Chelsea thrown to Wolves on Lampard return, Man Utd ace Rashford injured – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 8 Apr 2023 23:43 BST
• 5 min read

The climax of the Premier League season looms ever closer and while a disappointing domestic campaign for Chelsea appears to get any better under Frank Lampard, Manchester United’s fortunes might just have taken a dramatic twist in a 2-0 win over Everton.

Lampard’s venture back to Chelsea as an interim boss as dominated the headlines over the past 48 hours and his return to the dugout offered little solace for the ex-Toffees boss as he watched his side slump to a 1-0 loss at Wolves.

Meanwhile, his former club were busy losing 2-0 to Manchester United, who lost Marcus Rashford to injury in what could be a season-defining moment.

’One of the worst signings in Premier League history’

Chelsea’s big-spending has dominated football transfer news this season, but Blues fans feel that they have been ripped off for one player in particular.

Ten Hag issues concern over Rashford injury...

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has sent out a worrying early message for fans over what appears to be a groin injury for Marcus Rashford.

... but Man Utd boss has to carry the blame for the problem

In a rare blunder, Ten Hag all but admitted that he should not have started the England forward.

Chelsea and Man Utd sent Raya message

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya was on the wrong side of a 2-1 loss to Newcastle on Saturday – but the Barcelona-born shot-stopper is eyeing a big summer move.

Arsenal put the brakes on right-back hunt

Premier League leaders Arsenal, meanwhile, are ready to give up their chase for a right-back in the summer to instead promote 18-year-old academy prospect Reuell Walters, FootballTransfers can exclusive reveal.

Man Utd beat Chelsea and City to teen sensation

Manchester United have captured one of the brightest young talents in the game.

Luka Modric update

And finally, it was a sobering day for Real Madrid, who lost 3-2 to Villarreal in LaLiga, while there was also news on Luka Modric that will upset fans.