Kaveh Solhekol

Chief Correspondent

Articles by Kaveh Solhekol

Analysis

Power, glory, politics - Prepare for a World Cup draw like no other

Enzo Maresca has overseen the most stable, successful and promising tenure since the Todd Boehly-led consortium came to power

Analysis

Chelsea Q&A: Blues' title stance revealed ahead of top-of-the-table Arsenal clash

England are among the world's top four-ranked sides who will be kept apart until the semi-final stage at the earliest

Explainer

England to avoid world's top three until semis in World Cup seeding shake up

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo has developed into one of the best midfielders in the world

Caicedo set for improved Chelsea terms to reflect 'world-class' status

Cristiano Ronaldo's final major international tournament is set to be the 2026 World Cup

Ronaldo: 2026 World Cup to be my last major tournament before retiring

West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is winless after three games in charge

Analysis

West Ham target January transfers to turn around season

Harry Kane celebrates his goal against Andorra with team-mates

UEFA set to consider major international football overhaul plans

Filip Jorgensen (left) and Robert Sanchez are currently Chelsea's first-team goalkeepers

Transfer

Chelsea's transfer stance on goalkeeper, centre-back explained

Spurs not for sale after third prospective buyer confirms no intention to bid

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have beaten Benfica and Liverpool in recent weeks

Analysis

The inside story of how Maresca turned it around at Chelsea

West Ham boss Graham Potter is under real pressure at the London Stadium

Update

Potter working as normal but West Ham board remain undecided over future

The Israel football team ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Italy

US government will block any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup

West Ham boss Graham Potter is under massive pressure

Potter under real pressure as West Ham owners expect reaction vs Palace

Manchester United have won one of their opening four Premier League games, and have also exited the Carabao Cup

Analysis

Manchester United Q&A: What now for Ruben Amorim and where are the club headed after demoralising derby day defeat?

Exclusive

Tottenham takeover latest: Majority owners, the Lewis family, totally committed to Spurs and could invest more money

Analysis

Tottenham takeover latest: Potential parties assessed with club valued at £4bn after Daniel Levy exit

Tottenham have released a statement confirming the club is not for sale

Tottenham takeover: Club 'unequivocally' reject two expressions of interest in majority stake and insist it is 'not for sale'

What is next for Spurs after Daniel Levy's departure?

Analysis

Daniel Levy: Why did Tottenham chairman leave? Was he pushed? Who is in charge now? Spurs Q&A

Nicolas Jackson looks set to sign for Bayern Munich

Transfer

Nicolas Jackson transfer news: Bayern Munich agree new £70.5m deal to sign Chelsea forward with obligation to buy

Nicolas Jackson has agreed to sign for Bayern Munich on an initial loan

Transfer

Nicolas Jackson transfer news: Chelsea forward joins Bayern Munich on initial loan with obligation to buy in deal worth £70.5m

Update

Nicolas Jackson transfer news: Chelsea open to selling striker to Bayern Munich amid talks with Sporting's Conrad Harder

Chelsea have agreed a fee for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho

Transfer

Alejandro Garnacho transfer news: Chelsea agree £40m fee for Manchester United winger

Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho transfer news: Chelsea close to agreeing deal to sign Manchester United winger

Analysis

Chelsea transfer news: Enzo Maresca wants new defender after Levi Colwill injury but club unlikely to sign one

RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons (left) and Man Utd forward Alejandro Garnacho are Chelsea targets

Transfer

Alejandro Garnacho, Xavi Simons transfer news: Chelsea aiming to sign Man Utd and RB Leipzig forwards this summer

Analysis

Man City charges Q&A: What are the allegations? What are the punishments?

Joao Felix is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr

Transfer

Joao Felix transfer news: Al Nassr agree £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward which would accelerate Xavi Simons move

Joao Felix is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr

Transfer

Joao Felix transfer news: Al Nassr close to £44m deal for Chelsea forward which would accelerate Xavi Simons move

Paqueta set to be free to continue career with betting charges verdict imminent

The final verdict in West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta's protracted betting case is imminent

Lucas Paqueta charges: West Ham midfielder set to be free to continue career with betting case verdict imminent

Nicolas Jackson has interest from Manchester United and other Premier League clubs this summer

Transfer

Nicolas Jackson transfer: Chelsea set asking price amid interest from Manchester United

Joao Pedro is set to leave Brighton for Chelsea this summer

Transfer

Joao Pedro transfer news: Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton striker with Brazilian set to join Club World Cup squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his stay at Al Nassr

Transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr forward signs new two-year deal to stay at Saudi Arabian club

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson was sent off against Flamengo

Transfer

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea striker facing uncertain future after red card with Juventus and Napoli interested

Lionel Messi is the star attraction for Inter Miami

Club World Cup Q&A: Are ticket sales rising? Do people care? - Kaveh Solhekol answers some key questions

Jamie Gittens' Deadline Day move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea collapsed ahead of the Club World Cup

Transfer

Jamie Gittens: Chelsea fail with late move for winger who heads to Club World Cup with Borussia Dortmund

Crystal Palace have qualified for next season's Europa League after beating Manchester City in May's FA Cup final

Explainer

Crystal Palace willing to do whatever it takes to play in next season's UEFA Europa League

Liverpool have increased their offer for Florian Wirtz

Transfer

Florian Wirtz transfer news: Liverpool make new £113m offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacker

Mohammed Kudus scored five goals in all comeptitions for West Ham this season

Transfer

Mohammed Kudus: Chelsea offered chance to sign West Ham forward

Could AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan be heading to Chelsea?

Transfer

Mike Maignan transfer news: Chelsea not willing to match valuation for AC Milan goalkeeper

Jadon Sancho is attracting interest from the Premier League and Europe

Transfer

Jadon Sancho transfer: Chelsea will pay to send winger back to Man Utd after rejecting obligation to sign

Al Hilal are willing to pay £100m to sign Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes

Transfer

Bruno Fernandes: Al Hilal willing to pay £100m to sign Man Utd captain

Liverpool have confirmed a deal to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen

Transfer

Jeremie Frimpong transfer: Liverpool confirm deal to sign defender from Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool have agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10m

Exclusive

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid agree £10m deal for Liverpool defender