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The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea ‘hold talks for Jorrel Hato but must stump up extra £20million to meet Ajax's transfer demands for centre-back'
CHELSEA have held talks over Ajax star Jorrel Hato to bolster their defence, according to reports. The Advertisement 2 Chelsea have held talks for Ajax star Jorrel Hato Credit: Getty But that is some way off the Eredivisie club's £60m valuation, with Hato under contract until 2028. Hato's ability to play both centre-back or left-back makes him appealing to Chelsea, who are However the teenager has said he feels "at home" in Amsterdam. Advertisement Last year Hato won the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year in Holland, after playing 50 games for his club. He also has six international caps. Hato represented his country this summer at the Euro U21s, where Holland were knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual winners England. He was only 16 when he made his debut for Ajax, and was the youngest player to hit 100 games at just 18 years old. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS He has also worn the captain's armband, becoming the club's youngest captain ever at 17 years and 250 days. Chelsea see Hato as cover for Marc Cucurella. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 2 Advertisement The Spaniard has become a key part of Enzo Maresca's side but risks burning out by playing every game. Renato Veiga had been brought in last summer to deputise for Cucurella. But the Portugal international demanded an exit for first-team football in January and spent the second half of the season on loan at Juventus. Veiga thought he was then going to be reinstated in the squad for the Club World Cup. Advertisement But he was left out of the victorious group, sparking serious doubts over his Stamford Bridge future.
Qatar Tribune
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera closes in on Arsenal switch
LondoncTypeface:> Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera has arrived in London ahead of his expected move to Arsenal. The 21-year-old Spaniard is set to provide cover for William Saliba and Gabriel at the heart of the Gunners' defence as manager Mikel Arteta continues to bolster his squad. It is understood Arsenal are hopeful a deal for Mosquera, who played 41 times for Valencia last season, will be completed before they depart for their tour of Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday. Chelsea forward Noni Madueke's transfer is also in the closing stages. Mosquera and Madueke would become the club's fourth and fifth summer signings. (PA Media/dpa)
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics Player Issues Apology to Brad Stevens for What He Did on Monday
Celtics Player Issues Apology to Brad Stevens for What He Did on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics have been a team more known for their stars and veteran depth than up-and-coming talent over the last couple of years, but the tide shifted after Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles this past spring. Boston then flipped Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and Kristaps Porzingis for Georges Niang, stripping their championship core for financial relief. Advertisement Tatum's injury will keep him out next season, likely eliminating the team's title chances for now. In the meantime, the Celtics can develop young talent such as No. 28 overall pick Hugo Gonzalez. The native Spaniard notched 10 points (3-12 FG, 1-7 3 PT) with seven rebounds, three assists, and six turnovers in 27 minutes in Boston's 100-96 Summer League loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. 2023 second-round pick Jordan Walsh had a better performance on the stat sheet, tallying 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3 PT) with three rebounds and one steal in 10 minutes. However, he got ejected after getting involved in a scuffle with Heat guard Pelle Larsson. Walsh apologized to Celtics general manager Brad Stevens afterward, via CelticsCLNS's Bobby Manning. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla.© David Butler II-Imagn Images "Walsh apologized to Stevens and made sure the front office was OK after his scuffle in front of them," Manning reported. "Said that's not him." Advertisement "Joe Mazzulla rushed to him and loved it," he continued. 'I checked my phone and he was texting me, 'I love this outta you,'" Walsh said. 'Joe liked it. I don't know if Brad liked it.' Boston acquired Walsh after the Sacramento Kings drafted him in 2023. The former Arkansas Razorback has played a total of 61 NBA games so far. The altercation can be found below: 24-year-old guard Baylor Scheierman led the Celtics with 19 points (7-19 FG, 4-13 3 PT) and nine assists on Monday. Larrson topped Miami with 24 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3 PT) and six assists. Up next for Boston is a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Advertisement Related: Celtics' Brad Stevens Makes Jaylen Brown Statement After NBA Draft Related: Off-Court Report Emerges on Newest Celtics Player This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Rhyl Journal
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera closes in on Arsenal switch
The 21-year-old Spaniard is set to provide cover for William Saliba and Gabriel at the heart of the Gunners' defence as manager Mikel Arteta continues to bolster his squad. It is understood Arsenal are hopeful a deal for Mosquera, who played 41 times for Valencia last season, will be completed before they depart for their tour of Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday evening. Chelsea forward Noni Madueke's £52million transfer is also in the closing stages. Mosquera – who is expected to sign for an initial fee of £13m with performance-related add-ons – and Madueke would become the club's fourth and fifth summer signings. Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard, Spain international Martin Zubimendi, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga have already been confirmed. Arsenal also remain hopeful of signing striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, although it is not believed that a deal – which could be worth as much as £65m – is imminent. New sporting director Andrea Berta has wasted no time in improving Arsenal's squad as Arteta eyes a first Premier League title in more than two decades. Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly have also put pen to paper on new contracts in the off-season, with a long-term extension for teenager Ethan Nwaneri believed to be in the pipeline as well.
United News of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Cifuentes confirmed as Leicester manager
London, July 15 (UNI) Leicester City have named former Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes as their new manager on a three-year deal. The 43-year-old Spaniard replaces Ruud van Nistelrooy at the Foxes' helm with less than a month until the season starts. Cifuentes takes charge of a Leicester side that finds itself in the Championship for the second time in three years, having been immediately relegated from the Premier League after going up as second-tier title winners under Enzo Maresca in 2024. Cifuentes now joins Maresca, who left Leicester after promotion to take the job at Chelsea, as one of the six permanent managers the Foxes have had in just over two years. Just as the Italian was tasked with returning the East Midlands club to the top flight during his tenure, promotion will also be expected of Cifuentes. In his time at QPR, the Spaniard oversaw 18th and 15th-placed finishes. Leicester say they feel the Spaniard will bring "a modern, progressive footballing philosophy" to the club, while chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha says that Cifuentes "is an excellent fit", according to a BBC news. "We felt strongly that bringing him to the club would help us to create the success we all want in the years ahead," Srivaddhanaprabha added. Cifuentes took charge of QPR when they were second-from-bottom in the Championship in October 2023 and escaping relegation was first asked of him at Loftus Road. His latest campaign ended with him on gardening leave after the Hoops suffered a 5-0 defeat by already-promoted Burnley in April. UNI BM
