Former England winger Chris Waddle has urged manager Thomas Tuchel to build his team around Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. Waddle believes it would be “daft” not to make Palmer the focal point of Tuchel’s revamped England squad, citing the midfielder’s impressive performances since his move from Manchester City. Tuchel, who succeeded Gareth Southgate as England manager last October, officially began his tenure in January. “Cole Palmer always catches the eye,” Waddle told Prime Casino. “He’s a great creative player. People forget that creativity is the hardest part of football. “Palmer has been outstanding for Chelsea. He has so much ability and…
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Ronald Araújo is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League, providing Arsenal with a significant boost in their pursuit of the Barcelona vice-captain, who has also been linked to Juventus. After a lengthy spell sidelined by a hamstring injury, Araújo is seeking to revive his career. With contract renewal talks at a standstill, the center-back has been heavily linked with a departure from Barcelona. Juventus, long-time admirers of the defender, were recently reported to have agreed to terms on a loan deal. However, Arsenal have now emerged as strong contenders for his signature. According to Mundo Deportivo, Araújo…
Manchester United have announced that star forward Amad Diallo has signed a new long-term contract, committing to the club until June 30, 2030. The Ivory Coast international has flourished under the management of Ruben Amorim, excelling in both a wing-back role and as part of a front three. Amad showcased his form once again by scoring his sixth goal of the season in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield. The 22-year-old’s previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season, though the club had the option to extend it by a year. Despite reported interest from…
Manchester United is reportedly demanding a fee of around £70m to part ways with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, amid growing interest from Chelsea. United have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract for Mainoo, who remains on the £20,000-a-week deal he signed in February 2023. The club’s situation has become more pressing with Chelsea said to be ‘leading the race’ for the 19-year-old, and suggestions that they could move for him this month if Mainoo expresses interest in a switch to Stamford Bridge. However, according to The Mirror, for United to agree to a sale, they would require a…
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Real Madrid are anxiously monitoring the fitness of Jude Bellingham after the midfielder appeared to suffer a late muscle injury during their 3-0 Super Cup semi-final victory over Mallorca. Bellingham showed signs of discomfort in the closing minutes of Thursday’s match but still participated in a post-game scuffle on the pitch. His injury followed Federico Valverde’s exit due to an adductor issue and Aurelien Tchouameni’s substitution earlier in the half after a head injury. With Real Madrid set to face Barcelona in the Super Cup final on Sunday, Ancelotti initially downplayed concerns about the trio’s availability.…
Liverpool and Chelsea have both emerged as potential suitors for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Napoli is reportedly open to selling Kvaratskhelia this month, as contract renewal talks have stalled. Paris Saint-Germain is believed to be exploring a deal worth around €80m (£67.1m) for the winger. Manchester United was recently linked with a potential swap deal with Napoli, involving Marcus Rashford moving to Italy in exchange for Kvaratskhelia. The news of Kvaratskhelia’s availability has caught many by surprise, and according to The Athletic, it has sparked interest from both Liverpool and Chelsea. Although neither club is actively seeking a winger at…
AC Milan has reportedly submitted an official bid to Manchester United for Marcus Rashford, with the player’s representatives traveling to Italy to hold talks with the club’s officials. United fans were taken aback when Rashford revealed to journalist Henry Winter his desire to leave for a “new challenge.” Despite his lifelong allegiance to the club and development through its academy, the forward seems ready to move on. Rashford’s form has dipped this season, managing just seven goals in 24 appearances. This has led to speculation that the pressure of being a central figure at United is affecting his performance. At…
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has weighed in on Arsenal’s managerial situation, suggesting that the club might need to reconsider its direction if Mikel Arteta fails to win the Premier League title this season. Mikel Obi pointed out that Arsenal has invested heavily in the transfer market—reportedly around £800 million—since Arteta took over as head coach in December 2019. Despite this significant spending, Arteta has yet to deliver a Premier League title, finishing as runners-up to Manchester City in the past two seasons. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel expressed doubt about Arsenal’s prospects this season, stating his belief…
Having spent significantly in the summer, Manchester United now face a dilemma as they look to strengthen the squad and provide Ruben Amorim with a competitive team. Unfortunately, some of their summer signings have struggled to make an impact. Among them, Joshua Zirkzee has been the biggest disappointment, and his time at United could come to an early end, with Juventus expressing serious interest in signing him. Being booed off by his own fans has only added to Zirkzee’s struggles, making it a challenging situation for the player to recover from. It’s no secret that Juventus is eager to secure…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over its decision to appoint Éric Sékou Chelle, former coach of the Malian national team, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. In a statement signed by Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate, NANS National Headquarters, the student body described the appointment of Chelle, who lacks a distinguished track record, as inappropriate and disappointing. The NFF Executive Committee had announced Chelle’s appointment on January 7, 2025. However, NANS expressed disapproval, labeling the decision a “slap on the country” and arguing that more qualified coaches,…