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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Liverpool defender Ben Davies has joined Sheffield United on a one-season loan deal. Davies joined Jurgen Klopp's men amid a center-back shortage at Anfield, although he has not made a single senior appearance since arriving in February. The center-back, 26, returned to the championship, having made 136 appearances for Preston North End, where he was named player of the year in 2018-19. In this standout campaign, Davies topped Preston's charts for duels won and interceptions, with 255 and 54 respectively, and also…

Manchester City saw their main rivals for the Premier League title get off to a good start on Saturday before the champions stumble at Tottenham on Sunday. Son Heung-min continued his recent phenomenal record against City with the lone goal, while Pep Guardiola's men went blank for a third straight game in all competitions. Maybe there is someone in North London who could help them with that? Manchester United and European champions Chelsea reveled in packed halls and Liverpool gave newly promoted Norwich City a…

Lautaro Martinez's agent said the forward is not even considering leaving Inter as he prepares to discuss a new contract with the club on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Tottenham amid growing speculation about Harry Kane's future. However, Argentina international representative Alejandro Camano quashed those rumors last week and reiterated on Monday that Martinez was eager to reach a deal. "We will do our best to stay in the Nerazzurri," Camano told FC Inter News. "Martinez is doing very…