Welbeck and Henderson moving to Chelsea would underline a change in the club’s approach this summer. The pursuit of the pair follows an unsuccessful attempt to sign 33-year-old Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, who declined to sell. Rogers, 23, does align with Chelsea’s youth-focused policy, but he also arrives with notable Premier League experience....

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old USA international scored 20 goals in 167 appearances for the MLS side. He could make his first appearance for Kim Hellberg’s team in the Carabao Cup first round against Wrexham on Friday, 7 August....

Kelly burst into form for Arsenal in the latter half of the 2024-25 season, netting twice and supplying five assists, playing a key part as the club secured a second Women’s Champions League crown. She was then pivotal in England’s successful European Championship defense that summer, sealing the title by converting the winning penalty against...

Federico Chiesa says his focus is firmly on Liverpool despite ongoing talk about his future. Over two seasons at Anfield under Arne Slot, the Italian forward has started just one Premier League match and scored five goals in 50 appearances across all competitions. Chiesa, 28, joined from Juventus in 2024 for £12.5m on a deal...

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has agreed to join Strasbourg on a season-long loan. The 24-year-old was identified by Strasbourg’s new manager, Hugo Oliveira, who wanted a ball-playing keeper after Mike Penders returned to Stamford Bridge following his own loan. The move underscores how the two BlueCo-owned clubs are coordinating on player development, though each transfer...

From the opening whistle, elite strikers have been toppling records. Messi’s climb to the summit of the all-time World Cup charts has rightly dominated the headlines. But he isn’t the only one rewriting the record books this tournament. Mbappé now leads France’s scoring list, Haaland is already Norway’s top World Cup scorer after just two...

Fenerbahce and Gornik Zabrze—potential opponents for Hearts—both finished second last season in Turkey and Poland, respectively, with Jagiellonia Bialystok trailing the latter only on goal difference. Champions League third-round qualifiers are slated for 4/5 and 11/12 August, with Europa League and Conference League matches on 6 and 13 August. Exact dates and the home-and-away order...

Supporters of Israel will be present when their team faces the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month, but no away fans will be accommodated. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, both Group B3 fixtures will be held at neutral venues. Israel, the designated home side on 27 September, will...

We asked whether Barcola’s price tag is fair. Here’s what you had to say: John: I’m stunned by the fee. Not questioning his talent or upside, but when Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m, this figure feels hard to justify. Lee: He’s shown his value. A big-name arrival to kick off the new manager’s era...

Fernandes is keeping his options open, with his agent Jorge Mendes speaking to both Tottenham and Manchester United. United remain firm on only signing players at prices they believe reflect fair value. While they admired Fernandes, the club feels last season proved that patience brings the right players at the right prices. United also questioned...

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