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Just 12 months after Chelsea's eye-catching transfer shot that saw Roman Abramovich shoot out around £ 220m on five new gigs, the Blues owner is set to reopen his checkbook.Abramovich is not only willing to pay as much as £ 150 million for Erling Haaland, it has recently been revealed that Chelsea are in advanced talks with the highly ranked Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.Jules Kounde is on Chelsea's wish list / Fran Santiago / Getty ImagesThe Frenchman has reportedly already been courted by Manchester United and Tottenham in…

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes expects the club to challenge for trophies this season and explains that the squad has improved both in mentality and quality.United have already signed Jadon Sancho since finishing second in the Premier League and losing in the Europa League final, with a deal for Raphael Varane also now very close.Do you see good things coming in the new season ?? pic.twitter.com/yTjt1C8MoC- Bruno Fernandes (@ B_Fernandes8) July 25, 2021Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side has made great progress since…

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Dutch forward Donyell Malen from PSV Eindhoven in a deal believed to be worth € 34 million, including supplements.Malen, who scored 27 goals in all competitions last season and was selected for Euro 2020, has agreed a long-term contract with Dortmund until 2026.Although there is not necessarily a similar replacement on the pitch, Dortmund's investment in the 22-year-old comes shortly after he sold Jadon Sancho to Manchester United for 85 million euros."Borussia Dortmund is a…

Weeraryahanka Borussia Dortmund ee Erling Haaland ayaa la weydiiyey haddii uu la socdo wararka sheegaya in Chelsea ay 175 milyan oo Euro ku doonayso xagaagan, waxaanu sheegay in wakiilkiisa aanay beryahan wada hadal oo aanu arrintaas waxba ka ogeyn.Chelsea ayaa raadinaysa weeraryahan dhaliye fiican ah oo ka caawiya inay difaacan karto Champions Legue oo ay xilli ciyaareedkii hore ku guuleysatay iyo inay hanato horyaalka Premier League.Tababare Thomas Tuchel ayaa markii ay kooxdiisu hanatay koobka, waxa uu ballan-qaaday in uu…

Orlando Pride has appointed Becky Burleigh as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021 National Women's Soccer League season following the departure of Marc Skinner. Burleigh joins the NWSL after 26 seasons as head coach at the University of Florida in Gainesville. With the Gators, Orlando's most recent interim head coach managed a record of 513-160-46, including an NCAA championship, 14 SEC titles and appearances in the NCAA Tournament over 22 of 26 seasons. "In addition to having an outstanding coaching career,…

Former Derby, Everton and Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley has been named the new England Under-21 manager, having previously been in charge of the Under-20 squad.Born in Birmingham but representing Ireland internationally during his own playing career, Carsley will be assisted by English legend Ashley Cole, who will take on the role alongside existing coaching positions in Chelsea's academy rank."I see it as a huge honor and achievement to coach the U21s. It is a truly prestigious position with great responsibility, as…

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has returned to training before the pre-season 2021/22 season after his summer break, but the Portuguese superstar will not be present when United face Brentford in a friendly on Wednesday.Fernandes only reached the last 16 of Euro 2020 with his country and has had four weeks off since then to rest and recover. The 26-year-old played 58 club matches in all competitions last season and scored 28 goals during the process and earned every second of his break.Fernandes reported for…

Lionel Messi ayaa xilli ciyaareed aad u wanaagsanaa ku qaatay horyaalka Spain ee LaLiga xilli ciyaareedkan isagoo dhaliyey 28 gool iyo sagaal kale oo uu caawiye ka noqday, laakiin haddana ma gaadhin in la guddoonsiiyo kabta dahabka ah ee Yurub.Dhinaca caawinta, waxa uu min saddex gool dheeraa Kylian Mbappe iyo Erling Haaland oo lagu tilmaamo xiddigaha dunida maamuli doona sannadaha soo socda, balse waxa uu gaadhi kari waayey Rebert Lewandowski oo noqday ciyaartoyga ugu goolasha badan xilli ciyaareedkii hore, waxaanu ku…

After an enormously overwhelming season 2020/21, the upcoming campaign is make or break for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal project.Although the jury is still out on the Spaniard, the club is set to support him strongly in the transfer window. Confirmation of Ben White's arrival is imminent and the Gunners have already secured the young couple Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares for modest charges. Next on Arteta's shopping list is an attacking midfielder. James Maddison is their main goal, although the club has not given up the…

Somalia: Farmaajo's ally sneaks into Kismayo a few weeks after his expulsion MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior adviser to President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo eventually infiltrated Kismayo, the regional administrative capital of Jubaland, from where he was expelled a few weeks ago for claiming he wanted to rig the elections. Abdi Ali Rage arrived in Mogadishu on Monday, a new move that could spark…