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 The opening weekend of the Premier League season may have already been and gone but clubs are still working hard to finalise their business in the remaining three weeks of the summer transfer window. Chelsea and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and the two teams have been battling each other away from the field as well, with Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp desperate to secure their top targets. Harry Maguire Manchester United have done the bulk of their business already by completing three signings, bringing in Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund but Erik ten Hag is not finished yet after sanctioning the departures of Fred and Anthony Elanga. The Dutchman could bring in two more new faces before the deadline, with a centre-back and defensive midfielder on his shortlist. Arsenal could be tempted into the market too despite spending over £200m already this summer, with Mikel Arteta refusing to rule out further arrivals after their 2-1 win o...

Mauricio Pochettino's dream Chelsea XI vs West Ham with Moises Caicedo transfer sealed football.london takes a look at what Chelsea's line-up could look like at the weekend against West Ham should the club complete the signing of Moises Caicedo by then SHARE By Bobby Vincent Chelsea Writer 17:00, 14 AUG 2023 UPDATED 17:07, 14 AUG 2023 Bookmark Moises Caicedo is close to joining Chelsea Chelsea are now extremely close to completing the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion. As reported by primeblog   late on Sunday evening,  Chelsea have agreed a £115million deal with Brighton  to sign Caicedo after months of negotiations over the midfielder. The Ecuador international will finalise his move to Stamford Bridge ahead of sealing a British record transfer. Chelsea are set to officially confirm the move very soon after beating competition from Liverpool for Caicedo. As long as everything goes to plan, there is a serious chance the 21-year-old will be in the ...

 Romeo Lavia is being chased by Liverpool and Chelsea; Reds struck a deal thought to be worth £60m but Blues were close to an agreement with Southampton at end of last week; Lavia wants to join Chelsea with the Blues already beating Liverpool to signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton Liverpool have already missed out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea after the Brighton midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge for a British record £115m. Liverpool had a £111m offer accepted by Brighton only for the 21-year-old to inform them he only intended to join Chelsea. Southampton had been holding firm on their £50m valuation of 19-year-old Lavia. Chelsea had made an offer of £48m last week, while Liverpool had seen three previous offers turned down this summer

  Mason Mount's contract  at Stamford Bridge is about to expire, and the Blues are willing to let him leave if an agreement isn’t reached by the transfer window.   Chelsea appear to be searching for potential replacements for Mason Mount if the midfielder is allowed to leave the club during the summer transfer window. That’s to prevent the Cobham Academy graduate from departing on a free deal afterwards, as the possibility of a switch seems more likely as negotiations over an extension stall. The England international has been linked to teams like Manchester United and Liverpool for a possible transfer in the coming months.

  The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Napoli seek €150m for Osimhen move Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in striker Victor Osimhen with Napoli looking for a €150 million transfer fee, as per FootMercato. The report reveals that while the Nigeria international is under contract until 2025, he could be on his way out of Italy this summer. United are in the market for a high-profile striker, while Chelsea are also keen to add to their forward options. However, the report states the Blues are not in a strong financial position after spending over £600m in recent windows. Paris Saint-German are also in the running for Osimhen, though the forward has his heart set on a Premier League move.

  SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF LABOUR PARTY MR. PETER OBI TODAY 1ST OF MARCH 2023 FELLOW NIGERIANS. At this point, I want to address everyone and all my followers and all humble obidatti that your efforts, prayers and votes are not in vain. It’s obvious and clear that the level of manipulation of results this time is well seen with evidence of videos flying all over. I wish to say that this matter is still not over because lies can’t stand in this country for long. The truth is coming and it’s coming with facts. Let all labour party voters and supporters be peaceful and be of a calm and prayerful spirit. God is preparing something behind the scene, something is cooking. In this country Nigeria, Peter Obi will be declared the winner and sworn in as the president of Nigeria. Don’t let the current drama deceive you or make you feel that God doesn’t answer prayers, all are the trick of the Devil. The victory that is coming at last shall be glorious and shall shake the world…...

  Barcelona head coach, Xavi, has revealed that he congratulated Manchester United stars Casemiro and Raphael Varane after his team was eliminated from the UEFA Europa League by the Red Devils on Thursday night. Xavi watched as two goals from Fred and Antony ensured Man United defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the Europa League playoff second-leg tie at Old Trafford. Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty for the Spanish La Liga giants against Erik ten Hag’s side. Xavi’s men were knocked out of the Europa League on a 4-3 aggregate, having played 2-2 in the first leg last week at Camp Nou. The result against Man United put an end to Xavi’s hopes of achieving success in Europe this season. Speaking at his post-match press conference after the game, Xavi said he displayed his professionalism by congratulating Casemiro and Varane. Xavi said [Football Espana]: “I spoke to Casemiro and Varane. I have respect for [Manchester] United and congratulations to them.”

  Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has advised his supporters and all Nigerians to stay calm. The former Anambra governor made the appeal Tuesday morning at the Asaba airport in Delta State. Obi, who was on his way to Abuja, was interviewed by a citizen that shared the same flight. “We should remain calm, consistent and persistent,” the flagbearer said. “All we are asking for is good governance. Let the government care for the poor people.” There are peaceful protests in some parts of the country as citizens allege altered results, over-voting and disenfranchisement. Obi is currently in third place behind Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate. At least 20 states have been officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The announcement of results from states continues today at the national collation centre in Abuja