Christopher Nkunku stance on Bayern Munich transfer as Chelsea set asking price Chelsea are demanding a £65 million transfer fee from Bayern Munich for Christopher Nkunku, according to reports. Nkunku, who was signed in a £52 million deal from RB Leipzig in 2023, has started just three games in the Premier League this season. The French forward has expressed his desire to play more minutes in the Premier League, although Enzo Maresca has repeatedly stressed that he…
Erik ten Hag linked with huge job after watching European giants in action Erik ten Hag is waiting in the wings at Borussia Dortmund, having been a ‘frequent guest’ of the club since his dismissal as Manchester United manager. The Dutchman left Old Trafford in October and has visited the German club since, including for Friday’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Sky Germany report that Ten Hag was shown round the ‘business area’ and chatted with…
Randal Kolo Muani is set to join Juventus on loan (Getty) Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani has turned down interest from Manchester United and Tottenham and will join Juventus on loan, according to reports in France. The 26-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe this month having failed to secure a regular role under Luis Enrique at PSG. Kolo Muani, who was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for €75 million (£64.2m) plus…
Luca Brecel is confident good results will come again when he works for them (Picture: Getty Images) Luca Brecel has had a difficult 18 months on the table since his Crucible glory, but isn’t worried, saying: ‘If I am not playing well, it is because I am not trying really hard to play well.’ The Belgian Bullet turned in one of the great World Championship performances to lift the title in Sheffield in 2023,…
Pep Guardiola had a heated discussion with Stefan Ortega after Manchester City’s draw vs Brentford (Reuters) Pep Guardiola has denied suggestions that he was berating Stefan Ortega and Josko Gvardiol after Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Brentford on Tuesday night. City appeared to be on course for their third straight win in the Premier League for the first time since October following two second-half goals from Phil Foden. However, a late collapse from the…
Cole Palmer’s opener for Chelsea against Bournemouth was labelled ‘rude’ and ‘out of order’ by Rio Ferdinand, who loved what he saw from the England star. The Blues went ahead early thanks to a brilliantly taken goal from the 22-year-old at Stamford Bridge. Nicolas Jackson produced good work as he held up the ball and then powered towards the Cherries’ penalty box before sliding a nice through ball to Palmer. From there the former Manchester…
Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool bosses that they must buy a defender this month if they are to stay on course to win the Premier League title. The Reds drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night, falling behind to a Chris Wood goal before substitute Diogo Jota won them a point. Arne Slot’s side did have a lot of chances to win the game, with Forest’s defenders and goalkeeper Matz…
Napoli have opened talks with Manchester United over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho but the Premier League club are demanding a £70 million transfer fee, according to reports in Italy. Antonio Conte’s side are on the verge of selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in a €70m (£59.1m) deal to Paris Saint-Germain and the Georgia international is set to undergo a medical with the French champions. Napoli have identified Garnacho as a direct replacement for Kvaratskhelia and…
The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with Everton’s new boss, David Moyes. Arne Slot has said Nottingham Forest are buying their way to success. British tennis star Jacob Fearnley beat an ailing Nick Kyrgios on the home favourite’s long-awaited comeback at the Australian Open.
The back page of The Sun leads on Tyson Fury’s announcement he is to retire from boxing – although the paper questions if he’s serious. David Moyes has become the new Everton manager, Nuno and Arne exchange words ahead of kick off and Cloughie would be proud of Notts Forest performance this season.
The back page of the Daily Telegraph leads with reports Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has separated from his wife. Elsewhere, Andy Murray is pictured celebrating Djokovic’s win – the former Scottish tennis star is now coaching his former rival.
The back page of the Daily Mail reports Manchester City player Kyle Walker held a farewell party as he lines up a move to Italy. A picture of Andy Murray celebrating – as Novak Djokovic wins.
Ronnie O’Sullivan described his withdrawal from the Masters as a ‘nightmare decision to make’ and said it was down to a build-up of pressure ahead of the tournament. The Rocket pulled out of the defence of his Masters title on Friday after, with Neil Robertson replacing him in the draw and taking on John Higgins on Sunday. The 49-year-old had been playing in the Championship League on Wednesday and Thursday, appearing very frustrated with his…
Bayern Munich are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the teenager’s future at Old Trafford still in doubt. The 19-year-old remains an important part of the Red Devils’ team after bursting onto the scene last season and the club want to keep hold of him. The England international is under contract until 2027, but he wants a new deal on a vastly improved salary as he is currently paid £20,000-a-week. Obviously that is…
Judd Trump feels his brilliant achievements in snooker do not get the recognition they deserve and he feels more underappreciated now than ever. The world number one is enjoying another fantastic season, winning the UK Championship, Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters and Shanghai Masters this season. At 35-years-old has has racked up 30 ranking titles, with only Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and John Higgins boasting more. While Trump is clearly rated extremely highly by any sensible…
Chelsea have held initial talks with Bayern Munich over a possible swap deal including Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel. The Blues are interested in the 19-year-old who has started just two Bundesliga games so far this season for Bayern. The French forward has been hampered by fitness issues, but he is also down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany, starting on the substitutes’ bench 12 times in the league and only coming on five times.…
Bruno Fernandes says Ruben Amorim has been telling the Manchester United squad ‘a lot’ that they need to score more goals as he tries to spark the Red Devils back into life. It has been a difficult time for Amorim in charge at Old Trafford so far, but things have started to pick up, with an encouraging draw at Liverpool in the Premier League and a penalty shootout win over Arsenal in the FA Cup…
Lazio have sacked Juan Bernabè, the man who was in charge of their eagle mascot, after he posted videos and pictures of his penis following an operation ‘to increase sexual performance’. The Serie A club released a statement on Monday conveying their shock over the incident and apologising to their fans that their iconic eagle, Olimpia, will not be around for a few games after its handler was axed. The statement read: ‘SS Lazio Spa,…
Mark Selby was in sparkling form as he demolished Ali Carter 6-1 at the Masters on Monday and old rival Ronnie O’Sullivan could scarcely have been more impressed. The four-time world champion made breaks of 62, 108, 93, 126 and 53 in a brilliant display to book a spot in the quarter-finals where he will play Mark Allen or Si Jiahui. The Jester from Leicester won the British Open in September but had been a…
AS reports Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid in an incident-packed Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. The front page features an image of Barca celebrating their win.
The back page of The Times features a picture of Man United goalkeeper Bayindir – the penalty hero (saving two over the course of the match). United beat Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on penalties. Emma Raducanu is featured on the back page expressing her admiration for darts star Luke Littler.
The back page of the Daily Star leads on the bust-up between Kai Havertz and Harry Maguire during last night’s FA Cup match. Manchester United won on penalties. Maguire has blasted Havertz as a cheat. Spurs’ 3-0 win and speculation on Kyle Walker’s departure from City make the back page.
The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on Manchester United beating Arsenal in the FA Cup third round – winning 5-3 on penalties. The paper reports on Ugarte and Harry Maguire clashing with Kai Havertz. Kyle Walker’s planned departure from Manchester City, Spur’s FA Cup victory and the FA Cup fourth round draw also make the back page.
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Germany Veiga joined Chelsea in a £12 million deal from Swiss side Basel last summer but he has been unable to secure a regular role in the team under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, the 21-year-old has played just 177 minutes in the Premier League and the majority of his playing time has been in the Conference League. Viega played…
Alan Shearer blasts Arsenal star for lacking ‘hunger’ in Man Utd defeat Alan Shearer took aim at Leandro Trossard during Arsenal’s penalty-shootout defeat to ten-man Manchester United, accusing the forward of lacking ‘hunger’ after Matthijs de Ligt’s superb extra-time clearance. This afternoon’s heavyweight FA Cup third-round tie exploded into life after a goalless first half, with Bruno Fernandes arrowing a sublime strike beyond David Raya to open the scoring for the defending champions in the…
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