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Arsenal teenager hints on next step after loan spell

Arsenal have got a future in youngster Reiss Nelson as he is set to end his loan deal with German Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim at the end of the season. Reiss Nelson impressed so much in the German Bundesliga and there is no doubt about the experience that has been added to him and the exposure within the period of stay in Germany. A return exits the young lad as he made big claims of what to expect ahead of the coming season. While it has been confirmed that he would be returning, the 19-year-old expects to be a part of the first team. … [Read more...]

Emery given the biggest challenge of his life by Ancelotti

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has called out Arsenal boss Unai Emery for what could be described as the biggest challenge of his life ever. The two teams are expected to meet later on Thursday for the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals with both managers seeking to prove a point. However, the Napoli boss has called out Arsenal boss to prove he was the better choice for the job at the North London outfit when they eventually meet later today. Chelsea Keen To Negotiate Asking Price For £70m-rated Star It … [Read more...]

Liverpool Skipper Narrates How He Requested For Role Change

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has revealed how he requested a role change at the club as the Reds eye major honours in two competitions. Jordan Henderson and Liverpool are chasing honours in both the Champions League and the Premier League. In his latest interview via Goal, Jordan Henderson revealed that he requested for a change in role from a no 6 to a no 8. The England international midfielder excelled as a box-to-box midfielder for his country during the March 2019 set of Euro 2020 qualifiers and he has now assumed the same role … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Striker Handed La Liga Ban After Referee Rant

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been banned after his rant against the centre referee during the Spanish La Liga game with Barcelona last weekend. The former Chelsea player was sent off in the 28th minute of the title decider following his use of foul language against the referee Jesus Gil Manzano. His misdemeanour has now been punished after La Liga handed him an eight-game ban thus ruling him out of action until next season. Atletico Madrid have seven league games left to play in this campaign and Diego Costa will definitely miss … [Read more...]

Liverpool Future Plans On Hold For 31-Year-Old Shot Stopper

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has revealed that his future plans are on the back burner as the Reds chase down honours in two major competitions. Mignolet and Liverpool can still end the season with two trophies with the Merseysiders still in the Champions League and the Premier League. The Reds are closing in on a last four berth in the Champions League after beating Portuguese champions FC Porto 2-0 at home in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Portugal next week on Wednesday. … [Read more...]

Man Utd Ahead Of Others In Race To Sign €100m Chelsea Target

Three-time European champions Manchester United are the front-runners in the keenly contested race to sign Manuel Fernandes this summer. Manuel Fernandes plays his club football for Portuguese Super League giants Sporting Lisbon at the moment. The Portugal national team player has been in very good form for Sporting Lisbon which has not gone unnoticed with the major European clubs including Chelsea. According to the publication from Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Manchester United are the favourites to sign Manuel Fernandes ahead of the … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Ready To Sell Chelsea Target For €70m – Report

European champions Real Madrid are reportedly ready to cut their losses on forward Gareth Bale ahead of the resumption of the transfer window this summer. This is according to the publication from popular Spanish media outlet Sport which revealed that Real Madrid is willing to listen to offers of at least €70m (£60m) for Bale who has been linked with a return to the Premier League when the transfer window reopens in the summer. It was revealed that the Spanish giants initially wanted to make profits on the £85m they paid to sign him from North … [Read more...]

Chelsea Receive Major Transfer Blow In 23-Goal Striker Pursuit

2012 Champions League winners Chelsea have been handed a major transfer blow in their quest to sign highly-rated Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic after it was revealed that the player plans to stay at his current club beyond this summer. Serbian international Jovic is presently on a two-year loan deal at Eintracht Frankfurt from Portuguese club Benfica and the German Bundesliga outfit have an agreement in place to sign him for just €3.5m at the end of his loan spell this summer. His form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season has attracted … [Read more...]

Liverpool Join Race To Sign 22-Year-Old Ajax Attacker

Premier League leaders Liverpool have joined the race to sign highly-rated Ajax Amsterdam attacker David Neres according to widespread reports in the media. Goal revealed that the Merseysiders are surprisingly interested in a move for the Brazilian player. David Neres has caught the eye with a series of impressive performances for his Dutch Eredivisie side this term, especially in the Champions League. The 22-year-old was in devastating form as he scored one of the goals in a 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their last 16 tie … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Makes Champions League Award Shortlist

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has been named on the four-man shortlist for the Champions League Player of the Week after the first set of quarterfinal games. The first legs of the four last eight ties in the Champions League were held on Tuesday night and Wednesday night. The UEFA have unveiled four nominees for the Player of the Week Award including Reds player Roberto Firmino. Apart from Firmino, Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min, Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Frankie De Jong and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique also made the … [Read more...]

Former Arsenal chief secures new job

Former Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is reported to be on the verge of joining German Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart as their new sporting director ahead in coming weeks. The move for Sven Mislintat and the Bundesliga side has been described as a major coup as they tend to transform the club ahead of the coming season. This is a second return for Sven Mislintat to the German Bundesliga after working with Borussia Dortmund in the past and he has been tipped to further enforce his transfer policy at the club. Emile Smith Rowe … [Read more...]

Why Pogba and Lukaku should be held responsible

A former Man United striker Dion Dublin has hinted that man United duo Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku should be held responsible each time the team sees any defeat after stating that they have not given enough to the team. The former striker made this claim after the Red Devils saw a 1-0 defeat against Spanish LA Liga giants in the Champions League quarter-finals at the Old Trafford. No thanks to Luke Shaw’s own goal. He noted that Paul Pogba is the player that is expected to play a major role as a leader in the team but that did not happen as … [Read more...]

United star to dumps Arsenal for Rooney reunion

Man United veteran player Antonio Valencia has hinted that he will not be joining the North London outfit when he leaves the Old Trafford at the end of the season. Antonio Valencia has had a decade spell at the Old Trafford and was converted from a winger to a defender by former manager Jose Mourinho where he also gave a quality performance, but he seems to not be favoured by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former Wigan star has seen just five Premier League starts this season and that is not good enough for a player who is at the peak of … [Read more...]

Arsenal predicted XI Vs Napoli- Ozil not favoured

The North London outfit Arsenal will now face Napoli in the quarter-finals of the Europa League as a major test to their only title hope this season. Arsenal lost in their last Premier League game against Merseyside outfit Everton but a lot has happened since then as some players would be returning back to the team from injuries and suspension. Latest team news revealed that Lucas Torreira who was absent against Everton due to suspension by the FA would be back to action while Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey are set to return after they have … [Read more...]

Barcelona star takes swipe at Man United

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has taken a swipe at Man United after his team recorded a 1-0 win at the Old Trafford in the Champions League game. An own goal by Jordi Alba was enough for the LA Liga outfit to be able to pick all three points with an advantage ahead of the second leg. Jordi Alba stated that he would have loved his team to have a better advantage with more goals before the second leg but expressed his delight that they have been able to secure more wins. Arsenal emerge favourites for £50m-rated EPL star While admitting … [Read more...]

Pogba finally speaks on move to Real Madrid again

This is the first time that France international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba would be speaking on a reported move away from the Old Trafford to Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid in the comings summer window. Reports are that the France international has already made up his mind and would be leaving the club as soon as the season ends with his agent already making efforts to land him a deal to Real Madrid. The Spanish La Liga outfit are also reported, according to reports in Spain to have launched an “Operation Pogba” as they are keen … [Read more...]

Bruno Fernandes to United. A done deal.

There are suggestions that this could be the tie for English Premier League side Man United to land a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes as they are keen on his signature ahead of the coming summer window. Reports claim that the Red Devils have already made contacts with the club on the 24-year-old but official talks have not been held on the move as they are trying to ascertain his availability. However, there are major concerns for Man United as it is reported that Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan are keen on his signature and will … [Read more...]

Arsenal target press for move after latest development

There is no doubt that Arsenal target and French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain youngster Christopher Nkuku is seeking to leave the club at the end of the season as he has refused to agree on a new contract with the club. The North London outfit have been keen on the star player but the Ligue 1 outfit have always insisted on his stay as they want to keep him to form a major part of the club’s future. Christopher Nkuku is a fantastic player who has shown great prospect and that is why he has been interesting a number of top European clubs … [Read more...]

Liverpool Loanee Backs Reds For Premier League Title

Derby County winger Harry Wilson has thrown his weight behind parent club Liverpool over Premier League champions Manchester City in the race for the league title. Liverpool and Manchester City are battling for the right to win the Premier League title and Welsh international Harry Wilson thinks that the Reds can see off the holders to win a first league title in almost three decades. Harry Wilson talked about Liverpool and their title challenge in a chat with media outlet S4C. Ex-Chelsea Boss Named 13th Highest-Paid Manager Liverpool … [Read more...]

No Chelsea Future For Midfielder – Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told midfielder Danny Drinkwater that he has no future at the club. Italian tactician Sarri made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal tie with Czech Republic club Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague host West London giants Chelsea in the first leg of their Europa League last eight clash in Prague on Thursday night before the second leg meeting scheduled for Stamford Bridge next week. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Danny Drinkwater is not adaptable before … [Read more...]

Arsenal with major boost ahead of Napoli game

North London outfit Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli later on Thursday after it is reported that Wales international Aaron Ramsey could be available for the game that would be played at the Emirates Stadium. The Wales international was nursing a knock and could only play the second half of the club’s 1-0 defeat against Merseyside outfit Everton on Sunday. However, he is now in line to help the Arsenal team against Napoli as this could be his last opportunity to win a title as an … [Read more...]

Big Aubameyang claim made ahead of Napoli game

Arsenal were without Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the starting line-up of the last Premier League game against Merseyside outfit Everton last Sunday. The former Borussia Dortmund player came from the bench but could not help his team to secure a win or a draw as they fell to the Merseyside outfit. However, it is reported that he is set to return to the starting line up in the first leg of the Europa League clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli on Thursday. It was claimed that the star striker was ill and unfit for … [Read more...]

Why I met Arsene Wenger, Ancelotti

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he only held secret talks with former Arsenal boss because of wine and food. He made this claim while reacting to claims that he had held talks with the former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to become his successor at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti was linked with the job at the Emirates Stadium after former manager Arsene Wenger was made to leave the club, with claims that he met the French boss to lobby his way … [Read more...]

Why Ozil does not deserve criticisms

German international and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been backed amidst the criticisms against him for his lack of quality performance in some of the games this season. This is the stand of France international Alexandre Lacazette who explained that the former Real Madrid star remains a leader in the team despite all odds. Mesut Ozil had a very slow start of the season and that is why he had a loggerhead with the Spanish manager Unai Emery but he is already improving in his form but the performance against Everton is still … [Read more...]