Tag: defender

Trevoh Chalobah transfer news: Como agree £31m deal to sign Chelsea defender
3 August 2026 Off

Trevoh Chalobah transfer news: Como agree £31m deal to sign Chelsea defender

By Total Football News

Como have agreed a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

The 27-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas at the Italian club, who secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in Serie A last season.

Chelsea will receive an initial £25.7m, with a further £5.1m available in add-ons following protracted negotiations.

The package is

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Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News
1 August 2026 Off

Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News

By Total Football News

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Portugal international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica.

The transfer is worth £21.4m plus a potential £4.3m in add-ons.

“I am very happy to be here,” Silva said.

“It’s a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. I can’t wait to start the season with my team-mates and I’m excited to be here.

“The mentality is always to win. I will try

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Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries
1 August 2026 Off

Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries

By Total Football News

Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.

The 22-year-old joins from Benfica where he has been a regular since breaking into the first team in 2022 and has featured in the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.

It is a key signing for Bournemouth, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his

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John Stones: Ex-Man City defender joins Inter Milan on free transfer
30 July 2026 Off

John Stones: Ex-Man City defender joins Inter Milan on free transfer

By Total Football News

England defender John Stones has joined Italian champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signed a two-year contract.

The 32-year-old left Manchester City when his deal expired at the end of June after 10 successful years at the Premier League club.

Stones said he had “lived all my dreams out” after helping City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community

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Djed Spence: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi tells England defender to stay at club
30 July 2026 Off

Djed Spence: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi tells England defender to stay at club

By Total Football News

Captain Cristian Romero is among those likely to leave the club.

Romero was criticised for his decision to fly back to Argentina while injured before the final game of the season – a match for which he did ultimately return.

De Zerbi said it was wrong to criticise Romero for his initial decision, saying he had shown “unbelievable behaviour” during the Italian’s time at the club, but accepted it was

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Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52m deal
30 July 2026 Off

Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52m deal

By Total Football News

Chelsea have signed France’s World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.

The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, has penned a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2032.

The Frenchman joined Palace from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in 2024 for an initial £15.5m and became a regular under Oliver Glasner last season.

Lacroix made 55 appearances in all competitions as Palace won the Uefa Conference League, the club’s

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Ousmane Diomande: Nottingham Forest close to deal for Sporting Lisbon defender
29 July 2026 Off

Ousmane Diomande: Nottingham Forest close to deal for Sporting Lisbon defender

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.

The 22-year-old is viewed as a key target for new Forest boss Oliver Glasner, and talks have progressed in recent days.

While a final agreement still needs to be reached, sources indicate a deal between the clubs is now close, with discussions at an advanced stage.

Diomande has a £68.2m release clause but Forest are keen

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Maxence Lacroix transfer news: Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender from Crystal Palace | Football News
24 July 2026 Off

Maxence Lacroix transfer news: Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender from Crystal Palace | Football News

By Total Football News

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix.

The 26-year-old defender has given permission to finalise the transfer for a fee in the region of £51m.

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea have given Palace the chance to discuss signing one of their defenders available for transfer during talks.

There has been interest from other clubs in Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile.

Palace

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William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury
22 July 2026 Off

William Saliba: Arsenal and France defender set for spell on the sidelines with back injury

By Total Football News

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

The 25-year-old had been managing a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup but was forced off after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final loss to Spain.

After returning to London and being seen by a specialist, it was decided

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Chelsea transfer news: Club interested in former Man City defender John Stones
22 July 2026 Off

Chelsea transfer news: Club interested in former Man City defender John Stones

By Total Football News

Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.

The west London side have joined Inter Milan in considering a move for the 32-year-old, who became a free agent when his City contract expired at the end of June.

Chelsea are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix while assessing other options in the market, including

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