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Chelsea recall another midfielder from loan to boost Mauricio Pochettino's squad

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Chelsea have recalled midfielder Cesare Casadei from his loan with Leicester City, with the 21-year-old expected to take a spot in Mauricio Pochettino's first-team squad for the remainder of the season. The Blues paid an initial £12m to sign Casadei from Inter in 2022 and, after sending him to Reading for the second half of last season, struck a deal to take the Italian to Championship heavyweights Leicester for the 2023/24 campaign. However, Casadei is now heading back to Chelsea where, as first revealed by Matt Law , he is expected to remain with Pochettino's senior squad for the remainder of the season. With Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu both battling injuries, Chelsea have been left short in midfield at times this season, with Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher the only senior options in Pochettino's squad . As a result, Casadei is returning from his spell with Leicester. The 21-year-old made 25 appearances in all com Pet itions, including eight l...

Chelsea recall £18m midfielder from unsuccessful loan spell

Chelsea have confirmed that Andrey Santos has been recall ed from an unsuccessful loan spell at Nottingham Forest. The 19-year-old signed for Chelsea from Vasco da Gama last January but remained in his native Brazil until the summer, at which point he was granted a work permit to move to the UK. Santos featured for the Blues in pre-season under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino and was in their matchday squad for their Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Liverpool, before joining Forest on loan for the rest of the 2023/24 campaign. Despite high hopes for the season ahead, Santos played just two games in all competitions at the City Ground under Steve Cooper and was yet to feature at all under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Chelsea have now decided to recall him from his loan. A statement from Forest read: "Chelsea have recalled midfielder Andrey Santos from his season-long loan at The City Ground. The Brazilian made two appearances for Forest, making his debut against Burn...

Kobbie Mainoo: How young Man Utd midfielder could be pivotal in Liverpool trip

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"If players are good enough," Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted earlier this season, "they are old enough." The 18-year-old academy product Kobbie Mainoo provides a perfect example of this school of thought. Mainoo only made his full Premier League at the end of November but the teenager has shone as a rare bright spot in a bleak campaign for the Red Devils. Manchester United make the ominous trip to Liverpool's Anfield fortress on Sunday afternoon with the memories of last season's 7-0 humiliation on the same ground still fresh. Here's how Mainoo's involvement could help his side avoid another shellacking. Calm port in the storm Kobbie Mainoo has been u NFL ustered in possession during his brief appearances for Manchester United / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages Mainoo may have played just 162 minutes of Premier League Football in his entire career - for comparison, seven members of United's squad have played more than 162 mat...

Mason Mount injury: Progress & potential return date for Man Utd midfielder

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To say that Mason Mount's move to Manchester United has been a disaster thus far would be an understatement. Admittedly, the midfielder , who was signed for £60m from Chelsea last summer, needs more time to adjust to life at Old Trafford, but he hasn't made a good first impression on Erik ten Hag or Man Utd supporters. Things have seemingly gone from bad to worse for the 24-year-old, who is now set for a spell on the sidelines after missing the Red Devils' recent victory against Everton with a fresh injury concern. As Mount's unlucky spell in Manchester continues, let's take a look at when he could return to action. When will Mason Mount return from injury? Mount has struggled this season / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages Mount has already found himself on the treatment table this season. Having finished last campaign on the sidelines with Chelsea, the midfielder also missed five games across August and September this term. The England international has strug...

Ruben Neves: Al-Hilal agree £45m fee for Wolves midfielder

Wolves have agreed a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal to sell midfielder Ruben Neves, 90min understands. The 26-year-old will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer and has made it clear that he is prepared to leave Wolves, who have accepted a bid to sell Neves to Al-Hilal which is worth around £45m . Al-Hilal have offered a significant contract to Neves which has been approved by agent Jorge Mendes, and sources have confirmed to 90min that the player is now mulling over his options. Neves has never hidden his desire to play in the Champions League and Barcelona have explored signing the midfielder . Personal terms were agreed with Mendes but the La Liga champions have other transfer priorities and have not yet moved forward with their interest. That has allowed Al-Hilal to make a move for Neves and 90min understands there is confidence among the Saudi outfit that they have already wrapped up his signing. READ MORE FROM THE 90MIN TALKING TRANSFERS TEAM feed The...