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Mykhaylo Mudryk has “passed” a polygraph examination as he asserts he “didn’t mean to do anything wrong” after testing positive for drugs earlier in the season, as stated by Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin.  Mudryk has faced challenges in making the anticipated impact at the Blues since his transfer to Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk for £89m in January 2023, registering five goals and four assists in 53 league matches.  The Ukraine international was 'temporarily suspended' by the Football Association in mid-December following a standard urine test that showed an "adverse result."  Chelsea released their own statement: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that the Football Association has recently reached out to our player Mykhailo Mudryk regarding a negative result in a standard urine test.  "The club and Mykhailo both endorse The FA's testing program, and all our players, Mykhailo included, undergo regular testing."  "Mykhailo has unequivoc...

Certain teams require a total redesign. Some people simply require that one crucial element. However, every team on this list – from title-contending Arsenal to whatever Manchester United currently is – has a noticeable gap that needs to be addressed before the 2025/26 season arrives.  We’ve listed the top 10 areas that require attention in the Premier League this summer.  10. Manchester City: Right defender   We were caught between Manchester City and Aston Villa both needing right-backs in the summer transfer window of 2025, but Pep Guardiola’s team had the advantage since Unai Emery currently has one available, even if Matty Cash is a player the Spaniard will probably look to replace this summer.  Rico Lewis has faced challenges this season and is a player Guardiola wants to utilize in midfield, while Matheus Nunes, a natural midfielder, has been filling in at right-back due to Kyle Walker's absence, who lost his starting position and was loaned to AC Milan in Jan...

Viktor Gyokeres finished as the leading scorer of 2024, concluding the year with an astonishing total of 52 goals.  Remaining with Sporting for the time being, Gyokeres is anticipated to be a contender once more in 2025, although Erling Haaland may seek to reclaim his title, and Kylian Mbappe has begun the year strongly.  The standards: Every club goal across all tournaments for teams in the top 10 leagues of Europe. Minutes per goal serves as your tiebreaker when players have the same number of goals scored, which, of course, many do at this relatively early point.  10. Sem Steijn [Twente] – 14 Goals  The top scorer in the Eredivisie is an uncapped Dutch player from Twente, having netted 23 league goals this season—six more than he scored last season, which was already 11 more than the year prior. We still cannot correctly spell his name the first time.  9. Harry Kane [Bayern Munich] – 16 Goals Once more, the Englishman has steadily netted goals, and it will ce...

According to reports from Turkey, "Victor Osimhen will join Manchester United next season," and the Red Devils might aim to offload two players to gather the £63m required for his transfer.  Osimhen was strongly associated with both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain last summer as he sought a way out of Napoli, but neither team could finalize a deal, leading the Nigeria international to instead sign a loan with Galatasaray.  His remarkable goalscoring feats have persisted in Turkey, as Osimhen has accumulated 29 goals and six assists in 34 matches in all competitions.  "Naturally, there are always rumors surrounding me." However, I choose to exist in the present. I am having a good time at the moment. "I am relishing my life here and the club," Osimhen stated last week.  “Hatipoglu, the vice-president of Galatasaray, replied that Osimhen’s statements do not indicate he will depart.” He expressed that Galatasaray will forever hold a special place in his heart...

Chelsea have been encouraged to pursue an ambitious transfer for Kevin De Bruyne amid speculation that the Man City player is interested in moving to MLS club Inter Miami.  De Bruyne, 33, will depart from Man City at the season's conclusion following a fruitful 10-year tenure at the club where he secured six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, two FA Cups, and the Champions League.  Speculation is spreading that the Belgian international is expected to join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, although he recently stated, “I don’t know what will occur.”  There is also the implication that he might betray his current team by moving across the divide to join rivals Man Utd.  The City midfielder would become part of a stellar lineup featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba at the club owned by David Beckham.  He’s presently listed at 5/6 to join any MLS team, an outcome he questioned with remarks following a 5-2 victory over Crystal...

Real Madrid has come to an 'agreement' with Arsenal regarding the transfer of star center-back William Saliba after Florentino Perez spoke with Gunners officials on Wednesday.  The president of Real Madrid was grappling with his team's lackluster elimination by Arsenal in the Champions League, and a unique mistake from Saliba seemingly did not deter him from advocating for the acquisition of the French player.  It has been reported that Los Blancos are prioritizing Saliba this summer, with a story from the Spanish publication Defensa Central prior to the second leg at the Bernabeu stating that the Gunners were 'open to completing a swap deal with Real Madrid for Saliba' if the La Liga team 'incorporates two players in the agreement'.  According to the report:  Arsenal wishes to retain Saliba, but if the player declines to extend his contract and places the club in a difficult situation, aware of Real Madrid’s interest, the English side would be willing to ne...

Real Madrid has a ‘genuine and tactical’ interest in Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and will pursue the winger under one condition, as Florentino Perez prepares a ‘galactic’ £187m dual deal.  The president of Los Blancos was witnessing his team's lackluster elimination by Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, and a rare mistake from William Saliba seemingly did not deter him from pursuing the French player's acquisition.  It has been reported that Madrid have identified Saliba – valued at €100m (£84m) by the Gunners – as their primary target this summer, and a report on Friday stated that Perez has reached an ‘agreement’ with Arsenal's management, which will guarantee the La Liga club the right of first refusal if Arsenal chooses to sell Saliba before his contract ends.  According to the report:  Indeed, Florentino Pérez obtained from Arsenal a verbal agreement stating that if they ever choose to sell the French player (who is contracted until 2027), for whatever reas...

Arsenal have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of Nico Williams this summer, as the winger is contemplating a transfer 'no-one expected' due to interest from Manchester City.  The Gunners tried to entice Williams to the Emirates after Euro 2024, with Barcelona also vying for his signature, but the winger chose to remain at Athletic Bilbao.  Reports indicate that Williams has chosen to depart, and following Thursday's assertion that Barcelona has 'closed the file' on the 22-year-old, it seems the way is clear for Arsenal to pay his £48m release clause and bring him to the Emirates.  Man City is believed to be interested in Williams since Pep Guardiola considers him ‘the perfect choice’ to enhance his team for the next season, and Barcelona's withdrawal from the competition has reportedly ‘allowed City to take the lead over other potential bidders’.  However, both Premier League teams may end up disappointed, as a report from Spain suggests there mig...

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has shared his forecast as Arsenal takes on Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.  The Gunners’ hopes of winning the Premier League are nearly finished as Mikel Arteta’s team trails 13 points behind leaders Liverpool before their last six games of the season.  Arsenal is now focused entirely on securing the Champions League, with Arteta's team creating an excellent opportunity to make it to the semi-finals.  Two stunning free-kicks from Declan Rice and a goal from Mikel Merino resulted in Arsenal defeating Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg as they travel to the Bernabeu on Wednesday.  Ferdinand remarked on his YouTube channel: “If Madrid gets the first goal and there’s about thirty minutes left… rah! My backside will be voicing for you all [Arsenal]!  “I believe Arsenal will advance, believe me.” I do. I believe it will be excessive. I believe Arsenal will advance. I believe they have excessive...

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano asserts that he has “verified” that Man Utd “intends” to permit two players to depart in the summer transfer window.  The Red Devils are enduring a dismal season, with Ruben Amorim’s team now assured of being the worst Manchester United squad in Premier League history.  Man Utd is presently in 14th place in the Premier League and has no chance of earning a European spot from their league standing, having secured only ten victories throughout the season.  However, they have an opportunity to compete in the Champions League next season if they succeed in winning the Europa League against Man Utd, as they face Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.  Once their outcome in that contest is determined, Man Utd can begin to prepare for the upcoming season with several players rumored to join Old Trafford, while others may depart.  Romano has disclosed that Manchester United has already reached a concl...