Liam Delap faces a tough decision. Not about joining Chelsea, it seems, but rather what shirt number he picks when he gets there. There is an obvious opening, but one that comes with a major warning, for the No 9 at Chelsea weighs as heavy as any shi...
When Thomas Tuchel and his staff first assessed Eberechi Eze and his potential for the squad they are building capable of winning the 2026 World Cup, they conceded he didn’t have the numbers to compete with the extraordinary range of available option...
Chelsea will look to build upon a successful end to the season by strengthening Enzo Maresca‘s squad ahead of their return to the Champions League. The Blues will compete in Europe’s premier competition for the first time in three seasons, having sec...
In ordinary circumstances, selling Bruno Fernandes, the only successful Manchester United signing of the post Sir Alex Ferguson era, is beyond unthinkable. But to get £100m for a soon-to-be 31-year-old changes the dynamic entirely. One other major be...
A host of top Premier League clubs could miss out on one of their top transfer targets this summer, with Napoli and Juventus set to battle it out for in-demand Jonathan David’s signature. The i Paper understands Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham,...
The great Manchester United, back in the Far East by popular demand, booed off in their first engagement. After defeat in Malaysia against the rapidly assembled ASEAN All-stars, what, pray, might be the reaction in Hong Kong should another defeat bef...
In a five-minute blur, Real Betis went from leading a European final to being Cole Palmered, but at 2-1 they still had hope. Alas, it was only fleeting. Jadon Sancho had had an indifferent spell on loan at Chelsea, in keeping with his last three-and-...