Understand that as of today, a potential Granit Xhaka signing does not impact another addition, if Enzo Fernandez leaves.
Xhaka is an explicit Alonso recommendation. Drives standards and Alonso wants his profile.
Chelsea know Xhaka wouldn’t be a long term addition, so still hold interest in Adam Wharton.
Crystal Palace currently asking too much money and #CFC haven’t sold Enzo yet.
On Lacroix, Palace are currently holding out for a higher fee than Brighton’s sale of Paul Van Hecke.
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Xhaka played a huge part in getting Sunderland European Football last season. He will also bring a much needed mentality to the dressing room. A+ signing for me. #CFC
Chelsea are interested in Granit Xhaka, as requested by Xabi Alonso, his former coach at Leverkusen. The first offer by Chelsea is £25m. (via @lucacerchione)
At least if we make QFs now nobody can say we didn’t play anybody.
Belgium isn’t without their flaws, Beat Bosnia and this nation will be behind this team to another level. #USMNT
US Soccer has made Pochettino an offer to extend contract by four years & lead USMNT at 2030 World Cup.
The offer came before the tournament to signal interest in keeping Poch. All parties agreed to make final decision after ‘26 World Cup.
(@TheAthleticFC) #USMNT
The Lakers are actively exploring trade scenarios utilizing their cap space to improve the roster, per @ShamsCharania.
LA will be aggressive this summer to retool around Luka Doncic.
“The objective was to finish first, and we are first. Now it’s the next stage, and it’s going to be a Final, and we are ready.”
“I think it’s all positive.”
Mauricio Pochettino responds to criticism after #TURUSA.
#USMNT
🇺🇸 Mauricio Pochettino doesn't want to talk about momentum after a loss:
"I'm happy. Maybe I'm not showing because your questions are a little bit weird.
"I'm confused, maybe the vibes is like we go home tonight and Türkiye stays (in the World Cup), no?”
Who I would start tonight. Have a feeling Poch will rotate more, but continuity at the back is important.
Also want to keep momentum going, regardless if we win the performance needs to be respectable.
Pulisic subs off at HT, would also like to see Haji get most of the 2nd half. Aaronson too.
Depending how the game is going you can mess around with getting guys minutes 2H, but we shouldn’t just mail it in. #USMNT