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Chelsea asking price for Mason Mount is way too high
Chelsea asking price for Mason Mount is way too high
Chelsea asking price for Mason Mount is way too high
2023-06-13 00:46
Brewers RHP J.C. Mejía suspended 162 games for banned performance-enhancing drug
Brewers RHP J.C. Mejía suspended 162 games for banned performance-enhancing drug
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J
2023-09-21 07:47
Football transfer rumours: Mbappe's 2023/24 plan; Bayern plot next Kane bid
Football transfer rumours: Mbappe's 2023/24 plan; Bayern plot next Kane bid
Sunday's transfer rumours, including updates on Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Rasmus Hojlund and more.
2023-07-23 16:17
Burger hits game-winning single in 9th, Marlins beat Mets 4-3 after blowing late lead
Burger hits game-winning single in 9th, Marlins beat Mets 4-3 after blowing late lead
Jake Burger hit a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-3 after blowing a late lead
2023-09-20 10:55
MLB Playoffs: 1 mistake every Wild Card team made with their postseason roster
MLB Playoffs: 1 mistake every Wild Card team made with their postseason roster
The wild card series of the MLB Playoffs are underway, but every team made at least one mistake with their postseason roster. MLB insider Robert Murray breaks down the blunder for each club.
2023-10-04 10:26
Barcelona transfers: Positions La Blaugrana must strengthen before summer deadline
Barcelona transfers: Positions La Blaugrana must strengthen before summer deadline
The positions Barcelona need to strengthen by the end of the 2023 summer transfer window.
2023-07-06 21:27
Thomas Tuchel driving Bayern Munich's pursuit of Harry Kane
Thomas Tuchel driving Bayern Munich's pursuit of Harry Kane
Bayern Munich are continuing to explore a summer transfer for Tottenham's Harry Kane, but Real Madrid have decided to prioritise a move for Kylian Mbappe of PSG.
2023-07-05 19:15
Brooks Koepka’s fifth major is the latest evidence that he should be added to Team USA at Ryder Cup
Brooks Koepka’s fifth major is the latest evidence that he should be added to Team USA at Ryder Cup
Brooks Koepka’s win at the PGA Championship puts him in second place in the Ryder Cup standings for the U.S. team, with pressure mounting for him to be a captain's pick.Brooks Koepka didn’t just overcome his final day nerves to win his third PGA Championship trophy, he made it i...
2023-05-23 06:25
Paulo Dybala or Dusan Vlahovic: Which Serie A striker should Chelsea sign?
Paulo Dybala or Dusan Vlahovic: Which Serie A striker should Chelsea sign?
Back in 2019, Mauricio Pochettino came perilously close to linking up with compatriot Paulo Dybala. The then Tottenham manager had hoped to bring the Argentine to north London to strengthen their frontline following a 2-0 Champions League final to Liverpool a few months earlier. The deal, of course, fell through, as Dybala remained at Juventus before moving to Roma last summer. The 29-year-old was welcomed to the Italian capital with open arms, and he enjoyed a solid debut season at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists for Jose Mourinho’s Roma outfit. And yet, Dybala’s time in Rome could already be drawing to a close. The forward has a €12m release clause, active for overseas sides, which is valid until the end of July. That does present the opportunity for a potential link up between Dybala and Pochettino. Chelsea are in the market for another striker this summer, this despite the additions of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson from RB Leipzig and Villarreal, respectively, and this has led them to Serie A. As per The Independent, Chelsea are exploring the possibility of turning their attention to Italy’s top tier in a bid to bolster their frontline, with Dybala and Juventus hitman Dusan Vlahovic both emerging as potential targets for the Blues. Two different striker profiles, but the reasoning for considering one or the other is sound. The arrivals of Nkunku and Jackson means the Blues are versatile in their approach for another forward, with Dybala operating better as a second striker and Vlahovic considered more of an out-and-out frontman. Initially a move for Dybala perhaps makes more sense financially. €12m for a forward of his calibre is a steal in the modern market, but even if Chelsea are able to pay that release clause, agreeing terms with the player is another matter entirely. Dybala, who turns 30 in November, is said to be happy in Rome, and even if Chelsea could strike a deal with the Argentina international, is he worth the risk? Dybala’s injury issues are well documented, and his fitness concerns meant he started just 22 of a possible 38 league matches for Roma in 2022/23. Furthermore, with the capture of Nkunku, do Chelsea really need a similar forward on the books? The Frenchman, likely Dybala, is able to lead the charge, but is better playing off a striker in the number 10 role, rather than as the lone striker in Pochettino’s favoured 4-2-3-1 setup. As such, why invest so much in Nkunku to then sign an injury-prone attacker who operates in the same role in order to half-heartedly bolster the attack? Chelsea have made a habit of making poor tranfer decisions in recent seasons, but if they are looking to add another forward, then a move for Vlahovic would make more sense. The towering Serb hasn’t quite lived up to expectations at Juventus following his arrival from Fiorentina 18 months ago, but 17 league goals in a disfunctional Old Lady outfit isn’t to be scoffed at. Of course, he’d cost significantly more than Dybala - one report states that Juventus are willing to consider offers in the region of €75m for the ex-Viola man - but at 23 years of age, he’d be a far better investment in the long-term, and match Chelsea’s current approach of signing the best young players. What’s important to note is that Vlahovic is a striker who, to put it bluntly, knows how to put the ball in the back of the net. This was better evidenced during his time with Fiorentina, but is a quality to his game that fans have bore witness too in fits and spurts at Juventus. Summer signing Jackson is another consistent finisher having returned the best conversion rate (29.3 per cent) in La Liga last season, yet Vlahovic’s arrival would afford Pochettino some attacking flexibility. While he did play up front for Villarreal last season, Jackson has been considered a winger in the past. Factor in Nkunku’s ability to play a number of roles on the frontline and Vlahovic’s biggest strength being to operate as the lone forward, and Pochettino would have an impressive array of strikers on the books that each offer something different. So while Chelsea are considering their Serie A striking options in a bid to strengthen in the final third, they should focus their efforts on Vlahovic rather than Dybala if the Blues do have their heart set on raiding Italy for another frontman this summer. Read More Chelsea target two Serie A players in quest for experienced strikers Mauricio Pochettino explains Chelsea ‘risk’ as club enters new era Mauricio Pochettino tells Chelsea to banish last season and deliver from day one Chelsea target two Serie A players in quest for experienced strikers Mauricio Pochettino explains Chelsea ‘risk’ as club enters new era Arsenal transfer news: Record Rice bid, Timber and Xhaka latest
2023-07-12 14:53
Was James Harden shamed for eating burgers? NBA guard calls out ESPN for mockjng post on his food choices
Was James Harden shamed for eating burgers? NBA guard calls out ESPN for mockjng post on his food choices
The post featured a video of James Harden picking up four burgers at a musical festival, with the caption 'Harden stocking up'
2023-07-25 21:59
Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1
Cole Ragans continues to dominate as Royals take opener over White Sox 12-1
Cole Ragans continued his recent success with six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-1 in the first game of a three-game series Monday
2023-09-05 05:20
New Zealand wary of World Cup dreams being washed away
New Zealand wary of World Cup dreams being washed away
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will "focus on cricket" when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return...
2023-11-08 18:24