Mourinho praises ‘ambitious’ Abraham after Roma switch

Jose Mourinho hailed the ambition displayed by Tammy Abraham after the forward joined Roma from Chelsea on Tuesday. Abraham has signed a five-year contract with the Serie A club to fill the void left by Edin Dzeko's departure from Inter. Roma have paid 40million euros (£ 34.1million) to secure the services of a player who made his Chelsea debut in 2016 and has played six times for his country. Mourinho believes leaving the Premier League for a new challenge shows Abraham has high aspirations. "With Tammy, I prefer to…

ECA readmits nine Super League rebels

Nine of the rebel clubs that signed on to the doomed Super League project were welcomed back into the European Club Association (ECA). Six Premier League teams - Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal - are back in the independent body overseeing the European clubs game, with LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid and Serie A rivals Milan and Inter. That's three-quarters of the initial dozen breakaways, with financially struggling Barcelona keeping their commitment to the ill-fated…

Lukaku signing excites Chelsea teammate Alonso

Romelu Lukaku's return to Chelsea has reinforced the optimism of team-mate Marcos Alonso for the coming season. The Belgian striker returned from Inter at Stamford Bridge for £ 97.5million (€ 115million), having proved prolific in Italy. Lukaku led Inter to their first Serie A title in a decade last season, scoring 24 league goals. Having left the Blues in 2014, Lukaku joins a club that won the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel last season and Alonso is delighted to have the 28-year-old on board. "I can't wait to play…

Tottenham players to back Kane during transfer saga – Sanchez

Davinson Sanchez has said the Tottenham players are committed to supporting "the humble" Harry Kane, regardless of how the saga of his future unfolds. England captain Kane has been widely linked with a money transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City. City head coach Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire to sign Kane, who had asked Spurs to allow him to leave at the end of last season. Tottenham have reportedly turned down a £ 100million offer for the 28-year-old striker in June and are preparing another offer…

Abraham trades Chelsea for Mourinho’s Roma

Roma have completed the sign of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham for € 40million (£ 34.1million). Abraham has signed a five-year contract with the Serie A club to fill the void left by Edin Dzeko's departure from Inter. Chelsea are said to receive an additional € 5million in bonuses and have the option of re-signing the 23-year-old, who fell further down the pecking order when Romelu Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge. Arsenal were linked with Abraham, but he chose to try to revive his career under Jose Mourinho at Rone.…

Lingard in Solskjaer’s plans as Henderson continues to recover from COVID-19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted the 'reinvented' Jesse Lingard is part of his plans, while the Manchester United manager has also hinted at a return of Dean Henderson. Lingard enjoyed a productive loan with West Ham in the second half of last season, scoring nine times in 16 Premier League appearances. The 28-year-old's impressive performances for the Hammers secured a call-up in England at the end of the 2020-21 campaign, although he narrowly missed Gareth Southgate's last side for Euro 2020. David Moyes is reportedly…

Rumor has it: multiple suitors for Ronaldo, Aubameyang-Coutinho exchange?

Cristiano Ronaldo is suddenly the name that dominates the transfer rumor mill. The Portuguese superstar is said to have attracted interest from several sides. Is a departure from Juventus planned? TOP STORY - THE RONALDO ABONDANCE SPECULATION Ronaldo is the subject of widespread speculation across Europe. Paris Saint-Germain would like Ronaldo to replace Kylian Mbappe if the France international leaves for Real Madrid this summer window or the next, Calciomercato said, opening up the tantalizing prospect of a…

Martial praises ‘great player’ Varane after Man Utd arrival

Raphael Varane is a "great player" who will quickly prove his worth at Manchester United, according to his new team-mate Anthony Martial. The two have linked on several occasions in international service for France and have now joined forces with United after Varane left Real Madrid. Center-back Varane has ordered a fee estimated at around £ 42.7million (€ 50million) and Martial expects him to come to life at Old Trafford with the ease of a man who has won the World Cup and the Champions League. "Varane, I already know…

Lukaku believes he returns to Chelsea as a more ‘complete’ player

Record signing Romelu Lukaku said he is back at Chelsea as a more "complete" player. Chelsea have spent £ 97.5million to re-sign the striker, who previously joined Anderlecht aged 18 in 2011, from Inter. Lukaku enjoyed spells with West Brom, Everton and Manchester United before impressing Inter with 24 Serie A goals last season to win their first title in 11 years. The 28-year-old spent two seasons in Serie A, scoring 64 goals in all competitions, quickly becoming Antonio Conte's main man in attack. "I just feel…

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