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Kepa Arrizabalaga, a rumoured transfer target for Real Madrid, has confirmed he will hold talks with Chelsea over his long-term future in the coming weeks. The 30-year-old became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined the Blues for £71m in 2018, but several disappointing years ultimately saw him lose his spot as a starter….

Mikel Merino has joked that he is “getting a taste” for playing as a makeshift striker, having admirably plugged the gap in Arsenal’s frontline left by injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Jesus (ACL) and Havertz (hamstring) were ruled out for the rest of the season in January and February respectively, leaving the Gunners…

Antony has admitted the city of Manchester itself played a part in his underwhelming form with Manchester United. The £81.3m signing left United to join Real Betis on loan in January after racking up just 12 goals and five assists in 96 games for the Red Devils. Since moving to La Liga, Antony has eight…

In an ideal world, Yoro’s contribution would have produced all three points, but his effort was still crucial in securing our first point of the new season – not only in front of goal but at the other end of the pitch, too. The 19-year-old recorded the most tackles of any player on the pitch…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti played down concerns over the fitness of Jude Bellingham ahead of this week’s decisive Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid. Bellingham missed the first leg of the ‘Euro derby’ through suspension and had been forced to sit out two domestic games due to further disciplinary issues before making his belated…

The WSL returns this weekend with some huge clashes involving Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea Source link