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Yahoo
an hour ago
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New signing Mugabi watches Carlisle United after completing Blues move
Bevis Mugabi watched his new team-mates in action a day after completing his move to Carlisle United. The defender, who signed a two-year deal last Friday, was at AFC Fylde the following day to see the Blues' 2-0 pre-season victory. Head coach Mark Hughes said former Yeovil Town, Motherwell and Anorthosis Famagusta centre-back Mugabi is not yet ready to be thrown into action. But he believes the 30-year-old will prove an asset to the Blues' defence once he eventually makes his bow. 'He's got all the qualities you imagine from a defender,' Hughes told the News & Star. 'He's got that physicality that we're [often] talking about. 'He can play in lots of different positions. He can play right side, he can play right across the back, he can even do a job in midfield. 'That flexibility is what I wanted to bring and we've got a number of players that can play in a number of positions, which is going to help us.' Hughes said Mugabi has recently been back in Cyprus 'trying to tie up his loose ends there' following his departure from Anorthosis, where he spent last season after five years at Motherwell. Keep up, Cristiano! How new Blues signing broke Ronaldo's record 'It will take a little bit of time, a couple of weeks, before he's ready [to play],' the Blues boss added. Mugabi is a Uganda international and Hughes added: 'He's got a lot of good international experience now. 'He's been prepared, at times, to go out of his comfort zone and get good football at a good level. 'I'm looking forward to working with him.' FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £6 for 6 months or a full year at half price - click for details
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Atletico Madrid 'join race for Chelsea defender' with 'many clubs' circling - and Blues could DOUBLE their money AGAIN
Atletico Madrid have reportedly put Chelsea defender Renato Veiga on their summer wish list. Los Colchoneros are considering Veiga's merits against other options but will have to be decisive if they want to scoop him up. That's because 'many' clubs are said to have enquired about the 21-year-old, who is valued between £26million and £30m, according to transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg. Veiga joined Chelsea from Basel last summer for £12m but has struggled to break into the first team. That means they could more than double their money on him - something they almost did by selling Noni Madueke to Arsenal in a £52m deal. The Portuguese has made just seven Premier League appearances, mostly being confined to cup outings, and spent the latter half of last season on loan at Juventus. He was a regular starter for Juventus as they qualified for the Champions League and as such there is much interest in him. The young defender has only managed seven Premier League appearances for the Blues However, any suitors will have to fork out a competitive sum because he is contracted until 2031. Whoever signs him will certainly be getting a versatile player - Veiga can play at centre-back, the left side of defence, or in midfield. Wolves and Bournemouth were interested in him in January - and both could do with a centre-back - but Juventus won a scramble which also included Napoli and Stuttgart. It has been Chelsea's custom in the BlueCo era to sign and sell players with joyful abandon and this transfer window is proving no different. They have already forked out upwards of £210m on Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Estevao Willian, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr, and Kendry Paez. A lavish spend, but they have recouped almost half that sum by selling Madueke, Djordje Petrovic, Bashir Humphreys, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli, and Mathis Amougou, while they have let go of Lucas Bergstrom on a free. You'd be forgiven if you weren't so familiar with some of those. Chelsea's website lists 33 first-team players. Amougou only joined in February from Saint-Etienne on an eight-year deal but he has already been sold after two appearances to Strasbourg, who are also owned by BlueCo. Goalkeeper Bergstrom, meanwhile, never managed an appearance across three years with the club while academy graduate Humphreys has signed for Burnley after loans with Paderborn, Swansea City, and the Clarets.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan Face Fierce Premier League Competition For €40M-Rated Parma Defender
Inter Milan top defensive target Giovanni Leoni has reportedly drawn interest from the Premier League. According to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, Parma are keen to keep the 18-year-old for another season. However, Giovanni Leoni is among Europe's most in-demand young center-backs. Therefore, his departure is only a matter of time. Meanwhile, Inter have identified the Italian prodigy as a top priority to reinforce their backline. Furthermore, Cristian Chivu wants to work with Leoni again after launching his career at Stadio Ennio Tardini. Inter Milan Face Premier League Competition for Giovanni Leoni While the report doesn't name a specific club, new champions Liverpool have recently emerged as potential suitors. Indeed, Arne Slot is in the market for a new central defender after offloading Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. However, Inter remain in the driver's seat, as the player prefers a reunion with Chivu. On the other hand, Parma are ready to sell their most prized asset for €40 million. Otherwise, they won't consider a sale, with the Crusaders aiming to keep Leoni at Tardini next season.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Sobowale to join St Mirren
Swindon Town defender Tunmise Sobowale, 26, is on the verge of completing a move to St Mirren. (Swindon Advertiser), external
Yahoo
a day ago
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Liverpool defender FINALLY agrees new contract
And that's exactly what the club appears to be doing as they have agreed a deal for an exciting defender, who has been at a stand-off with the club for a few weeks now. According to This is Anfield Wellity Lucky has finally agreed terms with the club after being offered a new deal at the end of last season. Lucky, who is eligible to play for Spain and England at international level, would have been able to leave the club as a free agent but the Reds have convinced him to stay. He is expected to sign a three year contract according to the report.
