The Blues recorded their first back-to-back victory in recent weeks as they defeated Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to N’Golo Kante's wonderful goal. They will be hoping to make it three straight wins when they tackle Southampton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are comfortably sitting in the fourth position with a five-point gap ahead of their closest rivals Arsenal in the race for a place in next year's Champions League competition. Sarri could be forced to feature Alvaro Morata from the start due to the current injury crises facing his team. The Italian manager saw his centre-forward Olivier Giroud got injured in Sunday's win at the Selhurst Park and he's tipped to hand the Spanish forward a lifeline to reinvigorate his Chelsea career CHELSEA PREDICTED … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
How United messed up chance to sign Ajax duo
Manchester United are reported to have messed up the chance of having the signature of Ajax duo Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt in the past. This was revealed by United’s head of youth recruitment Derek Langley who claimed that the club was advised to land the duo but they refused to heed to the advice. Now, both players have grown into world star and are being soughed for by big European sides with the duo believed to be worth about £100 million. The United’s recruitment boss said before the players became world class and attracting interest all over Europe, they were both available for the Red Devils. Barcelona Withdraw Interest In In-form Liverpool-Linked Forward He added that the inability of the club to secure the signature of the players … [Read more...]
Unai Emery identifies Arsenal problem ahead of January transfer
Folioing the painful 5-1 defeat, North London manager Unai Emery is reported to have identified his side’s problem ahead of the January transfer window which would be opened tomorrow Tuesday. The defeat is the worst the Spanish boss suffered since taking over from former manager Arsene Wenger in the summer and that has got him reflecting. However, Daily Mail reports that the Gunners boss has identified a lapse in his midfield and wants the club to do all it takes to land a world class midfielder who will also serve as a replacement for departing Wales international Aaron Ramsey. Norwich defender interesting Arsenal ahead of winter window Although, Ramsey’s contract with Arsenal will expire at the end of the season which means he would be leaving as a … [Read more...]
West Ham to raid Chelsea of two players
West Ham are preparing a bid that will have them secure the signing of two Chelsea players defender Gary Cahill and striker Michy Batshuayi in the winter transfer window. The Daily Mail reports that the London club are set to submit their bid in coming days for the star players with the West London side ready to accept the right offers for the duo. Both players are also keen to quit the Stamford Bridge club as they have failed to secure regular playing time as well as not being able to break into the starting eleven. Sky Sports reporter give big hint on Arsenal January transfer plans West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is desperate to add more strength to his team with the Chelsea duo with several first-team players out injured and unavailable for a longer … [Read more...]
Again! BBC journalist David Ornstein gives latest claim on Ramsey, Arsenal transfer
BBC journalist and ardent supporter of the North London club Arsenal David Ornstein has given the latest development on what the winter transfer window holds for Arsenal and contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey. According to him, the Gunners have not got enough funds to involve in the winter transfer window but will do some business by working out some loan buys. David Ornstein, therefore, stated that while there will be some additions in the winter window, the North London side will have enough funds in the summer window to challenge ahead of next season. Liverpool bows out of race to sign Chelsea target However, David Ornstein hinted that the focus for the loan deals will be the defence because of the little options available at the moment which could go a … [Read more...]
Juventus to convince United star player to leave Old Trafford
Italian Serie A champions Juventus are looking convinced that they will not succeed in their bid to have French midfielder Paul Pogba return back to Turin in the January window which makes them make another move to snap up Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku. Latest reports in Italy claim that the Serie A champions want the former Everton striker as a direct replacement for Mario Mandzukic who is close to the exit door of the Old Lady. Mario Mandzukic has scored 8 times this season for the Old Lady who are eight points clear at the top of the Serie A but Juventus will want Lukaku despite his poor performance at the Old Trafford. Liverpool Winger Sets Sights On Loan Move The Belgium international has failed to score in a number of games for United which leave … [Read more...]
Emery to bid for £85,000-a-week shot-stopper
Arsenal boss Unai Emery is believed to be ready to have an assessment of his goalkeepers especially after the 5-1 defeat suffered in the hand s of Liverpool in the Premier League giants. The Spanish boss joined the North London side and met experienced former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech as the first choice goalkeeper but brought in Bernd Leno from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Leverkusen to ensure good competition. Just weeks going into the season, the former PSG boss named Bernd Leno as the new first team goalkeeper but that has not been a convincing decision to pundits and former players who have always had their say on his performance. Jamie Redknapp explains what Emery’s Arsenal switch has done to the North London Club However, insinuations are … [Read more...]