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Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae. The 28-year-old South Korean has been linked with a move away from Germany, and Liam Rosenior is looking to sign him to improve his defensive unit, as per Fichajes.​ He is likely to cost around €30 million, and it remains to be seen …

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making a major summer move for Yan Diomande, with The Athletic reporting that the Arsenal hierarchy are closely monitoring the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger ahead of a potential bid. Diomande, already regarded as one of the brightest emerging talents in European football, has attracted attention from several elite clubs, but any transfer appears unlikely …

Brentford star Michael Kayode has become one of the most in-demand young defenders in Europe following his impressive season in the Premier League. Despite his age, the 21-year-old right-back has displayed maturity and consistency well beyond his years, earning widespread attention from several of Europe’s biggest clubs. Among the interested parties, Manchester City are emerging as the most serious suitors, …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen. The 29-year-old has been linked with a move away from West Ham, and the north London outfit would be willing to provide him with an exit route. As per Fichajes, Spurs are leading the race to sign Bowen. West Ham are currently fighting for survival in the …

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was not happy as he was asked about drinking from an Arsenal-branded up before the game against Bournemouth. It was another difficult evening for Spurs as they conceded late on to lose 3-2 to Bournemouth, and Frank has only gone and made himself even more unpopular over an incident before the match. Frank discussed the Arsenal …

Maurizio Sarri had reasons to be angry after Lazio’s 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, with refereeing controversy and his own club. ‘I hoped Matteo Guendouzi would remain, I don’t even know Petar Ratkov. I promised the fans I’d put up with everything.’ The Aquile had sent a formal protest to the Lega Serie A, complete with dossier of errors that had …

Cristian Chivu warns today’s results show ‘the dangers are always just around the corner in Serie A,’ as Inter beat Parma to go four points clear of Napoli in top spot. The Nerazzurri knew that Napoli had been held 2-2 by Hellas Verona in the earlier kick-off, so this was a huge opportunity to go four points clear at the …

Paolo Vanoli insists the 2-2 draw with Lazio ‘is the right result’ after a chaotic and controversial encounter. ‘Fiorentina react to negative events now.’ There were numerous controversial decisions at the Stadio Olimpico, as well as desperate David De Gea saves and goal-line clearances. After Danilo Cataldi’s opener, the Viola fought back to turn it around with Robin Gosens and …

Arsenal are reportedly facing even more transfer interest in Ethan Nwaneri, with Bournemouth joining Chelsea as suitors for the young midfielder. Nwaneri is not currently pushing to leave Arsenal, but it seems there are clubs hovering for the 18-year-old due to his lack of regular playing time at the Emirates Stadium this season. We recently reported that Chelsea are interested …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise onto Eberechi Eze for the contribution he’s making without even playing at the moment. The England international joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace in the summer, and has contributed five goals and two assists so far, including a memorable hat-trick against Tottenham. Still, Eze has had to make do with being an unused …

Antoine Semenyo gave Bournemouth supporters a farewell moment they will never forget with a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Tottenham at the Vitality Stadium. In what is widely expected to be his final appearance for the Cherries, the Ghana international fired home a stunning 94th-minute goal to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory, just as the contest appeared destined to end in …

Matteo Guendouzi waved goodbye to Lazio fans at the Stadio Olimpico after the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, as he is heading to Fenerbahce for €30m. The midfielder was in the starting XI for tonight’s Serie A match, which is widely believed was his final appearance in the Biancocelesti jersey. At the final whistle of a chaotic 2-2 draw, Guendouzi took …

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been spotted drinking from an Arsenal-branded up in a bizarre blunder at the Bournemouth game. The Danish tactician is not exactly Mr Popular with Spurs fans anyway at the moment, with his side losing once again this evening thanks to a late Antoine Semenyo goal. Frank hasn’t done a great deal to win over the …

Udinese held on after a late Torino comeback for all three precious points in this surprising away victory, as Nicolò Zaniolo and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp were decisive. Ivan Ilic, Perr Schuurs and Zanos Savva were still out for the hosts, plus Adam Masina at AFCON, while Marcus Pedersen and Zakaria Aboukhlal nursed knocks after a 3-0 win away to Verona. Cyril …

Inter narrowly defeated Parma 2-0 this evening as goals from Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram separated the two teams on cold, misty night at the Ennio Tardini. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Dimarco, for his goal and otherwise stellar performance. Parma: Corvi 6; Britschgi 5.5, Delprato 5, Circati 5, Valeri 6; Bernabe 5.5 (Estevez 5.5), Keita 6 (Cremaschi N/A), …