Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the continent. In this edition, Arsenal fans excited about getting Champions League football through the back door are dealt a reality check, PSG’s president is negotiating with himself, Chelsea have a Kepa conundrum and there’s an esports battle brewing … Jump to: PSG president negotiates
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The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Chelsea interested in Neuer Chelsea are interested signing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Bild reports. There is growing speculation that the popular German shot-stopper will
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Chelsea’s Ter Stegen chase to force Kepa to Real Madrid Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper after growing increasingly frustrated with the
With rumours swirling over Kepa’s future at Chelsea, Craig Burley has his say what will happen this summer. The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. Chelsea’s Ter Stegen chase to force Kepa to Real
The winter transfer window is closed, but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around Europe’s big leagues and beyond. TOP STORY: Chelsea prepare for summer squad overhaul In the wake of Chelsea’s 3-0 Champions League capitulation at the hands of Bayern Munich, the Blues are preparing
Craig Burley analyses Wilfried Zaha’s potential move to Stamford Bridge and whether he fits the club’s profile. After Chelsea’s transfer ban was lifted, Craig Burley assesses where Frank Lampard should strengthen. Frank Lampard spoke following the reduction of Chelsea’s transfer ban and refused to discuss potential targets. Chelsea suffered the effects of new-manager bounce as
Craig Burley analyses Wilfried Zaha’s potential move to Stamford Bridge and whether he fits the club’s profile. After Chelsea’s transfer ban was lifted, Craig Burley assesses where Frank Lampard should strengthen. Frank Lampard spoke following the reduction of Chelsea’s transfer ban and refused to discuss potential targets. Chelsea suffered the effects of new-manager bounce as
After sending a message to his No.1 goalkeeper, ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti and the FC crew explain why Maurizio Sarri should start Kepa against Fulham. The Exploding Heads are back to review February where David Silva complicates emoji’s, Solskjaer’s Man United win again and Kepa was benched after his Carabao Cup final antics. Despite Maurizio
Ian Darke weighs in on how Chelsea will approach their midweek fixture against Tottenham and what it could mean for Maurizio Sarri’s future. Shaka Hislop believes the incident between Kepa and Maurizio Sarri is evidence of endemic issues within Chelsea’s coaching staff and dressing room. The FC panel answer your tweets on how Diego Simeone
Gab Marcotti isn’t buying Maurizio Sarri’s explanation that he simply had a ‘misunderstanding’ with his goalkeeper in Chelsea’s cup final defeat. Manchester City have successfully defended their Carabao Cup title, defeating Chelsea 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling final at Wembley. Maurizio Sarri explains why his decision to sub out Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa led to