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Haaland speaks out on Jadon Sancho leaving Dortmund for Man Utd

Haaland speaks out on Jadon Sancho leaving Dortmund for Man Utd

Premier League, Bundesliga
Erling Haaland says he’s ‘sad’ to see Jadon Sancho bring an end to their partnership by joining Manchester United but believes there are plenty of players who can fill the void left by the player Dortmund. The Red devils announced that they had finally reached a £73m agreement with Dortmund to land Sancho this month – after missing out on a deal last summer – and he underwent a medical with his new club on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England star joins a number of incredible attacking talent at United and will hope to strike an understanding with players like Marcus Rashford, Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Cavani, just as he did across his 18 months with Haaland. The duo notched up a combined total of 35 goals and 17 assists in Germany la...
Hakim Ziyech shines as Chelsea get pre-season underway with huge win over Peterborough

Hakim Ziyech shines as Chelsea get pre-season underway with huge win over Peterborough

Premier League
Chelsea got their pre-season campaign off and running with a huge 6-1 win over Peterborough United at their training base at Cobham. Thomas Tuchel fielded two different starting lineups in each half as he sought to give his entire team some minutes after the summer break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ross Barkley, Danny Drinkwater, Hudson-Odoi, Trevoh Chalobah, Malang Sarr and Zappacosta were among those who started the game with Ziyech coming off the bench to score a hat-trick in the win behind closed doors. The London club fell behind earlier on in the friendly with Siriki Dembele opening the scoring from the penalty spot. However, Tammy Abraham brought the game level before Christian Pulisic scored a spot-kick of his own to ensure his team went i...
Bruno Fernandes cuts holiday short to train with former team Boavista

Bruno Fernandes cuts holiday short to train with former team Boavista

Premier League
Bruno Fernandes has been working on his fitness back with former club Boavista and made sure to pass on a good luck message to his boyhood team ahead of the forthcoming season. The United star had a superb first full campaign with the Red Devils last season and came away with the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award after scoring 30 goals and 18 assists in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There were signs that Fernandes could be struggling with fatigue due to a heavy workload towards the end of the season, with Arsene Wenger suggesting he looked tired in United’s Europa League final defeat againstvVillarreal. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer repeatedly brushed off those concerns and there was no let-up for Fernandes, who had to turn his a...
Arsenal finally reach agreement to sign Ben White from Brighton

Arsenal finally reach agreement to sign Ben White from Brighton

Transfer Info, Premier League
Brighton have accepted an offer worth £50m from Arsenal for Ben White and an official announcement is expected soon, according to reports. Mikel Arteta has made a new centre-back one of his top transfer priorities this summer, after the exit of David Luiz, White as his number one target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Brighton were adamant it would take a huge offer to convince them to sell, having turned down an offer worth £25m from Leeds last summer. Now The Athletic’s David Ornstein claim that Arsenal have made a breakthrough in talks with Brighton and an agreement has now been reached in principle. Personal terms will not be an issue and White will undergo a medical before the transfer is completed, which is likely to be next week. The hug...
Olivier Giroud sends farewell message to Chelsea as he move to AC Milan

Olivier Giroud sends farewell message to Chelsea as he move to AC Milan

Premier League
Olivier Giroud has confirmed his Chelsea exit and penned a heartfelt farewell message to the London club and its fans ahead of confirmation of his move to AC Milan. The Blues have agreed a deal with the Italian club for Giroud and the forward has been in Milan to undergo a medical and sign a two-year contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are reported to be netting a transfer fee of around £2m for the 34-year-old Frenchman in a deal that includes significant add-ons. Although AC Milan are yet to officially confirm the deal, Giroud pre-empted the announcement on social media as he bid farewell to Chelsea, describing his time at Stamford Bridge as ‘sensational’. ‘To all the Blues, to my teammates, to all my coaches, to the whole club, a h...
Malang Sarr ready to make Chelsea impact after talks with Tuchel

Malang Sarr ready to make Chelsea impact after talks with Tuchel

Premier League
Chelsea defender Malang Sarr says he is ready to ‘help the team to the top’ after holding positive discussions with manager Thomas Tuchel. Sarr arrived at Stamford Bridge with a promising reputation from Nice back in August 2020 but was sent on a season-long loan to Porto last season and is yet to play for the Blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 22-year-old played 19 first-team matches for the Primeira Liga outfit in all competitions, impressing against clubs like Manchester City and Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. There has been reports that he could be set for another temporary switch away from Chelsea for the forthcoming campaign - after he returned for pre-season training. However, it appears he is ready for battle for his place under...
‘Fat’ Willian pre-season picture explained after Arsenal fans blast winger

‘Fat’ Willian pre-season picture explained after Arsenal fans blast winger

Premier League
Willian came under fire this week as Arsenal supporters blasted the player for his physique during their pre-season friendly match against Hibernian. The Gunners were beaten 2-1 at Easter Road in their opening pre-season game on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Willian was the source of frustration for many Arsenal faithful as images from the match appeared to show him out of condition. However, appearances can be deceiving at times as pictures from Thursday’s training session showed Willian with a leaner physique. Well, according to fans who had attended Arsenal’s first pre-season match, Willian was wearing a weighted vest underneath his shirt which he removed after he was taken off at the break. The former Chelsea star was seen putting...
Man Utd on verge of £68m double transfer swoop as Varane agrees five-year deal

Man Utd on verge of £68m double transfer swoop as Varane agrees five-year deal

La Liga, Premier League
Manchester United are closing in on a £68million double transfer swoop as they look to complete deals for Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier, according to reports. United have already agreed a £72.9m move for Jadon Sancho – with an announcement expected imminently – and have now turned their attention to improve their defence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Negotiations have been taking place with Real Madrid defender Varane’s representatives and now The Sun claim that the Frenchman has agreed to move to Old Trafford. The Red devils' hierarchy had harboured fears the player might be using their interest in order to land a bumper new contract at the Bernabeu – a tactic used by Sergio Ramos in 2015. But Varane’s camp are believed to have negotiated term...
Tammy Abraham in shock move to Arsenal from Chelsea

Tammy Abraham in shock move to Arsenal from Chelsea

Premier League
Arsenal have registered their interest in signing Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, according to reports. Chelsea are looking to sell Abraham this summer as the England striker failed to secure a regular role in the team after Thomas Tuchel replaced Lampard as manager at the end of January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues are holding out for a £40m transfer fee for Abraham, with West Ham and Aston Villa already believed to be in the running to sign the player. But according to The Telegraph, the Gunners are also interested in signing Abraham, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan and idolised Thierry Henry while growing up. However, the report claims that the London club will need to sell players first before they can meet Chelsea’s £40million valuation. ...
Dortmund respond as Chelsea include two players in Erling Haaland offer

Dortmund respond as Chelsea include two players in Erling Haaland offer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League
Borussia Dortmund have rejected Chelsea’s attempt to include two players as part of their offer to sign Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports. The Norwegian star is Chelsea's top target to bolster his attack, while the Blues owner Roman Abramovich is also intent on bringing the winger to the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund, however, are insistent that Haaland will remain with them for at least one more campaign as any possible deal for the player would cost Chelsea in the region of £150million. According to Sky Germany, the London side have attempted to offset that cost by offering Dortmund the chance to sign Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi as part of the deal for the player. However, Dortmund have reportedly ‘waved o...
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