News about Samu Omorodion

The 20-year-old had long been expected to compete the £34million transfer from Atletico Marid, with there being an agreement in place before the deal fell through amid concerns over an ankle injury. He instead moved to Portuguese giants Porto and has made a great start to life with the club, scoring seven goals in as many games, including a brace in a 3-3 draw with Manchester United . The Spain Under-21 star opened up on his failed move to west London and revealed his belief that linking up with Enzo Maresca 's side last summer simply wasn't in God's plan.

Former Bolton Wanderers veteran David Wheater took a cheeky swipe at Matthijs de Ligt and claimed he was better than the Manchester United defender despite being '20kg overweight'. De Ligt joined the Red Devils in a £60million deal from Bayern Munich as he became the latest ex-Ajax player to reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. However, the Dutch defender has endured a tough start to life since joining United and had a difficult evening in the club's 3-3 draw against Porto on Thursday.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be attendance for Manchester United 's Premier League clash against Aston Villa as pressure continues to mount on Erik ten Hag . The Dutchman was spared the ignominy of a comeback loss in the first of his do-or-die games on Thursday night, when Harry Maguire 's late header rescued a point against Porto. United had led 2-0 after 20 minutes but surrendered their advantage before the break. Ten Hag's worst fears were realised when Samu Omorodion scored his second of the night to put the home side ahead.

United were looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat at home by Tottenham on Sunday and looked in good form as they raced into a 2-0 lead courtesy of Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund. But defensive lapses in concentration meant it was soon 2-2, and former Chelsea target Samu Omorodion scored his second of the game and his side's third to give the hosts the lead. It looked to have been enough but Harry Maguire salvaged a late point with a header in stoppage time after his captain, Bruno Fernandes, had once again been sent off.

Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the second game in a row on Thursday night against Porto in the Europa League. Manchester United's season went from bad to worse as they first blew a two-goal lead and then lost their captain less than 10 minutes from time while they were chasing the game. While his sending off against Tottenham on Sunday was later overturned, the United skipper has now been handed his marching orders twice within five days.  

Before Bodo/Glimt claimed a shock Europa League win over Porto on Wednesday night, players were forced to endure a comically short 30-second bus ride to the ground due to an obscure UEFA rule. The side have made a splash in European competition in recent seasons and include a 6-1 thrashing of eventual 2022 Conference League champions Roma in their impressive resume. On Wednesday night, Bodo/Glimt, based in the Artic Circle, claimed another scalp when they defeated Portuguese giants Porto 3-2, despite playing with only 10 men for the majority of the second half.

SIMON JONES: The transfer saga surrounding Samu Omorodion has finally come to an end as he completed a move to Porto from Atletico Madrid. Omorodion had long been expected to join Chelsea this summer with a £34million agreement in place before the move fell through amid concerns over an ankle injury. The collapse of the deal threw Conor Gallagher's proposed move to Atletico into limbo as the Spanish club needed to raise funds before completing their signing of the England midfielder.

Aston Villa have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion. The 20-year-old is viewed as an option should Villa sell Jhon Duran before next week's transfer deadline. Omorodion saw a £34million move to Chelsea fall through earlier this month amid concerns over an ankle injury and Atletico are still keen to sell.

Atletico Madrid have confrimed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher for £34million Gallagher looked set to finalise a move last week after agreeing personal terms before his move stalled due The Blues deal for Atletico's Samu Omorodion collapsing. The 24-year-old returned to Cobham where he trained on his own as he waited nervously on the conclusion of the deal And now with Joao Felix now returning to west London on a permanent deal, the homegrown Chelsea player has made the switch to the Spanish capital.

Gallagher had agreed personal terms with the Spanish club weeks ago, but the deal fell into limbo after Chelsea ended their pursuit of Atletico forward Samu Omorodion. The 24-year-old had been waiting in Madrid for his move to be finalised before returning to the UK as an air of uncertainty fell over the deal. With Diego Simeone 's side needing to raise funds in order to complete the deal, Gallagher had been training alone at the Blues' Cobham training base since returning from the Spanish capital.

Conor Gallagher is reportedly set to finally complete his move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid. Gallagher had agreed personal terms with the Spanish club weeks ago, but the deal fell into limbo after Chelsea's pursuit of Atletico forward Samu Omorodion collapsed. The 24-year-old had been waiting in Madrid for his move to be finalised before returning to the UK as an air of uncertainty fell over the deal.

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has been given permission to fly to Madrid for a second time to finalise his €40million (£34m) move to Atletico. Homegrown Gallagher was in the Spanish capital last week but returned to London when his proposed transfer was complicated by Chelsea's talks over Atletico's Samu Omorodion collapsing. Yet with Chelsea now set to sign Joao Felix instead, Gallagher has been given the green light to travel, ending an association with the Blues which began when he joined the academy at the age of six.

Chelsea target Joao Felix has been named in the Atletico Madrid squad to face Villareal in their La Liga opener on Monday night. The west London side have been plotting a sensational move to re-sign the Portugal forward who scored four goals in 20 appearances for the club in 2023. The Blues have reportedly been discussing a £40million fee plus add-ons for the 24-year-old who played for Barcelona last season following another loan move. If they reach an agreement, Chelsea will look to revive Conor Gallagher's sale to Atletico. Gallagher, also 24, had been on the verge of joining Atletico this summer and even travelled to Madrid, but complications surrounding Samu Omorodion's proposed transfer to Chelsea saw the deal stall at the last minute.

Enzo Maresca has expressed his frustration with the oversized Chelsea squad, admitting that it's 'not good' to have so many players sidelined from first-team training. Chelsea currently have an eye-watering 43 players on their books, yet only 28 were selected for the club's recent preseason tour, with Maresca opting to leave the majority of the squad back in London.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea , but the midfielder is currently training alone and will not be part of Sunday's matchday squad after his move to Atletico Madrid collapsed. Gallagher had been on the verge of joining the Spanish club this summer, even traveling to Madrid, but complications surrounding Samu Omorodion's proposed transfer to Chelsea halted the deal at the last minute.

The Spanish giants need to sell somebody to finance their £33.7million move for Conor Gallagher, which is in the lurch despite terms being agreed. Gallagher's move to Atletico stalled a few days ago when their striker Samu Omorodion's £34.5m switch to Chelsea collapsed at the 11th hour. Atletico are keen to raise funds quickly.

Gallagher seemed set to leave Chelsea for the Spanish side this summer after arriving in Madrid, but complications over Samu Omorodion's move to the Blues left it hanging in the balance. The midfielder found himself on a flight back to England with his future unclear, but both sides still keen to do business that would see Gallagher sign permanently for Atletico. Former Chelsea forward Joao Felix potentially going the other way seems to have provided Gallagher and both clubs the chance for the move to still go ahead.

Chelsea have reportedly made an offer for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. The Blues are looking to bring Felix back to Stamford Bridge after missing out on Samu Omorodion.  If Felix joins Chelsea it could potentially save Conor Gallagher's move to Atletico. Chelsea midfielder Gallagher has completed his medical ahead of a potential £33.7million move. However, Atletico need to sell a player before the deal can go ahead.

Chelsea will look to raise over £200million in player sales as they enter the final phase of another extraordinary window that has seen rivals question how they can continue to spend so lavishly without reprisals. The £54million signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves this weekend was their 12th of the summer but won't be their last. Indeed, Atletico Madrid's burly striker Samu Omorodion should have been next through the Stamford Bridge revolving door only for negotiations to collapse on Sunday evening. Attention has switched to a familiar face in Atletico's Joao Felix, one of several options under consideration, and they still want a centre forward such as Napoli's Victor Osimhen before the deadline of August 30. It's easy to see how Chelsea have spent £1.5billion in the Todd Boehly era.

Chelsea have established themselves as odds-on favourites with Sky Bet to sign Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix. The shortening of odds come after it was reported that Chelsea's proposed £34.5million deal to sign Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion has collapsed due to contractual issues. It is understood that Felix has indicated a desire to return to west London - so much so that he is willing to take a pay cut in order to fit into Chelsea's wage structure.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have opened talks over a deal involving Joao Felix after Sami Omorodion's transfer to Stamford Bridge hit the buffers tonight. Omorodion was expected to finalise his £34.5m move on a seven year contract with an option for a further year after heading to London but negotiations hit a hitch and although both sides have tried to find a solution, the move looks to be off tonight. Atletico wanted to offload Omorodion to offset their deals for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez. Those deals are in place but Atletico need to sell.

SIMON JONES: Chelsea plan to bring in at least one more attacking player after signing Pedro Neto from Wolves for £54million last night. Neto, who was also admired by Manchester City and Newcastle United , has agreed a six year contract with the option of another year and will be presented to the Stamford Bridge crowd today at their friendly against Inter Milan. The 24-year-old has shone for Wolves over the past five years, racking up 14 goals and 24 assists in 135 appearances for the club.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £54m deal for Wolves forward Pedro Neto as the Blues continue their summer of heavy spending ahead of the new Premier League season getting underway. Neto is now set to undergo a medical prior to the move being completed where he will become Enzo Maresca's latest signing ahead of the new Premier League spending.

Atletico Madrid reportedly tried to pull out of a move for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, according to the sporting director of a rival LaLiga club. Chelsea are closing in on a £33.7m sale of the England international, who is set to undergo a medical in Spain. The Blues are also finalising a £34.5m deal for striker Samu Omorodion who would head in the opposite direction.