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Betting Preview: Lyon vs Barcelona: Draw Likely

use this promo code “1x_44188” - click here to win to win 100 dollars Lyon vs Barcelona betting Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona would be hoping to right the wrongs of last season when they travel to France to take on in-form Lyon in the Champions League in what’s the first leg of their last 16 ties on Tuesday night. Barcelona crashed out of last season’s competition in a disappointing manner to Italian Serie A giants AS Roma at the quarterfinal stage despite winning their first leg 4-1. The Spaniards collapsed to a 3-0 defeat in the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Eyeing Summer Bid For 16-Goal Attacker

Chelsea are planning a summer move for Ajax Amsterdam forward Hakim Ziyech according to reports coming out of the Italian media. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claim that the Moroccan international has been added to the Blues’ list of transfer target after the 25-year-old impressed a great deal for Ajax Amsterdam in their unfortunate 2-1 loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Ajax have a mountain to climb in their last 16 ties after the home defeat at the hands of the defending champions. The second leg takes … [Read more...]

How Real Madrid Could Sign Chelsea Star

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly interested in a Chelsea player in their quest to sign a replacement for Marcelo at left-back when the transfer window reopens in the summer. According to Fichajes.net, the Los Merengues are eyeing a summer move for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard is said to be on a five-man shortlist compiled by European champions Real Madrid. Marcos Alonso is on the list alongside Borussia Dortmund and Portuguese international player Raphael Guerreiro, Bayern Munich and Austrian national team … [Read more...]

Chelsea Join Bayern, Barcelona In De Ligt Race

Premier League giants Chelsea have joined the keenly contested race to sign highly rated Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt, according to widespread reports coming out of the media in Spain. Mundo Deportivo claim that the Blues are the latest team to show strong interest in Matthijs De Ligt. It was revealed that German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona are at the forefront of the queue to sign the Ajax skipper. Matthijs De Ligt became the youngest skipper in the rich history of Ajax Amsterdam at … [Read more...]

Chelsea Face Liverpool Battle For £50m-rated La Liga Winger

West London giants Chelsea are facing the threat of Premier League rivals Liverpool in their bid to sign Barcelona winger Malcom following the news that the Reds have made the Brazilian player a top priority ahead of the summer’s transfer window. French media portal Le 10 Sport claim that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that they can sign Malcom in the summer. The 21-year-old has previously been touted as a possible signing for Chelsea either on loan or on a permanent basis. He was strongly linked with both Chelsea and Tottenham … [Read more...]

No Chelsea Exit For Barcelona Target

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has revealed that he won’t leave the club despite intense transfer rumours linking him with a Stamford Bridge exit this summer. The 22-year-old talked about his Chelsea future in a chat with Danish Bold before adding that he won’t leave the club anymore. Andreas Christensen had earlier talked about leaving the club in the recently concluded winter transfer window but Chelsea managed to keep him at Stamford Bridge despite the interest of European sides like Barcelona. The Spanish champions were touted as … [Read more...]

Matteo Guendouzi reacts to switch to PSG

Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi is one of the most interesting young lads to watch in the English Premier League this season having broken into the first team of the North London outfit. Matteo Guendouzi arrived at the North London outfit last summer window from French Ligue 1 outfit Laurent with the expectation that he would begin from the youth team only to win the heart of the Gunners manager Unai Emery to break into the starting XI and being on the line up in the first few games of the season. Liverpool Blow As £53 Target Closes In On Lyon … [Read more...]

Arsenal welcome star striker to training base

North London outfit Arsenal have welcomed England international Danny Welbeck back to the training base after months of layout due to injury. It is understood that the former Man United striker is progressing in his recovery process from an ankle injury which is the reason why he returned to the London Colney training base. Danny Welbeck had started the rehab process as he had a mobility training out in the United Arab Emirates which signals his recovery from the career threatening injury. The only unsuccessful United player under … [Read more...]

Wenger gives first reaction to Ramsey’s exit

This is the first time the former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be giving a reaction to the expected exit of Wales international Aaron Ramsey from the Emirate Stadium. After failing to agree on a deal with the North London outfit, the former Cardiff City midfielder was linked with a move to French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain, Italian Serie A outfit Juventus and the Spanish Serie A giants Real Madrid. It has now been confirmed that Aaron Ramsey gave his nod to the Italian champions with an official announcement already made by tie … [Read more...]

This Arsenal loanee will not mind the option of staying back

Arsenal loanee and Polish star Krystian Bielik has stated that he will not mind remaining at the German Bundesliga on a permanent deal if a good deal comes knocking at the door. Krystian Bielik who joined the North London outfit in 2015 made only two appearances before he was sent on loan and his yet to return having had his development with Walsall, Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic. There are suggestions that Krystian Bielik is already improving in his game and would be made to return to the Emirate Stadium especially with the injury … [Read more...]

United warned how to handle Solskjaer’s case

Manchester United have been told to take the how to handle the appointment of interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a permanent boss at the Old Trafford if he would be considered. The former Man United forward was appointed as an interim boss after the former manager Jose Mourinho was sacked last year December but here have been calls from fans, pundits and former players to the club management to land give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the benefit of doubt. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has so far taken charge of 12 games and has seen just a defeat in the … [Read more...]

Zidane to hurt Real Madrid with latest decision

There is no doubt that Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid will be hurt with the latest development coming from their former manager and player Zinedine Zidane. Zinedine Zidane has had a sweet relationship with the Spanish side as a player and a manager having delivered two Champions League titles to the club of recent and the previous when he was a player. But his latest decision could hurt the club following claims that he is now ready to take up the job at the West London outfit Chelsea but on the condition that the Blues will no longer … [Read more...]

Roberto Firmino Ideal Replacement For Suarez – Arsenal Legend

Former Arsenal striker Paul Marriner is certain that Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is the right candidate to replace Barcelona striker Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp. Spanish La Liga Champions Barcelona have made the signing of a new striker their top priority for the transfer window scheduled to reopen in the summer. Barcelona are eyeing a long-term replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez who recently turned 32 and Paul Marriner believes that the Blaugrana should turn to Liverpool in their quest to sign a new striker. Marriner was speaking … [Read more...]

How Chelsea will help Sanchez’s United career

Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez has not been the same player he was since joining Manchester United last year January. Alexis Sanchez dumped the North London outfit Arsenal to be with the Red Devils in a swap deal that ensured Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction in the winter window of last year and has not made any mark. It was earlier believed that the former Barcelona and Arsenal player was affected by the defensive pattern under former manager Jose Mourinho but with his sack since last year December Alexis Sanchez … [Read more...]

Mohammad bin Salman officially speaks on United takeover bid

It was reported hours ago that Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is offering a whopping £3.8 billion to the Glazers family to have him take over as Man United owner. The reports claim that the English Premier League outfit chiefs are mostly seen around Saudi Arabia more often than before to him that there take over process is ongoing. It was also reported that the Crown Prince does not mind if the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League next season or not as they are only desperate to own the club. Why Arsenal are making … [Read more...]

What FA Cup result against Chelsea will mean for United, Solskjaer

There are suggestions that a number of things and decisions are bothered around the fifth round of the FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Man United later on Monday. For Manchester United who are considering the interim manager Ole Gunnar Solsjaer for the job on a permanent deal, they could have their mind changed if he fails to deliver a win against the West London outfit. Smalling reveals United’s thoughts ahead of PSG clash Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got the support of the fans, pundits and former players after helping the Red Devils to return … [Read more...]

How United made a big mistake with Mauricio Pochettino

There is no doubt that the search for a new manager for Manchester United is still underway despite having a performer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim manager with just a defeat in 1 2 games across all competitions. The Red Devils had parted ways with the former Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho and made it clear that they were in for a new and experienced manager for the coming season. A number of names including Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the club including former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and former … [Read more...]

Zola Warns Hudson-Odoi About Chelsea Exit

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has sounded a note of caution to Young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi about a possible exit from the club. Ex-Blues star Zola talked about the England junior international in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the all-important FA Cup fifth round tie against Premier League top four rivals Manchester United. Chelsea will host the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge on Monday night with a place in the quarterfinals up for grabs. Gianfranco Zola is the assistant manager in the current managerial setup headed by Blues boss … [Read more...]

Chelsea Fans Demand Stamford Bridge Return For 3-time PL Winner

Chelsea fans have demanded the return of one of their former players after his heroics in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday evening. According to the publication from Football London, Chelsea fans took to social media to demand that Ashley Cole returns to Stamford Bridge after his Derby County heroics. Ex-England international defender Ashley Cole made a goalscoring return to English football in the colours of Championship club Derby County. The former Chelsea left-back came on as a second-half substitute before scoring for the Rams in … [Read more...]

Midfielder Snubs Chelsea For £170,000 p/w Deal At Barcelona

The search for a midfield signing continues for Chelsea after they were snubbed by Paris Saint Germain (PSG) midfielder Adrien Rabiot who is set to join Spanish champions Barcelona. French media outlet Le Parisien claim that the young French international player will sign for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season thereby ending the hopes of Chelsea and other interested teams. It was revealed that he Adrien Rabiot will sign a five-year contract at Barcelona with a sign-on fee of £9m since he would be joining them as a free agent … [Read more...]

Why Everton Defender Could Be An Option For Chelsea Next Season

Everton defender Kurt Zouma has talked about the improvement in his game since he joined the Merseyside rivals at the start of this season. The French international centre back signed for the Toffees on loan from Chelsea last summer and he has been a regular in an Everton team that has not lived up to fans’ expectations this season especially in the Premier League. Kurt Zouma could be an option for Chelsea in defence upon his return from his Everton loan spell this summer. Former United player ‘protest’ against Mourinho The 24-year-old … [Read more...]

Liverpool Linked With Summer Swoop For 10-Goal PL Striker

Five-time European champions Liverpool have reportedly been linked with a summer swoop for one of the best strikers in the Premier League (PL). Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has established himself as a top Premier League striker with his performances for the Cherries since the start of the season. According to Football Transfer Tavern, Callum Wilson could be the answer to the Reds’ quest to give their attack a new dimension. The England international player has scored ten goals and provided five assists in the Premier League this … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Premier League Threat For 11-Goal Juve Striker

Merseyside giants Liverpool face the threat of Premier League rivals Manchester United for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala following the news that the Red Devils have already held talks over a potential summer move for the Argentine international player. Daily Mirror claim that Manchester United are prepared to ditch striker Romelu Lukaku and have already drawn up a striker shortlist that includes ex-Palermo attacker Dybala. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool as a makeweight for Juventus’ bid to sign Reds talisman Mohamed … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Reject Juventus’ £175m Bid For Star Forward

Premier League giants Liverpool will rebuff the interest of Italian Serie A Champions Juventus in star player Mohamed Salah according to widespread reports coming out of the British media. The specific report from the Daily Express claim that the Reds have no intention of selling the Egyptian international player. It was revealed that the Merseysiders are confident that they will be able to repel the interest of the Italians with the club in a sound financial state. The Reds recently announced pre-tax profits of £125m in their last … [Read more...]

Klopp Transfer Stance On ‘Wanted’ De Ligt Revealed

Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt has been attracting the interest of several major European sides including Premier League title contenders Liverpool. De Ligt, 19, is one of the most sought after players in European football ahead of the resumption of the transfer window in the summer. His stock rose further towards the end of last year when he was named the recipient for the 2018 Golden Boy Award. Liverpool have been linked with him and the Reds’ interest in him has now been confirmed by The Sun who revealed the stance of manager … [Read more...]