Bayern Munich has identified Chelsea defender Levi Colwill as a key target for this summer, with initial talks already underway, according to reports. The 21-year-old, who can play both centre-back and left-back, had a breakthrough season at Chelsea, making 32 appearances across all competitions. Previously, he impressed during loan spells at Huddersfield and Brighton, establishing himself as a valuable member of the Chelsea squad. Colwill’s performances also earned him his first England cap, though he did not make Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad. His form has caught the attention of Bayern Munich, who are reportedly considering a summer offer for…
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Nigeria’s chances of playing in the 2026 World Cup are in jeopardy following a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic. The Super Eagles, aiming to recover from their 1-1 draw with South Africa last Friday, started well with Raphael Onyedika’s excellent finish in the first half. However, Finidi George’s men went into the break trailing, as Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie scored twice for Benin before halftime. This result leaves Benin Republic at the top of Group C with seven points, while Nigeria remains in fifth place with three points.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has made a decisive ruling on the disrupted oriental derby between Rangers FC of Enugu and Enyimba Football Club of Aba. Enyimba players walked off the field after Rangers were awarded a controversial penalty during added time at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The NPFL management has now awarded three points and three goals to Rangers due to the abandonment of the match by Enyimba. Enyimba has been fined N10 million for failing to control its players, disrupting the NPFL live broadcast, and causing the match to be discontinued. Additionally, three Enyimba players—Eze…
The Cheetahs came from behind to defeat the Super Eagles on Monday in Abidjan during a World Cup qualifying match. This victory marks only the second time Benin has defeated Nigeria in a competitive match. In an exclusive interview with Brila media, Gernot Rohr said, “It was a great game for us. You know that Benin had never beaten Nigeria before. Never with the A team could they beat the Super Eagles. So we did it today (Monday). It was, of course, difficult when we conceded the first goal, but the reaction was great, and my young players did very,…
Real Madrid has set a deadline for captain Nacho to make a decision about his future, as his current contract is due to expire on June 30. Despite ongoing rumors linking him with moves elsewhere, the Spanish giants are optimistic that their star defender will opt to continue his career at Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his desire for Nacho to stay with the squad and has attempted to persuade the Spanish international to reconsider his decision to leave. However, time is running out for Nacho, who must make a decision before his contract expires. According to reports from…
Former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is no longer in contention to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss, according to several reports. Almost immediately after Tuchel’s departure from Bayern was announced, he emerged as a top candidate to succeed Ten Hag should new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe decide to make a change this summer. Tuchel recently held discussions with United officials regarding the position. However, as initially reported by Fabrizio Romano, the former Chelsea and Bayern manager is now planning to take a break from football and will not be taking over at Old Trafford this summer.…
According to reports, Chelsea has reached out to the representatives of Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo. However, it’s suggested that the 23-year-old’s camp did not respond positively, particularly due to the absence of Champions League football at Stamford Bridge, making any potential move unattractive for the Brazilian forward. Interestingly, Manchester City has shown concrete interest in the Madrid ace, while Paris Saint-Germain also holds admiration for the winger but has not initiated talks for his signing. It’s been reported that Rodrygo would not be inclined to join Chelsea this summer, even if an offer were made. With the recent arrival of…
Arsenal has communicated to Napoli their decision not to meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million (£110.8m) release clause. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is keen on bolstering his squad with a striker after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title this season. Among the names on his radar is RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who is available due to his €65m (£55.2m) release clause. However, according to Sky Sports Italy, while Arsenal holds Osimhen in high regard, they are hesitant to pursue a deal due to the significant costs involved. Although Napoli is open to selling Osimhen, club president Aurelio de…
Manchester City is reportedly prepared to offer Phil Foden a staggering £375,000 per week in a new contract deal, as reported by the UK Sun. Foden emerged as Manchester City’s primary creative force last season, stepping up admirably while Kevin De Bruyne was sidelined due to injury. The 24-year-old contributed 19 goals and eight assists in the Premier League, playing a pivotal role in City’s historic fourth consecutive league title triumph. Furthermore, Foden’s exceptional performances earned him recognition as the FWA Footballer of the Year for the first time. In 2022, Foden pledged his future to his childhood club by…
Barcelona is currently facing a critical situation where nine first-team players are unable to be registered due to an ongoing financial crisis, as reported by The Athletic. The LaLiga giants must generate approximately €130 million by the end of June to avoid further restrictions on registering new additions to the team. To address the financial challenges, Barcelona is actively seeking new investment opportunities and aims to restructure their existing deal with Nike. Currently, players such as Inigo Martinez and Vitor Roque cannot be registered due to registration issues from the previous season. Additionally, contracts for Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, Pau…
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has been linked with a potential move away from the club this summer. The 22-year-old Frenchman is highly rated across England, with Chelsea reportedly interested in securing his signature. Recently, former Premier League stars Theo Walcott and Frank Lampard were asked to rank the top five wide players in English football. Both included Olise on their lists, but notably, they ranked Chelsea’s Cole Palmer higher, placing him in the top three. Palmer has been outstanding since joining Chelsea, playing a crucial role in their attack. His performances have established him as one of the finest…
Real Madrid is set for a rare setback in the transfer market after Chelsea agreed on personal terms with in-demand Brazilian right-back Pedro Lima. Additionally, the future of exit-linked Christopher Nkunku has been clarified. Real Madrid rarely fails to secure their top transfer targets. Last summer, they outmaneuvered Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Jude Bellingham, and they pulled off a historic free agent coup by bringing Kylian Mbappe to the Bernabeu. They’ve also been adept at acquiring Brazilian talent, signing Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo as teenagers, and securing 17-year-old sensation Endrick, who will join Madrid this summer after scoring…
Benin, known as the Cheetahs, will face off against their West African neighbors, Nigeria, the Super Eagles, in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Monday. Benin comes into the game with momentum, having secured a victory against Rwanda in their last match. In contrast, Nigeria is still searching for their first win in the qualifiers. This sets up a highly competitive Group C, where all six teams remain in contention for qualification after three rounds. Gernot Rohr, now leading Benin, will face his former team, the Super Eagles, in this vital encounter. Despite the match being held in Abidjan,…
Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, has started the summer transfer window by signing Tosin Abarabioyo, marking the beginning of what promises to be a busy period for the Blues. This signing signals the start of a new era at Stamford Bridge amid the club’s recent managerial changes. Chelsea has been highly active in the transfer market, making significant signings such as Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo for over £105 million each, along with other notable acquisitions like Mykhailo Mudryk, Wesley Fofana, and Christopher Nkunku. However, due to the Premier League’s financial regulations, Chelsea may need to offload some players to…
Portugal attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva has urged his international teammate Joao Neves to reject a move to Manchester United and instead join him at Manchester City this summer. Manchester United have identified Neves as a key summer transfer target. The Red Devils have already seen a £51 million bid for the Benfica star rejected. United are keen to sign a replacement for Casemiro following the Brazilian’s challenging second season at Old Trafford. Neves has a release clause of £105 million, but Benfica will reportedly consider offers of around £85 million for the 22-year-old. Asked about speculation linking Neves to Manchester…
Vinicius Junior has received an endorsement from none other than Brazil legend Ronaldo to clinch this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the former Real Madrid forward lauding Los Blancos’ current number 7 as “the best player in the world by far.” Vinicius had an outstanding domestic season, playing a pivotal role in Madrid’s La Liga title victory and scoring in the team’s recent Champions League final triumph over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. With 24 goals scored across all competitions, the 23-year-old emerges as a formidable contender for the Ballon d’Or. If he secures the honor, he would become the fifth Brazilian…
Reports suggest that Real Madrid could enter the race alongside Chelsea for the signing of Sport Recife right-back Pedro Lima. Lima, aged 17, made his breakthrough into the starting lineup of the Brazilian second-tier side in January and has since accumulated 25 appearances across all competitions. Chelsea has maintained long-standing interest in the teenage defender as part of their ongoing scouting efforts in South America. AS indicates that the Blues are currently leading in the pursuit of Lima, with talks revolving around a potential €7m (£6m) fee. However, Real Madrid has also expressed admiration for Lima and is closely monitoring…
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Babayaro has voiced his support for Daniel Amokachi’s decision to reject the opportunity to work alongside Finidi George as an assistant coach, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Babayaro, who enjoyed most of his playing career with Plateau United, shared the Olympic gold medal victory with Amokachi as part of the Nigerian team in Atlanta in 1996. Following Finidi George’s appointment as the head coach of the three-time CAF winners, Amokachi was expected to join as part of the coaching staff to assist the former Ajax winger as he leads a new era with the Super Eagles. According…
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has urged the Red Devils not to dismiss current head coach Erik ten Hag. Van Gaal advocates for giving Ten Hag more time at Old Trafford despite uncertainties surrounding his future, despite winning the FA Cup last season. “There have been speculations that Man United could part ways with Ten Hag this summer,” Van Gaal acknowledged. “Yes, of course (he should stay), but I also needed more time. I also won the FA Cup, and before me, 20 years nobody had won the FA Cup. Erik is winning the FA Cup in his…
Former Real Madrid midfielder and manager, Zinedine Zidane, has made a bold prediction about the future of the club’s latest signing, Kylian Mbappe. Speaking in an interview with Telefoot, Zidane expressed his confidence that Mbappe would “surpass everyone” and leave an indelible mark at the club. Real Madrid officially announced the signing of the former Paris Saint-Germain superstar on a free transfer on June 3, as he joins the club upon the expiration of his PSG contract. “Mbappe is here now. He will make history at the club, and I think he’ll surpass everyone,” Zidane stated. Mbappe has already achieved…