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Southampton win the race to sign Brighton target with 13 goal contributions last season – report
Southampton have beaten Brighton & Hove Albion to the signing of Chelsea right-back Tino Livramento, Goal.com reports. The 18-year-old starred for the Blues’ development squad last term, bagging three goals and 10 assists from 26 appearances. He had the chance to sign a new contract beyond June 2022 but has turned down the proposal to pursue a new challenge. Brighton seemed favourites to sign him last month. The Seagulls wanted him to compete with Tariq Lamptey for a starting role. However, the Saints have beaten them to the youngster’s signature after agreeing to pay an initial fee of around £5 million. The Blues will retain a buy-back clause in excess of £25m as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Livramento has excelled in the Blues’ youth ranks with his versatility to play...
Southampton interested in signing 25-year-old midfielder with 108 Premier League appearances – report
Chelsea are looking at the prospect of loaning Ruben Loftus-Cheek to a Bundesliga club, a report from The Sun claims. Loftus-Cheek spent the previous season on loan with Fulham, registering 33 appearances across all competitions. The 25-year-old was far from his best, and it appears that the Blues are prepared to send him out on loan once more. The club have a preference for a Bundesliga outfit, but it is reported that the Saints are also keen on landing Loftus-Cheek. Sportslens view: Loftus-Cheek had a top season for the Blues in 2018/19, bagging 10 goals and five assists from 40 games across all competitions. His campaign ended on a sour note with a serious Achilles injury. The England international has since struggled to hit peak form. With Billy Gilmour’s loan move to Norwich City, it ...
‘Excellent’, ‘Looking good’: Some Arsenal fans praise £120,000-a-week star despite Chelsea defeat
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter heaped praise on Ben White following his impressive performance against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old centre-back made his friendly debut for the Gunners against the Blues after coming on as a half-time substitute for Rob Holding. He produced a lively performance, producing two goal-saving interceptions, one of those denying Hakim Ziyech, who looked destined to score. The Gunners recently made a statement with the £50 million purchase of White. He caught the eye of several fans with an impressive debut. Twitter reactions: 2 goal line challenges by Ben White. In 1 match. One of positives for Arsenal today. pic.twitter.com/QlZOlTcOjN — AfcVIP⁴⁹ #KroenkeOut (@VipArsenal) August 1, 2021 INSANE block. That why we paid £50 million for Be...
West Ham could prioritise Serie A defender as deal for £25m France international stalls
West Ham United could prioritise a move for Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic over Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, reports Sky Sports. West Ham enter the new season off the back of their best finish since 1999, finishing sixth. This qualified them for the 2021/22 edition of the Europa League. West Ham finished the season with a flourish Maintaining this level of performance will be difficult, especially with an extra competition to play in. If they wish to remain competitive in the league while also challenging for trophies elsewhere, additional depth will be needed. Their summer has been quiet so far. Loanee Craig Dawson was brought in on a permanent basis, and Alphonse Areola has also arrived from Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Felipe Anderson and Fabian Balbuena have departed, and the Hammers have ...
Lokonga and Pepe start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Chelsea – The Mind Series
Arsenal host Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. The game is being played as part of The Mind Series to support better mental health. Tottenham Hotspur are also involved in the mini-tournament. They will be involved against Chelsea and Arsenal on August 4 & 8 respectively. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno played his first pre-season game against Watford in midweek. The German is likely to start between the sticks for the London derby. Calum Chambers jumped ahead of Hector Bellerin in the pecking order for the right-back role towards the end of the previous campaign. He is likely to get the nod with Kieran Tierney starting in the opposite end. Ben White has had just one training session since his arrival. The centre-back could be restricted to a cameo role. With ...
Reported West Ham and Aston Villa target could now be available for £35m
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has been linked with the likes of West Ham United and Aston Villa in recent weeks. Apparently, the 23-year-old striker was valued at £40 million by the Blues but Chelsea are now prepared to reduce their asking price because of the current state of the transfer market. The majority of clubs are operating with limited resources because of the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Premier League giants could lower Abraham’s asking price to £35 million. The report from Sun further states that the Hammers are open to paying a fee of around £30 million for the 12 goal striker. Both West Ham and Villa could use attacking reinforcements this summer and bringing in someone like Abraham could prove to be smart business. Dean Smith needs someone to support...
Arsenal and West Ham United target makes £130,000-a-week salary demand – report
Tammy Abraham wants around £130,000-a-week if he leaves Chelsea during the ongoing transfer window, Football Insider reports. The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Blues with links from West Ham United, Arsenal and Aston Villa. The interest from Villa has faded in recent weeks, and it appears that the Hammers and Gunners could compete for his signature this summer. Abraham is currently on a weekly salary of £50,000. He is set to demand a significant increase of £80,000 if he secures a move elsewhere. The Blues value the striker at £40 million, but reports suggest that a fee of around £35m could be sufficient to seal the player’s transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played just 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May as Tim...
26-yr-old ace keen on West Ham move, the Hammers will have to pay £25m
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has been linked with a move to Sevilla as a part of the deal to bring Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to Daily Mail, the Frenchman could refuse the switch as he has set his sights on joining West Ham United. We recently covered reports that the Hammers are keen on signing the 26-year-old, and he is open to joining the London club. Chelsea value the player at around £25 million, and it is unclear whether the Hammers are willing to match their valuation. The Frenchman has the tools to develop into a top-class Premier League defender, and the asking price could look like a bargain if he proves his credentials. Zouma has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and needs to leave the club to play regular first-team football. The H...
West Ham in talks to sign 26-yr-old ace, prepared to pay £20 million for him
West Ham United are interested in signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. According to Kaveh Solhekol from Sky Sports, the Hammers have now opened talks to sign the French defender and they are prepared to pay a sum of around £20 million for his services. West Ham in talks to sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. Willing to pay £20m. Will cost more. — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 29, 2021 The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Hammers. David Moyes needs to strengthen his defence before the start of the new season and Zouma would be an upgrade on the likes of Craig Dawson. The Frenchman needs to leave Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football and a move to their London rivals could be i...
Chelsea need to pay close to €80m to sign one of their top targets – report
Sevilla are reluctant to sell Jules Kounde to Chelsea unless they pay a fee close to the €80m release clause, Goal reports. The Blues have agreed personal terms with Kounde, but they are now in negotiations with Sevilla over his potential transfer. The Premier League giants recently made a €35m offer for the central defender with Zouma acting as a makeweight. The offer has been snubbed by Sevilla, who are reluctant to lose the Frenchman unless they receive a sum close to the buy-out clause. The La Liga club bought Kounde from Bordeaux for €25m in 2019. The French outfit are owed 20 percent of the future sell-on fee. After the recent sale of Bryan Gil, Sevilla don’t face any financial pressure. They are firm on their valuation and prefer a straight cash deal. Sportslens view:...
‘We need Adidas back’, ‘Disappointed’ – Some Chelsea fans react to their 21/22 Away kit
Chelsea have unveiled their Nike away kit for the 2021/22 season earlier today. Chelsea yellow is back! Introducing our 21/22 @nikefootball away kit, with pinstripe hoops nodding to the past, brought into the present by a striking black colourway! 🟡⚫#ItsAChelseaThing pic.twitter.com/CiAZZeBTYZ — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 29, 2021 The away shirt features a yellow colourway paired with black to give it a new and vibrant look. Yellow kits have been a part of Chelsea’s history and Nike have reintroduced them for the upcoming season. The yellow colourway is a throwback to the past kits but the pairing with black is a representation of Chelsea’s new era full of youthful energy. Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount believes that the young players at the club are raring to create speci...
Report: 21y/o visited Thorp Arch after Leeds agreed terms with club, but he’s not joining
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has opted to join Crystal Palace ahead of Leeds United on loan for the season, according to TEAMtalk. The Blues have sanctioned another temporary exit after the 21-year-old impressed with West Bromwich Albion last term. TEAMtalk claim Leeds had agreed terms with Chelsea to take Gallagher on loan for the season, with the midfielder already visiting their training ground in West Yorkshire. However, he would now remain in London for the new season, with the Eagles expected to wrap up a deal soon. Sportslens View Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is badly in need of reinforcements in the middle of the park for next season and would have been gutted to have missed out on the England youth international. The Elland Road outfit lost seven out of the nine Premier League ...
