Newcastle's Eddie Howe says Benfica game 'difficult' after 3-2 pre-season loss
With Chelsea closing in on two new signings as talks progress for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella and Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, the Blues have announced a shock agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka. The 18-year-old England youth international will undergo a medical ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a reported fee of around £20 million for the midfielder, who turned down contract offers from Aston Villa and had one year remaining on his deal.
