CHELSEA have officially unveiled midfielder Moises Caicedo in a record £115million deal.
And this follows the news that Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia prefers to sign with the Blues over Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Neymar has agreed a staggering £1.3m-a-week deal to go to Al-Hilal.
Plus, we have all the latest on Kylian Mbappe's ongoing saga with PSG.
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- By Tony Robertson
Chelsea considering Schmeichel move
Chelsea are considering a shock transfer for former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Schmeichel, currently at Ligue 1 side Nice, is open to a move should an appropriate offer materialise, according to the Mail.
It comes after Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Real Madrid on loan.
- By Tony Robertson
BREAKING: England find out World Cup final opponent
England have found out who they will play if they progress into the final of the Women's World Cup after Spain beat Sweden 2-1.
The thrilling semi-final saw La Roja have the last laugh with a stunning 89th-minute winner off the bar from Olga Carmona.
England will face hosts Australia at 11am tomorrow with the chance to make their first-ever World Cup final.
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- By Tony Robertson
Chelsea star set for Leicester loan
Chelsea youngster Cesare Casadei is set to complete his loan transfer to Leicester later today, as per Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian, 20, signed for Chelsea last summer in a £12.6m deal.
- By Martin Lipton
BREAKING: Wolves ref dropped for Prem gameweek 2
Blunder ref Simon Hooper and the VAR team who missed Wolves' blatant last-gasp penalty at Old Trafford have been dropped from next weekend's Prem list.
Hooper somehow failed to spot Manchester United keeper Andre Onana wiping out sub Sasa Kalajdzic in the final seconds of Monday night's game.
Prem refs general manager Jon Moss then personally apologised to Wolves boss Gary O'Neill for the lack of intervention by Stockley Park VAR Michael Salisbury or his assistant Richard West.
And now all three errant officials have been stood down from the fixture list for the coming weekend.
Refs' chief Howard Webb, who also contacted O'Neill to apologise after the game, was swift to accept a key error had been made.
Webb has promised clubs and fans that mistakes will be acknowledged by PGMOL.
The former World Cup Final referee believes it is important that PGMOL has an open and transparent approach.
His conversation with O'Neill alongside that of Moss is evidence of that approach being made a reality.
That includes enhanced accountability for officials with Hooper, Salisbury and West now paying an immediate price for their failings at Old Trafford.
- By Tony Robertson
BREAKING: Maguire West Ham transfer off
Harry Maguire’s expected £30m transfer to West Ham has reportedly collapsed after the Hammers grew tired of waiting.
Maguire, 30, had agreed personal terms with West Ham but had been in talks over a £7m pay-off from the Red Devils.
The Guardian report David Moyes’ side are now looking at alternative options.
However, they add there is a chance the deal could be revived.
Credit: AP - By Martin Blackburn
More from Lewis
Lewis, 18, said: “It’s been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true.
“As a City fan I can remember watching us winning trophies when I was young and it’s the only place I’ve wanted to be.
“To know I’m going to be here until 2028 is fantastic and I can’t wait to keep working and keep improving.
“Everyone at the Club has been so amazing, starting with the Academy where I learnt so much and I am hugely grateful for everything they did.”
City have also tied Nathan Ake to a new deal this summer – and are working on contract extensions for Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva.
Director of football Txiki Begiristain said: “We are very proud to have watched his journey through the Academy and to see him playing with such confidence in the first team.
“His energy and hunger around the squad is contagious and we believe he can help to bring more success in the coming years.”
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BREAKING: Rico Lewis signs new Man City contract
Rico Lewis has handed Manchester City a boost by agreeing a new five-year contract at the Etihad.
The teenage defender played his part in the club’s treble-winning season – making 23 appearances and earning high praise from Pep Guardiola.
Now he has committed his future to the champions until 2028 – with the option of a further 12 months at the end of it.
Lewis – a boyhood City fan – has been on an academy wage of around £5,000 per week and his new deal will see it rise significantly to around £25,000 per week.
As well as making the breakthrough last season, he became the youngest player to score in the Champions League on his full debut against Seville in November.
- By Tony Robertson
Chelsea eyeing FOUR more transfer before window shuts
Chelsea are said to be eyeing as many as FOUR new players before the transfer window shuts.
According to The Athletic, the Blues still have room to wriggle after completing the signing of Moises Caicedo for a Premier League transfer record of £115m.
With Chelsea already on the brink of signing Romeo Lavia from under Liverpool's noses, they could now add three additional players to their squad.
A new goalkeeper is being targeted following the departure of Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan to Real Madrid.
And two more attackers are also being looked at to further bolster Mauricio Pochettino's firepower.
This spending could see them eclipse £1billion on new signings in just three transfer windows.
- By Tony Robertson
Gerrard reveals he was snubbed by Championship sides
Steven Gerrard has revealed he was snubbed by two Championship clubs before becoming manager of Al-Ettifaq.
Speaking after his side picked up a 2-1 win over a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr, the Liverpool icon admitted he never heard back from them.
He said: "I had a couple of other things on the table at Championship level and I had to make a decision what I believed was right for me.
"In time with being patient, this (Al-Ettifaq) was the best offer on the table because we had two offers that had a chance, they were took away from me rather than me making that decision.
"I was in for two Championship jobs. I’m not afraid to say that, I never got them jobs, and I didn’t want to stay out of the game much longer and this was the best thing on the table at the time."
- By Tony Robertson
Arsenal identify new left-back
Arsenal have reportedly identified Joao Cancelo as their next defensive recruit.
According to Sky Sports, via Daily Record, the Gunners will look to sign the Man City star if Kieran Tierney leaves this summer.
The Scotland international is reportedly valued at just £25m after falling out of favour at the Emirates.
However, the injury of Jurrien Timber and fitness of Oleksandr Zinchenko have slowed down any sale process.
- By Tony Robertson
Leverkusen complete Kovar transfer
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar has completed a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.
An official statement from the Bundesliga side confirmed the 23-year-old had signed a deal until 2027.
It also revealed he would wear the No17 shirt.
Manchester United will reportedly receive £8m from the move.
Credit: https://twitter.com/bayer04_en/status/1691344295507189760?s=46&t=N3-66DPOwW8UCUMpcpTUjQ - By Dylan Terry
Neville slams Carragher for changing top four prediction
Gary Neville ridiculed Jamie Carragher after he changed his top-four prediction just one game into the Premier League season.
The pair featured on the first Monday Night Football of the season where their predictions for the season were revealed alongside fellow pundit Karen Carney.
And an eagle-eyed Neville spotted Carragher had already backtracked from the predicitons he made during an appearance on The Overlap.
Carragher tipped Liverpool to finish third on the show but changed his mind for MNF, placing them fourth behind Manchester United.
That shocked Neville who piled into his colleague, saying: "Have you changed your prediction?!
"Hang on last week on something else that we did you put Liverpool above Manchester United. You've switched your teams around.
"You can't change your prediction in a week! I mean seriously?."
- By Dylan Terry
Olise ‘agrees personal terms’ with Chelsea
Michael Olise is reportedly set to snub a transfer to Manchester City after agreeing a return to his former club.
The Crystal Palace star, 21, was on the Premier League champions’ wish list after an impressive season at Selhurst Park last term.
City were interested in the attacking talent, especially following Riyad Mahrez’s departure.
Now, though, Get French Football News state Olise has turned down the approach from the Etihad to head back to Chelsea.
Personal terms were said to be agreed with the Blues last week to make him the latest new face at Stamford Bridge once a fee is agreed and provide yet further competition in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
- By Dylan Terry
Neville slams Man Utd midfield
Gary Neville ripped into Manchester United's "non-existent midfield" following their 1-0 win over Wolves.
Speaking on Monday Night Football, he said: "Manchester United's midfield was non-existent, it emptied.
"It was a concern. If you watched Man Utd in pre-season, leaving Casemiro on his own when Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes go forward, it looks great.
"But you’ve got to have a balance. And the front three don't really work hard enough in a defensive sense.
"That would have been a real worry because Wolves have got a new manager only four days ago and a lot of misery around how their season may end up, but they’ve been brilliant tonight."
- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Maguire EXCLUSIVE
Manchester United's departing ace Harry Maguire is demanding a £15million pay-off to join West Ham, reports SunSport’s Neil Custis.
United chiefs thought they had a deal sorted after agreeing a £30m fee with the Hammers.
The Red Devils’ hierarchy also offered Maguire a £6m payment to go.
But the centre-back is holding out for more than twice that, with him facing a salary cut to move to the London Stadium.
The England international would have to reduce his wages from £190,000 a week to £120,000.
The 30-year-old has two years left of his current contract at Old Trafford, which would be worth £19.7million.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo deal
Chelsea broke their own Premier League transfer record to complete the £115million signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
Caicedo snubbed interest from Liverpool after they agreed a £111m fee with the Seagulls last week.
The midfielder has had his heart set on a move to Stamford Bridge from the beginning of the summer transfer window.
It is understood there is also a sell-on clause included for Brighton along with the historic fee.
The Ecuador international completed a medical and terms have been agreed on the whopping eight-year deal with the option of an extra year.
- By Kostas Lianos
Chelsea signing Lavia
Southampton star Romeo Lavia has decided to join Chelsea instead of Liverpool this summer.
According to The Athletic, Saints have agreed on a fee in the region of £50million plus add-ons to let Lavia go to Stamford Bridge.
The Reds are aware of the midfielder's choice and look set to miss out on a second target to the West Londoners.
This comes after Moises Caicedo also snubbed the Merseysiders in favour of Chelsea following a Premier League record £115m deal.
- By Kostas Lianos
Neymar to Al-Hilal latest
Neymar is joining Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain following a deal in the region of €100million (£86m).
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, all the necessary documents have been approved from both clubs.
The forward has undergone a medical with the Saudi Arabian giants and will pen a two-year contract.
The Brazil international is set to become one of the Saudi Pro League's best-paid players as he will pocket £2.7million per week.
Credit: AP - By Kostas Lianos
Mac for more
Everton are considering another bargain buy as they weigh up a swoop for Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
The Toffees are operating on a tight budget this summer and McCarthy could be available on a free transfer.
Despite the 33-year-old having two years left on his deal, it is understood Saints could allow him to leave for nothing in order to clear his wages.
Everton face competition from the ex-England international's former club Crystal Palace.
- By Kostas Lianos
Loan transfer move
Newcastle are interested in Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney and Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella.
But agreeing a deal may prove tricky for the Magpies as Financial Fair Play restrictions means they are seeking a loan deal.
The Toon are thus seeking a loan deal for either Tierney or Cucurella that includes an option or obligation to make the move permanent, as per The Telegraph.
Newcastle believe the two players would be keen to join, but both the Gunners and the Blues would need persuading.
- By Kostas Lianos
Sau it begins
Roberto Mancini is set to take over as Saudi Arabia manager just days after his shock exit as Italy boss.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Mancini could take over within the next 48 hours.
The ex-Manchester City boss has allegedly been offered a whopping €120million (£103m) package for a three-year deal running until the 2026 World Cup.
That means the 58-year-old tactician will be making a staggering €40m (£34m) per year.
- By Kostas Lianos
Neymar's awkward reunion
Naeymar is set for an awkward run-in with Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus as he prepares to move to Saudi Arabia.
Jesus will be hoping the star forward's dizzying wages will distract the 31-year-old from remembering what his new manager said about him back in 2019.
The Portuguese tactician insisted the Brazil international wasn't on Cristiano Ronaldo's level and would never become the best unless he changed his mentality.
For me, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best. I don't have any doubts about that. He doesn't score 10 or 20 goals but 30, 40 or 50. He doesn't need to be as 'artistic' as [Lionel] Messi. Everyone needs to look at Ronaldo.
Not just for his quality but for how he is as a professional, how he reached the level he's at. It should be a lesson to any child who wants to play football.
[Neymar] needs to change the way he thinks or he won't get to that level.
If what you have away from the game is more important than perfecting your own play, you'll never become the best. That's what Ronaldo has, the passion [to succeed]. That's the difference.
Jorge Jesus
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Eti-had a better offer
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise is set to snub a transfer to Manchester City after agreeing a return to his former club.
According to Get French Football News, Olise has turned down the approach from City to head back to Chelsea.
Personal terms were said to be agreed with the Blues last week to make the winger the latest new face at Stamford Bridge.
City were interested in the France Under-21 international, especially following Riyad Mahrez's departure.
- By Kostas Lianos
Making his Mark
Former Stoke and West Ham ace Marko Arnautovic is set to return to Inter Milan.
Arnautovic's current club Bologna agreed an £8.6million deal with Inter.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, personal terms between the forward and the Nerazzurri were agreed last week.
The Serie A giants have been looking for a striker after pulling out of signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea after he entered talks with Juventus.
- By Kostas Lianos
Dar to do
Fulham star Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to team up with Neymar should Al-Hilal meet his team's asking price, reports SunSport's Henry Tomlinson.
Mitrovic is determined to make the move to Saudi Arabia although he did feature against Everton on the weekend.
The 28-year-old has already seen two bids for him turned down by the West Londoners.
Al-Hilal first offered £25.5million for the striker before then seeing the second bid rejected.
SunSport understands that if the Saudi outfit meets the Cottagers' asking price of £45m then the Serbia international will be allowed to leave.
That would see Fulham make a £22m profit on the fee that they paid Newcastle for Mitrovic in 2018.
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