Chelsea have now held formal talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Maxence Lacroix. #AFC also appreciate Lacroix.
Palace value the French centre-back at at least ยฃ55m. Jan Paul van Hecke's move to Spurs being used as a yardstick.๐ซ๐ท
Personal terms were not a issue for weeks yet we took our sweet time. Mikel wanted Rogers. They met face to face. Villa were angered with the way we handled informal talks amid a gap in valuation. Chelsea swooped in, we didnt match it.
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๐จ Salma Paralluelo is officially a free agent after leaving FC Barcelona.
The 22-year-old Spanish star, fresh off scoring in the Champions League final, has attracted serious interest from across Europe.
Strong links to Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon and PSG as she weighs her next move. A major statement signing in the womenโs game incoming? ๐
Whatโs your prediction for her next club? #SalmaParalluelo #WomensFootball
As per @OptaJoe, William Saliba has conceded just ONE non-penalty goal for club and country in his last 13 matches - going back to the 25th of April.ย
In that time, he's won the Premier League, played in the Champions League final and reached the World Cup semi-finals. ๐ฅต
๐จ EXCL: Arsenal make approach to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho. Arteta said to be a big admirer of the player since his #MUFC days and is pushing for the deal. #CFC will ask for up to ยฃ85 million but price can be driven depending on negotiations. https://t.co/nGW4KOIWBn
@SirLeoBDasilva Tzolis for Trossard, it's going to be weird if we have to sign another GK could have found someone better than Meslier in the first place if Kepa is going๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
๐จโ ๏ธ OFFICIAL: Belgian Federation statement on Folarin Balogun red card case, saying they are โastonishedโ.
โThe Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USAโBelgium match on Monday, 6 July at 5:00 p.m. (Seattle time).
FIFA bases its decision on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
This provision states that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may decide to suspend the enforcement of a previously imposed disciplinary sanction.
However, Article 66.4 of the same FIFA Disciplinary Code clearly provides that a red card (sending-off) automatically results in a suspension for the team's next match, as has been the case for all previous red cards issued during this FIFA World Cup.
Furthermore, and irrespective of the above, the decision is in direct contradiction with the provisions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Competition Regulations, as set out in Article 10.5:
"If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team's subsequent match. In addition, further sanctions may be imposed.โ
The automatic nature of such a suspension was also explicitly reaffirmed in FIFA World Cup 2026 Circular No. 16, which was distributed to all participating member associations on 12 May 2026.
The same rule is reiterated at every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Coordination Meeting prior to each match and is included in all FIFA World Cup 2026 workshop presentations.
โ๏ธIn order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options.โ
Aryna Sabalenka says she wants to get completely drunk, forget about tennis, and try harder next time after her loss to Naomi Osaka
โDo you feel like youโre the world #1 player at the moment? If not, what do you feel like you need to do to get back to that status?โ
Aryna: โAh, this question guys. Letโs just look at the rankings. By now I am world #1. Level-wise today I wasnโt world #1. Yesterday I was world #1. I feel like I just, I donโt even want to think about ranking at this point. I just want to go get completely drunk, forget about tennis, and try to get in better shape.โ
(via Wimbledon Press)
๐จ @AxelHesse1:
Arsenal remain in close contact with the agents of Christian Kofane. ๐จ๐ฒ
Eric Depolo confirmed in April: "Arsenal's interest is serious."
He also stated: "With Kofane, Arsenal would have a top striker for the next ten years. He's a โฌ100 million player."
Important to ensure discussions are not labelled as crash outs. I dont have the privilege of recording a video so Im just going to explain my fair and honest thoughts thus far.
Fans are not angry at Monga going to City its more so the laid back approach of trying to outsmart a market where money talks.
Losing out on a talent who badly wanted Arsenal over ยฃ3/4 million is not being โdisciplinedโits just dithering and stubbornness. He would have gone on loan, a club would have covered his wages and you could have flipped for profit but Andrea took too long and City should have never even had a chance. Its just the truth.
Not paying ungodly amounts to Tonaliโs agents is fair and the same can be said about his wages and ยฃ100m fee. I find it hard to believe fans would have been angry at signing Fernandes for ยฃ85m if that who YOU really want. The market has shifted and we need adapt. Lowballing Newcastle for a midfielder who improves us massively is just a piss take. Make a serious offer and get it done if HE is the ONE. That is what fans are saying.
Villa have told us ยฃ130m for Morgan. If YOU believe that is way too much, make a FAIR offer and lets see how they react. Barcola is not any cheaper so just make your mind up.
Rice, Saliba, Timber and Saka are struggling and we need to ensure they are taken care of while having adequate cover to begin our title defence.
Mikel always calls for fair critique and as a fan its fair to express concerns. I personally dont need transfer dopamine but im just asking to move correct and that is based on information I have. Im sure the club will make moves, lets get a move on.
We are Premier League Champions, move like it.