Cole Palmer did not include a goal bonus in the seven-year Chelsea contract he signed last September and is kicking himself as a result, according to a report.
Palmer has been a revelation for the Blues, who paid around £45million to sign him from Manchester City in the 2023 summer transfer window.
Cole Palmer kicking himself over Chelsea contract agreement
He has a silly 23 goals and 13 assists in 38 appearances for this term and has been their best player by one hell of a landslide.
Without his incredible contribution, you have to assume Mauricio Pochettino would have been relieved of his duties a long time ago.
20 of his goals have come in the Premier League, making the ex-City youngster the top flight s joint-top scorer with former team-mate Erlin…
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says he is deeply offended by the criticism from the German club s honorary president Uli Hoeness.
Bayern host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, and the build-up has been dominated by Hoeness claim that the former Chelsea boss has neither the ability nor the desire to improve players and only wants new signings.
It offends me deeply
Hoeness ill-timed jibe comes on the back of 20,000 Bayern fans signing a petition urging the club to reconsider their decision to part ways with Tuchel at the end of the season.
It offends me deeply as a coach, said in response to Hoeness comments.
If we have proven something in the coaching team over the last 15 years, it is that young play…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly a huge admirer of England boss Gareth Southgate with Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag set to be sacked .
It is being widely reported that is likely to be sacked as this season has been miserable for the Premier League giants.
are at risk of missing out on Europe as they are eighth in the Premier League table with two games remaining. They will boost their chances of qualifying for the Europa League/Europa Conference League if they beat Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
The Red Devils exited the Champions League and Carabao Cup prematurely, but they have reached the FA Cup final.
A win at Wembley against Man City later this month may not even be enough for Ten Hag to keep his job as Man Utd are being linked wi…
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Man City at the end of the 2024/25 Premier League season with sources revealing his impending departure.
The Citizens won a Treble in 2023 with Guardiola cementing his legacy as one of the greatest Premier League managers of all time.
And Guardiola s side looked on course for another Treble this term before Real Madrid dumped them out of the Champions League quarter-finals on penalties.
did win the Premier League by two points from Arsenal .
But arch-rivals Man Utd took any hope of a Double away from Man City on Saturday by beating them 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley in an unexpected result.
Guardiola has one year to run on his existing contract at the Etihad Stadium with speculation recently that the…
According to reports, Manchester United have decided whether to appoint Mauricio Pochettino with Erik ten Hag likely to be sacked.
s job at Old Trafford is under serious threat after Man Utd finished eighth in the Premier League this season.
Man Utd to sack Ten Hag?
ended the season on a high as they beat Man City 2-1 at Wembley to win the FA Cup, but an internal review is underway as their board consider whether to sack Ten Hag.
Recent reports have suggested that new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment team have considered potential replacements. It s also been revealed that
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol has since suggested that some clarity on Ten Hag s future is expected this week .
Speaking of Ten Hag, it s been …
Man Utd are unlikely to go back in for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, according to Dharmesh Sheth, but they are reportedly advancing for two other targets.
The Red Devils announced earlier this month that they are sticking with Erik ten Hag as manager and they are now looking to back him with signings in the transfer market.
Reports yesterday indicated that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have a to help get back challenging for the Premier League title with the British billionaire desperate to have an impact in his first window in charge of the sporting side .
And respected journalist Ben Jacobs confirmed recently that INEOS are looking to bring in two early signings to get the ball rolling this summer.
: All of the INEOS people and Manch…
Real Madrid are continuing to track Arsenal star William Saliba and the Spanish champions have put a plan in place to lure him to La Liga, according to the latest reports.
There can be little debate that . Indeed, it was his injury that coincided with Arsenal s dip in form back in the 2022/23 campaign.
The 23-year-old started in all 38 of Arsenal s Premier League games last season and he s deservedly garnered plenty of praise along the way.
Back in March, Mikel Arteta described the French international as exceptional and right now, it s hard to argue with that definition.
While Didier Deschamps has taken some time to be convinced of his skillset, Saliba has been a crucial player for France this summer and has started in all five of their matches at Euro…
“My commitment to Newcastle is unwavering and it has been since I came to the football club. As long as I have certain things for me – as in I’m happy, I’m allowed to work in the way I need to work in order to get the best out of me and I feel supported – then that will never change.
“There’s been so much change that we need a period of time to know how we’re all going to work and set the boundaries. It’s for the benefit of Newcastle, not for the benefit of me because the club’s the most important thing in all of this.
“England is not important at all. It’s all about Newcastle United Football Club. I’m so proud to be the manager. I’ve loved every single second of managing the club since I’ve been here, I feel passionately about bringing succ…
Liverpool have reportedly rebuffed an offer from RB Salzburg for promising young midfielder Bobby Clark.
Salzburg s new boss Pep Lijnders is familiar with Clark from his time as Jurgen Klopp s assistant and he has set out to bring about a reunion.
The Austrian Club are reputed to have for the 19-year-old but Liverpool have rejected the approach out of hand.
Clark is believed to be headed away from Anfield in some capacity this season after he missed out on the preseason squad.
Since March, Clark has been sidelined with injury and he did not make the trip to the United States. In 2022–2023 he made two appearances for the first team, while in the previous season he started four out of a total of twelve games played. Though he also scored and provided an…
Anton Ferdinand insists Julen Lopetegui is the right man to take West Ham to the next level but is pleading with fans to give him time.
The Londoners have spent upwards of £120million in the summer transfer window and start the new season with expectations sky high.
Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, Championship player of the year Crysencio Summerville and Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme add depth and quality to the Hammers’ attack.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo should significantly improve the back line at a club widely touted, at the very least, to qualify for Europe.
“It could be a good year for ,” said former boss Harry Redknapp. “I’ve got a feeling they’re going to do very well.”
Ex-Hammer Ferdinand senses…