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•  Chelsea intend to execute a significant team revamp this summer.  • The Blues have finalized agreements for two new acquisitions.  • A report has identified two Chelsea players who might exit the club.  Chelsea intend to offload up to eight players in a hectic summer transfer window, with one report identifying two of those listed for sale.  The Blues have made two agreements ten weeks ahead of the window's opening. The Portuguese duo of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting CP have both been acquired. Although Quenda will stay in Lisbon for the next season, Essugo is expected to join a Chelsea team that is likely to experience significant changes.  Enzo Maresca's team is planning a significant revamp this summer, with Fabrizio Romano stating that "seven or eight" players are anticipated to depart. The report identifies Kepa Arrizabalaga and Axel Disasi as two examples of individuals expected to be leaving.  The previously mentioned pair is ...

•  Chelsea has outmaneuvered Man Utd to secure the signing of Sporting CP's Geovany Quenda.  • The young winger was said to be a primary target for United manager Ruben Amorim.  • Quenda will remain in Portugal on loan prior to joining Chelsea in 2026.  Chelsea have reached an agreement to acquire Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, ahead of Manchester United, according to reports.  Quenda experienced a significant advancement under Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim at Sporting, and many anticipated he would join the coach at United this summer.  Unexpectedly, Chelsea have come in to finalize a deal. The announcement of the deal was initially disclosed by Rising Stars XI, followed by confirmations from Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic, among others, that Quenda was moving to Chelsea.  It’s an impressive action from the Blues, who have finalized a transfer for Quenda, involving a medical, quietly in the background.  Chelsea is said to have spent aroun...

• Mathis Amougou's arrival at Chelsea is announced the day after the transfer market closes. • Amougou is estimated to have cost around €15 million. • A 19-year-old defensive midfielder has joined the growing number of athletes who have signed long-term contracts. Nearly a day after the transfer market closed, Chelsea announced that they have signed Mathis Amougou, a midfielder from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne. The agreement for Amougou, a 19-year-old youth international from France, caught many off guard when the news of the transfer was announced on Monday afternoon. The academy graduate from Saint-Etienne was a frequent player for the first-team at the beginning of the season after his debut in the lower division last year, but has been moved to a substitute position since October.  Amougou missed Saint-Etienne's 4-1 loss to Lille on Saturday completely, possibly considering his upcoming transfer to Stamford Bridge.  Chelsea has not verified the transfer fee for the teenager...

• Nico Gonzalez left Porto to join Manchester City. • Forty percent of the £50 million transfer money will go to Barcelona. • The 23-year-old midfield player is expected to strengthen Pep Guardiola's team. Nico Gonzalez's £50 million move from Porto to Manchester City has concluded the Premier League winners' costly January transfer window. City had previously signed forward Omar Marmoush and the center-back trio of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Juma Bah for a total of £127m, before focusing on acquiring a midfielder.  Nico has agreed to a four-and-a-half year deal with City until 2029, with this transfer window playing a significant role in the team's long-term squad reconstruction after the harsh truth of a disappointing season thus far.  Nico is viewed as a 'six' or 'eight' whom City expect will strengthen their midfield and aid in mitigating the effects of missing Ballon d’Or champion Rodri.  The city initially aimed to acquire the ex-Barcelona...

With the 2025 January transfer window coming to an end, Europe still has a lot of issues to resolve.  This season, the winter window will not close on January 31; instead, deadlines will be moved to February 3. As everyone knows, January is a notoriously difficult month for business, with teams even less eager to deal with their most valuable assets and players not too interested in moving halfway through the season.  However, as heretofore stoic negotiators teeter toward desperation, much of the winter pandemonium usually emerges in the last few days of the window. Here are six players to watch in the last week of the January transfer window as big deals are being negotiated. Christopher Nkunku Nkunku had a challenging first season at Chelsea due to a serious injury, and the gifted French attacker had a lackluster experience in west London. Despite his lack of goals, Nicolas Jackson's Premier League minutes have not decreased, while Nkunku has been used nearly entirely as a s...

It has been predicted that Real Madrid and Manchester City will attempt to entice Sandro Tonali to leave Newcastle United this summer. Since coming back from his gambling ban, Tonali has been a key component of Newcastle's success; yet, the Magpies' inability to maintain a consistent Champions League berth has long raised rumors of a move away from St James' Park. Tonali was heavily linked to Juventus and AC Milan, and there were even rumors that the Italy international wanted to return to Serie A after becoming dissatisfied with life at Newcastle. However, Tonali's representation vehemently dismissed those rumors.  However, Tonali's outstanding play will continue to draw interest from other teams, and Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has now predicted that Madrid and City will attempt to make a deal this summer. Di Marzio told Sky Sport Italia, "I think Tonali will leave Newcastle, but I don't know if he could return to Italy in June." "I beli...

According to a source, Chelsea center-back Axel Disasi is eager to move to Villa Park before the transfer window ends after reaching a personal agreement with Aston Villa. Disasi, who cost £38.5 million to join Chelsea in the summer of 2023, has fallen in the rankings since current manager Enzo Maresca took over, even though he was a consistent starter in his first season under Mauricio Pochettino. Disasi has made just six Premier League appearances this season, mostly as an emergency right-back. According to Maresca, the 26-year-old seems to lag behind Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, and even Josh Acheampong, a rising academy star, in his preferred position.  Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, and Villarreal are among the teams that have indicated interest in signing Disasi this month; during the past several days, rumors about Villa's interest have been gradually intensifying. Fabrizio Romano has recently disclosed that Villa and Disasi...

According to a rumor, Chelsea has made Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen a top summer transfer target. Since joining Bournemouth for £12.8 million from Juventus last summer, the 19-year-old has excelled, scoring twice in 17 games to help the team launch an unexpected run for a Champions League berth the following season. Many of Europe's top teams have long been interested in Huijsen's play; Real Madrid has frequently been mentioned as a potential suitor for the Spaniard, who was born in the Netherlands, and Chelsea has acknowledged that they are strong contenders, according to Fabrizio Romano.  Despite Bournemouth's extreme reluctance to go with Huijsen, whose contract expires in 2030, Romano claims the defender's contract has a release clause that will go into effect in the summer. Although the clause's value is not stated, reports from Spain have previously estimated Huijsen's release clause to be worth approximately €65 million (£54.9 million). Huijsen is...

An 18-year-old center-back named Juma Bah from AIK Freetong has reportedly agreed to a contract with Manchester City. Bah is having a standout season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid, where he has already played 14 matches across all competitions, and several clubs are reportedly interested in the Sierra Leone international.  Fabrizio Romano has clarified that the Premier League champions are the ones attempting to recruit Bah, despite recent reports that the bigger ownership group behind Manchester City, City Football Group, had their sights set on him. Bah has agreed to a contract with City, although it's unclear if Pep Guardiola's team would buy him right away or when his loan with Valladolid ends at the end of the current campaign. However, there are rumors that the adolescent might be loaned to Lens, a French team that this week sold Abdukodir Khusanov to City. If all goes according to plan, Bah might become City's third center-back acquisition of the winter tra...

Vitor Reis, a center-back for Palmeiras, has officially signed with Manchester City. Reis, 19, has received interest from some of Europe's finest sides but City moved quickly early in the summer window to make the Brazilian a crucial element of their defensive revamp. Recently, Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov moved from Lens for £33.6 million, and Reis has now followed him, reportedly paying £29.4 million. He told club media, "I'm thrilled to be joining Manchester City, one of the biggest clubs in the world." "Everyone has witnessed the incredible accomplishments in the last few seasons, and as we aim for more trophies, I want to leave my mark. "Every young player aspires to work with Pep Guardiola, and I am confident that he can help me become the best player I can be." "City has considerable experience with Brazilian players, and having Ederson and Savinho in the team will greatly assist me."  Txiki Begiristain, director of footb...

According to reports, Manchester United has started preliminary discussions over a potential deal for Nene Dorgeles, a forward for RB Salzburg. At the beginning of 2021, the Mali international left Guidars FC in his own country to join the Austrian powerhouses. The left winger with the right foot started to establish himself in Salzburg's first squad after three loan stints in two and a half years. Nene has been a mainstay of the first squad this season after a season of adjustment that nonetheless resulted in five goals in the top tier. Despite Salzburg's miserable season, which resulted in manager Pep Lijnders' quick dismissal in December, Nene has already eclipsed his goal total from the previous campaign. Manchester United has expressed interest in the 22-year-old after he finished 2024 with five direct goal contributions in three league games, according to Fabrizio Romano.  Nene has apparently been added on the Premier League team's transfer shortlist; a move in Ja...

Christoph Freund, the sports director of Bayern Munich, has downplayed rumors that Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is being pursued. Nkunku has been predicted to depart Stamford Bridge this month after being forced to take a reserve role under Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. According to German publications, the 27-year-old is Bayern's top choice for the January transfer window. Chelsea has reiterated their interest in signing Mathys Tel, a forward for Bayern, as part of the two clubs' negotiations, even though the Bundesliga team has already stated that they want to hold onto the young Frenchman. Nkunku has been valued at €70 million (£59.1 million) by Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano, but The Telegraph estimates that amount to be closer to £65 million. That amount would allow Chelsea to recoup the £52 million they originally spent to acquire Nkunku from RB Leipzig in 2023. After downplaying the possibility of a move for Nkunku toward the end of 2024, Freund has now once...

According to sources, Randal Kolo Muani, a striker for Paris Saint-Germain, turned down offers from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in favor of a loan transfer to Juventus. Kolo Muani was declared available for loan after losing his spot under PSG manager Luis Enrique towards the close of the year. Several teams interested in bolstering their assault took notice of his situation. Both Tottenham and United made inquiries about Kolo Muani, but last week Juventus emerged as the front-runners to recruit him, and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, an agreement has been reached. Following a €70 million deal to sign winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, PSG decided to finally approve Kolo Muani's departure. In the next few days, Kolo Muani is scheduled to travel to Italy for a medical examination before signing a straightforward loan agreement devoid of a buyout mechanism.  Juventus' pursuit of United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who they intended to reconnect with former Bo...

WanderlustSport compiles the most recent rumors, gossip, and transfer news from around the globe.   Real Madrid is considering making a surprise bid for Savinho , a winger for Manchester City . PSG is also interested in the Brazilian, who only moved to the Etihad last summer.  [Caught Offside] Darwin Nunez , a striker for Liverpool , is being pursued by AC Milan, Atletico Madrid , and Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal . The Uruguayan attacker is a target for all three clubs this month. [Fichajes – Spain] Manchester City is interested in Andrea Cambiaso , a left-back for Juventus , although Real Madrid and other teams may compete for the Italian's services [Fichajes - Spain] The midfielder Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United has caught the attention of Bayern Munich . The academy graduate has been targeted by Chelsea thus far and is available for a fair price. [The sun] Mathys Tel, a gifted but underutilized forward for Bayern Munich , has been discussed by Chelsea as a...

As Khvicha Kvaratskhelia approaches leaving the Serie A team, Man Utd has reportedly received a first bid from Napoli for Alejandro Garnacho's services.  Rumor has it that in an attempt to balance Ruben Amorim's team, the Red Devils are open to hearing bids for nearly every player during the January transfer window. While Man Utd players Kobbie Mainoo, Garnacho, and others have been linked to transfers abroad, Marcus Rashford has stated that he is prepared to find a "new challenge" outside of Old Trafford. Additionally, Antonio Conte, the manager of the Serie A team, has "selected" Manchester United winger Garnacho to replace Kvaratskhelia, who is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli. According to Laurens: According to a source who spoke to ESPN, Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is getting close to joining Paris Saint-Germain, and the two teams will meet on Monday to finalize the agreement. When Napoli completed their 33-year wait for the Scud...

The Premier League's big-spending clubs have shattered transfer records in recent years, splurging over £70 million on 17 marquee signings. But which of these high-priced acquisitions have justified their hefty price tags, and which have failed to deliver? From game-changing defenders to flop forwards, we've ranked all 17 £70m-plus Premier League signings, with some surprising results. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk tops the list, but two Manchester United signings prop up the bottom three – find out who else makes the cut in our definitive ranking." Are Premier League moves costing more than £70 million cursed? Although Moises Caicedo has finally performed well for Chelsea and Declan Rice, Arsenal's record-breaking acquisition, has done his part to defy the trend, this list is still bleak.   Here are the 17 players who cost a Premier League team £70 million or more, including a startling number of flops. 17. Romelu Lukaka To Chelsea  Romelu Lukaku, who had previously...

The 2024-2025 Premier League season has witnessed its fair share of blockbuster transfers, but not all of them have panned out as expected. In fact, some signings have been downright disastrous, leaving fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. In this article, we'll count down the top 10 worst Premier League acquisitions of the season so far, with one 'desperate' Liverpool buy making the cut. From underwhelming performances to hefty price tags, these signings have failed to live up to the hype. Let's dive in and explore the biggest transfer flops of the season Now that the season is halfway through, let's take a look at some players who are having trouble after signing a Premier League contract in the summer. These are our top ten worst Premier League acquisitions of the year, including one from Manchester United. 10. Mikel Merino [Arsenal, £31.2m] Merino is clearly a fantastic player—we witnessed that at Euro 2024—but we haven't seen that talent under Mik...