Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi as manager Xabi Alonso looks to reshape his squad. The Blues are said to be in the market for a deep-lying midfielder regardless of what happens with Enzo Fernandez’s future at the club. Andrey Santos’ sale to Manchester United has left a gap in Chelsea’s midfield that Alonso is keen to address before the new season begins. Romeo Lavia remains an option in that area of the pitch, but the midfielder’s inconsistent fitness record has raised concerns about his reliability as a regular starter. Zubimendi played a…
Author: James Coswell
Newcastle United kicked off the Matthias Jaissle era with a 2-1 victory over Valencia, offering a rare positive moment in an otherwise turbulent summer at St. James’ Park. The Magpies followed that result with a 3-1 defeat to a disciplined Everton side at Murrayfield, exposing significant gaps in the squad as Newcastle search for a clear identity under their new manager. Jaissle is known for high-intensity, high-octane tactics, the kind supporters of ambitious clubs like Newcastle crave, but instilling that vision across a squad in transition will take considerable time and effort. The departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes…
Derby County are in active talks to sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Alex Mowatt as the club pushes to strengthen ahead of the September 1st transfer deadline. Reporter John Percy has confirmed that Derby are in discussions with West Brom over a deal for Mowatt, whom they came close to signing during the 2025 summer window. An opening offer for the 31-year-old has already been rejected, with the Baggies appearing reluctant to let go of one of their key midfield assets. Mowatt registered one goal and four assists across 39 Championship appearances last season, continuing to demonstrate his value at…
The Championship is widely regarded as one of the most unpredictable and exciting league competitions anywhere in European football this year. It remains a powerful stage for ambitious players looking to prove their worth before earning a move to the top flight of the game. Seven names in particular stand out as ones to watch closely when the new campaign gets underway across the coming weeks. Jarrod Bowen arrives at West Ham’s Championship campaign as arguably the standout individual talent in the entire division this season. Across the last three Premier League seasons, only seven players scored more goals than…
Manchester United and Chelsea are both monitoring West Ham United left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to reports from TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old has attracted serious attention after impressing during his time at the London Stadium following his arrival from Slavia Praha last summer. Diouf recorded 10 goal contributions and kept eight clean sheets across 35 appearances in all competitions during the 2024/25 campaign. Despite West Ham suffering relegation from the Premier League last term, Diouf showed considerable quality with five assists and six clean sheets in 32 league appearances. His performances at club level also earned him a place in…
Tottenham Hotspur have spent much of this transfer window addressing their defence and midfield, but the focus has firmly shifted to attacking reinforcements. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have struggled for goals in pre-season, scoring just seven times across matches against MK Dons, Auckland, Sydney, Chelsea, and Getafe. Those results have not derailed Spurs entirely, with the club remaining unbeaten across those five fixtures, but more firepower is clearly needed ahead of the new campaign. Folarin Balogun has emerged as one name under serious consideration, with the club reportedly having already made an approach for the Monaco striker this summer. The…
Tottenham Hotspur are showing no signs of slowing down their summer transfer activity as Roberto De Zerbi pushes to return the club to European football. The north London side have been linked with Atalanta centre back Giorgio Scalvini, according to a report from Nicolo Schira, with the 22-year-old catching the eye in Serie A. Chelsea are also monitoring the Italian international, as reported by Sun Sport, with both Premier League clubs now in the race for the defender’s signature. Atalanta are reportedly willing to sell Scalvini for approximately £42 million, making a summer deal a realistic prospect for either interested…
Arsenal are prepared to make a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, according to Spanish outlet Sport, if the Frenchman signals his desire to leave. The north London club have had a relatively quiet summer transfer window despite winning the Premier League title, making just two outfield additions so far. Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis have arrived at the Emirates, but Arsenal may still be seeking more marquee signings before the transfer deadline closes. A new central defender has emerged as a top priority for Mikel Arteta’s side, with William Saliba currently sidelined due to a back injury affecting the…
Chelsea are prepared to let Enzo Fernandez leave Stamford Bridge this summer, but only if Manchester City meet their substantial asking price, according to Fabrizio Romano. Romano has revealed that City have already held talks with Fernandez’s agent, signalling serious intent to bring the Argentine midfielder to the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea have set a £120m price tag on the 25-year-old and are under no pressure to sell, remaining fully prepared to keep him if City balk at that figure. The Blues missed out on European qualification entirely last season, though Fernandez was one of their standout performers throughout a difficult…