🚨 Wonderkid "can't wait to join Chelsea", important Man City deal confirmed, Man United star's contract update, Arsenal scout Serie A sensation, & more
"He told me he can't wait to join Chelsea!"
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Today’s top stories:
Wonderkid excited by upcoming Chelsea move
Latest on Kobbie Mainoo’s Man United contract
Joel Matip has retired from professional football
Plus more from Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City
Arsenal
England have confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be heading back to Arsenal with immediate effect - he’s left the England camp for further assessment. His injury will now be assessed by the Arsenal medical staff after initial tests with England.
Santiago Castro to Arsenal? The Gunners have scouted the Bologna forward in recent times, along with other Premier League clubs…
Thomas Partey to Barcelona could reportedly be a story to keep an eye on for 2025 as he nears the end of his Arsenal contract…
Atalanta
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini: “My personal Ballon d’Or vote would go to Ademola Lookman. His magic skills helped us to win the Europa League.”
Atletico Madrid
Samu Omorodion: “At Atletico, I spent many nights crying… my family also struggled. I was training separately, I didn’t even feel to be a player. It was tough. No one spoke to me, and I didn’t speak to anyone. I already knew the club’s stance…”
Barcelona
Ronald Koeman: “I spoke to Frenkie de Jong on the phone. With all due respect, he is still far away from returning 100%. It is too early. He found playing for fifteen minutes exciting and tough. He still needs to play for a while and get into a rhythm.”
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