Arsenal have sent a clear message to Real Madrid and Chelsea regarding the future of Martin Zubimendi following the blockbuster arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. Despite only joining the Gunners last summer, the Spanish international now finds himself at a crossroads as Mikel Arteta reshapes his midfield engine room.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered a fascinating insight into his man-management methods after leading the Blues to a dominant 3-0 pre-season victory against AC Milan in Jakarta. The Spaniard made the bold decision to ignore the fatigue of one particular star to help him overcome a significant psychological hurdle.
Chelsea made a significant statement in their pre-season preparations with a commanding 3-0 victory over AC Milan in Jakarta. A brace from Joao Pedro and a sensational strike from Moises Caicedo ensured a comfortable outing for the Premier League side against the Rossoneri.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Manchester City have delivered their verdict on Chelsea's massive valuation of Malo Gusto as Enzo Maresca looks to raid his former club. The Blues are demanding a premium fee for the French full-back to help balance the books following a heavy summer of spending under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has defended the club's decision to allow veteran striker Danny Welbeck to join Chelsea on a two-year contract. The 35-year-old ended a successful six-year stint on the South Coast, where he became the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League, after Brighton opted against matching Chelsea's contract offer.
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