Olmo is at serious risk of having to miss a third La Liga game this season because Barcelona's financial limitations have stopped them from registering him to play. The Athletic reports the Euro 2024 winner is now "likely" to still be unavailable for the trip to Madrid to face Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday night. #olmo #laliga #barcelona #athletic #madrid #rayovallecano #football

Joao Felix could make a shock return to Chelsea after their deal to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid collapsed. Omorodion has looked destined to move to Stamford Bridge for weeks now after the two clubs agreed to a £ 34.5 million transfer. Additionally, Conor Gallagher would swap West London for Madrid for a similar fee, despite many fans wanting the England international to stay at his boyhood club. But all has threatened to unravel, as it was reported late on Sunday night that the deal for Omorodion was now off, with The Athletic citing issues regarding the young striker’s contract. #footballfanarena #ffa #madrid #omorodion #england #chelsea #football

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Wolves to sign long-term Arsenal target Pedro Neto as their summer spending spree continues. The Athletic report that an initial fee of £51.4m has been agreed, with £2.57m in bonuses to come if the Portuguese winger meets targets. The 24-year-old has agreed a salary with the west London club and a medical is due in the near future with the deal all but finalised. The Portugal international has been at Wolves since 2019 when he signed from Braga, scoring 14 goals in 135 appearances across all competitions. #footballfanarena #ffa #Chelsea #trending #transferwindow #football #arsenal #premierleague

Chelsea could be set for a hefty cash injection if Newcastle United sign England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Newcastle have reportedly opened talks for Guehi who is one of the most highly sought after defenders in the world. Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have been linked, as have Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, and all are on high alert after he reportedly turning down a new contract offer from the Eagles. The Athletic now claim that Newcastle have made the first move for the 24-year-old, who has just two years left on his contract. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #chelsea #liverpool #arsenal #barca #realmadrid #football

Manchester City will demand at least £60 million before add-ons for Julian Alvarez, according to reports. The 24-year-old spent two seasons at City, and scored 19 goals for Pep Guardiola’s side last term as they ended the campaign with a historic fourth Premier League title in a row. Alvarez made 54 appearances in all competitions and was the eighth-highest outfield City player in terms of minutes played across the season. However, The Athletic reports that the Argentina international wants more playing time at City and is looking to leave during the summer transfer window. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #football #julianalvarez

Arsenal are interested in signing Spain’s Euro 2024 hero Mikel Merino this summer. Real Sociedad star Merino was on the spot to score a dramatic last-gasp header in the last minute of extra time against Germany last week, sending La Roja into the semi-finals of the European Championship. The 28-year-old, who spent a year at Newcastle United before returning to Spain in 2018, is now firmly on Arsenal’s radar with Mikel Arteta a huge admirer, The Athletic report. #footballfanarena #ffa #arsenal #euro2024

🚨 Man Utd working to finalise signing of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee. Personal terms + agent commissions for 23yo in place. Club talks continue (#MUFC exploring whether to activate €40m clause or agree separate price) but deal now close @TheAthleticFC

Marc Cucurella has revealed he’s been trying to convince Spain team-mate Nico Williams to snub Barcelona and join Chelsea while at Euro 2024. Barca are keen to bring Williams to the Nou Camp this summer following his impressive spell at La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao and his superb performances at the Euros. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #Chelsea

In a powerful statement, Athletic Club's Nico Williams celebrates the landmark verdict sentencing three individuals to prison for racially abusing Vinicius Junior. This unprecedented ruling marks a seismic shift in the battle against racism in football. Williams, himself a victim of racial abuse, praises the verdict as a crucial deterrent, emphasizing the need for continued education and empathy to eradicate racism from the sport. Will this historic verdict against Vinicius Junior's abusers catalyze a broader crackdown on racism in football, or is it just the beginning of a long battle?