Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner has explained his choice to join the Blues in a £47.5m move next month, having become RB Leipzig’s all-time top goalscorer with a brace against Augsburg during his final Bundesliga appearance last weekend.
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Chelsea will activate Timo Werner’s £49m release clause, close to signing him
In news which will put their Premier League rivals on alert, Chelsea are prepared to activate RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner’s £49m release clause as reports suggest the Blues are close to signing him this summer – under Liverpool’s noses. Continue reading
Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream
If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading
Would the deal work? 5 reasons for and against Philippe Coutinho joining Arsenal
Bayern midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on-loan from Barcelona, faces a summer with important decisions to make surrounding his future, as a Premier League return has been heavily mooted for the Brazilian playmaker. Would it work? Continue reading
History revisited: Who are the youngest goalscorers in Premier League history?
As England’s top-flight prepares to resume the 2019-20 season next month, I take a look at the division’s youngest goalscorer in history. They include Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney – who have since achieved legendary Premier League status… Continue reading
Five subtle observations as Premier League clubs continue training return
As Premier League sides continue their return to socially distant group training this week, I take a look at various top-flight players and their situations during an uncertain time where everyone wants to resume quickly – for different reasons. Continue reading
Dyche and Klopp satisfied, while Pep’s City side begin group training tomorrow
In a week where small-sided group training sessions have been approved and are getting underway across England’s top-flight, managers and players alike are having their say as Project Restart makes a leap forward towards resuming play. Continue reading
Premier League clubs told 2019-20 season must be decided on sporting merit
The Football Association (FA) have told Premier League clubs that the 2019-20 season must be concluded by way of sporting merit, which potentially splits the six bottom clubs over how they plan on finishing the season.
Still no inquiries for Timo Werner, RB Leipzig’s sporting director reveals
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner is attracting interest aplenty, with European champions Liverpool among those heavily linked. However, the club’s sporting director Markus Krösche has confirmed they’re still awaiting formal inquiries for their star man.
Why Bayer Leverkusen are right to stay firm with their stance on Kai Havertz
Last week, Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro insisted that Kai Havertz will not be sold for a cut-price transfer fee, regardless of financial implications caused by the coronavirus. Here’s why their stance on the highly-rated playmaker is justified…
Bournemouth also reverse furlough decision, while donating to food banks
Following on from Liverpool and Tottenham recently, Bournemouth are the latest Premier League side reversing their heavily criticised decision to furlough non-playing staff.
After intense scrutiny and criticism, Tottenham reverse furlough decision
Just as Liverpool did on April 6, last year’s Champions League finalists have reversed their decision to furlough non-playing staff during the coronavirus crisis – having received criticism aplenty from media and supporters.
