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Gary Neville has questioned Chelsea’s decision to sign Brighton defender Marc Cucurella, saying he was ‘stunned’ by the ‘staggering’ transfer announcement. Chelsea confirmed on Friday afternoon that they had signed Spain defender Cucurella in a deal that is worth more than £60m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cucurella has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge and becomes Thomas Tuchel’s fourth summer signing after Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and teenage prospect Carney Chukwuemeka. The 24-year-old, who played 38 matches in his only campaign at Brighton, looked set to join Manchester City earlier in the summer but Chelsea hijacked the move to improve Tuchel’s defensive options. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push...

Chelsea have trolled Brighton with a bizarre confirmation of their £63m transfer move for Marc Cucurella, appearing to mock the Seagulls’ statement on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who can operate as a left-back or centre-back, had been linked to Manchester City after Oleksandr Zinchenko’s move to Arsenal, but they pulled out as they were not willing to meet his asking price.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was reported on Wednesday that Chelsea had agreed a fee around £52m for Cucurella but Brighton denied those rumours before the Blues confirmed the news on Friday with their own statement. ‘Following reports from numerous media outlets this week, we can confirm an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc C...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to stay at Barcelona after receiving an approach from Chelsea, according to reports in Spain. Chelsea have already improved their attack with the arrival of Raheem Sterling from Man City but are also looking to sign a new striker before the end of the summer window after Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang, meanwhile, joined the La Liga giants in February but the arrival of Lewandowski from Bayern has raised questions about the striker’s future at Camp Nou. Barcelona are also looking to trim their wage bill by removing some of the high earners in their team and the club are already looking to sell Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogl...

Marc Cucurella has been kept away from training with the Brighton first team ahead of his transfer to Chelsea, according to reports. It was reported on Wednesday that Chelsea had beaten Manchester City to the signing of the defender, agreeing a £50million fee with Brighton.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Seagulls released a statement in response, claiming that they have not agreed to sell Cucurella despite the Spanish star agreeing personal terms with the Blues. The Athletic are now reporting that Cucurella will no longer train with the Brighton team as manager Graham Potter sees the situation as a distraction ahead of their Premier League opening game at Manchester United.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has asked the club’s board to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea, according to reports. The Blues have been open to selling Ziyech this summer and AC Milan have held extensive talks to sign the Moroccan attacker.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ten Hag, meanwhile, is keen to add another attacking midfielder to his team but United have been priced out of a move for Antony as Ajax have raised his asking price to €100 million (£84.1m). According to French journalist Nabil Djellit, Ten Hag has put forward Ziyech’s name to United’s board as a major signing.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, United’s hierarchy are believed to be split over a move for the 29-year-old, which is why t...

Cristiano Ronaldo was a ‘bizarre’ signing and Manchester United players want the striker to leave the club this summer. That’s according to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who says ‘no other club in Europe’ wants to sign the Portugal international.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 37-year-old shocked Erik ten Hag by asking to leave the club last month, with Ronaldo keen to play in the Champions League this campaign. United maintain Ronaldo is not for sale and Ten Hag is planning for the upcoming season with the player in mind, particularly with the club’s lack in depth up top.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red Devils impressed during pre-season but their preparations were overshadowed by the speculatio...

Chelsea are close to landing Marc Cucurella from Brighton for around £52.5m, according to reports. Brighton insisted on Wednesday that no agreement had been reached despite widespread reports to the contrary, but figures close to the deal are adamant the deal will eventually go through.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A medical is booked for Thursday and Cucurella is poised to sign a six-year deal.  Talks had advanced over Chelsea's offer on Tuesday and agreement moved closer on Wednesday, with the Seagulls denying it was 100 per cent done. John Terry ‘hung up the phone’ when Koulibaly called to ask for No.26 shirt Erik ten Hag hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Ronaldo for leaving Man Utd friendly early Ferdinand predicts Premier League top six this...

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have accused Todd Boehly of ‘panicking’ in the market as Chelsea look to beat Manchester United and Man City to multiple deals. Chelsea have endured an underwhelming transfer window to date, with Raheem Sterling and Koulibaly moving to Stamford Bridge with Antonio Rudiger and Romelu Lukaku leaving.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thomas Tuchel has been vocal in his belief that Chelsea need to make more signings before the transfer deadline and says the team will not compete with Man City or Liverpool unless his team is strengthened. Perhaps as a result of Tuchel’s comments, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Frenkie de Jong and Marc Cucurella, who have been linked with Man United and Man City respectively. ...

Chelsea new signing Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed that John Terry thought he was being prank-called when the Senegalese star first called to ask for his iconic number 26 shirt. The former Napoli defender uploaded a clip to social media this week of a phone call he had with Terry in which he asked the club’s former skipper if he could inherit his old jersey number – which has not been worn since.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Terry was more than happy for Koulibaly to take on the No.26 mantle, the player’s first attempt to call up the Blues icon did not go to plan after Terry hung up on him. Brighton deny deal with Chelsea for Cucurella in blunt statement Erik ten Hag hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Ronaldo for leaving Man Utd friendly early ...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with Erik ten Hag has hit rock bottom, with the Manchester United star reported to be ‘furious’ with the club’s new manager. On Wednesday, Ten Hag said it was ‘unacceptable’ that several players – including Ronaldo – left Sunday’s friendly game against Rayo Vallecano early.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo made his first pre-season appearance against the La Liga club but was pictured leaving Old Trafford before the final whistle after being subbed off at the break. Neville aims dig at Boehly as Chelsea hijack Man Utd transfer Erik ten Hag hits out at ‘unacceptable’ Ronaldo for leaving Man Utd friendly early Dean Henderson makes stunning claims against Man Utd in shocking interview ‘We are a team and ...