Callum Hudson-Odoi: Marcos Alonso urges Bayern Munich target to stay at Chelsea

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been urged to stay at Chelsea by team-mate Marcos Alonso amid interest from Bayern Munich. The exciting teenager is being linked with a £35million move to the Bundesliga giants after struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge – though he has started the last two cup games, including the Carabao Cup semi-final…

Fred’s transfer to Man Utd ‘raised eyebrows’ at Shakhtar

Fred’s former team-mates were understood to be shocked by his move to Manchester United, according to reports. The Brazilian has only made three appearance since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took caretaker charge of the Red Devils in December. In fact, Fred barely featured for Solskjaer’s predecessor, Jose Mourinho, who signed him in the summer from Shakhtar Donetsk for…

Chelsea transfer news: Blues reportedly set to confirm signing of Gonzalo Higuain from Milan

Gonzalo Higuain is close to becoming a Chelsea player and could make the move today after agreeing personal terms. The Argentine international has been linked continuously with a move to west London in recent weeks and it now appears he will finally make the switch to Stamford Bridge, according to Spanish outlet Marca. On loan…

Paul Gascoigne pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge and will face trial in October

Paul Gascoigne will defend himself against a sex assault charge by saying he has a propensity to kiss people ‘in a non-sexual manner’, a court heard. Gascoigne, the former England star, was arrested while travelling on a train between York and Newcastle for allegedly kissing a woman without consent in Darlington in August. He appeared…

Mousa Dembele: Tottenham star on the verge of completing £11million move to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is on the verge of sealing an £11million transfer to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan. Dembele, whose contract runs out in the summer, has not featured for Spurs since injuring his ankle against Wolves in November. Nine Premier League stars who swapped England for the riches of China The Belgium…

Chelsea transfer news: Who is Nicolo Barella? The £45million ace compared to Steven Gerrard who could replace Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas is on his way out of Chelsea but not before the club has found a replacement for the Spanish playmaker – and they may they have found one in Nicolo Barella. The Blues, though, could have to pay Cagliari as much as £45million to prise the 21-year-old away from the Italian club. Fabregas…

Solskjaer responds to Neville ‘mutiny’ at Man Utd comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Gary Neville’s comments that there could be a “mutiny” at Manchester United if they don’t name the Norwegian as the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho. The former United striker took over as interim boss in December after Mourinho was sacked following a number of poor displays by his side. Since…

Alisson Becker stats: Liverpool star has the best save success rate in the top five European leagues

Alisson Becker has been nothing short of spectacular since his summer move to Liverpool. After months of negotiations and genuine interest from Chelsea, the Brazil international departed Roma for a whopping £67million. While Kopites have been insisting the shot-stopper is the best thing since sliced bread, football fans were convinced it was merely bias. However,…