S. Monaco news
Transfer roundup: Barcelona sign Adeyemi, Monaco’s Bamba set for Newcastle
Karim Adeyemi moves from Dortmund in £19m dealNewcastle close on £34m Aladji Bamba from MonacoBarcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a deal until 2031 while Newcastle are set to make Aladji Bamba their fourth summer signing.The La Liga club will pay around €22m (£19m) plus add-ons for the Germany international and the package includes a sell-on clause. Continue reading...
Man Utd remained disciplined in transfer approach
Youri Tielemans' arrival at Old Trafford has been a bit of a slow burner - and another example of Manchester United's increased use of data around transfers. Tielemans could have joined United when he left Monaco in 2019. On both occasions, United backed away - this time, they have not.
Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94
Bates oversaw eventful 21-year period in club’s historySubsequent ownership of Leeds was hugely troubledKen Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94, Chelsea have announced.The club reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife and family. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of Ken Bates, former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club. Continue reading...
