The Blues boss believes that fresh faces will be welcomed to Stamford Bridge during the winter window, with new a striker and midfielder being sought

Maurizio Sarri is confident Chelsea will reinforce their squad in January because he understands director Marina Granovskaia is “working very hard”, with a deal for Gonzalo Higuain almost done.

While most of the Premier League’s biggest clubs look set for a quiet winter transfer window, the same cannot be said of Chelsea.

With Cesc Fabregas already gone and Callum Hudson-Odoi and Alvaro Morata interesting other clubs, Chelsea are also chasing targets of their own.

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Higuain’s name has been mentioned particularly prominently, with Goal revealing that the Argentine striker is eager to join on loan from Juventus, having struggled to make much of an impact since signing a similar temporary deal at AC Milan.

Sarri was unable to offer much of an update on the pursuit of Higuain, whom he coached at Napoli, though he is optimistic about their chances of signing players.

“I don’t know, I want to be clear, I can’t help you,” Sarri told reporters ahead of Saturday’s clash with Arsenal. “I spoke to Marina two weeks ago, Marina knows my opinion.

“Then I decided to focus on the pitch, matches, training, so now I am confident because Marina is working very hard, but I don’t know anything about the matter because I only focus on matches.

“I don’t call her every evening, otherwise I spend all my mental energy on the [transfer] market. It’s better I spend my mental energy on the pitch.”

Prior to Fabregas’ departure to Monaco, Sarri was adamant he wanted a replacement for the Spaniard in the event he was allowed to leave.

He reiterated his stance after last weekend’s Newcastle win, highlighting Jorginho’s poor performance and saying he would have replaced him with Fabregas if he had still been at the club.

Although Cagliari’s Nicolo Barella and Leandro Paredes of Zenit have been strongly linked, Chelsea still do not have a replacement, though Sarri insists he is not getting frustrated yet.

“You know my opinion about the replacement of Cesc, we need one in my opinion,” Sarri added. “Marina knows my opinion, so I am not frustrated at the moment.”

Morata is close to joining Atletico Madrid, as revealed by Goal, though for the time being he remains available to Sarri and could play against Arsenal.

“Of course [he can play], but I don’t know if he will play,” he said. “But he is training with us. It’s normal I think.

“Of course, he’s in a very difficult moment, but it’s normal for a player in January to be involved in the [transfer] market.”

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7th Oct 2019

Billy Blue College of Design graduates Alisha Yates, Christina Hewawissa, and Leah Musch are living proof that studying at the highly-esteemed design school can lead to a dream career in fashion.

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All three graduates were recently offered the incredible opportunity to take part in the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF) in Brisbane. Yates and Hewawissa showed their fashion labels, Alisha Maraki and Rosa Rosa The Label respectively, at the Fantauzzo Next Gen Group Show during the 13th edition of the festival, and ethical fashion influencer, Musch, attended on behalf of Billy Blue as the college’s representative and to connect with her fellow alumni at the prestigious event.

Just how did this trio of Billy Blue graduates go from the classroom to the runway? “Basically you could sum up my career journey by saying I went from the family pizza shop to showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival with the help of Billy Blue Design College and a lot of hard work!” Yates, head designer and founder of inclusive Australian fashion label Alisha Maraki quipped to Vogue.

The Communication Design graduate-turned-designer said her study played a “monumental” role in her career: “I wanted to learn how to build a successful business in the fashion industry, that is why I chose Billy Blue.” 

Yates noted that since graduating from Billy Blue in 2014 she was able to “hit the ground running” rising to the level of brand manager at a Brisbane-based apparel company in a very short time before launching her label In October last year, followed by showing the brand’s debut collection at MBFF.

“All roads lead somewhere exciting after Billy Blue,” Yates, said, adding that she always looks to Billy Blue graduates whenever she’s hiring. “I know that personally, as a Billy Blue graduate, I always hire Billy Blue graduates over any graduates from any other fashion institution because I know they’re industry ready.”

Fellow Billy Blue Branded Fashion Design graduate and founder of ethical fashion label, Rosa Rosa The Label, Hewawiss, had the option to accelerate her studies completing her degree (Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design) in just two years. She then started her brand at just 21, telling Vogue that this was possible thanks to her studies at Billy Blue: “This course enabled me to set up a commercial brand that truly reflected my personality. I also have received a number of opportunities and contacts through Billy Blue. Having them [Billy Blue] sponsor me to be apart of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival was absolutely insane, and I am so thankful for their continuous support.”

“When I received the news that I was going to be apart of MBFF I was over the moon,” Hewawiss said. She added: “It was such an amazing feeling having my designs and hard work up on that runway. It definitely was something I am proud of, and I could not have gone through it without Billy Blue. They provided the opportunity, and helped my though every step of the way. It was a surreal moment as I felt like a true designer, and suddenly it felt like anything could be possible for my brand”.

Musch, who blogs and Instagrams under the moniker, The Unmaterial Girl, has also found her dream fashion career thanks to Billy Blue as an influencer and sustainable and ethical fashion buyer for Biome Eco Stores.

Musch was asked by Billy Blue to attend the Next Gen show and shared with Vogue just how special the event was: “I was asked to represent Billy Blue at the Next Gen show as I still have a strong bond with my uni, especially as an alumni. I also document all my fashion adventures on my instagram @unmaterialgirl, so it was fun [to] takeover the Billy Blue Instagram [account] for an evening! Meeting the two fellow graduates after the show made me feel so proud. The show was by far one of the most incredible fashion events I’ve seen in Brisbane, and the fact that Christina [Hewawissa] and Alisha [Yates] were part of it is a testament to what is possible for anyone who goes through this course.”

The playmaker has endured some difficulties at Barcelona this season but a return to Anfield is not in the cards

Jurgen Klopp has downplayed any talk of a return to Liverpool for Philippe Coutinho just over a year after his departure to Barcelona.

The Brazil international sealed his exit from Anfield in January 2018, after a prolonged struggle to make his way to Ernesto Valverde’s side.

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However, after a promising start last season which saw him feature in a Barca side that took home the Liga crown and Copa del Rey title, Coutinho has fallen on more difficult times this campaign.

A dip in production preceded a decrease in playing time, with Coutinho’s place coming under threat from Ousmane Dembele.

While he has featured in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, Coutinho’s start against Eibar last week was his first in La Liga since December 2, prompting talk that the playmaker was unhappy with his situation.

Rumours of a move to Manchester United have popped up, as well as a potential return to Liverpool.

However, Klopp moved to rule out the latter, saying it is not a likely move for the Reds.

“That is something I don’t want to talk about,” Klopp told reporters. “I would not say it is a potential transfer or a likely one.

“Nothing to say. Whatever I say would open more stories and there is no story.

“Phil is at Barcelona and as I know he fits really well and everything is fine.”

Klopp’s own future became a question as well, with many of Liverpool’s big names committing to the club long-term.

Andy Robertson became the latest to do so after inking a five-year contract on Thursday, and the manager was asked if there might also be a new deal coming for him.

“I would be really happy if they didn’t come now because I don’t want to think about it,” Klopp said.

“I have a long time, there will be a lot of changes before then [2022] but I don’t want to think about it at the moment. I am completely in this year and next year and then we will see.”

Klopp’s Reds host Crystal Palace on Saturday, hoping to at least maintain their four-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

Former Reds striker John Aldridge believes the Egyptian frontman is doing his cause few favours by going to ground “too easily”

Mohamed Salah has earned an unfavourable comparison to former Liverpool star Luis Suarez, with John Aldridge conceding that the Egyptian is earning a reputation for going to ground “too easily”.

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Players of the Egyptian forward’s ilk have argued for years that the speed in which they operate leaves them open to tumbles under the faintest of touches.

There is, however, a fine line between slight contact and simulation.

Salah is considered to be balancing on that tightrope , with recent outings having seen him fall under the spotlight when winning penalties and taking tumbles in other areas of the field.

Former Liverpool striker Aldridge fears the Reds’ 19-goal top scorer is attracting unwelcome attention, much like current Barcelona frontman Suarez did during his time at Anfield.

“Salah went down too easily against Crystal Palace [when looking for a penalty on Saturday]. And now he has a problem,” Aldridge told the Liverpool Echo .

“But did Mamadou Sakho catch his calf? 100 per cent. He caught his calf with his shin, and Salah went down. That’s what players do this day and age.

“Now Salah has to be careful. Everybody is on to him. This has happened in the past with players – think Luis Suarez – who look for a touch and then go down.

“Salah got touched. Did it warrant a penalty? Some referees would have given it. There was contact but, yes, Salah went down too easily.”

Aldridge added on whether the publicity which now surrounds Salah could end up having a negative impact on Liverpool: “If it’s a clear foul on Salah, then I’m sure referees will give a penalty in the future.

“But the way Mo plays means he is always going to invite contact, he is often going to have two or three players around him in the box.

“It’s hard for defenders in that instance not to make contact with him. It’s very, very difficult for him not to get touched.”

While attracting some unwelcome headlines this season, Salah continues to make plenty of positive ones.

The current holder of the Premier League Golden Boot is back at the front of that race for 2018-19, with a deadly double against Palace last time out taking him to 50 goals in the English top-flight from just 72 outings for Liverpool and Chelsea.

Pep Guardiola will take a clutch of youth-team players to the Pirelli Stadium for the Blues’ Carabao Cup semi-final against Burton on Wednesday

Ian Carlo Poveda, Felix Nmecha, Taylor Richards and Iker Pozo are set to be included in the Manchester City squad for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Burton, Goal has learned.

City will take a 9-0 aggregate lead to the Pirelli Stadium and, with a place in the final all but assured, Pep Guardiola is planning to include around six or seven youth-team players in a bid to give his first-team stars some rest.

Eric Garcia, 18, who has impressed in two appearances in the competition already, is also set to be involved, while Philippe Sandler, 21, and Luke Bolton, 19 could also travel. 

City had hoped to call up more youth-team players but their plans were disrupted by the scheduling of the Checkatrade Trophy quarter-finals, with the club’s Under-21s slated to play Sunderland on Tuesday night.

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Guardiola has decided to send a relatively strong U21 team to Sunderland, but has plucked some of the most highly-rated talents in the youth ranks for the Carabao Cup semi.

Poveda was at Barcelona before joining City three years ago and plays in a wide position; Nmecha has represented England and Germany at youth level; Richards is a right-sided attacking midfielder who counts Paul Pogba as a mentor, and Pozo has caught the eye playing in a deep-lying midfield role. All four are 18.

Phil Foden, who has long been part of Guardiola’s first-team set-up, is widely expected to start on Wednesday, while Aro Muric, 20, has played in all previous rounds in the competition.

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The rest of the squad will be made up of senior first-team members, with Riyad Mahrez in contention to feature after missing out on the match-day squad for Sunday’s Premier League win at Huddersfield.

The Paraguayan playmaker’s move to Newcastle not only marks a new standard for MLS players, it also shows a league gaining respect

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Major League Soccer did not make Miguel Almiron. He was already worth an eight-figure transfer fee when he arrived as one of the cornerstones of Atlanta United’s standard-setting arrival in 2017.

What the league was able to do for the Paraguayan playmaker, though, is take his already-soaring stock and keep it heading in a direction that eventually saw Almiron break transfer records on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Almiron’s imminent $27 million transfer to Newcastle United will shatter the record for a transfer fee paid for an MLS player, a record Alphonso Davies held for just two months after his $22 million move to Bayern Munich. Almiron’s move completes a two-year run that saw him dominate the league with his speedy runs, impeccable passing and ability to generate his own chances when he wasn’t setting up his teammates.

He plays the game with an infectious energy that, coupled with his trademark smile, made him a player Atlanta United fans fell in love with, and a player they had to know wouldn’t be around for long.

By completing a two-year stint in MLS that went as close to perfect as anyone could have hoped, Almiron became the poster child for the league’s shift away from signing mostly aging superstars and instead targeting high-priced young talent. Sure, MLS still signs big names at the tail end of their careers, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, but Almiron’s time in MLS, and his lucrative departure, are a blueprint more and more MLS teams will start to follow after seeing how well it worked for Atlanta United.

The long-term success of that change in philosophy was always going to depend on the ability to take those young talents and keep their development heading in the right direction.

Developing young talent in MLS would not only show prospective buyers that players who do well in North America can go on to do well in tougher leagues, but also convince future international prospects that the league is the perfect springboard for a move to Europe.

There was a time when high-priced youngsters wouldn’t consider MLS, but those days appear to be over and Almiron’s transfer will ensure perceptions of the league will continue to change.

It’s one thing for MLS teams to be willing to invest millions into young talent, but it would have been much tougher to attract those high-level prospects if Almiron’s career had stagnated, or if his winter move to Newcastle had fallen apart.  ​

Now with Almiron gone, the focus will turn to Ezequiel Barco, another high-priced teenager at Atlanta United who struggled through his first season in the league. Both Barco and $20 million signing Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martinez will look to fill the void left by Almiron, while also trying to continue the Atlanta United trend of high-priced South Americans proving themselves worth the investment.

That change hasn’t come without its own set of issues, namely more instances of foreign teams trying to pry away top MLS talent at a bargain price. In January alone, rumors have swirled around FC Barcelona’s interest in Carlos Vela and Club America’s pursuit of New York Red Bulls star Kaku. As good as it is to have more interest in MLS players, the league also can’t afford to be pushed around and have foreign clubs prying away the best players in MLS for anything below market value.

That’s another reason why the Almiron transfer is so significant. Atlanta United president Darren Eales raised plenty of eyebrows when he stated that he believed Almrion was worth $30 million. That figure sounded wildly ambitious and unrealistic at the time, but Atlanta United fought to secure the price it felt was justified, even as the club faced the pressure that came with knowing it had to sell Almiron or risk a messy roster situation with four designated players, one more than the league maximum of three.

Almiron’s transfer, coupled with the Davies move to Bayern Munich and Zack Steffen’s $10 million transfer to Manchester City, has shown just how much has changed for MLS. Eight-figure transfers were once unheard of for MLS players, with Jozy Altidore’s 2007 transfer to Villarreal the notable exception. This winter alone has generated three and could yield a fourth if Club America decides to make a serious push for Kaku after having an initial offer rejected by the Red Bulls.

Almiron is far from the only young player to see his game sharpened, and stock bolstered, by his time in MLS. Venezuelan midfielder Yangel Herrera spent two seasons with New York City FC on loan from Manchester City and has now joined La Liga side Huesca, while Tyler Adams has hit the ground running with RB Leipzig after two seasons as a starter for the Red Bulls.

The success in Europe of players like Almrion, Herrera, Adams and Davies will determine if prices for top young MLS talent continue to rise, with Almiron sure to face the most scrutiny. His days in MLS may be behind him, but Almiron will continue to be a standard bearer for MLS even after he trades in the red and black of Atlanta United for the black and white stripes of Newcastle United.

The Blues winger thinks the Argentine will provide more attacking firepower and suggested he could have a similar impact to Diego Costa

Eden Hazard has expressed his delight at Chelsea’s decision to sign Gonzalo Higuain and has backed the Argentine to score plenty of goals for the club.

The Blues completed the loan signing of the Argentine after agreeing to take over AC Milan’s temporary deal for the Juventus forward, with Higuain joining until the end of the season but with the option to buy.

The 31-year-old wasn’t registered in time to play against Tottenham on Thursday, with Maurizio Sarri’s side having recorded a 4-2 penalty shootout win to advance to the Carabao Cup final.

Higuain is, however, available to face Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Sunday and Hazard believes that, with Alvaro Morata leaving to join Atletico Madrid and Oliver Giroud having struggled to consistently find the net, the Argentina international is a useful addition.

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“For me as a winger, I like to play with top, top players,” he told reporters at Stamford Bridge. “With Chelsea I had the chance to play with one of the best, Diego Costa, for three years, and I think Higuain is one of the best.

“I also like to play when Olivier [Giroud] is playing, when Alvaro [Morata] was playing. My position is more winger than No.9, so I just try to have fun with the striker and the other winger. When the striker is there it’s good for me.

“For my position, yes. We all know I like to play the give-and-go with my striker, so if the striker just goes deep I’m going to be in trouble! Giroud understands this and that’s why I like to play with him, and I think Higuain is going to do the same.

“He’s a fantastic striker, when you see his career he scored a lot of goals everywhere – Madrid, Napoli, Juventus. He always scored goals and he’s going to do the same here. This season we are playing good, but sometimes we just miss one guy to score one goal.

“We had a couple of games where we played well but didn’t score, and at the end we finished with zero goals [despite] creating chances. I think in games sometimes we have a lot of chances. Like today, if we have a striker who can score three goals, the game finishes 5-1.

“At the moment it’s not the case but Higuain can do that. He’s a top striker who can score everywhere. I think when Olivier is playing he tries to do his best for the team. He’s more like a team player than just a striker. Diego was sometimes not this kind of player where you play a one-two but in the box he was amazing.

“He’d just score one goal and in the end if you won, you have three points. That’s what we need. I think Higuain is this kind of player. He can link with the wingers and midfield but he can also be the proper striker.”

Sarri had claimed prior to Chelsea’s win over Spurs that his players were “extremely difficult to motivate”, although Hazard, who faced particular criticism from his manager, insists he’s just focusing on playing well for the club.

“In the dressing room, most of the players have won almost everything,” he added. “We are big players and we know when we are not playing well and when we are playing good. In the end, we just need to look in the same way and try to win games. That’s it.

“My reaction is to be on the pitch and try to do my best. Managers talked about me in the past, this manager talked about me, the next manager is going to talk about me, so my target is just to play football. I don’t care what people think.

“I just want to do my best and today [against Tottenham] I did. I understand when the team is not playing well, the manager has to criticise the players. I don’t like to say ‘I’m the best player’, but it’s always this kind of player who can put the team [in a position to] win the game [who get criticised].

“I just try to do my best. I’m not focused on what the manager says. I don’t care about that to be fair. If the manager has to say something he will say it. We are big men so we can talk together, no problem at all. I look to the future and I will do my best again.

“We didn’t talk about that [Sarri’s public comments after Arsenal]. I don’t have a problem with it at all. The manager thinks what they want to think. For me, the best response is to be on the pitch and to win games. I did it.”

Spurs failed to reach the EFL Cup final after surrendering a first-leg lead against Chelsea on Thursday

Mauricio Pochettino suggested that Tottenham’s departure from White Hart Lane has been a contributing factor to their continued wait for a trophy.

Spurs were knocked out of the EFL Cup at the semi-final stage by Chelsea on Thursday after surrendering a 1-0 first-leg lead.

That first leg was played at Wembley with the club still without a move-in date for their new stadium on the site of their old ground in N17.

And Pochettino said that “doubts” about the club’s future have created an atmosphere that has been counter productive to securing an elusive first trophy since 2008.

“We are always close to the last step [to trophies] but to achieve it is the most difficult thing,” Pochettino told the Guardian  before Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Crystal Palace.

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“At the moment the team needed the last push, what happened? We build and build but then White Hart Lane – gone.

“We moved to Wembley and there were all the doubts about how we are going to behave. There was the example of West Ham in their first season [at the London Stadium], and many things in this process that stopped the evolution of the team about to win.

“Remember, we were unbeaten in the Premier League at White Hart Lane in our last season there. Nobody said what it meant to move to Wembley to create another project and not only this, we were going to play only one season at Wembley and now it’s nearly two seasons and no one says nothing.”

Spurs initially struggled to recreate their fortress-like home form at Wembley after moving, and failing to pick off teams from lower down the Premier League.

It took until their fourth league game of the season – against Bournemouth – to register a first win.

Some of those jitters have been eradicated this season, but the team have lost their last two Wembley fixtures in the league, against Wolverhampton Wanderers in December and more recently against Manchester United.

“When Arsenal moved [to Emirates Stadium], people talked about massive problems,” said Pochettino. “They are still paying, but Tottenham, with no history of winning…

“Our glory, I watch the [pre-match] video about the glory, it’s with Nicholson.

“It’s black and white. I watch it nearly every week and to create again that feeling, you need time.”

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4th Oct 2019

To anyone in the know, Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler is one of New Zealand’s most successful model exports. Based in New York – though she is rarely at home, instead traveling the globe for work – Fowler has walked the runways of Chanel, Elie Saab, Off White and Balmain, solidifying herself as one of the most in-demand models working in the industry today.  

Ahead of her special guest appearance at the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup Carnival on Saturday October 19, Fowler (who recently returned to Australia from Paris Fashion Week) chatted to Vogue about what she’s most looking forward to this racing season, the importance of keeping comfort in mind even when dressing for the occasion, and why social media is king for aspiring models. 

You are headed to Australia for the 2019 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup Carnival. What are you most looking forward to about the day?

“Aside from being back in Australia, and seeing some of the highest quality horse racing, I’m excited to see what fashion is on show and how this year’s theme of New York City (my current hometown) is brought to the track.”

Your schedule takes you all over the world, often on short notice. How far in advance did you begin planning your race day outfit, and did you work with a stylist on it?

“Luckily enough, this is one event I have been able to plan into my calendar with significant notice, so I will have time to do a fitting with my stylist Jess Pecoraro. I’ve worked with her for years on most of my major events in Australia, and she always seems to find the perfect mix of international and homegrown designers.”

Which designers do you look to for race day inspiration?

“I am still unsure of my look, but I always try to choose an outfit that is classic enough that I will never look back and regret it, but while still following current trends and [being] daring enough to make an impact. I am loving Dion Lee, Toni Maticevski and Ellery as they have a classic aesthetic whilst still pushing boundaries.”

What are your top tips on dressing for the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup Carnival?

“I think whilst dressing for the races is very different from our everyday dressing, you should aim to still feel like yourself and [feel] comfortable in your outfit choice. Stick to the trends or themes that are most you, or keep the dress simple and add the drama with accessories instead.”

What do you make sure to pack with you in your handbag for a day at the races?

“I will always keep a top up of lipstick, and perhaps some powder if it’s going to be a hot day. I will always make sure to have full battery [on my phone] before the day begins. And of course, some betting money.”

Are there any racing trends you’d like to see finally put to rest?

“I’m not a fan of tiaras as headpieces, or looks that seem costume-like.”

Are there any particular Australian or New Zealand designers you love to wear when back home and abroad?

“Australian and Kiwi designers are some of my favourite even on a global scale. I love how fashion forward yet effortless the designs are, which means pieces can be taken from day to night. Some of my favourites are Dion Lee, Ellery, Christopher Esber and Paris Georgia.”

Spring racing is steeped in tradition and rules of etiquette when it comes to getting dressed. Do you abide by these or do you think racing season should give way to being playful with fashion?

“I think the dress code of the races adds to the sense of occasion and history, therefore I enjoy adhering to the rules and hope racegoers will continue to dress up for the event. I think the dress code can still be upheld whilst adding in more modern fashion trends.”

What trends do you think we’ll see at the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup?

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“I am expecting to see a hint of ’80s nostalgia, metallics, interesting shapes and textures. I personally love interesting cuts and shapes, so am excited for my fitting and seeing what options we have.”

Off the racecourse, how would you define your personal style?

“I like to think my style is easy going, classic and adaptable. I’m not big on trends and though I love a few standout pieces a season, I tend to buy fashion that can be worn many ways (thus easy to travel with) and can stand the test of time.”

You have a following of 993,000 on Instagram. How important is social media for working models and do you like to use it to interact with your fans?

“Social media is a huge part of a model’s job. Even if not posting for the brand that you are modeling for directly, your reach is a demonstration to the client of how well you can market and therefore how successful of a model you may be at marketing their brand. I love that I’m able to showcase any work or viewpoints I’m passionate about and interact with fans, though I definitely have my days.

I find it is a challenge to find the appropriate balance between being completely transparent with your fan base and being able to keep an element of privacy, or just being able to live without sharing every detail or thinking about a social presence.”

Given so many young women look up to you, how would you advise aspiring models looking to break into the industry?

“Most importantly I think you need to have grit in this industry. Success is not overnight for most and if it is, it can be very fleeting. The best careers I know come from relationship building, never giving up and always being a joy to work with on set so you continue to get rebooked. I think being a pretty face is less and less important, and these days it’s about showing personality and work ethic.”

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4th Oct 2019

After a whirlwind couple of weeks of romantic interludes that included a bowling date, a mini vacation in upstate New York, and even attending a family member’s funeral together, model Gigi Hadid and Bachelorette US alumni, Tyler Cameron, have reportedly called it quits.

Us Weekly reports a source “close to the situation” confirmed the split to the publication, sharing that Cameron is now single again. “Tyler is single. He and Gigi Hadid are no longer together.”

The publication further notes that rumours the new couple were no longer dating started a few days ago, after Cameron appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During the appearance on the show, Cameron, 26, flashed his abs and also, according to Us Weekly, dropped the news that he “may be single”.

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Cameron and Hadid, 24, were first linked in early August after the model and season 15 Bachelorette US runner-up were spotted “hanging out” in New York together. The duo were then seen together on numerous occasions, including, as noted above, at a family funeral, with Cameron reportedly accompanying Hadid to the Netherlands to attend her maternal grandmother’s funeral.

One of Cameron’s fellow Bachelorette castmates, Dylan Barbour, even confirmed to one US entertainment outlet that Cameron was super happy in his relationship with Hadid. “He’s [a]… real happy guy. I don’t care whether [she’s] a supermodel or not. As long as Tyler’s happy, I’m happy,” Barbour reportedly told Entertainment Tonight.

So, what went wrong with these two lovebirds? All signs pointed towards loved-up, but now all signs are pointing to “just friends”. Without any comment from either party at this stage, we can only speculate. But, Hadid’s hectic modelling schedule—including recently jetting over to Paris for Paris Fashion Week—and all the travel that comes with it, certainly couldn’t have helped. So many commitments in the diary, so little time to “hang out”.