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Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate invites Bukayo Saka, 24 others

Gareth Southgate hit back at the critics after selecting Trent Alexander-Arnold for England’s Euro 2020 squad as the Three Lions boss admitted Harry Maguire is a doubt for the opener against Croatia. Alexander-Arnold had to endure a nervous wait before learning he had made the cut after spending much of the season out of favour with Southgate. The 22-year-old was left out of Southgate’s England squad for their World Cup qualifiers in March. But Alexander-Arnold’s strong end to the season with Liverpool convinced Southgate to restore the right-back to his squad. Alexander-Arnold responded to his selection by tweeting: “Always believe in yourself. Silence the doubters.” Irritated by the inaccurate pre-announcement reports that he would drop Alexander-Arnold, Southgate insisted he never lost ...

Romano: Chelsea keen on £70m star who could be allowed to leave this summer

Inter Milan could be willing to offload Achraf Hakimi in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Sky Sports, Inter may allow the 22-year-old to leave as they strive to cash in on at least one of their high-profile players. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race to sign Hakimi, who is valued at around £70 million. PSG’s most recent offer for the dynamic midfielder was around £52m, but it is well below Inter’s valuation of the player. Romano adds that European champions Chelsea are also in the race to sign Hakimi. The Blues are also keen to bring their former player Romelu Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge. Paris Saint-Germain are still working to sign Achraf Hakimi from Inter. Price tag €80m, so PSG have to rais...

Gareth Southgate reveals final England squad for Euro 2020

Gareth Southgate has released his 26-man squad for this summer’s European Championships. The England boss initially named a provisional 33-man squad on May 25, with several players involved in major European finals or carrying injuries. He has now cut seven players from the provisional squad, leaving 26 who will play for the Three Lions at Euro 2020. Much of the debate over the squad has been surrounding Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was excluded from the last squad in March. However, Southgate has recalled the youngster. It was confirmed earlier today that Mason Greenwood had pulled out of the squad due to an underlying injury concern. Now, it has been revealed that the other six omitted from the squad are Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Ben Godfrey, Jesse Lingard, James Ward-Prowse ...

Premier League Player of the Season nominees announced

The eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season award has been announced. Manchester City are, rather unsurprisingly, the most represented team in the shortlist, boasting two nominees. One player from rivals Manchester United features, as well as one each from Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa. Three Englishmen have been selected in the final eight, as well as two from Portugal. The fan vote is open on the Premier League’s website, with the announcement expected to be in about a week’s time. It is worth noting that this is NOT the PFA Player of the Year award. However, seven of the last eight winners have scooped both prizes. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City De Bruyne won the award last season Hoping to become the fourth playe...

‘Agreement will be completed soon’ – Chelsea set to pocket €28m for 23-year-old player

Chelsea are set to make a big profit from the sale of Fikayo Tomori. The 23-year-old, who progressed from the club’s youth ranks at Chelsea, joined Serie A giants AC Milan on loan during the second half of last season. Tomori made 22 appearances in all competitions for Milan, making a strong impression during his short loan spell. During the 2019-20 campaign, Tomori impressed under Frank Lampard in the first half of the campaign, where he made 15 Premier League appearances. He is a player with huge potential, but Chelsea are prioritising the financial side. Milan are offering a sum of €28m, and they are expecting to secure him permanently. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Tomori will sign a long term contract with the seven-time European champions. Chelsea will receive €28m f...

Eden Hazard says he will be ready in time for Euros

Eden Hazard is still having “some thigh problems” after missing much of Real Madrid’s season but “will be there when the Euros start”, he told a video press conference on Monday. The midfielder said he was “not yet at 100 percent” but added that “physically I still have to prepare myself and I obviously hope to be ready for the first game on 12 June.” Belgium, one of the favourites for the title, start Euro 2020 on June 12 against Russia in a group that also includes Denmark and Finland. Hazard arrived at the national training centre at Tubize on Monday, at the same time as most of his team-mates and, as captain, was the first to speak at the press conference. “I missed the last game with Real because of a little discomfort in my thigh. Since then I have been able to rest for a week and me...

107-cap international set to leave Chelsea, agent in talks with Euro giants

Olivier Giroud’s representatives are currently in talks with AC Milan regarding a free transfer. AC Milan are ‘confident’ and still working to complete the signing of Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal from Chelsea for €28.5m buy option. 🔴⚫️ #ACMilan AC Milan are also in direct talks with Olivier Giroud agents – he’s considered a ‘potential opportunity’. 🇫🇷 #CFC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2021 The 34-year-old is no longer a key player for Chelsea and needs to leave the club to play regularly next season. A move to Serie A could be ideal for Giroud at this stage of his career. The slower pace of Italian football is likely to suit his style of play, and he could prove to be a handy option for Milan. They could definitely use more depth in...

NUFC reportedly come up with plan to pip Hammers to £40m UCL-winning hitman

Newcastle United are keen on signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham temporarily this summer, according to The Northern Echo. Magpies head coach Steve Bruce will have to make do with loan signings this summer given his side’s lack of sizeable transfer funds, and is looking to reunite with the England international. The Newcastle boss brought Abraham to Aston Villa on loan in August 2018 before getting sacked less than two months later. Bruce is not the only one interested in the Chelsea striker, with West Ham United also keen on snapping him up. The Blues are asking for £40 million to sell Abraham, but the Hammers are only willing to do business for around £25 million. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will agree to do business for that amount, but they could be forced to loan him out an...

Victor Moses named Player of Month in Russia

Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has been named Player of the Month of May by his Russian club Spartak Moscow. ⚽️ A very important goal⚡️ Some spectacular assists🧙‍♂️ Endlessly terrifying defenders@VictorMoses is your Player of the Month for May 🌟pic.twitter.com/uYrXLHpC0q — FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) May 31, 2021 Accordong to Spartak, Victor Moses scored one of the goals that guaranteed them UEFA Champions League football next season. He also provided some assists and was generally a thorn in the flesh of opposing defences. Spartak will now trigger off a buy-up clause to sign him permanently following the end of his loan spell. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates ...

Report claims Mourinho wanted to sign 28-yr-old Champions League winner for Spurs

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s future at the club is uncertain despite his contribution to their Champions League triumph at the weekend. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his current contract and the Blues are yet to open discussions regarding a new deal with the  German international. According to Daily Mirror, former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sign the player at the start of the season along with Paris Saint-Germain. Rudiger struggled for regular game time under the former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and he was frozen out of the side during the first half of the season. The arrival of Thomas Tuchel allowed the German to resurrect his Chelsea career and he has been a key player for the Blues ever since. The 28-year-old produced an outstanding display aga...

Wolves star has reportedly emerged as a surprise target of Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking midfielder Adama Traore this summer, according to The Telegraph. The German joined the Blues in January and has inspired the side to a top-four finish, an FA Cup final and a Champions League trophy. Tuchel is now looking to make quality additions to his squad ahead of next season in order to challenge for the Premier League title, and Traore has emerged as a surprise target. While the Chelsea boss is delighted with the form of Reece James, he wants to add competition to the right side of defence and believes the Wolves star could offer an attacking threat at wing-back. Traore excelled in the position under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and is also able to play on the opposite wing, behind the striker and as one. W...

Chelsea close to announcing new contract for £110,000-a-week star – Fabrizio Romano

Chelsea are close to announcing a new contract for Thiago Silva. However, they are also exploring the option to sign another centre-back this summer, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 36-year-old made 34 appearances in his debut campaign for the Blues. He suffered a few injuries, and one of them happened in the Champions League final against Manchester City last night, where the Blues prevailed with a 1-0 win. Despite this, the west London giants have mutually agreed to exercise the 12-month extension clause on his £110,000-a-week contract, and Romano has revealed that an announcement is expected soon. The Blues are still looking at the prospect of bolstering the central defensive department, and they could make a signing if the right opportunity presents in the upcoming...