Romelu Lukaku says it is up to him to “restore trust” after making a public apology to Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel, his team-mates and the club’s supporters over his recent interview.
Tuchel confirmed on Tuesday that Lukaku is in contention to return for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, having stood down the club-record signing down for Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool.
All the latest Newcastle transfer news, rumours and gossip, as new manager Eddie Howe prepares for the January transfer window…
Which players have been linked?
Newcastle United have agreed a fee in the region of £12m,
Arsenal will consider suitable offers for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with a January exit not ruled out for the striker.
Aubameyang, who has joined up with Gabon ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, has been sidelined since being stripped of the captaincy last month after a disciplinary issue.
The Chelsea – Tottenham Hotspur match in the League Cup match will take place on January 5 (Wednesday) at 21:45. Chelsea managed to draw a 2-2 draw with Liverpool over the weekend in the Premier League and now face a difficult task in the middle of the week in the first match of their semi-final clash for the EFL Cup against the Spurs.
Chelsea is 2.00 to win. The tie in the match was rated at 3.50. Tottenham Hotspur is 3.75 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match between Cartagena – Valencia in the Copa del Rey will take place on January 5 (Wednesday) at 17:00. The hosts enter this match against the background of an amazing victory as a guest at home against the leader of La Liga 2 Almeria. They opposed the big odds to record this victory.
Cartagena is 3.40 to win. The tie in the match was rated at 3.30. Valencia is 2.20 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match Linares Deportivo – Barcelona in the Copa del Rey will be held on January 5 (Wednesday) at 20:30. Linares fans are more than happy with the prospect of Barcelona coming to the city, although they will face a weakened side due to their recent coronavirus crisis.
Odds for Linares Deportivo to win are 9.00. The tie in the match was rated at 4.75. Valencia is 1.30 to win. Watch our full football TV program.
The match Alcoyano – Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey will be held on January 5 (Wednesday) at 22:30. The 19-time Spanish Cup winner Real Madrid has been exceptional this season. Only one defeat in their last sixteen games has left them six points ahead of La Liga.
The odds for Alcoyano to win are 13.00. The draw in the match is estimated at 7.00. Odds for Real Madrid to win are 1.20. Watch our full football TV program.
West Ham have held talks over the signing of Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa with the Brazilian, who is nicknamed ‘Gabigol’, keen on a move to England.
Barbosa is one of a number of strikers West Ham are looking at in this January’s transfer window, although the 25-year-old is interesting three other Premier League clubs.
Wrapping up the Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip in the 2022 January window.
Who have Chelsea been linked with?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to push through a deal for AC Milan star Theo Hernandez next month (The Sun, December 30).
Sevilla cut into Real Madrid’s lead of La Liga after winning at Cadiz 1-0 on Monday, while Oihan Sancet scored a hat-trick for Athletic Bilbao.
Lucas Ocampos second-half goal helped pull Sevilla to within five points of Real with a game in hand.
Madrid gave Sevilla the chance to tighten the