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Transfer News & Rumours

Sarri and Jorginho move to Chelsea will be resolved on Wednesday

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 10 2018

Chelsea’s long-winded pursuit of Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho could reach a conclusion on Wednesday. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that the transfers are edging closer to being completed…

Sarri
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England boss summons the spirit of 1966 for their big test against Croatia

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 10 2018

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France vs Belgium confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 10 2018

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World Cup semi-final predictions: Belgium can see off France, England fancied to edge past Croatia

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 11 2018

It is still extremely tight at the top of the Sportslens Predictor competition, with just a handful of points separating the leading contenders. The first semi-final takes place on Tuesday,…

Southgate
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World Cup 2018 Day 26: Belgium star praises Manchester City boss, France chief dubs Thierry Henry an “enemy”

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 11 2018

Belgium and France go head-to-head in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in what could be one of the most explosive games of the tournament so far. There has…

De Bruyne
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Manchester City reignite their interest in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Manchester City have reignited their interest in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic. City had a £44 million bid for the 28-year-old rejected at the start of June and they have since…

Pjanic
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World Cup 2018 Day 25: Pundit “convinced” England will win, Chelsea star has a dig at Thierry Henry

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 9 2018

The countdown to the World Cup semi-finals is well underway and there’s no shortage of people willing to have their say on events in Russia. From members of parliament blasting…

Shearer
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World Cup 2018 Day 24: England slay Sweden, heartbreak for Russia against Croatia

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2021

England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 as goals by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday. The Three…

Alli
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Chelsea still have “concrete” interest in signing Jorginho from Napoli

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Chelsea are still in the running to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The 26-year-old was thought to be on the verge of joining Manchester City, but Italian media outlet Il Messaggero…

Jorginho
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World Cup 2018 Day 23: Belgium stun Brazil, France await in the semi-finals, England expects

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 9 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia continues to deliver stunning stories and the first two quarter-finals certainly didn’t disappoint. France booked their place in the semi-finals with an impressive victory…

England
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Inter Milan want £31 million for Chelsea midfield target

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

Inter Milan have set a £31 million asking price for Chelsea target Matias Vecino. Italian media outlet Tuttosport has claimed that Inter are willing to offload Vecino this summer as…

Vecino
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Juventus want “at least £18 million” for Newcastle and West Ham target

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

Stefano Sturaro’s agent says Juventus want at “least £18 million” for the midfielder. Newcastle United have been linked with the 25-year-old, although West Ham United were believed to have outbid…

Sturaro
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Arsenal “in talks” to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 6 2018

Arsenal are in talks to sign France midfielder Steven N’Zonzi. New Gunners manager Unai Emery, who signed N’Zonzi during his time in charge of Sevilla, is known to be eager…

N'Zonzi
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England boss sweating on the fitness of key stars ahead of Sweden clash

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 13 2020

England manager Gareth Southgate has asked for honesty from his players ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final tie against Sweden. Southgate has numerous injury concerns to contend with following the…

Southgate
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World Cup 2018 Day 22: Martinez praises “special” Belgium, France boss happy with Mbappe, Scottish pundit backs England to lose

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

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