‘Makes no sense’ – Graeme Souness warns Chelsea over three new signings
Graeme Souness has criticised Chelsea’s approach in the transfer market and questioned three of the club’s big-money signings.
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Chelsea and Manchester City to resume battle to sign Josko Gvardiol in January, Arsenal fail in Douglas Luiz pursuit
The battle for Gvardiol is over… for now Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig on Deadline Day, which ended their summer pursuit of the centre-back. The Croatia international was the subject of intense interest from the west London club, with reports stating that Chelsea had bid €90 million for his services, despite having already signed centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Kouliably. RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has stated that he expected Gvardiol to stay at the Bundesliga club for at least another two season, but the Evening Standard reveal that Chelsea could return with another approach as early as the January transfer window.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Seven games into the season in all competitions and Frank Lampard can finally select a recognised striker he wants in an Everton shirt. Providing someone at the Premier League has registered Neal Maupay in time for the Merseyside derby, that is. Lampard and Jürgen Klopp will be relieved to concentrate on the renewal of old rivalries after the distractions of a transfer window that both believe dragged too long into the season. Everton are without a win in the Premier League but building gradually. A derby debut for Maupay, signed from Brighton last Friday but not cleared to play at Leeds on Tuesday, would offer a desperately-needed presence up front. Klopp’s striking options are rich by comparison but also involve a dilemma. Does Darwin Núñez come straight back into the Liverpool side having served a three-match ban for head-butting Joachim Andersen last time out? Goodison Park would be the perfect place to find self-restraint and redemption. AH
Chelsea offered Neymar deal before transfer deadline
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain before Thursday’s transfer deadline, according to reports.
So'ton v Chelsea: Che Adams rattled Jorginho by chipping ball into his face
Che Adams had Jorginho wound up with a slightly cheeky act during Chelsea’s trip to Southampton on Tuesday.
Adam Armstrong sinks Chelsea as Southampton come from goal down to win at St Mary’s in stunning victory
Southampton put in a stunning performance to come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1. Chelsea started the better side, Raheem Sterling scored his third goal in two games Ad But Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men responded swiftly, just two minutes after going behind they equalised when Romeo Lavia fired in a long shot from the edge of the box after a corner was not cleared well by Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea in talks over signing RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol after £77.4m bid
Chelsea are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to buy the centre-back Josko Gvardiol. They have offered about €90m (£77.4m) and the clubs are negotiating a deal under which the Croatia international would stay at Leipzig this season and move to Stamford Bridge next summer.
Antony to Man Utd: Who're the highest-paid Brazilians in European football?
The signing of Antony from Ajax is one that Manchester United fans are hugely excited about.