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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Chelsea fans should fear the worst over potential star if things don't change soon says pundit
Chelsea fans should fear the worst over potential star if things don't change soon says pundit Ben Jacobs was on the London is Blue podcast over the weekend with a lot to talk about regarding the Club World Cup. Top of the list was Andrey Santos. He was tipped as a potential breakout star of this tournament, and so far he' played precisely zero minutes. Advertisement Like the rest of us, Jacobs expects this to be doing down very badly with the midfielder and his entourage. WATCH Chelsea vs. ES Tunis for free on any device with DAZN. Andrey Santos will not be happy with lack of attention from Chelsea Andrey Santos in preseason training. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC) 'What I would say is we are going to hear a lot of noise from Andrey Santos camp if he's not getting the minutes,' Jacobs said. 'I think Santos is not seeing himself as the Number 2 in his head to anyone. He's seeing himself as someone, if he gets the chance, to stay in the side. Is there a scenario where he leaves the Club World Cup, has barely played any minutes and feels very doubtful of his Chelsea pathway? [Yes.] Advertisement 'Obviously, Chelsea have all the cards. They may say 'no, we want to keep him, we want him to be patient,' but I think Santos definitely feels, after the season he had at Strasbourg, that he's ready for Chelsea minutes.' You can see Jacobs speaking in the clip embedded here: Chelsea appear to be forcing star player towards the exit That makes total sense, but that's also exactly why we're worried. Chelsea know that Santos expects to be in first team contention, and given that, the fact they've not handed him a minute makes it seem like they're deliberately trying to force him out, as much as anything. Advertisement We hope that's rectified on Tuesday night against ES Tunis – but then again we said that before Friday's match against Flamengo and Santos didn't even get a chance off the bench. Fingers crossed – but this is heading in the wrong direction for sure.
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4 days ago
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Richard Hughes gets another SENSATIONAL transfer win
Liverpool x Kerkez deal close And he might have repeated the trick with Milos Kerkez. It's no secret that the Merseyside club are about to acquire the Bournemouth left-back. The 21-year-old is on track to move to Anfield next week - with a fee now agreed between Liverpool and the Cherries. Advertisement Hughes of course signed the Hungarian once before - during his days as Bournemouth technical director. And he appears to have talked his former club into doing a deal on a lower-than-expected fee for Kerkez. Liverpool will pay only £40m for Kerkez All summer long we've heard how the defender would cost £45m. But according to the latest report from transfer insider Ben Jacobs, Liverpool will be signing Kerkez for cheaper than that. 'Liverpool set to finalise a deal for Milos Kerkez next week,' Jacobs wrote on X. 'Understand the fee is £40m. Formalisation to follow with only small details outstanding.'
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5 days ago
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Journalist hints at SEISMIC Liverpool transfer in the works
Liverpool have something else brewing Journalist Ben Jacobs claims Liverpool are still dreaming of Alexander Isak. The Newcastle United striker remains their ultimate target in this transfer window. But Newcastle don't have to sell. In fact, they're proving incredibly difficult to negotiate with after qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Advertisement Liverpool essentially need to hope that Newcastle would prefer the cash they could get for Isak in order to upgrade their squad. If so, perhaps a deal could happen. Though even then, we're still talking about a transfer record deal. Something that could approach £150m.
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5 days ago
- Business
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Real Madrid name price amid Arsenal's ‘genuine interest' in Blancos star
An insight into the kind of fee being demanded by the brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid to part with Rodrygo this summer has on Wednesday been provided. This comes amid fresh confirmation that Mikel Arteta's Arsenal remain keenly interested in the Brazilian's signature. Advertisement Chatter surrounding a potential Rodrygo departure from Spain's capital has of course gone somewhat quite over the last couple of weeks. After previous claims that the 24-year-old was actively seeking out a new challenge, Rodrygo has appeared a player reinvigorated in training, fully committed to the cause at Real Madrid. As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, then one suitor have not been deterred by the frontman's sudden change of heart. As per a report from transfer insider Ben Jacobs: 'Arsenal hold a genuine interest in Rodrygo and have held exploratory talks on the player side dating back to May. Understand Real Madrid want around €90m.' Advertisement It now remains to be seen if the board at The Emirates are willing to meet the lofty financial demands laid out by their counterparts in Madrid. Conor Laird – GSFN
CNBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Is it smart to buy a home right now? The U.S. housing market is a 'mixed bag,' broker says
For potential homebuyers, the U.S. housing market is hard to read right now. Affordability remains an obstacle, with elevated mortgage rates and a median home price of $442,000 — up 0.9% from a year ago, according to Redfin data. However, inventory is rising in many markets, especially in the South, giving buyers more leverage to negotiate prices. Redfin expects home prices to decline 1% year over year by the end of 2025, a forecast that aligns with Zillow's projected 1.4% drop over the same period. Overall, the market is "a mixed bag," says Ben Jacobs, a real estate broker with Douglas Elliman. "On one hand, we're seeing more inventory and seller concessions, which offer some breathing room for buyers. On the other, mortgage rates aren't expected to drop significantly anytime soon, which continues to impact affordability." Most major forecasts expect 30-year fixed mortgage rates — currently around 6.85% — to stay above 6% throughout the year, consistent with where they've been so far in 2025: Tariffs are adding to the uncertainty. Tariffs on building materials are expected to drive construction costs higher, which could slow new homebuilding and add upward pressure to prices. "It's a catch-22 for homebuyers," Chen Zhao, Redfin's head of economics research, wrote in a May statement. "Mortgage rates are unlikely to fall unless all of the new tariffs are eliminated, or if the country falls into a fairly severe recession — which would cut housing budgets for many Americans." Buyers have more negotiating power than they did a year ago, due to more inventory on the market, fewer bidding wars and a growing share of sellers offering concessions. Price reductions are more common. In May 2025, about 22% of listings had price cuts, a year-over-year increase of roughly five percentage points, according to Redfin's most recent data. Sellers are increasingly willing to offer other incentives, too. In April, Redfin reported that sellers gave concessions in 44% of home sales — about 10 percentage points higher than last summer. These concessions are separate from price reductions and include money toward repairs, closing costs or mortgage-rate buydowns. Housing inventory is improving in several markets. States such as Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Colorado now have more homes for sale than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Now is "still a good time to buy, especially for well-prepared buyers who find a home that fits their long-term needs and can negotiate favorable terms," says Jacobs. He notes the risk that "new tariffs on building materials could push prices higher again, particularly for new construction." "This summer presents a real opportunity for serious buyers," says Nancy Batchelor, vice president at real estate firm Compass. But with a still-shifting market, she cautions that buyers should be prepared and realistic about what they can comfortably afford. "Timing the market perfectly is nearly impossible," she says, but finding the right home at a price and payment that fits your budget "is always a smart move."
