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Arne Slot wants to fix midfield problems, thus Liverpool is eager to take advantage of Man United’s move

This summer, Liverpool is actively searching the transfer market for fresh players.

In order to improve on their Premier League third-place result and make a stronger push in Europe the following season, the Reds are eager to bolster their roster.

Arne Slot has joined the team, and Liverpool is prepared to support the new manager in making roster adjustments and adding new players.

Teamtalk claims that Liverpool is prepared to sabotage Manchester United’s attempt to sign Manuel Ugarte, a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain.

According to the article, Slot feels that the Merseyside club needs an addition in that part of the game in order to improve as they were unable to replace defensive midfielder Fabinho.

The defensive midfielder was courted by the Reds last season, but he ultimately decided to join Paris Saint-Germain rather than stay with Sporting CP.

Wataru Endo was signed by Jurgen Klopp, but the midfielder hasn’t had much of an impact at Anfield, and the Reds need to improve there.

Man United is considering a move for Ugarte because they need a midfield player who can thwart opponent assaults and protect the defence because defensive midfielder Casemiro is expected to leave the team this summer.

Liverpool have an edge on Man United

The Uruguayan midfielder’s decision may be greatly influenced by the chance to play in the Champions League next season, which only Liverpool can offer. It remains to be seen who will win the race to recruit him.

With four years remaining on his current contract, Ugarte’s French champions PSG are expected to demand a hefty transfer fee in order to let him go.

Although he only joined the Ligue 1 team in the summer, the manager of PSG has given the player permission to depart, meaning they are prepared to take a different course.

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Liverpool star “ready to seal summer exit” as he “rejects contract offer.”

One of Arne Slot’s players received a fresh contract offer from Liverpool this summer. However, he had already expressed a wish to relocate to a place where he will play.

At the end of the season, Adrian, the 37-year-old Spaniard goalkeeper for Liverpool, was offered a fresh one-year contract extension; however, he turned it down in favour of going back home.

The local publication ABC Sevilla claims that Adrian is close to signing a contract to join La Liga team Real Betis, whom Liverpool will play in a preseason friendly in a few weeks. Adrian joined Liverpool on a free transfer from West Ham United in 2019 and has since made 26 appearances for the club.

Adrian had already stated in mid-May (via Muchodeporte) that he intended to go back to Spain. “I would like to return to La Liga after 11 seasons in the Premier League,” he stated. “A cycle would come to an end. I’m still prepared to compete, though. I may be 37, but I feel great.

“Goalkeepers, you understand that daily training provides you with the intensity necessary to compete, provided you take good care of yourself and haven’t had any severe injuries recently. It’s true that I would like to return to La Liga, and I believe I have a lot of time left. It must be a pleasant, fascinating project.

“Neither have I had a seat with Liverpool yet. Although it’s true that we will be keeping a close eye on La Liga, I don’t rule out the possibility of us having a chat.”

Following several changes in that area throughout the summer, Fabian Otte has been named as the new goalkeeping coach at Liverpool. Along with Jurgen Klopp, John Achterberg and Jack Robinson have gone on, and Caoimhin Kelleher, the backup choice, has acknowledged that he might have to go too in order to play regularly.

According to Liverpool.com, Adrian would need to leave Liverpool in order to play before he retires. For him and his family, it might make sense to move back to Spain. Arne Slot was never going to play Adrian for the Reds next season, but practically, the team needs enough bodies in the goalkeeping department to be trusted. He would just stay for the training exercises.

July 1, 2024
While Manchester United is in transfer negotiations Manuel Ugarte’s agent made Liverpool admission

Midfielder Manuel Ugarte, of Uruguay and Paris Saint-Germain, has been linked to Liverpool, and his agent has startlingly responded to the reports.

The representative of Manuel Ugarte, the star player for Paris Saint-Germain, has already responded to rumours that his client is interested in signing with Liverpool in the face of competition from Manchester United.

The 23-year-old left Sporting CP for the French powerhouses last summer, where he played in 37 games during his first season. The Uruguayan, who played in a team that won the Ligue 1 title, was in and out of the lineup throughout the final stretch, sitting on the bench for four of his previous seven games.

In addition, the defensive midfielder was benched for both of Barcelona’s and Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League knockout stage matches. Due to his troubles maintaining a starting position under Luis Enrique, he is set to serve a suspension in the middle of this season, which may have alerted some possible suitors.

Among them are United, Liverpool’s bitterest rivals, who have allegedly recently asked about the star’s availability. Sky Sports News reports as much, although the French publication L’Equipe also claimed that PSG had made offers to the player to AC Milan and Juventus in the previous month.

If Ugarte decides to leave the French champions, Liverpool has also been mentioned as a possible destination in rumours. His agent, Jorge Chijane, even addressed the rumours directly to O Jogo. “Liverpool?” he exclaimed. There’s a lot of buzz, but there are other clubs as well.

“I’m still not sure about the club, despite all the hoopla. He went ahead, making a clear indication that he was headed for the exit door of the Parc des Princes. “There are many possibilities on the table,” he said. “It’s highly likely that he won’t stay; his departure is inevitable.

I think a solution will be found.” The midfielder has already stated on Amazon Prime Video Sport that he will stay in the French capital past this summer, in contradiction to these statements. “We’ll see. I’d adore to [remain at PSG]. We shall see. I’m enjoying the end of the season here for the time being.”

Although Liverpool’s precise summer transfer plans are unknown, Ugarte would probably be looked after as Fabinho’s long-term replacement, considering the player left last year. The Reds acquired Japan captain Wataru Endo to cover for the Brazilian’s sale.

With 42 appearances in his debut season at Anfield, the 31-year-old former Stuttgart regular showed promise at times during his first season on Merseyside. But given his advanced age, club executives might already be considering their alternatives in light of his predicament.

The club’s sports director Richard Hughes and incoming head coach Arne Slot will be having talks on how to best proceed when it comes to bolstering the team’s possibilities in the market this summer. He stated in his initial interview that he would be joining a team responsible for hiring and managing the company’s operations this summer.

The former Feyenoord manager said: “When it comes to transfers, Richard and I will collaborate, but there will be a large backroom team involved as well. That is, I believe, how I have always worked and the best method for me to work since I can make the most of my time working with the team, with the remaining time likely going towards the family and a discussion with Richard about how we can improve the team. However, we already have a very capable crew.

June 27, 2024
The top five transfers by manager Ruben Amorim suggest what he will bring to Liverpool.

After an outstanding campaign at Sporting, Ruben Amorim is currently the front-runner to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager when Klopp leaves at the end of the current campaign.

The front-runner to take over as manager of Liverpool is Ruben Amorim, who made an impression when at Sporting.

After announcing his resignation as Liverpool manager at the end of the current campaign, sources indicate that Amorim has verbally agreed to take over at Anfield for a three-year period.

Amorim led Sporting to their first league championship in 19 years after joining the team in 2020, and they are now expected to repeat that victory this season. Sporting has established a reputation for having an excellent transfer market throughout his leadership.

Mirror Football has examined five of Sporting’s biggest acquisitions during Amorim’s leadership. The team is known for nurturing young talent and then selling it for a profit.

Viktor Gyokeres

The Swedish international is currently one of the most sought-after strikers in world football, drawing similarities to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Gyokeres, who had made waves for Coventry City in the Championship, became Sporting’s most expensive acquisition of the summer when they paid an estimated €20 million (£17 million) to have him at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Gyokeres, 25, is drawing interest from teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Liverpool after scoring 36 goals in 42 games for Sporting so far this season across all competitions.

Manuel Ugarte

Ugarte, who joined Sporting from Famalicao in 2021, played in 85 games over the course of two seasons and contributed to the team’s Portuguese League Cup victory.

Ugarte, a holding midfielder, filled in for Joao Palhinha when the latter joined Fulham in 2022. when making an impact for Sporting, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain last summer on a lucrative contract.

PSG fulfilled Ugarte’s €60 million (£51.3 million) release clause since Chelsea was also interested in signing him. The 22-year-old has had a great start to life in France and has established himself as a mainstay under Luis Enrique.

Pedro Porro

The full-back from Manchester City went to Sporting on loan for two years before making the permanent move for €8.5 million (£7.2 million) in 2022.

Porro made 98 appearances for the team in all competitions while he was in Portugal, mostly as a right wingback. His strong performances for Sporting earned him a transfer to Tottenham.

Before moving permanently to Spurs last summer for €40 million (£34 million), Porro first joined the team on loan for €5 million (£4.2 million). Porro had a lacklustre Tottenham start, but under new manager Ange Postecoglou, he has already established himself as an important player.

Pedro Gonçalves

Goncalves, another player Sporting acquired from Famalicao, began his professional career at Wolves before moving back to Portugal in 2019.

Goncalves joined Sporting in 2020, having spent just one season at Famalicao, and he is still one of the team’s key players. In 170 games, he has tallied 74 goals and 48 assists for the team.

Goncalves led the Primeira Liga in assists the previous season and led the league in scoring when Sporting won the championship in 2021. Because of his play, he was linked to West Ham, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Aston Villa.

Ousmane Diomande

After a run of strong outings while on loan at Mafra in Portugal’s second division, Diomande—who was signed from Danish club Midtjylland last year—quickly established himself as an important member of Amorim’s squad.

The Ivorian international, who originally cost Sporting €7.5 million (£6.4 million), has shown promise playing in a back three with former Liverpool player Sebastian Coates and academy product Goncalo Inacio. The 20-year-old has already made 49 appearances for Sporting and is being connected to several elite teams.

Given that Amorim is a major fan of Diomande, teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle are rumoured to be interested in hiring him. Most people are unaware of how many clubs were vying for him, despite the fact that he is an extremely gifted athlete. He has a great deal of room to grow,” Amorim said.

April 11, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino has the ideal Chelsea midfielder already, and Moises Caicedo transfer negotiations are ongoing.

Chelsea are still in talks with Brighton over a deal to sign Moises Caicedo this summer, but Mauricio Pochettino already has someone he could call his ‘perfect midfielder’.

Chelsea are set to resume talks with Brighton & Hove Albion over a potential transfer of midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer.

The 21-year-old is considered the Blues’ most important signing in central midfield and the club have been pushing for his signature in recent weeks.

Since Chelsea dropped Manuel Ugarte, they have remained firmly focused on Caicedo despite rival interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

However, Chelsea are favorites to sign the Ecuador international, who has four years left on his contract at the Amex Stadium.

football.london understand that Chelsea and Caicedo have already verbally agreed on personal terms that he would join Stamford Bridge for big money, but the problem at the moment is that the Blues and Brighton are yet to agree on a fee transfers received. The two clubs are negotiating a deal with Chelsea unwilling to pay Brighton’s £80million asking price.

However, the Blues may be looking for a solution where they don’t pay an £80million collection fee, but instead split it via surcharges and installments.

It’s a method they used on Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea signed world champions Argentina in the January transfer window for a club-record transfer fee of £106million, but the fee will be paid in six instalments, according to football.london. This helps with Financial Fair Play and also helps the Blues with their transfer budget for any given window.

In Fernandez, Chelsea have midfield talent that is arguably already world-class and has plenty of time to become an even better player at 22. In his few months at Stamford Bridge, it took him almost no time to adjust to a different culture and a more physically active league.

The Argentina international played both as a No.6 and as a box-to-box midfielder, with someone else playing behind him in the deepest midfield position. He was successful in both areas. Going forward, he tries to set things in motion and, sitting down, he sets the pace of the game.

Mauricio Pochettino, his fellow Argentine, officially takes up his new role as Chelsea head coach this weekend and will be eager to work with Fernandez.

Indeed, Pochettino’s description of his ‘perfect midfielder’, which he used to describe Harry Winks when the pair worked together at Tottenham, is perfect when it comes to Fernandez.

“For me, he’s the perfect midfielder who can play box-to-box and acts as a defensive midfielder,” Pochettino told Winks in 2017. “He has the quality and ability to play and capitalize on the demands of the game.”and read it.

“He’s so smart and we’re so happy he’s better now because he brings qualities to the team that we don’t have.” He is completely different from our other midfielders like [Victor] Wanyama, Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko.

“He can add qualities to the team that are completely different. He’s one of the options we have and we celebrate that because the opportunity to have him in the team gives us more quality and more value. opportunities to play in a different way.”

Chelsea are scrambling to find the perfect partner for Enzo in time for next season. Mateo Kovacic has now left the club and the Croatian completed a £25m move to Manchester City on Tuesday night. N’Golo Kante also recently left Chelsea, with the Frenchman joining Saudi Arabia on a free transfer once his contract expires.

Meanwhile, fellow midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also expected to leave. The 27-year-old has agreed a deal with AC Milan, Chelsea are expected to fetch around £18million for the midfielder’s signing.
Conor Gallagher’s future also remains uncertain.

The England international is attracting a lot of interest from other parts of the Premier League and if Chelsea get the right offer, don’t expect the club to stand in the way of Gallagher.

Talks have taken place with Southampton over a deal to sign Romeo Lavia. However, things have become quite calm over the past week, with Chelsea keeping their focus firmly on Caicedo. However, given the massive exodus of players in this position, the club have the option of signing both midfielders.

June 28, 2023
Following the courageous Joao Felix decision, Mauricio Pochettino makes a £52 million transfer to Chelsea his top priority.

In light of his appointment as the new manager of Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino appears positioned to oversee a sizable summer rebuild.

As his plans for Chelsea become clearer, Mauricio Pochettino has already begun to express his opinions regarding both incoming and outgoing transfers. An agreement between the two parties had been in place since early May, as football, and the club announced on Monday that the Argentine had signed a two-year contract to become the Blues’ manager. London is aware.

The 2022–23 season is now over, and Stamford Bridge is turning its attention to the upcoming summer transfer window, which is likely to play a significant role in determining the club’s future in the coming seasons. With Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, and Edouard Mendy as the top five players expected to leave the first-team squad, as many as 15 players could be leaving soon.

Other players who may depart before the summer window opens include Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. After first getting in touch with the Italian powerhouses about a transfer in April, Loftus-Cheek is currently in advanced negotiations to join AC Milan. London comprehends.

As contract extension talks with the Blues have stalled significantly, Mount is now wanted by Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Pochettino has already made his presence known by telling the team he doesn’t want the club to sign either Joao Felix or Denis Zakaria on a permanent basis this summer.

Chelsea is still primarily interested in signing strikers, midfielders, and goalkeepers. A list of potential targets for each role appears to have been loosely discussed, but there is one position where the main target is obvious and it is Pochettino’s priority position to fill.

The Sporting CP star Manuel Ugarte is unquestionably the player Chelsea want as the club sees him as the ideal partner to Enzo Fernandez, according to The Guardian, who claims that signing a central midfielder this summer is more important than doing so for a striker.

Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in Ugarte, but he currently prefers a move to west London. Pochettino is working hard to sign the 22-year-old, and according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Blues intend to pay his £52 million release clause in installments over the following four to five years.

The club still needs to sign a natural striker this summer, but Pochettino prioritizing a midfield addition suggests that he may occasionally use Kai Havertz or Christopher Nkunku at the attack’s leading edge. Romelu Lukaku is obviously another problem that needs to be resolved. Furthermore, the potential departures of N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, and Mount this summer may make it difficult to find depth in the midfield.

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Christian Pulisic transfer ‘priority’ revealed as USMNT star ‘contacted’ after Chelsea decision

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are exploring new avenues to sell Christian Pulisic Crystal Palace and Lyon are the latest clubs to be linked with a move.

Two new options for Christian Pulisic have emerged in this window as a move away from Stamford Bridge is on the cards.

After scoring just one goal all season, the winger surpassed that tally for his national side in a single match, netting two against Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals last week.

It means Pulisic has now scored more goals for the USMNT than Chelsea in the league since joining in 2019.

As the club rush to fulfill their promise to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, the 24-year-old is among the players he is preparing for an outing.

With a group of older players set to move from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, Kai Havertz is progressing to Arsenal, Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan and Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City – and it’s all happening fast, Pulisic is in limbo.

Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over as new manager on July 1 as preparations for next month’s US pre-season tour begin and Pulisic, whose future lies outside of SW6, is no closer to finding out. where its future lies.

“I don’t have social media on my phone anymore, so I probably don’t see as much as you think. I don’t know what’s going on,” he said last month.

“Sometimes people text me and say, ‘Are you going here?’ And I’m like, ‘I didn’t even know that. So they usually know more than I do.”

He is now on vacation after leaving the USMNT camp following the Nations League triumph.

“Like I said, it’s in the back of my mind right now,” she said of her future. “I don’t even think about where I want to be next season, I’m focused on the national team, I want to be here, I want to win games, that’s my only goal.

“When the time comes, I also need to rest after this, get away from the game for a bit and enjoy my break, see my family and everything. Once it’s time to make decisions and see what options I have, then I’ll take care of it, until then I’m just focused here.

There are now new links for the 24-year-old about a move. With AC Milan currently favorites to sign for him due to their continued interest and previous talks over a deal, compatriots Napoli and Juventus are also in the mix.

The latest links are a bit surprising though. French newspaper L’Equipe claim that Lyon are making him a priority addition to their squad.

The Ligue 1 outfit are said to be keen to drop an American signing in their squad like Napoli and have held talks with the player to persuade him to make the move.

Pulisic is reportedly ready to take a significant pay cut to unlock new targets and Chelsea will only demand a transfer fee of just £20m ($24m) for him too.

The Blues would make a profit for Pulisic if they recoup more than £12m ($15.2m) after losing after the £54m ($68.6m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund ) reportedly waived him for four years.

There could also be a twist in this story. With Eagle Football Holdings as Lyon’s controlling shareholder, led by American businessman John Textor, it’s the same people with 45% of Crystal Palace’s shares who have been floated as a potential new club for Pulisic.

With ambitions to play in Europe, interest from Palace may still seem unlikely, but with a transfer favored on all sides, Chelsea and Pulisic scrambling to reach a friendly decision still look set to happen.

June 26, 2023
Chelsea make huge £102m offer for Real Madrid star

Chelsea have made a whopping £102m offer to sign Federico Valverde from Real Madrid

According to Spanish agency Defensa Central (h/t Evening Standard), Chelsea have made a whopping £102million offer to sign midfielder Federico Valverde from Real Madrid and Uruguay during the summer transfer window.
The 24-year-old is a central figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

Therefore, although the report looks encouraging, it could be difficult to sign the one-game away player from Chelsea this summer. But funnier things have happened in transfer windows in the past.

Speaking of players: his contract with the 14-time European champion runs until the summer of 2027 (Transfermarkt).

He’s an action-packed midfielder who, like him in the 2022 Champions League final, can successfully act as a winger. He has good pace, can pass the ball very well like most Madridistas, has a good shot and works hard on the ball.

He has good technique and seems to follow the coach’s instructions better than most players.

While, as mentioned above, it’s hard to believe that Valverde would want to leave Los Blancos regardless of Chelsea’s offer, Mauricio Pochettino can do just that.

Change his mind? We hope.
To be honest, the Blues could use a midfielder like him who can lead the game on the opposition and impose his personality on them every time.

After missing out on Manuel Ugarte to Paris-Saint Germain, the club are looking to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Arsenal are also in the running.

Chelsea also need to sign a striker. You are in competition

with Madrid for Lautaro Martinez. Expecting too much progress from Valverde might be a bit too ambitious.

So let’s be realistic and make the deals that are actually possible. If something crazy happens, there is a chance of falling.

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Pep Guardiola authorizes Chelsea to finalize a £52 million summer move by giving Mauricio Pochettino the go-ahead.

Chelsea transfer news: Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, gave Mauricio Pochettino a subtly worded piece of summertime advice.

Before his Manchester City team takes on the Italian giants in the Champions League final, Pep Guardiola has chosen Andre Onana, who Chelsea are interested in signing, as Inter’s top player. The Cameroonian international is essential to Inter’s tactical system, and it appears that Guardiola has given Mauricio Pochettino the go-ahead to sign him for the Blues.

Football’s goals for the summer transfer window include acquiring a new goalkeeper. London is aware that Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy’s futures at Stamford Bridge are uncertain.

In between the sticks, Onana seems to be the main target, but Inter doesn’t seem to want to sell, especially in light of the CEO Giuseppe Marotta’s May comments.

In all honesty, I’d rule out Onana leaving for €40 million (£35 million).
“I believe he’ll stay.
Onana is content in Milano and wants to stay there; we have no plans to sell him as we have not received any offers. ”.

The Blues are said to have started talking to Inter for Onana despite the Serie A team’s adamant stance. According to Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph, another meeting between the two parties has already been scheduled because Inter has increased their asking price.

“At the moment, Inter Milan is asking for €60 million (£52 million) for Andre Onana,” he stated. After the Champions League championship, Chelsea and Inter Milan will meet to discuss Lukaku primarily. Onana, however, will be covered in that. “.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Chelsea appears to have already conducted a transfer experiment by sending a €40 million (£35 million) check. According to their report, the bid was swiftly turned down, but negotiations to reach a settlement will go on in the ensuing weeks.

Pochettino could move on to other goalkeeper targets after their initial offer was rejected, but after hearing Guardiola’s admission about Onana, the Argentine has good reason to want the Brazilian at Stamford Bridge. When asked who was the most dangerous player for Inter, he responded, “For the high press they use in their game. Onana is a superb goalkeeper to take that position to build-up. Absolutely fantastic. “.

June 11, 2023
To add a defensive midfielder as the team begins a makeover, “Chelsea have opened talks.”

This summer, Chelsea is reportedly in talks to bring in a new midfielder as they look to upgrade that area of the field.

We recently had the Manuel Ugarte saga, in which Chelsea was vying for the Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder but fell short to PSG. Romeo Lavia, a defensive midfield starlet for Southampton, is now the focus of Chelsea’s attention, at least as a potential replacement.

We do not anticipate Chelsea to add just one new midfielder this summer, as Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to rebuild in that position, of course depending on departures.

Several Twitter users shared the news last night, including Bobby Vincent from Football London, who tweeted the information below.

As reported by @FelixJohnston_, understand Chelsea have opened talks with Southampton for Romeo Lavia. The club watched him intensively last season. This isn’t instead of Moises Caicedo. #CFC

— Bobby Vincent (@BobbyVincentFL) June 8, 2023

Lavia has long been a target for Chelsea, who reportedly had an offer rejected for him last summer. But as you can also see from the tweet up top, Chelsea is still interested in Moises Caicedo and is still pursuing Lavia.

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Chelsea now want to sign the ‘no nonsense’ defender his Club are expecting a bid.

Mikayil Faye, a wonderkid from Senegal, is now a target for Chelsea, but Borussia Dortmund is also interested in signing him.

Let’s take a look at Mikayil Faye to see who he is and why Chelsea wants him.

What is the narrative?

Simon Jones of the Daily Mail describes the 18-year-old as a “no-nonsense” defender.

The ability of Faye to play anywhere across the defense, where his marauding style has caught the attention of scouts, is said to have impressed them.

For his intimidating presence at the back against opposing strikers, the Senegal international has even earned the moniker “The Monster.”.

The teen has established himself at NK Kustosija, and the Croatian team even anticipates receiving bids this month for their prodigious young talent.

Faye chose to stay in Croatia despite interest from Europe’s top clubs growing in 2022, despite Marseille and Reims’ keenness to sign him.

Since Todd Boehly moved to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea has developed a reputation for snatching up the best players in Europe.

Gems like David Datro Fofana, Cesare Casadei, Kendry Paez, and others have been moved, and Faye may now join them at Stamford Bridge this summer.

Mikayil Faye’s situation in Chelsea.

The Daily Mail also reveals what Chelsea intend to do with Faye if they succeed in luring him to Chelsea.

According to reports, Chelsea is looking into partnerships with either Strasbourg or Sporting CP, after which the Blues will likely look to loan the young player to another club so that he can continue to develop.

Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are rumored to be willing to offer a quicker pathway into the first team, which could give the German giants an advantage.

In this month, bids for Faye are anticipated, so make sure to keep an eye on the situation.

June 9, 2023
As the Blues agree to pay over the release clause, Manuel Ugarte chooses Chelsea over PSG.

After agreeing to pay more than Manuel Ugarte’s release clause, rumors claim that Chelsea has won the race to sign the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.

Due to a number of impending departures, Chelsea’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino has made Uruguayan international Ugarte his main goal in an effort to urgently rebuild the midfield.

Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount, two contract rebels whose contracts expire in 2024, are both anticipated to be sold, while N’Golo Kante’s contract expires at the end of this month.

Chelsea has returned to Lisbon to address the issue after pursuing a new defensive midfielder to partner club record acquisition Enzo Fernandez.

For several weeks, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have been squabbling over Ugarte. Now, Portuguese tabloid Record claims Chelsea has “closed the deal.”

The 22-year-old has decided to transfer to the Premier League following two weeks of heated negotiations between Chelsea, Sporting, PSG, and Ugarte’s advisors, notably Jorge Mendes.

In order to avoid paying the entire sum up front, Chelsea have actually agreed to pay more than Ugarte’s €60 million (£52 million) release clause, providing an additional €5 million (£4.3 million).

Sporting has agreed to the terms, and it’s said that PSG was unwilling to raise their offer because they were frustrated with way the deal had been mishandled. Sporting has accepted the terms.

Ugarte was actually offered a better wage by the Parisians to transfer to the Parc des Princes, but Chelsea countered with a longer-term deal on less favorable terms, as they have done with most of their new acquisitions.

Ugarte was ready to sign a contract with PSG worth £4.3 million annually, or around £82,000 per week, but the deal at Stamford Bridge will only pay him £3 million annually, or £57,000 per week, with a contract that is anticipated to be longer than six years.

The desire to play in the Premier League, which Ugarte has long harbored, ultimately proved to be the deciding factor in negotiations.

The Uruguayan could be presented as the first signing of the Pochettino era before the end of the week after flying to London to complete a medical.

As one of the most promising young defensive midfielders in the world, Ugarte has had a standout season for Sporting, both domestically and in Europe. This past season, he completed more tackles (121) than any other player in the Portuguese league.

June 4, 2023
Before the transfer window begins, Liverpool might disclose Jurgen Klopp’s first summer acquisition.

Liverpool plans to restructure its midfield this summer to provide Jurgen Klopp a unit with greater skill and depth.

With the Reds apparently close to signing Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool could reportedly begin their summer reorganization as early as next week. As Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield, it appears as though the playmaker will be the first one through the door at Anfield.

The Reds boss has made it clear that he plans to spend big over the next several months in order for his team to once again compete for the championship. The Merseyside team failed to change players frequently enough, as evidenced by this season’s fifth-place position, and efforts are already being made to correct the problem.

Liverpool is putting a high priority on recruiting at least two midfielders this summer because Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner are all leaving the team as free agents. Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher of Chelsea have both been mentioned, and the team has a history of being interested in Matheus Nunes of Wolves.

But Fabrizio Romano claims that the Reds look to have decided to make Mac Allister their first summer acquisition. According to reports, Liverpool is aiming to finalize “player side details” with the Argentina international before the end of the week, including his potential contract and personal terms.

The Reds will then make contact with Brighton and are prepared to meet the ‘exit clause’ in his contract, which is reportedly less than £70 million. Despite their present focus on signing Sporting star Manuel Ugarte, Chelsea has also been connected to Mac Allister.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can reach an agreement with Brighton before the transfer window opens on June 14 and if this is an indication of things to come at Anfield in the coming months.

In order to fill Julian Ward’s position, the Reds hired Jorg Schmadtke earlier this week. The German initially signed a short-term contract that will keep him in charge of the team only through the forthcoming window. Schmadtke told Sport1 about how he will conduct business in the Premier League: “The coach’s input in transfers is stronger in England than it is in Germany, where a sports board or a sports director handles everything in one hand. The priorities are set by Klopp.

He will then select from a list of players that he’d like to work with after consulting with data analysts and scouts. I’ll then approach the clubs and targets after that. Finally, the investors themselves must be happy with their investments.

May 31, 2023
In response to the Blues’ proposed swap deal package, Manuel Ugarte “picks between Chelsea and PSG transfer.”

Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, wants to acquire Manuel Ugarte, a defensive midfielder for Sporting.

Manuel Ugarte, a midfielder for Sporting, is rumored to prefer Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, which has led to hope that he could be the first hire under Mauricio Pochettino. After weeks of torturous speculation, the Argentine’s appointment as Chelsea’s next head coach was finally announced on Monday. He is now ready to start overhauling his underwhelming squad in preparation for his impending move to west London.

According to reports, Pochettino has already approved a high-profile move for Uruguayan international ball-winner Ugarte, who has swiftly distinguished himself as one of the league’s most promising young players this season.

Joao Palhinha moved to Fulham last summer, and Ugarte has stepped up in Joao Palhinha’s absence. The 22-year-old now appears poised to earn Sporting yet another sizable paycheck.

Ugarte is reportedly being offered £62 million by Chelsea, plus an additional £4 million, according to Record in Portugal. PSG is also showing a lot of interest in the player.

However, it’s also been reported that the Blues have floated the idea of loaning striker David Datro Fofana as part of the proposal in an effort to outdo the French powerhouses.

Fofana spent £11 million to join the club from Molde in January, but he only made three Premier League appearances.

To reach his full potential, the 20-year-old Ivorian has to keep playing frequently, as he did in Norway, and his possibilities at Stamford Bridge are probably restricted.

Amid speculations that Ugarte would prefer to join the Blues over PSG, Chelsea will feel secure about signing the player right now.

The aggressive midfielder has previously been linked to Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, but it now appears that the three Premier League clubs have been passed over.

With Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, Pochettino will need to make significant changes to Chelsea’s midfield.

N’Golo Kante’s current contract expires at the conclusion of the season, and he has not yet agreed to a new one.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also on his way out the door as AC Milan is in negotiations to complete a deal.

If Chelsea wants to consider making extravagant purchases this summer, player sales must be prioritized.

Additionally, Pochettino has additional midfielders on his Chelsea wishlist, including Alexis Mac Allister, who is a target of Liverpool.

Together with his father and agent Carlos, who will soon be in the UK from Argentina, the Brighton World Cup winner will decide on his future in the days and weeks to come.

Chelsea is also interested in Youssoff Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Moises Caicedo as they aim to increase their presence in the middle of the park.

Lavia and Caicedo have already had Chelsea bids for them rejected, but this summer, their futures are once again in question.

May 30, 2023