Premier League

Frank Lampard has refused to be drawn on the speculation that Mauricio Pochettino is set to become Chelsea’s next permanent head coach. The club's recruitment process to find Graham Potter’s successor is believed to be drawing to a close with the former Spurs manager set to be appointed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard was installed on an interim basis this month but has failed to steady the ship and presided over four consecutive defeats. Despite his return, the club legend appears certain to see out the remaining matches of Chelsea’s campaign with Pochettino in line to begin work in the summer. Although an official announcement is believed to be imminent, Lampard issued a blunt response when asked for his verdict on Pochettino having b...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is on red alert to sign a central striker and he has decided Harry Kane is that man. The Red Devils are ramping up their pursuit of the England skipper as they look to complete their first signing from Tottenham since Berbatov, 15 years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spurs frontman will be on the market, with his current contract expiring in the summer of 2024, after yet another season of disappointment for the north London club. Kane is on Ten Hag’s target list but the club are aware Daniel Levy is a tough negotiator and the club are wary about being drawn into a prolonged transfer saga similar to the one they were involved in with Frenkie de Jong last year. United have not signed a player from T...

Kaoru Mitoma has described his display against Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a ‘complete defeat’ after Brighton’s loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi final. The game ended goalless after 90 minutes and extra time, while the Red Devils went on to win the penalty shootout 7-6.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mitoma, meanwhile, struggled to make any impact as Wan-Bissaka delivered an outstanding performance on the right side of United’s defence. And the Japan international, who was playing against Man United for the first time this campaign, acknowledged that Wan-Bissaka was a ‘strong opponent’. ‘I regret that I didn’t score a goal despite having a few chances to do so,’ Mitoma said after Brighton’s FA Cup exit. ‘And it’s difficult to score pena...

Mauricio Pochettino has given Chelsea his assessment of the squad and told the club to focus their rebuild on homegrown talent. The former Tottenham boss is now in advanced talks with the Blues over becoming their new permanent manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports suggest a deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge and take over from Frank Lampard could be completed as early as this week – although it remains to be seen whether he would take over immediately or wait until the summer. Chelsea have spent more than £600m since Todd Boehly’s takeover last year with a massive overhaul of the squad set to take place this summer. Ahead of his potential arrival, Pochettino has given his verdict on a number of players whose futures are currently in ...

Bruno Fernandes has been pictured wearing a protective boot and with crutches after being substituted in Manchester United’s win over Brighton. Fernandes was replaced by Wout Weghorst after 101 minutes of the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He appeared frustrated to be withdrawn and was even seen barking orders at his team-mates on the touchline in the closing stages of the match. United went on to book their place in the final thanks to a 7-6 win on penalties, but the victory seems to have come at a cost. Fernandes appeared to twist his right ankle while on the pitch, and an Instagram post from his partner Ana Pinho reveals a worrying scene for United supporters. Fernandes is seen lying on the so...

Wout Weghorst has conceded he felt sorry for Solly March after the Brighton star missed from the spot after his ‘kiss of death’ in the FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out. March was the only player to miss his penalty in the shoot-out at Wembley on Sunday following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He blazed his effort over the bar, allowing Victor Lindelof the opportunity to send United through to the final to face Manchester City in June. Lindelof did just that, leaving March in tears. After United’s win, fans were quick to notice what Weghorst had done just before March’s decisive miss from the 13th penalty. After sending Robert Sanchez the wrong way to keep United in it, Weghorst picked up the ball, kissed it and han...

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has spoken to Mason Mount in a bid to persuade him to remain at Stamford Bridge next campaign. The England international has only 15 months left to run on his deal with the club but he’s rejected Chelsea’s last two proposals over an extension. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The playmaker has attracted huge interest from Tottenham, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich but it’s Liverpool that currently lead the race for his signature. Contract talks are planned for the end of the season but the longer the Blues leave the issue without a resolution, the more likely it is that Mount will accelerate discussions with Liverpool. The real reason why Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of Chelsea manager running ...

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has heaped praise on Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka after his outstanding display in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final. Wan-Bissaka played 101 minutes under the Wembley arch as the Red Devils secured a 6-7 win over Brighton on penalties after a 0-0 draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And his impressive display prompted huge praise from both supporters and fellow players, including Leicester star Maddison. The 26-year-old England international tweeted: "AWB is ridiculously good at one-v-one defending. Probably the best in the world bar none. "So many wingers run out of ideas when playing directly against him." Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand also appeared to agree as he applauded Wan-Bissaka for his abilit...