Former Chelsea defender David Luiz has praised Cole Palmer for his performances at Chelsea, describing the attacking midfielder as “intelligent” and “world-class.” Palmer has been a standout player since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. His impressive form earned him the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year and the Premier League Young Player of the Year after a breakout first season at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old has continued to shine this season, contributing 14 goals and six assists for Enzo Maresca’s side. “Cole, like Eden [Hazard], is on another level, he’s a world-class player,” Luiz told…
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Manchester United are on the verge of finalizing a £30m deal to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The two clubs have been in negotiations since last week, with many key aspects of the transfer already agreed upon. Discussions are ongoing regarding the deal’s structure. According to Sky Sports, Dorgu is set to become Ruben Amorim’s first signing as United manager. The 20-year-old left wing-back is eager to join, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue. Since Amorim’s appointment, the left wing-back position has been a priority, with the transfer seen as highly likely to happen regardless of…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that the team is stronger with Marcus Rashford in the squad. Amorim made the comments ahead of United’s UEFA Europa League match against FCSB at the National Arena on Thursday. Despite this, reports have suggested that Rashford has fallen out of favor under Amorim, with the England forward not featuring for the team since being left out of the matchday squad for the December clash against Manchester City. This absence has sparked speculation that Rashford could be on his way out of Old Trafford during the January transfer window. Additionally, he was not…
Manchester United are set to pursue a second signing in January following their agreement to bring in Patrick Dorgu, according to Fabrizio Romano. United reached a £25 million deal with Serie A club Lecce on Tuesday for the Denmark international wing-back. Dorgu, 21, will undergo a medical in the coming days and is set to become the first senior signing under manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim has previously mentioned that completing transfers in January would be challenging unless players were sold, and United have already loaned out Antony to Real Betis. Next, according to the Daily Mail, the club may look…
Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille are keen on signing Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season. Sevilla are open to letting the Nigerian forward leave after his underwhelming performance since joining on a free transfer last summer. The Spanish club also recently signed his fellow Nigerian, Jerome Akor Adams, from Montpellier. Iheanacho has received multiple offers but is reportedly leaning toward a move to Marseille, according to French media. Marseille has reportedly been in contact with both Sevilla and the player. The 28-year-old is expected to make a decision about his future before the winter…
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his son, Mateo, prefers Kylian Mbappé over him. Despite scoring a brace in Al Nassr’s comfortable win in the Saudi Pro League, which moved the 39-year-old to the top of the goal-scoring charts, Ronaldo’s five-year-old son wasn’t impressed. In an interview with La Sexta, Ronaldo shared that Mateo often tells him that Mbappé is a better player. “Mateo really likes Mbappé,” Ronaldo said. “He sometimes tells me, ‘Hey dad, Mbappé is better than you,’ and I reply, ‘No, I am better than him, I have scored more goals.'” Mbappé, who once idolized Ronaldo, has started…
Manchester City secured their spot in the Champions League knockout round play-offs with a 3-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium. The Premier League champions were stunned by Raphael Onyedika’s goal just before halftime but bounced back strongly in the second half. Goals from Mateo Kovacic, Savinho, and an own goal by Brugge’s Joel Ordonez ensured City avoided an early European exit and confirmed their place in the top 24 of the revamped league phase. Liverpool, despite a 3-2 loss to PSV Eindhoven, finished top of their group ahead of Barcelona, who were held to a 2-2…
Aston Villa have turned down a surprise significant bid from Arsenal for star striker Ollie Watkins, according to multiple reports. The Gunners had been in search of a “number nine” even before Gabriel Jesus suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month, but it seemed they would miss the chance to make a mid-season addition. Kai Havertz has played up front for much of the season, scoring 14 goals in all competitions, but Mikel Arteta has limited options as the season progresses. Watkins has been in excellent form, scoring 10 Premier League goals for Villa this season, following a strong…
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has turned down the opportunity to become the new manager of Turkish Super Lig club Kayserispor. According to the Portuguese news outlet A Bola, Peseiro made this decision after discussions with Kayserispor officials. The 64-year-old’s choice may be influenced by the club’s current struggles. Kayserispor is enduring a financial crisis and is without a win in their last five games (four losses and one draw). The club is currently in 17th place in the league with 16 points and has been banned from registering new players for the next three transfer windows. Peseiro…
After 132 matches in the league phase of Europe’s premier competition, the final round of Champions League fixtures is here. All 36 teams will be in action on Wednesday evening for a thrilling conclusion, with many still uncertain about their fates. Whether it’s the fight for a top-eight finish or the battle to avoid elimination, a range of high-profile matchups will keep fans on the edge of their seats. For those eager to catch as much action as possible, following all 18 games simultaneously will be no easy task, likely requiring multiple screens to stay on top of the drama.…