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Borussia Dortmund target Chelsea outcast after failing to sign £12m teammate Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell after failing in their pursuit of Renato Veiga, according to reports. Dortmund were locked in negotiations with Chelsea about a potential deal to sign Veiga on loan despite the versatile defender only arriving at Stamford Bridge last summer. However, the Portuguese international has now snubbed interest from the German club and looks set to join Juventus on loan until the end of the season. Dortmund, though, are still in the market for a left-back this window and, according…

Chelsea star drops hint over Alejandro Garnacho transfer from Man Utd in January Marc Cucurella has ‘liked’ an Instagram post about Chelsea’s attempts to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a fresh transfer hint. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentine winger and the rumours intensified on Thursday ahead of next week’s deadline. The Telegraph report that Chelsea are now lining up an opening bid before the January window closes to bring the 20-year-old to Stamford Bridge. Sky Sports, meanwhile, say that Napoli – who had also been strongly linked to Garnacho –…

Dominic Solanke injury timeline confirmed by Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke is set for an extended spell on the sidelines in what marks the latest injury blow to Ange Postecoglou’s squad. Solanke, who has scored seven goals in the Premier League this season, picked up a knee injury in training and subsequently missed Spurs’ 3-2 loss to Everton at the weekend. The England international also played no part in Tottenham’s 3-2 win against Hoffenheim on Thursday. And now, Postecoglou has confirmed that the 27-year-old is set to be missing for six weeks but will not require…

Man Utd make contact with Arsenal to sign ‘very impressive’ teenage star Manchester United have made contact with Arsenal to sign their ‘very impressive’ teenage defender Ayden Heaven, according to reports. German side Eintracht Frankfurt and La Liga giants Barcelona have made approaches but it is United who are currently leading the race in January. That’s according to football transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, who also states that Arsenal have offered a new deal to Heaven to try and convince him to stay at the Emirates. Heaven, originally a West Ham youth player, left east London in 2019 to join…

Rio Ferdinand names Man Utd star who was ‘non-existent’ in Rangers win | Football Rio Ferdinand felt that Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee was ‘non-existent’ for large parts of their Europa League win over Rangers. United were bailed out by Bruno Fernandes’ late winner as Ruben Amorim’s side claimed a narrow 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Thursday. The hosts went ahead after Jack Butland’s own goal in the second half but were pegged back by Cyriel Dessers superb 88th-minute equaliser. However, the Red Devils were able to snatch a late victory when Fernandes volleyed home Lisandro Martinez’s cross…

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal for Kazakhstan wonderkid Dastan Satpaev and are now eyeing a move for Saint-Etienne’s Mathis Amougou. The Blues will pay FC Kairat €4m (£3.4m) to sign the 16-year-old centre-forward to mark a record transfer fee for the Kazakhstan Premier League, Fabrizio Romano reports. Dastan, who has his 17th birthday in August, will join the west London club in a five-year deal with the option to extent his contract by an extra year. Due to current rules, though, Satpaev, who has scored four goals across 10 caps for Kazakhstan U17s, cannot move to west London until…

Rio Ferdinand offers Alejandro Garnacho transfer theory amid Chelsea links | Football Rio Ferdinand believes that Alejandro Garnacho has no desire to leave Manchester United but may be forced out of the club as he doesn’t suit Ruben Amorim’s system. Despite being a product of their academy, United are open to considering offers for Garnacho as they look to boost their dire financial situation. Napoli have already had a bid rejected for Garnacho as United initially held out for a £70 million transfer fee for the 20-year-old. Chelsea are also exploring the possibility of signing Garnacho before the end of…

Ruben Amorim shares worrying injury update on Man Utd duo after win over Rangers | Football Ruben Amorim shared a worrying injury update on Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro after Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Rangers on Thursday. Bruno Fernandes scored a dramatic 92nd-minute winner for the Red Devils against the Scottish side to put them on the brink of progression to the Europa League last 16. United’s victory has appeared to come at a cost, though, with De Ligt and Yoro both suffering leg problems in the European clash at Old Trafford. Amorim decided to take off De…

‘Arsenal signed me to replace Thierry Henry – then Arsene Wenger forced me out’ Emmanuel Adebayor has opened up about his departure from Arsenal and revealed Arsene Wenger banished him from the training ground after deeming him surplus to requirements. The former Togo international looked set for a glittering career in north London having signed from Monaco and initially shown the potential to be able to fill the boots of Thierry Henry. Adebayor ended the 2007/08 season with 30 goals in all competitions as Arsenal only narrowly missed out on the Premier League title and were moments away from…

Recap: 2023 Women’s World Cup The 2023 Women’s World Cup is the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which was held in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament brought together national women’s football teams from around the world to compete in a month-long event showcasing top-level women’s football. The Women’s World Cup has grown in popularity and significance, promoting women’s sports and fostering international competition on a global stage. The Kiss that was seen around the world England and Spain made it to the final playing a thrilling game which lived up to the hype, with Spain winning…

Stephen Hendry feels Shaun Murphy should have more than one World Championship title to his name, but has been ‘like snooker’s Andy Murray’ as he competes in an era full of brilliant players. Murphy landed a second Masters title on Sunday, completing a brilliant week at Alexandra Palace by beating Kyren Wilson in the final. The Magician now has four Triple Crown titles on his CV, with one World, one UK Championship and two Masters triumphs, but Hendry feels he has the talent to have more. The problem for the 42-year-old, according to the Scot, has been the immense competition…

‘I would be shocked’ – Paul Merson makes prediction for Man City v Chelsea clash Paul Merson is supremely confident that Chelsea will get the better of Manchester City and expects Cole Palmer to cause the champions ‘massive problems’ at the Etihad. Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side have suffered a drastic dip having surpassed expectations across an impressive start to the Premier League season, winning just one of their last six top-flight matches. In contrast, City have recovered somewhat from a disastrous few months and are undefeated in their last five league games. Victory in this weekend’s heavyweight contest would…

New Man City signing Omar Marmoush reveals his favourite position Manchester City have completed the signing of Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Premier League club have announced. The 25-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the champions after moving in a deal understood to be worth £59.1million plus a potential further £4.2million in add-ons. Marmoush is City’s third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis earlier this week. Marmoush said: ‘This is a day I will never forget. To sign for Manchester City – one of the best…

Erik ten Hag blocked Man Utd from signing £33m Man City star | Football Erik ten Hag blocked Manchester United’s deal for new Manchester City signing Abdukodir Khusanov, believing the Uzbekistan defender was ‘not quite ready’. Khusanov has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with Man City after completing a £33.6m move to the Etihad Stadium earlier this week. The Premier League’s first-ever Uzbek footballer made 16 appearances for Ligue 1 side Lens this season after attracting interest from Manchester United last summer. United first scouted Khusanov in 2023 when he was playing for Uzbekistan at the U20 World Cup and soon…

Guardiola’s men at risk of exit after collapse The back page of The Guardian reports City are on the verge of exiting the Champions League after losing 4-2 to PSG last night in Paris. City had a 2-goal lead before PSG fought back to claim victory. The paper says ‘stunned in Paris.’ Ma Utd boss Ruben Amorim has expressed regret after claiming his squad were the worst in United’s history and Chelsea WFC have made history by signing a player for a record fee.

PSG 4 Manchester City 2 – Pain in Paris The back page of the Daily Mail reports on Manchester City losing their Champions League match against PSG last night despite having a 2-goal lead. Arsenal beat Zagreb and has almost secured a place in the next round – along with leaders Liverpool and potentially Aston Villa. Man Utd’s boss Ruben Amorim has apologised for saying his squad is the worst in Manchester United’s history.

Man United v Rangers – A sorry episode The back page of The Sun reports Man Utd boss Amorim has apologised for calling his squad the worst in Manchester United’s history. Elsewhere, Manchester City’s 4-2 loss in the Champions League last night features on the back page as pundits and fans react to City throwing away a 2-goal lead.

PSG 4 Manchester City 2: Eiffel shower The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester City throwing away a 2 goal lead to lose 4-2 to PSG in last night’s Champions League match. Kyle Walker is set to transfer from City to AC Milan and Man Utd want £70 million for Argentine player Garnacho.

Enzo Fernandez is a doubt for Saturday’s clash Chelsea are dealing with a number of injuries doubt as they prepare for their trip up to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. Enzo Maresca’s side ended their five-match winless league run on Monday with a 3-1 home win against Wolves to move back into the top four. The Blues leapfrogged City but now face the reigning champions who are beginning to find form again after a disappointing end to last year. Pep Guardiola’s side thrashed Ipswich Town 6-0 last weekend and are unbeaten in their last six games…

Arsenal all-but confirmed their spot in the Champions League last-16 as Manchester City collapsed to a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard helped the Gunners ease to a comfortable win at the Emirates to move them up into third ahead of the final round of league stage fixtures. But it was far from a comfortable night for Pep Guardiola’s side at Parc des Princes who threw away a two-goal lead to extend their winless run to four games in the competition. City will now prepare to host Club Brugge next week…

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta is ‘done’ with Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta is ‘done’ with Jakub Kiwior, suggesting the manager no longer trusts the defender. Kiwior has failed to make it off the bench in Arsenal’s last seven Premier League games and has been an unused substitute for the Gunners. The north Londoners spent £20m to sign the Poland international from Italian club Spezia in January 2023 and he’s under contract until 2028. But Kiwior’s future at the Emirates is now looking bleak, according to Wright, given his lack of recent playing time…

Dinamo Zagreb fans lob objects at Declan Rice during Champions League clash Dinamo Zagreb fans launched objects at Declan Rice during their Champions League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday. The first incident occurred inside the opening 10 minutes as Rice, who scored early-on, went over to take a corner in front of the rowdy away section. Unsavoury scenes unfolded with a few different things thrown in Rice’s direction, including empty beer cups and what appeared to be lighters. Fans of the Croatian club targeted England international Rice again just before the 30-minute mark as he went to…

Chelsea eye move for £40m Japan international star to replace struggling player | Football Chelsea are reportedly eying up a move for £40m Japan international star Zion Suzuki to replace struggling goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Sanchez, who is currently Chelsea’s No.1, has made a series of mistakes this season, with the latest coming in the 3-1 win over Wolves on Monday. Some football pundits, including Jamie Carragher, have claimed that the Blues won’t be able to go to the next level until they recruit a new ‘keeper. It has now emerged that the west Londoners have ‘set their sights’ on Parma…

Champions League permutations for Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Aston Villa explained | Football Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa all have just one Champions League game remaining in the 2024-25 league phase. The Gunners, who defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in their penultimate league phase match on Wednesday night, are third in the table after seven games. City, who lost 4-2 at Paris Saint-Germain, are 25th while Liverpool and Aston Villa are first and ninth respectively after they played on Tuesday. Ahead of the final round of league phase fixtures, here is the state of play and permutations for…

Mikel Arteta names Arsenal star who showed ‘hunger and desire’ in Dinamo Zagreb win | Football Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal star Martin Odegaard showed ‘hunger and despire’ in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised past the Croatian side in their penultimate league phase match at the Emirates to all-but directly qualify for the last 16. The goals came from Declan Rice, who had objects thrown at him by visiting fans, as well as Kai Havertz and Gunners captain Odegaard. It was Odegaard who grabbed the last goal in the 91st minute and Arsenal manager Arteta…