives reasons
Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has decided to step away from the Belgium national team.
Courtois disclosed this in a lengthy statement on his Instagram account on Thursday.
The former Chelsea shot-stopper explained his decision, citing a lack of confidence under Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco.
Transfer: Man United identify Casemiro’s replacement
Manchester United have continued in their search for a midfielder to replace Casemiro.
The Red Devils have now identified Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who could join before the closure of the summer transfer window.
Football journalist, Alfred Pedulla reports that the Red Devils have submitted a bid of around £42.6 million to secure the services of the Serie A star.
Neur announced retirement
Manuel Neuer on Wednesday announced his retirement from international football with Germany’s national team.
The 38-year-old disclosed this in a video post on his official Instagram account.
The Bayern Munich veteran shot-stopper represented Germany at the Euro 2024 where they crashed out in the quarterfinal.
EPL: His numbers frightening – Man City star placed on same with Messi, Ronaldo
Former Arsenal winger, Perry Groves, has placed Manchester City’s Erling Haaland on the same level with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of goals.
Haaland extended his incredible goal-scoring record for Man City after he scored a goal in their 2-0 win against Chelsea last weekend.
His goal against the Blues was his 91st goal in 100 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Transfer: Chelsea star refuses to leave Maresca’s team
Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling does not want to leave the club despite reportedly being declared surplus for requirement.
He has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, according to Givemesport.
DAILY POST reports that the player released a statement shortly before Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City on Sunday, restating his commitment and dedication to the club.
Transfer: Man United take final decision on Ivan Toney
Manchester United are not interested in signing Brentford attacker Ivan Toney this year.
Football transfer expert, Florian Plettenberg made this known insisting that the club would put their trust in newly signed Dutch striker, Joshua Zirkzee.
Erik ten Hag brought in Zirkzee from Bologna this summer to improve his attack.
Transfer: Barcelona midfielder, Gundogan in shock return to Man City
Barcelona midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, is set to return to Manchester City this summer.
Gundogan only left the Premier League champions as a free agent last year.
Barca senior officials are open to selling the 33-year-old, in a bid to ease their financial issues.
With Gundogan available in the market, City manager Pep Guardiola has all but given his green light for his return.
LaLiga: Ancelotti names three areas Real Madrid need to improve
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has named three areas his team need to improve after failing to beat Mallorca in their LaLiga opener on Sunday.
Ancelotti watched as Real Madrid played a 1-1 draw with Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
A first-half goal from Rodrygo and a second-half goal from Vedat Muriqi ensured both teams got a point each.
Transfer: Mourinho to sign 28-year-old midfielder for Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to bring 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to his team this summer transfer window, according to the Express.
Fenerbahce will have to battle the likes of Aston Villa, Roma and Real Betis, who are also interested in the Argentine.
Lo Celso is free to leave Tottenham before the window closes if Spurs’ £13million valuation is met.
Ronaldo remains trophyless in Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr lose Super Cup final
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is still waiting for his first domestic trophy in Saudi Arabia, after they lost 4-1 to Al Hilal in the Super Cup on Saturday.
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the season’s curtain raiser just before half time.
However, the 39 year-old watched on as his team conceded four times within a 17-minute spell in the second half.
EPL: ‘He’s a spectator’ – Paul Robinsons on Arsenal star after win over Wolves
Former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, has branded goalkeeper, David Raya, a ‘spectator’ in the first half of Arsenal’s Premier League 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.
Raya was left with little to do in the opening 45 minutes with the Gunners heading into the break with a 1-0 lead, thanks to Kai Havertz’s goal.
The only moment in which Raya was properly called into action saw him produce a massive save.
Transfer: Shaqiri returns former club, signs three-year contract
Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to Europe to join his former club, Basel.
The 32-year-old winger signed a three-year contract with Basel, where he started out way back in 2001.
The Switzerland international spent the last three seasons in Chicago, having played in the Premier League for Liverpool and Stoke.
Transfer: Ebere Eze’s release clause expires amid links to Arsenal, Man City
The release clause in Eberechi Eze’s contract at Crystal Palace has expired today (Friday).
Eze is believed to have had a £60 million clause in his deal.
But according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, today is the last day to trigger it.