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Pundit welcomes Philippe Coutinho to Man United

Former Arsenal striker and ESPN FC pundit Paul Mariner has welcomed the speculations that Manchester United could bring in Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho to the Old Trafford in this winter transfer window. Philippe Coutinho is reported to be unhappy at the club as he has gone down the pecking order with just little games available for him to prove his worth, having been favoured behind French forward Ousmane Dembele by manager Ernesto Valverde. The Brazilian international joined the Nuo Camp some 12 months ago from the … [Read more...]

Juan Mata face a bleak future at Old Trafford, read what he said

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is not certain of what the future holds for him at Old Trafford. The Spaniard joined the Red Devils from Chelsea in the 2014-15 season and his contract with the team is expected to end by the end of the season. It is said that he could be heading back to his country this month because United aren't showing any sign of renewing his contract. When asked about his future in Thursday, the 30-year-old midfielder told Spain's media outlet AS that he is not thinking about his short-term future at the … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker sent packing

Batshuayi set for Chelsea return... Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi is set to return to Chelsea this January as Spanish La Liga side Valencia confirmed they are in the process to cut his loan short. The sporting director of the Spanish side confirmed this afternoon that Batshuayi would be heading back to Stamford Bridge at a press conference on Thursday. Why Arsenal are likely to dump winter transfer market Mateu Alemany said that negotiations over the termination of Batshuayi's loan deal were ongoing. He came in for … [Read more...]

Breakthrough! United ready to pay big for £170k-a-week winger

Manchester United management are ready to secure the signature of Belgian international Yannick Carrasco in this January winter transfer window, according to Foot Mercato. The Red Devils interest in Yannick Carrasco is regarded to be positive as the report claims that it is being considered by the Chinese Super League club, Dalian Yifang as the player is keen to return to Europe. The United board are ready to give a helping hand to new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knowing that he does not only have the mandate to return the club back … [Read more...]

United set to launch bid for 21-year-old defender

Following the dismissal of the speculations linking Inter Milan star defender Milan Skriniar to the Old Trafford, there is a need to turn attention to other suitors so as to ensure a deal before the end of the season. United had a slow start of the season under former manager Jose Mourinho as they are now in a risk of missing out of the Champions League next season which is why the new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being handed funds to ensure new recruitments to change the fate of the club within the second half of the season. … [Read more...]

Good as done! United prepare £40m for South American star

Manchester United are not willing to take the gamble as they have begun preparing for life after Spain international goalkeeper David De Gea. The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper is keen to leave the club and he is yet to sit on the negotiating table to hold talks with the club on a new contract. De Gea had wished to leave the Old Trafford this winter window after falling out with former manager Jose Mourinho but that will not happen with the Red Devils insisting on his stay until the end of his contract with the club. The Spanish stopper … [Read more...]

Again! Milan Skriniar gives another reply to media over United link

Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan star Milan Skriniar has given his reaction to media reports that he is being linked with a move to English Premier League outfit Manchester United. The reports had emerged some days back that the Red Devils are already preparing a bid that will have Milan Skriniar join the club this winter transfer window as the Old Trafford side are keen on new additions in the defence. It was also claimed that Inter Milan was already bringing in Diego Godin from Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid which makes it necessary … [Read more...]

United fans also have their say in January transfer dealings

Manchester United fans are not ready to keep mute in their club’s January Transfer dealings as the majority of them have made their wish known for this winter window. It is not hidden to anyone that a major department that needs to be strengthened is the defence at the Old Trafford which is the reason why the Red Devils are all out for a world class defender. A number of players have therefore been linked to join the club but would not interest the fans who claim the club should first seal a deal for Italian Serie A outfit Napoli star defender … [Read more...]

Tottenham Join Liverpool In Race To Sign In-form Bundesliga

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have joined Liverpool in the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner. The petite attacker has been in sensational form for his German Bundesliga outfit this season. He has scored 11 goals in 17 appearances for RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga this season. His goal contributions have propelled his German club to the top four places on the league table which will guarantee a return to the Champions League next season. In total, Timo Werner has scored 13 goals in 21 games for club and country … [Read more...]

Klopp Finally Blocks Star Defender Transfer

Liverpool defender Rafael Camacho won’t leave the club on loan in this transfer window despite the numerous interests in his services. It was revealed that Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is not willing to lose any member of his squad in the midst of an injury crisis defensively. The German tactician has seen his squad reduced to the bare bones defensively due to the injuries to the central defensive duo of Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren. Liverpool and Klopp have already allowed England right-back Nathaniel Clyne to join Bournemouth on a … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Sign Another Premier League Defender

Premier League leaders Liverpool are eyeing a loan bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski in what’s a surprising decision on the part of the Reds amidst their injury crisis in defence. According to the publication from the renowned English news portal The Sun, Liverpool want to sign the centre back on a short-term loan deal until the end of the season. It was further revealed that Burnley manager Sean Dyche is holding out for a permanent deal that could be worth £50m. Five goals in two matches: What Emery must do to help his leaky … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Offered £140,000 In Free Transfer Deal

Juventus have agreed on a free transfer move for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in a deal that would see him earn £140,000 on a weekly basis. Respected Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said that the free transfer move of Aaron Ramsey is a done deal with medicals and contract signing left before it is announced. Premier League leaders Liverpool were one of several clubs keen on a transfer for the Welsh international playmaker but it looks like the midfielder will be heading to Italy to link up with Serie A champions Juventus. The above … [Read more...]

Done deal? Hugain set for Chelsea move !!

Chelsea set to seal Higuain’s deal... All is now set for the official unveiling of Gonzalo Higuain at Chelsea as there was a significant step in the transfer process with his agent having travelled to London on Thursday morning. The player is on the verge of cutting short his season-long loan from Juventus to AC Milan to move to England and his brother, Nicolas who also serves as his agent was in the English capital this Thursday and the purpose of the visit has not been divulged, however it is suspected he has come to sound out Chelsea’s … [Read more...]

Live transfer updates: Arsenal transfer rumors

See the best transfer rumours making headlines as far as the Gunners are concerned. GOOD NEWS FOR UNAI EMERY AS BARCELONA CHIEF WANTS THIS PLAYER OUT OF CAMP NOU ASAP It no more news that the Gunners are on the verge of signing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez as a replacement for unsettled and want-away midfielder Aaron Ramsey. However, negotiation has failed to enter its next phase since Monday due to the Gunners inability to meet Barca's demand on the player's signature, that's according to Marca. After many discussions, the Gunners … [Read more...]

Live transfer updates: Liverpool transfer rumors

Klopp targets Burnley defender as Dejan Lovren's replacement. The Reds are presently facing huge injury crises at the back and things aren't getting any better for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds — who are without Joe Gomez and Joel Matip due to injury — suffered another injury setback on Monday in their defeat to Wolves as Dejan Lovren limped off the pitch. It is said that the Dutchman has injured his hamstring and he will be out for some weeks. Klopp has reportedly told his employers to launch a loan move for Burnley's James Tarkowski in order … [Read more...]

Bayern Munich Open Talks With Liverpool Target

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have opened talks with French club Paris Saint Germain (PSG) over the possible transfer of midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The interest of Bayern Munich was confirmed by the Daily Mirror. Rabiot, 23, has been attracting the interests of several European clubs following his contract standoff with French Ligue 1 giants PSG. He has less than six months left on his current deal with PSG and has already told the club that he won’t sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes. Adrien Rabiot has already turned … [Read more...]

Hudson-Odoi puts Chelsea on the spot over his future

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi has reportedly put the Blues on the spot as regards to his future as he told Sarri he's ready to quit the club as a free agent in the next transfer market if the Blues fail to sanction his move to Bayern Munich this month. It is believed that the Bavarians have increased their bid for the youngster to £40m, yet, the Blues are unwilling to let him go in the ongoing transfer market. The youngster has already made up his mind to move to the Allianz Arena as he searches for regular action but the Blues are more … [Read more...]

Chelsea keen on £75m-rated striker but his club is playing hard to get

Chelsea insists on Higuain despite Milan’s objection... Gonzalo Higuain might be wanted at the Blues however it will be a transfer enmeshed in a lot of controversies. according to Sky in Italy, Chelsea's chief-executive Marina Granovskaia remains insistent that Higuain is the answer to Chelsea's striking problems so it seems all aces will be put forward to make it happen. A prospective deal for Higuain is complicated by the striker's season-long loan at AC Milan from parent club Juventus. Chelsea defender Emerges As Favourite Player To … [Read more...]

Done deal! Arsenal star agrees transfer move

It is not news that Wales international Aaron Ramsey is free to speak with suitors in this January window knowing that his contract with the North London side Arsenal expires at the end of the season. The former Cardiff City star has failed to agree on a new deal with the club as his £300,000-weekly wages demand could not be met by the Gunners. He was therefore told he will be allowed to leave the club as a free player at the end of the season. A number of top European sides in England and other leagues including Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern … [Read more...]

Club agreement hindering Arsenal’s announcement of first signing

It has been hinted that English Premier League outfit Arsenal would have announced their first January winter transfer sinning but they have been delayed by failure to agree with the club. A report claims the North London outfit has had an agreement with Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona star Denis Suarez and a deal was to be announced but it has been delayed because of the demands of the Spanish giants. The Gunners have sought to land the star player on a loan deal with the hope of making it permanent in the summer window but that has not been … [Read more...]

Arsenal suffer many woes in race for Juventus’ Rogerio

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have a number of battles to fight in their pursuit for Italian Serie A outfit Juventus star defender Rogerio in this winter transfer window. Rogerio has been on the radar of a number of English Premier League sides but the Gunners are keen to beat other competitions to land the star defender ahead of other suitors. Wolves are reported o be in the race as well as they are keen to add more strength to be able to remain in the Premier League and not return back to the Championship from where they came. … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal are likely to dump winter transfer market

There are fears that English Premier League side Arsenal might dump the winter transfer market and not do any deal again after latest reports of the availability of more players from injury. On Wednesday, the club announced the return of six players from injury with five of them being defenders which means they may no longer see any need for new additions in the defence. It is not news that the Gunners were not interested in this winter window earlier on but were forced as a result of the long injury list that made them short in the … [Read more...]

Samir Nasri ready for Arsenal return

Former Arsenal and West Ham United star Samir Nasri will not mind facing his former side this weekend as he said he cannot wait for the London encounter. Samir Nasri only signed for West Ham United this winter transfer window but has got a history with Arsenal having spent three years as a North London player before his move to Manchester City where he later won two Premier League titles. The 31-year-old was out of action for almost two years when he served his ban away from football and he is keen to get kicking again with West Ham United … [Read more...]

Arsenal told what to do to win the league

North London side Arsenal have been told what to do to be able to stand the chance of winning the English Premier League title. The Gunners have struggled in many years to secure a league title and the trend seems to continue with suggestions that they have got a small squad that is not capable of challenging for the title. Arsenal’s league rivals Liverpool were also in the same situation some years back but the narrative seems to have changed from last season coming as they got to the Champions League finals and finished second in the … [Read more...]

Finally, United table bid for star defender

Manchester United have finally tabled a £54 million bid for Italian Serie A defender Milan Skriniar in a bid to seal a deal in coming days before the end of this winter transfer window. The Red Devils are desperate to land additions that will bolster their defence and they have been able to identify the Inter Milan defender as a good fit for the job. Italian publication Tutto MercatoWeb reports that the Slovakia international is one of the strongest targets of the Red Devils and hinted on the possibility of having a deal finalized in this … [Read more...]