Category: Football

Chelsea to launch huge bid for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez?

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Chelsea are said to be making a strong push to bring in Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez with a significant bid.

The Blues have allegedly informed the Portuguese giants that they are prepared to pay £115m to sign the 2022 World Cup winner.

During the summer transfer window, Benfica won the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder from River Plate, a deal worth €18m.

Since then, the Argentina international has established himself as one of the most sought-after young talents in world football.

He made five starts and two substitute outings to help his country win their first World Cup since 1986, while the youngster also collected the Young Player Of The Tournament accolade.

His performances have understandably attracted interest from other top European clubs, and several clubs are said to be willing to pay a significant amount to bring him on board.

It has been reported that Fernandez possesses a

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God’s Own Country Welcomes America

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A grudging and growing acceptance that maybe Leeds might have some good Americans…

Yorkshire doesn’t take easily to change. But walking around the city center or down Elland Road on gameday there’s no avoiding the signs of a growing American influence. Leeds United fans wear Major League Baseball caps and US men’s national team jerseys. Americans’ names have earned their ways onto on the backs of replica kits, and stars and stripes bedeck (or something…“spangle”??) the souvenir scarves of manager Jesse Marsch — proud son of Racine, Wisconsin.

On the stadium concourse, Mark Russell wore a San Francisco 49ers sweatshirt.

On the stadium concourse, Mark Russell wore a San Francisco 49ers sweatshirt. “I bought it because of the association,” he said, referring to the San Francisco 49ers Enterprises organization that now owns 44% of Leeds United. He knew very little about the 49ers. “They’re an American Football (do we capitalize

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Chelsea interested in Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile

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Chelsea interested in Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile – Football Extras













Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on a deal worth €35 million for AS Monaco left-back Benoit Badiashile.

The Athletic claims that the Blues are hoping to sign the 21-year-old defender in the mid-season transfer window. They have already initiated discussions regarding a potential €35m move.

The West Londoners have been following the Frenchman for a while now, and they are expected to make a move for him in the coming weeks. It is no secret that the Premier League giants will have to bring in defensive reinforcements.

The youngster has been a standout performer for Monaco this season. The report goes on to claim that the left-back is likely to cost €35m.

Chelsea have been vulnerable so far this season and will need to address the defensive problems in January. Badiashile has the ability to develop into a

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Atletico Madrid keen on Barcelona star Memphis Depay?

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Atletico Madrid have reportedly set their sights on a deal for Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.

Los Rojiblancos are expected to be in the market for at least one new attacker in order to replace Matheus Cunha, who is heading for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

There is also speculation surrounding the future of Joao Felix, with the 23-year-old Portuguese wanting to leave Wanda Metropolitano before the end of the January window.

According to Fichajes, Diego Simeone’s side have identified Memphis as a possible acquisition, with his contract at Camp Nou due to expire at the end of the campaign.

The report adds that a deal for the Dutchman is ‘complicated’, with the Catalan giants not comfortable letting him move to a league rival in the middle of the season.

Memphis struggled with injuries during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign, which restricted him to just three games for the Blaugrana

Manchester

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