Julian Alvarez has responded to reports of a potential £42 million move to Chelsea. The 24-year-old Manchester City forward, who had impressive seasons in 2022–23 and 2023–24, insists he is happy at City despite rumors of a transfer to West London. Alvarez stated in an ESPN interview, “These are things that are spoken, but I am peaceful, at ease, and pleased at City. We’ll watch to see what transpires.” Amidst Chelsea’s search for a new striker due to Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistent performance, Alvarez was also linked to Paris Saint-Germain as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe. In other news, Chelsea…
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Jack Grealish showed clear distress as he exited the pitch at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night. Despite starting promisingly in Manchester City’s 6-2 FA Cup win over Luton Town, Grealish suffered a new injury and had to be substituted before halftime. The England winger, visibly emotional on the bench, sought comfort from teammates as he watched City play without him. The injury occurred just past the 30-minute mark when he pulled up after making a pass. Replays suggested a muscle tweak, and despite trying to continue, Grealish realized he couldn’t, leading to Jeremy Doku replacing him before halftime. Post-match, Pep…
Newcastle may opt for a surprising strategy of accepting a points deduction next season to retain their key players. According to Stefan Borson, the Magpies face pressure to make significant transactions before June 30th. Failure to do so could result in a points penalty. Interestingly, Borson notes that the club might prefer to accept the penalty to keep its crucial players. Borson states, “Regarding affiliated party laws, the focus was on Newcastle to block their rise after their early success.” “City is handling the case, so Newcastle doesn’t have to, and they hope City overturns the regulations to impact Newcastle’s…
Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been linked to a summer move to Chelsea. Alvarez has played second fiddle to Erling Haaland at Man City but now there are reports suggesting he wishes to leave. Several reports indicate that Chelsea is highly interested in Julian Alvarez as they search for a new striker this summer. According to reports, the World Cup champion is valued at least €80 million, and a move won’t happen until the player requests it. In an interview with ESPN, Alvarez did not confirm whether he will leave. “These are things that have been spoken, but I…
According to reports, Manchester City is considering letting go of one of their young players on the roster. Manchester City’s recent summer business has thrived from selling young talent. Notable players like Gavin Bazunu, Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, and James Trafford have moved on from Pep Guardiola’s team. City is ready to offload 21-year-old Liam Delap, according to The Sun (09/06/2024, page 55). Rumors suggest that City plans to sell Delap to an unnamed Premier League club. This move aims to address their ongoing Profit and Sustainability Rules issues. Delap, praised by Guardiola as “unique,” is a homegrown player, making…
Pep Guardiola has ruled out a move to Manchester United once his contract with Manchester City expires, despite previously expressing interest in managing there. The Spanish manager, who joined City from Bayern Munich eight years ago, has won numerous titles, including six Premier League crowns, two FA Cups, four League Cups, and a Champions League trophy. His contract is set to expire at the end of the 2024–2025 season, and sources indicate he will leave the Etihad at that time. Before joining City, Guardiola had mentioned that he could see himself managing at Old Trafford. This came after a phone…
Gareth Southgate has warned England that skill alone won’t be enough for victory following their 1-0 loss to Iceland at Euro 2024. After struggling in their final warm-up match before heading to Germany, Southgate remained confident in his squad despite John Stones leaving Wembley with a foot injury. England’s defense was shaky, and they were disorganized in attack, struggling to recover from Jan Dagur Thorsteinsson’s early goal. Southgate hopes the loss will serve as a wake-up call, highlighting concerns about the team’s lack of enthusiasm without the ball. “Any complacency that our skill alone will win us the championship is…
According to rumors from Spain, Chelsea is eyeing a move for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, despite Manchester City previously rejecting an offer from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez recently finished his second season at City, scoring 19 goals to help Pep Guardiola’s team win the Premier League. The 24-year-old played the eighth-most minutes among City outfield players, appearing in 54 matches across all competitions. However, Marca reports that Alvarez is considering a move to raise his profile, knowing he will always be behind Erling Haaland at City. Atletico Madrid has already inquired about a potential transfer for Alvarez, but City “flatly denied”…
Gareth Southgate explained his decision to include Luke Shaw in his 26-player Euro 2024 squad while excluding Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish, and James Maddison. Southgate noted that although Maguire could have contributed under his previous leaderships, his inclusion would disrupt the team’s balance. He also addressed Maddison’s comments about potentially offering “something else” to the team and explained why Grealish, despite a strong performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was not selected. Regarding the one “gamble” in his squad, Southgate mentioned Shaw, who hasn’t played since February, and provided an update on when the Manchester United left-back would be ready for…
UEFA has decided whether to exclude Manchester United and Manchester City from the Europa League and Champions League. According to The Times, UEFA has approved both clubs to participate in the same European competitions as their sister clubs this season, albeit with restrictions. Currently, regulations prevent teams from competing in the same tournament if they share ownership with another team. Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns both Nice, which qualified for the Europa League, and a minority stake in Manchester United. Similarly, Girona, part of the City Football Group, qualified for the Champions League alongside Manchester City by finishing third in La…