Christopher Nkunku is reportedly open to considering offers for a move away from Chelsea this summer. After joining the club for £52 million in 2023, much was expected of the French forward. However, a serious injury delayed his debut, and he has since struggled to meet expectations. With just six goals in 38 Premier League appearances, Nkunku has failed to provide significant competition for Chelsea’s main striker, Nicolas Jackson. Bayern Munich and Manchester United both expressed interest in Nkunku during January, as it became apparent that he did not feature prominently in Enzo Maresca’s plans. His situation has not improved…
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Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City playmaker, is reportedly being eyed for a surprising move to Aston Villa this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Midlands club is considering a move for the 33-year-old, who will become a free agent at the end of the season. Villa are said to have already held internal discussions about bringing De Bruyne on board. However, Villa will face stiff competition from MLS clubs such as Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, D.C. United, and NYCFC. De Bruyne has confirmed he will be leaving City after nearly a decade at the club, with the Premier League…
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is set to leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 13-year tenure at the King Power Stadium. The 38-year-old forward, who joined Leicester in 2012 from non-league Fleetwood Town, will depart as the club’s all-time top Premier League scorer, with 198 goals in 498 appearances. Vardy was instrumental in Leicester’s historic 2015-16 Premier League title win, scoring 24 goals during the campaign. “I’m gutted that this day is coming, but I knew it was inevitable,” Vardy said in a video shared by Leicester on social media. “I’ve had…
Nigeria has named 17 athletes for the 2025 World Athletics Relays, which will take place next month in Guangzhou, China, according to DAILY POST. The team comprises eight male and nine female athletes, who will compete in the men’s and women’s 4x100m relays, as well as the mixed 4x100m and 4x400m events. For the men’s 4x100m, the athletes selected are Favour Ashe, Alaba Akintola, Karlington Anunagba, Udodi Onwuzurike, Fola Olaoye, and Usheoritse Itsekiri. The women’s 4x100m relay team includes Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, Tobi Amusan, Umukoro Success, Tiana Eyakpobeyan, and Jennifer Chukwuka. In the mixed 4x100m relay, Nigeria will be…
Wilfred Ndidi is expected to seek a move away from Leicester City this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The Foxes’ drop to the Championship was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. Ndidi, who signed a three-year contract extension last summer, has spent eight years with the former Premier League champions. The 28-year-old midfielder has made 24 league appearances this season, contributing four assists. He was linked with Ligue 1 side Monaco in January, and Turkish giants Besiktas have also shown interest in the Nigeria international.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Malo Gusto’s muscle injury sustained against Fulham is “not a good one.” Gusto came on at halftime, replacing Reece James after the Chelsea captain lost possession leading to Fulham’s opening goal. The French full-back played a crucial role in Chelsea’s 2-1 comeback win, but his night was cut short as he was forced off with a limp in the 89th minute, making way for Tosin Adarabioyo. Maresca was quick to highlight Gusto’s recent impact, admitting that Chelsea are likely to be without the 20-year-old for some time due to the muscle injury. “Unfortunately,…
Portugal legend Luis Figo has weighed in on Barcelona’s prospects of clinching a historic treble this season—a feat they last achieved in the 2014-15 campaign under Luis Enrique. Figo, who once donned the Blaugrana shirt himself, believes the Catalan side has a strong chance of lifting three major trophies this term. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona currently lead the LaLiga standings ahead of rivals Real Madrid. They’re also through to the Champions League semi-finals, where they’ll face Inter Milan, and are set to meet Real Madrid again in the Copa del Rey final. In an interview with SPORT, Figo said, “Well,…
Brazilian legend Cafu has overlooked Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, naming Rodrygo as the key to Real Madrid’s success. The former AC Milan star believes Los Blancos often struggle when Rodrygo is off his game, emphasizing the 24-year-old’s growing influence in the team. Speaking to SPORT (via Madrid Universal), Cafu said: “When Rodrygo plays, Vinícius works, Valverde too, the same with Mbappé and also with Bellingham. When Rodrygo is not very well, Real Madrid have a lot of difficulty articulating the plays. He has become a fundamental piece.” Rodrygo has contributed 13 goals and 10 assists across all…
Reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal are reportedly preparing an eye-watering €275m (£235m) package to sign Barcelona star Raphinha this summer, according to reports from Spain. The Brazilian winger has been in sensational form this season, breaking numerous records and registering an impressive 30 goals and 23 assists in 49 games. His contributions have been both plentiful and impactful, with Raphinha scoring a dramatic 98th-minute winner against Celta Vigo last week, putting Barcelona in a strong position to secure the La Liga title. Such outstanding performances have attracted attention from several Premier League giants, but now Saudi Arabia’s Al…
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace in Wednesday night’s Premier League clash. The result wasn’t enough to crown Liverpool champions just yet, with the Reds now needing just a single point in their upcoming match against Tottenham to clinch the title. Jakub Kiwior gave Arsenal an early lead with a well-taken header, but Palace responded through Eberechi Eze, who leveled the score before halftime. Leandro Trossard put the Gunners back in front before the break, but a stunning late strike from substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta ensured the spoils were shared at the Emirates.