Champions League last-16 preview

Having navigated their way to the last 16, Europe’s elite are now gearing up for the business end of the Champions League with some tantalizing ties waiting just around the corner. Some giants of European football remain in the hunt for the European cup but clearing a path to the last eight and keeping their dream of dethroning Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City alive is shaping up to be an extremely difficult challenge to overcome. Here’s an early look at what to expect from the Champions League last-16. 

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Chelsea eyeing up a move for Jonathan David

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino are reportedly eyeing a move for LOSC Lille’s 24-year-old striker Jonathan David.

The Blues have identified Victor Osimhen as their priority target but are also considering David as a potential addition to bolster their attacking options.

Having excelled in Ligue 1, Jonathan David, a Canadian international, has been in sensational form, scoring 26 goals last season and continuing with 11 goals in the current campaign.

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Chelsea to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United

Chelsea are eyeing a summer transfer for Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes.

The Brazilian midfielder might be available as the Magpies looks to address their ongoing Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns, potentially selling key players to stabilise their finances.

Chelsea’s relatively quiet January window is attributed to FFP constraints, prompting them to consider sales, especially of homegrown talents, to facilitate new signings. While Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Conor Gallagher, Chelsea’s reported £50 million asking price might deter a move this month, with a potential transfer in the summer when Gallagher’s contract nears its end.

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Hamed Traore joins Napoli from Bournemouth

Napoli have secured the loan signing of Hamed Traore from Bournemouth for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. The Serie A champions hold an option to purchase the Ivorian midfielder for €25m (£21.4m) at the end of the campaign.

Traore, who previously joined Bournemouth on loan from Sassuolo in January 2023 before making a permanent transfer, returns to Italy.

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