Author: Soccerhuz
On Saturday, August 12, your morning news in Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea are in the market for a replacement for Christopher Nkunku, who is set to be out for an ‘extended period’ after picking up a knock. The 25-year-old forward suffered a knee injury against Borussia Dortmund during the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States. Speaking to the press ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Liverpool on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, the 51-year-old said: “We feel very sorry about him. “He was very important for us. Now it’s about not to think…
As far as sagas go, the Moisés Caicedo transfer dispute has had more drama in a short period of time than most do in a whole summer. As a $140 million (£110 million/€127 million) deal was reached with Brighton late on Thursday night, Liverpool appeared to have pulled off a fairly extraordinary hijack after appearing headed for Chelsea for weeks (according to The Athletic). Despite Jürgen Klopp confirming the deal just hours later at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea wasn’t done yet. Reports emerged suggesting Caicedo had told Liverpool he only wanted to…
Chelsea star duo Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella could face a tumultuous campaign in west London as transfer insider Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT they are both ‘under some pressure’ to make the cut in 2023/24. The club have spent just shy of £180million, per Transfermarkt, during the market so far, but are looking to increase that figure come the end of the window. Chelsea news – Marc Cucurella and Raheem Sterling Chelsea have continued to add a wealth of talent to their squad this summer, but their flurry of outgoings balances their worrying large expenditure out. Having forked out around £83.6 million for…
Liverpool are trying to steal Chelsea’s deal to sign Moises Caicedo, who was mainly linked with the Blues all summer long. Things may still not turn out in Klopp’s favor. The latest reports in Spain suggest the Reds are prepared to hijack another deal, this time to lure Gabri Veiga, who is mainly wanted by Napoli but has also been on the radar of the Stamford Bridge outfit. Two days ago, we covered a story via CorSport claiming that Veiga is willing to move to the Italians champions in the summer transfer window. However, the Diego Armando Maradona outfit have not been prepared to…
Manchester City will kick off the defence of their title with a trip to Burnley on Friday night. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest on Saturday in the early kick-off Sunday’s heavyweight clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge is the game every fan and pundit is looking forward to. Berbatov, speaking with BetFair, previewed all 10 games in Match Day 1. On the top matches, he said: “Burnley vs Manchester City. I predict the Premier League champions to bounce back and beat Burnley to start off the season. Prediction: 0-2. “Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest. I’m backing Arsenal…
David Raya’s agent, Jaume Munell, has all-but confirmed the Brentford goalkeeper’s move to Arsenal with a post on social media. Soccerhuz.com understands that the Spain international is set to join the Gunners on an initial loan with an option to make the move permanent for £27million. Raya entered the final year of his contract with Thomas Frank’s side this summer and had his heart set on a move to the Emirates Stadium – despite interest from Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham. The Spaniard has completed a medical ahead of his announcement as an Arsenal player. Raya is set to join…
With Harry Kane closing in on a move to Bayern Munich, Tottenham are considering a move for Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku to take his place. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Chelsea could also bid farewell to goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after Bayern Munich submitted a bid to take the Spaniard on loan with an option to buy. (Sky Sports Germany) Coming in the other way could be Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, who has emerged as a new target for Chelsea. (Foot Mercato) Inter have pulled out of the race to sign Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun amid concerns over his £50m asking price and have now turned their attention to Manchester United’s Anthony Martial instead. (CaughtOffside) The agent of Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque is planning talks with the…
Following the catastrophic ACL injury suffered by Thibaut Courtois during practise on Thursday, Carlo Ancelotti has confidence in backup goalie Andriy Lunin. Yet, the Italian tactician has confirmed that Real Madrid plan to make a move for another shot-stopper ahead of a challenging 2023/24 campaign. “Emotionally yesterday was not a good day,” Ancelotti told the press conference prior Real Madrid’s game against Athletic Club on Saturday. “These things usually happen in footballl and now we have to hope that Courtois can recover soon and show all [our] confidence to Lunin, who is a great goalkeeper. “He did well during the preseason and we have total confidence in him.…
The Basque side kick off their 2023/24 La Liga season up against Los Blancos in an eye-catching fixture as part of the opening weekend calendar. Valverde’s charges have struggled to gain momentum during preseason with just one summer win picked up ahead of the new campaign. They face a testing start to the season with a mixed record up against Real Madrid in recent seasons and no league wins over the side from the capital since 2015. Within that poor streak of form, Benzeme has been a nemesis for Athletic Club, with 18 league goals against them, including two in…
Champions Manchester City travel to Turf Moor to kick off the 2023-24 English Premier League season against newly-promoted Burnley. Pep Guardiola’s City have won five of the last six Premier League titles and last season, they also won the FA Cup and lifted the Champions League for the first time. City will come up against a familiar face in Burnley coach Vincent Kompany, with the former City legend having played under Guardiola before beginning his managerial career. Kompany guided Burnley to promotion after winning the second-tier Championship. He’s seen venting at Haaland as they walk off the pitch, clearly upset…