Latest transfer update 26 may 2020
ChelseA goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly set to remain at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer.
Chelsea could supposedly exploit uncertainty in the transfer market this summer thanks to the solid financial footing created by owner Roman Abramovich. The Blues are in a stronger position than most clubs to get through the unprecedented crisis and could even turn it to their advantage.
Juventus have reportedly joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez.
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle United.
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol holds Jordan Henderson in a higher regard than former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso. Liverpool skipper Henderson has been instrumental in his side's charge to 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The 29-year-old is also one of the favourites to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can appears to still be in admiration for James Milner's fitness levels.
"favourite Liverpool player" because "he is purely about football".
"Emre said to me that he thinks that Milner is still the fittest player in Liverpool."
Manchester United's bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho reportedly relies on their Champions League prospects.
Manchester United will grant an extension to let English goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 23, finish the season on loan at Sheffield United with the current deal ending in June.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised key workers for putting their lives at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic and urged fans to continue staying safe.
Ross Barkley could have become the best English midfielder since Steven Gerrard, according to ex-Everton defender Mark Hughes. The 33-year-old claims Barkley had the potential to match the Liverpool legend both domestically and internationally but the Chelsea ace is yet to fulfil that promise.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been warned off signing Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. Marcotti does not think Icardi would suit Chelsea's style of play, saying he is completely different to current Blues strikers Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud.
Willy Caballero says he received death threats after making a mistake while playing for Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Liverpool could announce the signing of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner in "August or September", according to German football expert Raphael Honigstein.
Frank Lampard has explained how he feels honesty is the best policy when it comes to dealing with Chelsea players upset by his tactical decisions.
Former Everton defender Steven Pineaar revealed that he once had to escape a hotel fire while room-mates with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Ajax, but not before the Swedish star asked him to go back and grab his bags first.
Liverpool have been backed to complete the signing of RB Leipzig star Timo Werner in the summer transfer window because the striker is the perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp's style of play. That is the view of former Borussia Dortmund star Paul Lambert.
Everton, the Toffees have also made a £25m offer to Barcelona for French defender Jean-Claire Todibo, 20, who is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Schalke.
Erling Haaland says he isn’t fazed by the prospect of facing Bayern Munich’s star-studded squad in Today’s Klassiker, arguably the biggest game of his career to date.
Jamie Carragher claims Liverpool didn't believe they could turn the 2005 Champions League final around during half-time and were more focused on saving face.
Training under Pep Guardiola is like going to university, according to veteran goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
Former technical director Marco Branca has suggested that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi turned down a lucrative contract to join Inter Milan in 2008.
The Premier League are looking at more ways of getting fans into stadiums digitally to rev up the atmosphere in behind closed doors games. The Premier League are hoping that games can return on June 19.
Lautaro Martinez will have to earn his place at Barcelona if he leaves Inter, according to Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni.
Kaka admits AC Milan feared another Liverpool comeback in the 2007 Champions League final due to memories from Istanbul two years earlier. The Reds made history in 2005 as they came from 3-0 down to win on penalties in what many consider it to be the best final in the competition's history.
Arsenal fans believe that Bukayo Saka may have hinted that he is set to sign a new contract with the club.
Atletico midfielder Fernando Llorente has described his side’s Champions League victory over Liverpool at Anfield as “the most beautiful night I have ever experienced in football”
Chelsea have decided against using their buy-back clause on Sassuolo's Ivory Coast international winger Jeremie Boga, 20, who has been linked with a move to Napoli.
Manchester United are looking to sign Juventus stars Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral as soon as possible, according to reports in Italy.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski to finally put an end to the club’s goalscoring struggles.
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says it is too early to say whether Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland will be better than Robert Lewandoswki.
On-loan Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 27, may not play for Bayern Munich again after the Bundesliga leaders decided not to sign him permanently from Barcelona and has been offered to Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Former Juve head coach Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return to management and has been targeted by PSG.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has received a special recognition award in honour of the charity work he has contributed amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Atalanta BC defender Timothy Castagne as a potential transfer target.
Barcelona could recall Philippe Coutinho from his loan spell at Bayern Munich, It is claimed the Catalan giants could even bring him back into their first-team squad, if UEFA allows them to do so ahead of La Liga's proposed resumption.
Former Inter Milan president Victor Blanco says that Lautaro Martinez’s move to Barca is almost complete.
Inter Milan and Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 27, is moving closer to a permanent transfer to Paris St-Germain for around £54m.
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is hoping to lower the club's €40 million (£36m/$44m) valuation amid interest from Juventus.
Players are at an increased risk of muscle and joint injuries with Project Restart failing to provide a proper pre-season to build fitness, warns former England and Arsenal physio Gary Lewin.
Real Betis are hoping to complete loan or permanent deals for as many as five Barcelona players, Ansu Fati, Carles Alena, Riqui Puig, Junior Firpo and Francisco Trincao are all claimed to be targets.
AC Milan are allegedly concerned that Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have played his final game for the club.
Manchester City have reportedly joined Manchester United in keeping tabs on Brazilian teenager Vinicius Tobias.
Juventus winger Douglas Costa says he has considered retiring because of his frequent injury problems.
Barcelona will listen to loan offers for Ousmane Dembele in the summer such is the desire to get him off the wage bill and to stop his value nose-diving.
Jeremie Aliadiere has warned Matteo Guendouzi that he must "grow up" as a human being or risk throwing away his Arsenal career.
Gary Neville is concerned about a looming financial "nightmare" for English Football League clubs while Stevenage have hit out at plans to follow through with relegation if the season is decided off the pitch.Good Afternoon and Welcome to Tuesday's Paper Talk...
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly set to remain at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer.
Chelsea could supposedly exploit uncertainty in the transfer market this summer thanks to the solid financial footing created by owner Roman Abramovich. The Blues are in a stronger position than most clubs to get through the unprecedented crisis and could even turn it to their advantage.
Juventus have reportedly joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez.
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle United.
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol holds Jordan Henderson in a higher regard than former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso. Liverpool skipper Henderson has been instrumental in his side's charge to 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The 29-year-old is also one of the favourites to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
Former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can appears to still be in admiration for James Milner's fitness levels.
"favourite Liverpool player" because "he is purely about football".
"Emre said to me that he thinks that Milner is still the fittest player in Liverpool."
Manchester United's bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho reportedly relies on their Champions League prospects.
Manchester United will grant an extension to let English goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 23, finish the season on loan at Sheffield United with the current deal ending in June.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has praised key workers for putting their lives at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic and urged fans to continue staying safe.
Ross Barkley could have become the best English midfielder since Steven Gerrard, according to ex-Everton defender Mark Hughes. The 33-year-old claims Barkley had the potential to match the Liverpool legend both domestically and internationally but the Chelsea ace is yet to fulfil that promise.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been warned off signing Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. Marcotti does not think Icardi would suit Chelsea's style of play, saying he is completely different to current Blues strikers Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud.
Willy Caballero says he received death threats after making a mistake while playing for Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Liverpool could announce the signing of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner in "August or September", according to German football expert Raphael Honigstein.
Frank Lampard has explained how he feels honesty is the best policy when it comes to dealing with Chelsea players upset by his tactical decisions.
Former Everton defender Steven Pineaar revealed that he once had to escape a hotel fire while room-mates with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Ajax, but not before the Swedish star asked him to go back and grab his bags first.
Liverpool have been backed to complete the signing of RB Leipzig star Timo Werner in the summer transfer window because the striker is the perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp's style of play. That is the view of former Borussia Dortmund star Paul Lambert.
Everton, the Toffees have also made a £25m offer to Barcelona for French defender Jean-Claire Todibo, 20, who is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Schalke.
Erling Haaland says he isn’t fazed by the prospect of facing Bayern Munich’s star-studded squad in Today’s Klassiker, arguably the biggest game of his career to date.
Jamie Carragher claims Liverpool didn't believe they could turn the 2005 Champions League final around during half-time and were more focused on saving face.
Training under Pep Guardiola is like going to university, according to veteran goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
Former technical director Marco Branca has suggested that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi turned down a lucrative contract to join Inter Milan in 2008.
The Premier League are looking at more ways of getting fans into stadiums digitally to rev up the atmosphere in behind closed doors games. The Premier League are hoping that games can return on June 19.
Lautaro Martinez will have to earn his place at Barcelona if he leaves Inter, according to Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni.
Kaka admits AC Milan feared another Liverpool comeback in the 2007 Champions League final due to memories from Istanbul two years earlier. The Reds made history in 2005 as they came from 3-0 down to win on penalties in what many consider it to be the best final in the competition's history.
Arsenal fans believe that Bukayo Saka may have hinted that he is set to sign a new contract with the club.
Atletico midfielder Fernando Llorente has described his side’s Champions League victory over Liverpool at Anfield as “the most beautiful night I have ever experienced in football”
Chelsea have decided against using their buy-back clause on Sassuolo's Ivory Coast international winger Jeremie Boga, 20, who has been linked with a move to Napoli.
Manchester United are looking to sign Juventus stars Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral as soon as possible, according to reports in Italy.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski to finally put an end to the club’s goalscoring struggles.
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says it is too early to say whether Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland will be better than Robert Lewandoswki.
On-loan Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 27, may not play for Bayern Munich again after the Bundesliga leaders decided not to sign him permanently from Barcelona and has been offered to Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Former Juve head coach Massimiliano Allegri is ready to return to management and has been targeted by PSG.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has received a special recognition award in honour of the charity work he has contributed amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Atalanta BC defender Timothy Castagne as a potential transfer target.
Barcelona could recall Philippe Coutinho from his loan spell at Bayern Munich, It is claimed the Catalan giants could even bring him back into their first-team squad, if UEFA allows them to do so ahead of La Liga's proposed resumption.
Former Inter Milan president Victor Blanco says that Lautaro Martinez’s move to Barca is almost complete.
Inter Milan and Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 27, is moving closer to a permanent transfer to Paris St-Germain for around £54m.
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is hoping to lower the club's €40 million (£36m/$44m) valuation amid interest from Juventus.
Players are at an increased risk of muscle and joint injuries with Project Restart failing to provide a proper pre-season to build fitness, warns former England and Arsenal physio Gary Lewin.
Real Betis are hoping to complete loan or permanent deals for as many as five Barcelona players, Ansu Fati, Carles Alena, Riqui Puig, Junior Firpo and Francisco Trincao are all claimed to be targets.
AC Milan are allegedly concerned that Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have played his final game for the club.
Manchester City have reportedly joined Manchester United in keeping tabs on Brazilian teenager Vinicius Tobias.
Juventus winger Douglas Costa says he has considered retiring because of his frequent injury problems.
Barcelona will listen to loan offers for Ousmane Dembele in the summer such is the desire to get him off the wage bill and to stop his value nose-diving.
Jeremie Aliadiere has warned Matteo Guendouzi that he must "grow up" as a human being or risk throwing away his Arsenal career.
Gary Neville is concerned about a looming financial "nightmare" for English Football League clubs while Stevenage have hit out at plans to follow through with relegation if the season is decided off the pitch.
