Chelsea reportedly made an 11th-hour attempt to sign Everton midfielder James Garner before the transfer window closed, according to talkSPORT. The 25-year-old has become one of the most productive midfielders in the Premier League after establishing himself as a key starter at Goodison Park. Last season, Garner scored three goals and registered seven assists in 41 appearances across all competitions, cementing his reputation as a well-rounded midfielder. Chelsea’s interest intensified following the departure of Enzo Fernandez, who left the club to join Manchester City, leaving a clear gap in Xabi Alonso’s midfield options. Alonso was particularly attracted by Garner’s versatility,…
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Crystal Palace are set to reignite their pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez in the January transfer window after a summer deal collapsed. The move broke down after Ordonez failed a medical, with the results revealing a foot injury sustained at the World Cup was worse than initially feared. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that Ordonez had “said yes” to joining Palace in what would have been a €30m deal, equivalent to £26m plus add-ons. The broken metatarsal, picked up during the World Cup, had originally been expected to keep the defender sidelined for around four to eight weeks.…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly pursuing a late move for Nottingham Forest full back Neco Williams before the summer transfer window closes. Spurs have endured a miserable start to the Premier League season, suffering back-to-back defeats against Brentford and Newcastle United in their opening two fixtures. Roberto De Zerbi is now looking to strengthen his squad before the window shuts, with the left back position identified as a priority area requiring urgent reinforcement. The defensive struggles have been compounded by concerns over Andy Robertson’s performances at the back, adding further pressure on the club to act quickly in the market. The…
Liverpool and Everton are both reportedly plotting a late move to sign VfB Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, according to Sky Germany. The 25-year-old has attracted significant attention from across Europe after a productive campaign that demonstrated his quality at the highest level. Leweling initially arrived at Stuttgart on loan from FC Union Berlin in 2023 before the deal was made permanent the following year. He began life at MHP Arena as a rotational option but gradually worked his way into the starting lineup and became a key figure in the side. Last season he scored 11 goals and registered 12…
Everton are scrambling to secure a late striker signing after a chaotic final day of the transfer window threw their attacking plans into disarray. The Toffees had appeared to complete their business smartly by selling Beto to Fiorentina, believing they had secured a strong deal before the window closed. Folarin Balogun looked set to arrive as a quality replacement, with the American widely regarded as a significant upgrade on the outgoing striker. However, Balogun failed his medical in classic deadline day fashion, sending Everton back to square one with hours remaining to find a solution. Sky Sports journalist Danyal Khan…
West Ham secured a commanding Championship victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Divine Mukasa’s brace proving the decisive contribution in a four-goal home display. The Manchester City loanee opened his account in stunning fashion, striking from 25 yards with a shot that cannoned into the net off the underside of the bar in what was a memorable debut goal. Jarrod Bowen then added a second from the penalty spot after swift feet from Joel Piroe drew an untimely tackle from André, giving West Ham a comfortable two-goal cushion by the 40th minute. Wolves hit back before half-time when Marshall Munetsi ran…
Everton have made contact over a potential deal to sign highly rated Belgian defensive midfielder Mandela Keita from Italian side Parma this summer. The move, reported by Sky Sport Italy and relayed by Sport Witness, signals the Toffees are serious about strengthening their midfield options ahead of the new season. Keita has attracted attention from multiple clubs following an impressive spell in Serie A, establishing himself as one of the more sought-after defensive midfielders in Italian football. Everton will hope to secure a deal at around the player’s £17m Transfermarkt valuation, though Parma could demand a higher fee given the…
Chelsea have made official contact with AS Roma over the potential signing of French midfielder Manu Koné, according to journalist Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato. The Blues are actively strengthening their midfield following reports that Enzo Fernández is close to joining Manchester City, with Koné emerging as a primary target. Club-to-club negotiations between Chelsea and Roma are said to be underway, marking a significant step forward in what could become a major summer deal. Roma are believed to value Koné at around €55m, with the Italian club holding firm on their asking price as they attempt to retain the France…
Chelsea are pushing hard to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to a report from Foot Mercato, with the Blues leading the race for his signature. The west London club are rapidly closing in on a deal as the transfer window enters its final stages, making Camara their top midfield priority. Enzo Fernandez appears increasingly likely to depart Stamford Bridge, with Manchester City identified as a leading suitor for the Argentine midfielder. Chelsea have been in contact with Monaco to understand the full conditions of a potential deal, with the French club’s hierarchy believing a formal bid is imminent.…