Graeme Bailey
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Ahead of the @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social draw next month the four pots have been confirmed.
The big news is Norway in pot 3 - nobody from pots 1 and 2 will want to face Haaland, Odegaard et al in their group next summer.
The big news is Norway in pot 3 - nobody from pots 1 and 2 will want to face Haaland, Odegaard et al in their group next summer.
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Ahead of the @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social draw next month the four pots have been confirmed.
The big news is Norway in pot 3 - nobody from pots 1 and 2 will want to face Haaland, Odegaard et al in their group next summer.
The big news is Norway in pot 3 - nobody from pots 1 and 2 will want to face Haaland, Odegaard et al in their group next summer.
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick in January and will offer him the chance to rebuild his career in England.
French giants Lyon are also keen to land him with Real open to his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
French giants Lyon are also keen to land him with Real open to his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
Chelsea ready to make a move for Real Madrid's Endrick after Xabi Alonso's brutal decision
Chelsea are ready to pounce in January.
www.thechelseachronicle.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Chelsea are ready to make a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick in January and will offer him the chance to rebuild his career in England.
French giants Lyon are also keen to land him with Real open to his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
French giants Lyon are also keen to land him with Real open to his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
BlueCo have worries about hanging onto Liam Rosenior - who continues to impress at Strasbourg.
But long-term plans remain in place as they would love him to be the eventual successor to Enzo Maresca.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/chelsea...
But long-term plans remain in place as they would love him to be the eventual successor to Enzo Maresca.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/chelsea...
Chelsea are worried about Premier League rivals hiring Enzo Maresca's future successor
The Blues have him lined up as a future replacement...
www.thechelseachronicle.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
BlueCo have worries about hanging onto Liam Rosenior - who continues to impress at Strasbourg.
But long-term plans remain in place as they would love him to be the eventual successor to Enzo Maresca.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/chelsea...
But long-term plans remain in place as they would love him to be the eventual successor to Enzo Maresca.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/chelsea...
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is a big admirer of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
www.rousingthekop.com/2025/11/12/s...
www.rousingthekop.com/2025/11/12/s...
Steven Gerrard 'well liked' by Middlesbrough as Liverpool hero ready to return to management
Gerrard return latest ➡️
www.rousingthekop.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson is a big admirer of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
www.rousingthekop.com/2025/11/12/s...
www.rousingthekop.com/2025/11/12/s...
Manchester United are one of the many clubs who hold an interest in Joao Gomes, but understand Wolves have told new boss Rob Edwards that no key players will be sold in United in January.
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
What Wolves have promised about Man Utd linked Joao Gomes' immediate future
Manchester United have an interest in signing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes but Rob Edwards has been promised one thing already.
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Manchester United are one of the many clubs who hold an interest in Joao Gomes, but understand Wolves have told new boss Rob Edwards that no key players will be sold in United in January.
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
There has been plenty of interest in Ivan Toney - Everton, Tottenham and West Ham have all had conversations.
However, sources confirm that as it stands Toney is not set for a move in January.
www.everton.news/what-people-...
However, sources confirm that as it stands Toney is not set for a move in January.
www.everton.news/what-people-...
What people 'close' to Ivan Toney are saying about a move to Everton in January
Talks have been held with Toney's camp
www.everton.news
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There has been plenty of interest in Ivan Toney - Everton, Tottenham and West Ham have all had conversations.
However, sources confirm that as it stands Toney is not set for a move in January.
www.everton.news/what-people-...
However, sources confirm that as it stands Toney is not set for a move in January.
www.everton.news/what-people-...
Celtic are keeping tabs on Lennon Miller’s situation at Udinese ahead of a possible move in January.
www.67hailhail.com/news/celtic-...
www.67hailhail.com/news/celtic-...
Celtic are keeping tabs on Lennon Miller over possible January move
67 Hail Hail can reveal that Celtic are monitoring Lennon Miller's situation at Udinese ahead of a possible move in January.
www.67hailhail.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Celtic are keeping tabs on Lennon Miller’s situation at Udinese ahead of a possible move in January.
www.67hailhail.com/news/celtic-...
www.67hailhail.com/news/celtic-...
Understand West Ham have turned down an approach from the Saudi Pro League for Lucas Paqueta - who were willing to pay £50million.
www.hammers.news/news/david-s...
www.hammers.news/news/david-s...
David Sullivan responds as West Ham receive £50m offer for Lucas Paqueta
Hammers News exclusive as January window draws closer
www.hammers.news
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Understand West Ham have turned down an approach from the Saudi Pro League for Lucas Paqueta - who were willing to pay £50million.
www.hammers.news/news/david-s...
www.hammers.news/news/david-s...
Understand that Manchester United are open to Casemiro staying at the club beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of the season.
With @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/news/man-utd...
With @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/news/man-utd...
Man Utd in contact with Casemiro over new contract, with 'drastically reduced' terms
Manchester United have made contact with Casemiro's camp over a contract extension! ✅
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Understand that Manchester United are open to Casemiro staying at the club beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of the season.
With @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/news/man-utd...
With @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/news/man-utd...
West Ham ready to move on from summer signing Mads Hermansen, and willing to let him move in January.
www.hammers.news/news/west-ha...
www.hammers.news/news/west-ha...
Exclusive: West Ham make shock decision on £20m star Graham Potter insisted on signing
Former Hammers boss was insistent on getting the deal done
www.hammers.news
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
West Ham ready to move on from summer signing Mads Hermansen, and willing to let him move in January.
www.hammers.news/news/west-ha...
www.hammers.news/news/west-ha...
Newcastle United are understood to be confident that Sven Botman will sign a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
www.geordiebootboys.com/news/ross-wi...
www.geordiebootboys.com/news/ross-wi...
Ross Wilson set to secure his first big contract renewal at Newcastle United
Happy with this, Toon fans? 📝
www.geordiebootboys.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Newcastle United are understood to be confident that Sven Botman will sign a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
www.geordiebootboys.com/news/ross-wi...
www.geordiebootboys.com/news/ross-wi...
Chelsea are one of a handful of teams being kept informed about Julian Alvarez, as the Argentine considers his long-term future at Atletico Madrid.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
What Chelsea are currently doing ahead of 2026 with Julian Alvarez considering Atletico Madrid future
Is another Argentina international on his way to Stamford Bridge? 🇦🇷
www.thechelseachronicle.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Chelsea are one of a handful of teams being kept informed about Julian Alvarez, as the Argentine considers his long-term future at Atletico Madrid.
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-new...
Brendan Rodgers was already a name that was on Fulham's radar ahead of a potential summer change.
But it could come earlier...
www.67hailhail.com/news/brendan...
But it could come earlier...
www.67hailhail.com/news/brendan...
Brendan Rodgers under consideration for Premier League job
Rodgers may be back 🤨
www.67hailhail.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Brendan Rodgers was already a name that was on Fulham's radar ahead of a potential summer change.
But it could come earlier...
www.67hailhail.com/news/brendan...
But it could come earlier...
www.67hailhail.com/news/brendan...
Understand that Manchester United are aware of the progress being made by Bournemouth's Alex Scott and have been watching him closely this season.
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Man United keeping tabs on Alex Scott as Bournemouth star added to Ineos midfield shortlist
Alex Scott is the latest name on Manchester United's midfield transfer radar 👀✍️
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Understand that Manchester United are aware of the progress being made by Bournemouth's Alex Scott and have been watching him closely this season.
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Hertha Berlin's Kennet Eichhorn is one of the most talked about young players in the world.
Dubbed the new 'Toni Kroos' by some - Manchester United are one of those looking very closely at the 16-year-old.
for @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Dubbed the new 'Toni Kroos' by some - Manchester United are one of those looking very closely at the 16-year-old.
for @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Man Utd handed 'boost' in efforts to sign record breaking wonderkid dubbed the next Toni Kroos
What a signing this would be!🇩🇪
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hertha Berlin's Kennet Eichhorn is one of the most talked about young players in the world.
Dubbed the new 'Toni Kroos' by some - Manchester United are one of those looking very closely at the 16-year-old.
for @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Dubbed the new 'Toni Kroos' by some - Manchester United are one of those looking very closely at the 16-year-old.
for @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Latest on Celtic manager chase for @67hailhail.com
🍀 Kjetil Knutsen is keen on the role but won't leave Bodo before CL campaign is over
🍀 Kieran McKenna remains firmly in the mix
🍀 Celtic don't need to rush as they have Martin O'Neil
www.67hailhail.com/news/kjetil-...
🍀 Kjetil Knutsen is keen on the role but won't leave Bodo before CL campaign is over
🍀 Kieran McKenna remains firmly in the mix
🍀 Celtic don't need to rush as they have Martin O'Neil
www.67hailhail.com/news/kjetil-...
Kjetil Knutsen is keen on becoming the new Celtic manager, but has one request
67 Hail Hail understands that Kjetil Knutsen is keen on becoming the new Celtic manager, but would have one big request.
www.67hailhail.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Latest on Celtic manager chase for @67hailhail.com
🍀 Kjetil Knutsen is keen on the role but won't leave Bodo before CL campaign is over
🍀 Kieran McKenna remains firmly in the mix
🍀 Celtic don't need to rush as they have Martin O'Neil
www.67hailhail.com/news/kjetil-...
🍀 Kjetil Knutsen is keen on the role but won't leave Bodo before CL campaign is over
🍀 Kieran McKenna remains firmly in the mix
🍀 Celtic don't need to rush as they have Martin O'Neil
www.67hailhail.com/news/kjetil-...
Manchester United’s plans for a new central defender in 2026 are going to centre around Lisandro Martinez.
Full story with @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Full story with @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
What Man Utd scouts have told Jason Wilcox about Lisandro Martinez amid 2026 transfer planning
The Butcher will play a deciding role...🇦🇷
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Manchester United’s plans for a new central defender in 2026 are going to centre around Lisandro Martinez.
Full story with @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Full story with @unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Tottenham ready to put Micky van de Ven on Cristian Romero type money, @tbrfootball.com understands.
Spurs believe he is one of the best in Europe and has proven that since arriving in North London. Talks to accelerate this month.
tbrfootball.com/vinai-venkat...
Spurs believe he is one of the best in Europe and has proven that since arriving in North London. Talks to accelerate this month.
tbrfootball.com/vinai-venkat...
Vinai Venkatesham makes Micky van de Ven Tottenham contract promise which could convince him to sign
🤔 Spurs have made Micky van de Ven a contract promise...
tbrfootball.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Tottenham ready to put Micky van de Ven on Cristian Romero type money, @tbrfootball.com understands.
Spurs believe he is one of the best in Europe and has proven that since arriving in North London. Talks to accelerate this month.
tbrfootball.com/vinai-venkat...
Spurs believe he is one of the best in Europe and has proven that since arriving in North London. Talks to accelerate this month.
tbrfootball.com/vinai-venkat...
TBR Football can reveal that Chelsea have asked about Nico Paz, who is one of the most wanted players in Europe, but Real Madrid are insistent that he is returning to the Santiago Bernabeu.
tbrfootball.com/chelsea-laun...
tbrfootball.com/chelsea-laun...
Chelsea launch Nico Paz enquiry but Real Madrid remain firm on Tottenham target
Can Chelsea ACTUALLY sign Nico Paz?😵
tbrfootball.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
TBR Football can reveal that Chelsea have asked about Nico Paz, who is one of the most wanted players in Europe, but Real Madrid are insistent that he is returning to the Santiago Bernabeu.
tbrfootball.com/chelsea-laun...
tbrfootball.com/chelsea-laun...
This week's Talking Transfers column -
⚽️ What Barcelona and Real Madrid believe about Erling Haaland
⚽️ Bournemouth's Tiago Pinto on Pro League radar
⚽️ News on in-demand central defenders Edmond Tapsoba, Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio.
tbrfootball.com/premier-leag...
⚽️ What Barcelona and Real Madrid believe about Erling Haaland
⚽️ Bournemouth's Tiago Pinto on Pro League radar
⚽️ News on in-demand central defenders Edmond Tapsoba, Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio.
tbrfootball.com/premier-leag...
Premier League transfer news with Erling Haaland’s Man City future and centre-backs to watch in 2026
Graeme Bailey tells all!👍️
tbrfootball.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This week's Talking Transfers column -
⚽️ What Barcelona and Real Madrid believe about Erling Haaland
⚽️ Bournemouth's Tiago Pinto on Pro League radar
⚽️ News on in-demand central defenders Edmond Tapsoba, Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio.
tbrfootball.com/premier-leag...
⚽️ What Barcelona and Real Madrid believe about Erling Haaland
⚽️ Bournemouth's Tiago Pinto on Pro League radar
⚽️ News on in-demand central defenders Edmond Tapsoba, Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio.
tbrfootball.com/premier-leag...
Manchester United have had continuous contact with Napoli and Barcelona about Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford.
But United won't be offering any January bargains - exclusive report with
@unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
But United won't be offering any January bargains - exclusive report with
@unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Man Utd open to mid-season deals for Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund
The latest on Manchester United loanees Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund...
www.unitedinfocus.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Manchester United have had continuous contact with Napoli and Barcelona about Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford.
But United won't be offering any January bargains - exclusive report with
@unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
But United won't be offering any January bargains - exclusive report with
@unitedinfocus.com
www.unitedinfocus.com/transfer-new...
Yan Diomande has gone from high school football to become one of Europe's most in-demand player's in less than 12-months.
⚽️ Red Bull think he could be their biggest talent since Haaland
⚽️ Valued in €100m bracket already
⚽️ EPL big six all on his trail
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
⚽️ Red Bull think he could be their biggest talent since Haaland
⚽️ Valued in €100m bracket already
⚽️ EPL big six all on his trail
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
Arsenal and Liverpool are closely watching RB Leipzig talent Yan Diomande, but they're not alone
👀 Klopp thinks he's a huge talent...
tbrfootball.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Yan Diomande has gone from high school football to become one of Europe's most in-demand player's in less than 12-months.
⚽️ Red Bull think he could be their biggest talent since Haaland
⚽️ Valued in €100m bracket already
⚽️ EPL big six all on his trail
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
⚽️ Red Bull think he could be their biggest talent since Haaland
⚽️ Valued in €100m bracket already
⚽️ EPL big six all on his trail
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
TBR Football can reveal that Arsenal and Liverpool are firmly in the mix to launch a 2026 move for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, one of the most talked-about young talents in world football.
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
Arsenal and Liverpool ready to go head-to-head for 18-year-old Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi
What a talent he looks like!😍
tbrfootball.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
TBR Football can reveal that Arsenal and Liverpool are firmly in the mix to launch a 2026 move for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, one of the most talked-about young talents in world football.
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-...
TBR Football understands that Danny Welbeck is under consideration for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s next England squad.
tbrfootball.com/what-england...
tbrfootball.com/what-england...
What England and Thomas Tuchel think about Danny Welbeck call-up amid strong Premier League form
TBR Football understands that Danny Welbeck could be in line for an England call-up, seven years after his last cap for the Three Lions
tbrfootball.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
TBR Football understands that Danny Welbeck is under consideration for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s next England squad.
tbrfootball.com/what-england...
tbrfootball.com/what-england...
TBR Football understands that Eric Garcia has agreed to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.
tbrfootball.com/eric-garcia-...
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.
tbrfootball.com/eric-garcia-...
Eric Garcia makes Barcelona contract decision after Tottenham and Chelsea register interest
🤔 Eric Garcia has made his decision...
tbrfootball.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
TBR Football understands that Eric Garcia has agreed to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.
tbrfootball.com/eric-garcia-...
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been informed that he is now off the market as he has agreed terms on a new deal with Barca.
tbrfootball.com/eric-garcia-...