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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Chelsea ‘enter race for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus' who has £85m release clause but club must act quickly
CHELSEA are interested in signing West Ham star Mohammed Kudus, according to reports. The Blues have long admired the Ghanaian, dating back to his time at Ajax. Kudus instead joined the Hammers, enjoying a blistering debut season at London Stadium. The 24-year-old endured a more difficult second campaign at West Ham, struggling to hit his previous heights. Despite his down year, Kudus is still attracting interest. According to the Mail, Chelsea remain keen on the attacker. They add that Kudus' contract will possess an £85million release clause during the first 10 days of July. Whether Chelsea would be willing to offer such a large sum remains to be seen. The Blues could instead attempt to negotiate a lower fee for the skilful star. Having opted against making Jadon Sancho 's loan switch permanent, Chelsea have targeted several attackers already this summer. Blues chiefs are keen on Borussia Dortmund 's English starlet Jamie Gittens. While Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro are also on their radar. Chelsea are also targeting a new goalkeeper this summer, with both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen having underwhelmed. The Blues are keen on AC Milan stopper Mike Maignan, and have opened talks to sign the France No1. One player to leave Stamford Bridge this summer could be injury-plagued forward Armando Broja. SunSport revealed earlier this week that AC Milan, PSV, Ajax and RB Leipzig have all been in touch regarding a potential swoop for the Albania international.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Chelsea outcast Armando Broja in talks with four clubs including Champions League giants after injury nightmare
Find out who is keen to snap up the powerful frontman below... ARM OUTA HERE Chelsea outcast Armando Broja in talks with four clubs including Champions League giants after injury nightmare Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ARMANDO BROJA could FINALLY be set to end his Chelsea nightmare this summer. The Albanian hitman, 23, is in talks over a move away from Stamford Bridge with four potential suitors. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Armando Broja came through Chelsea's academy Credit: Getty 4 He was out for long spells last season due to injury Credit: Getty Broja featured in just 10 league games at Everton last season as injuries limited his impact. He suffered an Achilles tendon problem that kept him out for 95 days. Then when he returned, he had an ankle injury that sidelined him for another 58 days. By the time he was fit to play again the season was almost over and other players had already established themselves in the team. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS BRIDGE OF BYES Chelsea begin transfer firesale with 14 stars up for sale including Madueke Before that, he spent the second half of the 2023/2024 season out on loan at Fulham without being able to properly make a statement. Sources have told SunSport that AC Milan and Ajax have both been in touch ahead of what will be a busy summer at Chelsea. Talks with Dutch side PSV and German's RB Leipzig have already taken place. Broja burst onto the scene during a stellar loan spell at Southampton in 2021/22, scoring six league goals with his blend of pace, power, and clever movement. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But injuries and competition for places at Chelsea saw him slide down the pecking order. And with the Blues targeting a new No9 again this summer, his days at Stamford Bridge look numbered. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunion 4 The London-born Albanian striker's contract at Chelsea runs until 2028 with a club extension option inserted but SunSport understands the player desires a permanent move. Chelsea are willing to do business and a fee in the region of £20million could see them agree to a total sale for a player who came through the Chelsea academy. With the World Cup qualifiers coming up and Albania needing their talisman firing, Broja is determined to make the right move and get back to his best. Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Everton confirm four player departures less than 24 hours after final game of Premier League season
Everton are holding talks with a key player they want to hold onto TOFF DECISION Everton confirm four player departures less than 24 hours after final game of Premier League season EVERTON have announced the departure of four players after the end of the season. The Toffees rolled credits on a dramatic campaign with an impressive 1-0 victory over Carabao Cup winners Newcastle on Sunday at St James' Park. Advertisement 5 Everton have seen Armando Broja return to Chelsea 5 Jesper Lindstrom has also left Everton for Napoli 5 Orel Mangala is going back to Lyon after getting injured at Everton 5 Jack Harrison is heading back to Leeds after two seasons on loan at Everton The Merseysiders endured a turbulent term under Sean Dyche until David Moyes returned to the dugout in January after 12 years to steer the ship away from relegation danger. Under Moyes, Everton finished the season 13th in the Premier League table with 13 points separating them from the drop zone. And the Scottish tactician is now gearing up for a special campaign as the club is leaving Goodison Park after 133 years to move to their new state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium. Moyes is building his squad for a milestone season and is already laying the foundations. Advertisement Everton started by releasing four players who played on loan at Goodison Park. Those are Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja. Harrison has been on loan for the past two seasons from Leeds and amassed 73 appearances. Lindstrom joined from Napoli last summer and featured in 29 matches. Advertisement Mangala returns to Lyon having played 21 times before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January. And Broja joined from Chelsea on deadline day last summer and played 11 times for Everton. Moyes told the club's official website: 'We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. "They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class. Advertisement 'We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.' Meanwhile, Everton are continuing discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the club on loan from Flamengo in February.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Everton confirm four player departures less than 24 hours after final game of Premier League season
EVERTON have announced the departure of four players after the end of the season. The Toffees rolled credits on a dramatic campaign with an impressive 1-0 victory over Carabao Cup winners Newcastle on Sunday at St James' Park. 5 Everton have seen Armando Broja return to Chelsea 5 Jesper Lindstrom has also left Everton for Napoli 5 Orel Mangala is going back to Lyon after getting injured at Everton 5 Jack Harrison is heading back to Leeds after two seasons on loan at Everton The Merseysiders endured a turbulent term under Sean Dyche until Under Moyes, And the Scottish tactician is now gearing up for a special campaign as the club is leaving Goodison Park after 133 years to Moyes is building his squad for a milestone season and is already laying the foundations. Read More on Football Everton started by releasing four players who played on loan at Goodison Park. Those are Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja. Harrison has been on loan for the past two seasons from Leeds and amassed 73 appearances. Lindstrom joined from Napoli last summer and featured in 29 matches. Most read in Football Mangala returns to Lyon having played 21 times before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January. And Broja joined from Chelsea on deadline day last summer and played 11 times for Everton. Moyes told the club's "They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class. 'We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.' Meanwhile, Everton are continuing discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the club on loan from Flamengo in February. 5 Everton boss David Moyes is getting ready for a very special season at a new stadium
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Everton's Armando Broja, Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Composite: Guardian Picture Desk Brighton hoping for Mitoma boost Considering the length of Brighton's injury list, Fabian Hürzeler will be desperate to get Kaoru Mitoma back in time for Saturday's trip to west London. The Japanese winger sustained a heel injury against Crystal Palace, ruling him out of the draw with Leicester. It was the first time he had missed a Premier League game all season after making 31 appearances. Whether he will be available against Brentford is yet to be seen but, with three teenagers on the bench last weekend, the more experience Hürzeler can name on the teamsheet the better. James Milner, Igor Julio, Georginio Rutter, Adam Webster, Ferdi Kadioglu and Tariq Lamptey are all out, while the goalkeeper Jason Steele returned to action for the under-21s this week but Carl Rushworth will remain the backup to Bart Verbruggen for now. If Mitoma can recover in time, it will be a timely boost as Hürzeler's side fight for a European place. Will Unwin Advertisement Brentford v Brighton, Saturday 3pm (all times BST) Palace need to tighten up fast Conceding 10 goals in their past two games has extinguished Crystal Palace's chances of gatecrashing the chase for the Champions League places, but Bournemouth's visit to Selhurst Park is an opportunity to cut the gap to Andoni Iraola's side to two points. 'Maybe it's good for us getting one step back,' reflected Oliver Glasner after Newcastle's 5-0 win on Wednesday. 'Now we'll focus on the basics and remember what made us so strong. Now is not the time to point fingers. We'll just look in the mirror and I'll see what I can change a little bit.' With a trip to Arsenal in midweek before their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley, Palace must turn things around quickly if they are to remain in contention for Europe on two fronts. Ed Aarons Crystal Palace v Bournemouth, Saturday 3pm Broja playing for Everton future? Major upheaval was on the cards at Everton this summer regardless of how they finished the season, which, thanks to David Moyes's impact, is with encouragement rather than trepidation. A staggering 13 members of the first-team squad are out of contract at the end of the campaign, including loanees, and Abdoulaye Doucouré's celebration after scoring the late winner at Nottingham Forest demonstrated renewal talks have not exactly been gathering pace. There is no reason for further delay with the club 13th in the table and 17 points clear of third-bottom Ipswich with six games to play. Moyes's decision to start Armando Broja over Beto or Youssef Chermiti at Forest reflected a desire to see the Albania international in competitive action as he assesses all options. Everton can make Broja's loan move from Chelsea permanent for £30m this summer. His injury record suggests that will be a non-starter but his ability, coupled with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's likely departure, could make a cheaper bid worth considering should he get another chance to impress against Manchester City and take it. Andy Hunter Advertisement Everton v Manchester City, Saturday 3pm Ferguson floundering at West Ham Evan Ferguson's move to West Ham has not gone to plan. The striker has made one start since joining on loan from Brighton in January and has been an unused substitute since coming off at half-time against Wolves earlier this month. Graham Potter, who knew Ferguson well before bringing him to east London, seems to have given up on the 20-year-old. Niclas Füllkrug is above Ferguson in the pecking order and has done well as a substitute in his previous three appearances. It could be another long afternoon watching from the sidelines for Ferguson when Southampton visit the London Stadium. The Republic of Ireland forward may spy an opportunity against the worst team in the league, but will Potter be willing to give enough minutes to a player who has not looked sharp enough during his brief cameos in claret and blue? Jacob Steinberg West Ham v Southampton, Saturday 3pm Villa have to refocus after midweek drama After an intoxicating Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, Aston Villa switch their focus to domestic duties. How much did running PSG so close drain Villa? Unai Emery has always maintained the league is his priority as it provides the pathway to Europe's elite competition. Marcus Rashford enjoyed his best performance in a Villa shirt but Ollie Watkins, one goal shy of Gabby Agbonlahor's goalscoring record (74) in the top flight, could return to the starting lineup after being reduced to a substitute role in four of Villa's past five matches. Newcastle will arrive in Birmingham fresh from a thumping victory over Crystal Palace which extended their winning streak to six matches, while Villa have won nine of their past 10 games in all competitions. There is plenty at stake as two form teams, both of whom have designs on Champions League football next season, collide. Ben Fisher Advertisement Aston Villa v Newcastle, Saturday 5.30pm Fulham look to write derby history Win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win, loss: so goes Fulham's form in their past eight league games. They are nothing if not reliably unreliable and, given their recent record, they will presumably go into this weekend's west London derby with Chelsea full of belief after defeat to Bournemouth last Monday. Chelsea have not won an away game in the league since December, a major complication in their quest for Champions League qualification, and their fans look ready to turn on Enzo Maresca. Fulham, who have already take points off Arsenal, Liverpool and Forest at home this season, could deepen the gloom. Yet history is not on their side. Fulham won at Stamford Bridge in December but have never done a league double over their wealthier neighbours. Expectations around Marco Silva's side are high, but can they hold their nerve and boost their push for European football? JS Fulham v Chelsea, Sunday 2pm Can Hirst step up in Delap-less future? All the talk has been about Liam Delap's future at Ipswich as he enters his final six games for the club. The striker will cost someone £30m in the summer and there is absolutely no chance he will stay to spearhead Ipswich's attempt at returning to the top flight. This will leave a gap at the top of the pitch. George Hirst started in the draw at Stamford Bridge last Sunday as Delap nursed a rib injury. The Scotland international was part of the team that took a two-goal lead against Chelsea, proving his worth as the understudy. He has four goals in 23 appearances but has mainly appeared off the bench under Kieran McKenna. Hirst would love the opportunity to show he can replace Delap in the long term and be a regular scorer. All he needs is a few more chances, but it would be a bold decision to start him against Arsenal. WU Advertisement Ipswich v Arsenal, Sunday 2pm United face hard truths against Wolves Surely no one would have wagered on Manchester United welcoming Wolves in mid-April only two points better off, with 38, than their visitors, and two places higher in 14th. But this is where Ruben Amorim's insipid gang of flatliners find themselves as they trudge through the club's poorest ever Premier League campaign. They can only realistically hope to end up 11th, where Brentford sit on 43 points, as even a top-half finish seems improbable with Brighton 10th on 48 points, 10 ahead with 18 left to play for. Next season has to be better or Amorim will be history. Jamie Jackson Manchester United v Wolves, Sunday 2pm Youth get a chance in Foxes' dead rubbers Ruud van Nistelrooy knows the gig is up at Leicester. They are whimpering their way to the Championship but he is at least using the long list of dead rubbers to give academy products a Premier League debut. Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans have come off the bench in recent weeks for a taste of life at the top and the next potential debutant is Olabade Aluko. The 18-year-old defender has progressed through the ranks at the King Power Stadium after joining at 15. Aluko, who can play right-back or centre-back, was named on the bench at Brighton but was an unused substitute, instead witnessing Evans take his bow. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy, against Northampton and Notts County, have given him a taste of senior football but playing against the Premier League champions elect would be one to remember. WU Advertisement Leicester v Liverpool, Sunday 4.30pm Wood waiting to get back to his best The good news for Nottingham Forest is that Chris Wood was back on the pitch last weekend against Everton. The bad news is that they lost and the New Zealand international did not look up to speed after his hip problem. Nuno Espírito Santo needs his striker firing if Forest are to maintain their push for a Champions League spot. Playing on Monday night will provide Wood with longer to fully recover from the problem picked up last month when playing for the All Whites, and any New Zealander will want to get one over on an Australian. His 18 league goals are a key reason why Forest find themselves in the Champions League places but, after two straight defeats, they need to turn things around to avoid all the hard work going to waste. WU Tottenham v Nottingham Forest, Monday 8pm
