PAOK midfielder Giannis Konstantelias is poised to move to Borussia Dortmund, prompting a large-scale protest from PAOK fans in Thessaloniki and near the club president’s office as the deal progresses.

Dortmund are believed to have a guaranteed fee of €25-27 million for Konstantelias, with bonuses potentially lifting the total beyond €30 million.

Dortmund officials expressed optimism, with CEO Lars Ricken praising Konstantelias as a talented young attacker and sporting director Ole Book emphasising his fit and potential boost for the squad.

Chelsea’s squad is being discussed in terms of a possible 3-4-3 system, with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in central midfield and Cole Palmer as an inside forward, supported by a mix of wing-backs and attackers such as Geovany Quenda, Marco Palestra, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro.

Defensive options for Chelsea could include Reece James and Jorrel Hato as versatile defenders, enabling a three-man backline alongside Levi Colwill, though further signings may be needed to fully implement the manager’s ideas.

The club is expected to contend for a Champions League spot and improve in the table, but a league title remains unlikely in the near term amid rebuilding and managerial transition.

Fulham appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach to steer a rebuilding phase at Craven Cottage, bringing a fresh perspective and links from top clubs.

Arbeloa’s appointment is aimed at guiding Fulham toward a bright future, leveraging his experience from Real Madrid and other top clubs.

Chelsea’s pre-season results have been mixed, signaling they are not yet back to their previous dominance despite major changes.

The new manager has studied Chelsea’s squad in advance and plans to build on its strengths while making necessary corrections.

The manager acknowledges high expectations but is ready to embrace the challenge and give his best for Chelsea, believing the club’s history supports optimism.

Weaknesses highlighted include a youth-heavy squad and turnover, with an oversized squad causing minutes distribution issues and potential locker-room friction as competition for places remains high.