
llanelli AFC · National League - North - Play-offs · Defender · #2 · Wales · 21 yrs
Chelsea are planning at least two major signings, with a possible third, but face a balancing act this summer. A further signing is expected to be Valentin Barco from partner club Strasbourg. The Argentina international has played primarily in central midfield over the past two seasons, but previously operated at left-back for Boca Juniors and Brighton.
Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly rejected two offers from Tottenham Hotspur for defender Jean Paul van Hecke, and according to Sky Sports, the Netherlands international is now demanding clarity over his future. The Seagulls are believed to be asking for more than £60 million for Van Hecke, whose contract with the south-coast club has […] The post Van Hecke wants clarity on future after Brighton rejected two Spurs offers appeared first on SoccerNews.
Marc Cucurella's surprise move to Real Madrid has been completed quickly, with the £51.8m deal now officially confirmed. The left-back, who joined Chelsea for £63m from Brighton in 2022, was understood to have been keen to return to Spain, having come through Barcelona's academy, but had been primarily been linked with Atletico Madrid or a move back to Catalonia. The 27-year-old established himself as a key figure under Enzo Maresca, but criticised the club's hierarchy following Maresca's mid-season departure.
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur remain confident about recruiting Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. It has been claimed that...