West Ham's Andre Ayew could be out until Christmas as a result of the thigh injury sustained in Monday's Premier League match at Chelsea. The club's record signing lasted just 35 minutes of his debut at Stamford Bridge before limping off. The Hammers have not given a time frame for Ayew's absence, saying last night that he is facing "a significant rehabilitation period". However, Jack Sullivan, the son of West Ham's joint chairman David Sullivan, earlier wrote on Twitter: "We are devastated that Ayew will be out for about 4 months. He … [Read more...]
Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado looks set for Seria A return
Chelsea wideman Juan Cuadrado looks set to return to Juventus on a loan deal which will be made permanent at the end of the season, according to reports in Italy. The 28-year-old Colombian has agreed to re-join Juventus from Chelsea claim Tuttosport, with Chelsea insistent that a clause is inserted into the deal to make the transfer a permanent one in the summer. New Blues boss Antonio Conte was keen to keep Cuadrado at the club with the idea of using the player as one of his wide players this campaign, but the player is understood to be … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba to play against Southampton – Mourinho
Man United manager Jose Mourinho says Paul Pogba is ready to feature against Southampton on Friday night, though he warned the £89m midfielder may not yet be able to live up to his star billing. The 23-year-old, who became the world's most expensive footballer when he sealed his return to Old Trafford, missed the start of the season through suspension and has only been training with his new club for 11 days after an extended break at the end of his Euro 2016 excursion. However, Mourinho is confident he is in a condition to face the Saints, … [Read more...]
Klopp defends Moreno after defender is mocked
Jurgen Klopp was bemused when asked about Alberto Moreno's erratic performance in Liverpool's win over Arsenal. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has defended Alberto Moreno in the wake of recent criticism and feels the reaction to the Spaniard's performance in the 4-3 win over Arsenal has been exaggerated. Moreno conceded a penalty - which was subsequently missed - after bringing down Theo Walcott, before he was caught out of position for the England international's goal a minute later. The 24-year-old was heavily criticised for his … [Read more...]
Arsenal are ready to spend in this transfer window- Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger insists he is ready to splash the cash in order to land new signings this summer. Arsenal have already been turned down by Jamie Vardy while they had a bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette rejected by the French club. They have also struggled to bring in a new central defender with Shkodran Mustafi's mooted move from Valencia still not complete. This has led to suggestions that Wenger's club is not willing to spend money in the same way some of the other Premier League title challengers are. But the Frenchman has … [Read more...]
Pogba declares himself ready for United’s game against Southampton
Manchester United's Paul Pogba has indicated he will be fit for selection against Southampton on Friday as he looks to be involved for the first time since his world-record transfer. Pogba, 23, has had to wait to get his season started, missing the 3-1 win at Bournemouth last Sunday because of a suspension carried over from the previous campaign when he was still with Juventus. A busy summer with France, who reached the Euro 2016 final, was followed by an extended vacation in the United States and his move back to Manchester, four years … [Read more...]
Bravo ‘will be with us’ on Saturday – Fernandez
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed Claudio Bravo will feature in Saturday's La Liga opener against Real Betis, but conceded he may not remain at the club beyond the current transfer window. Bravo played in Wednesday's 3-0 Super Cup win against Sevilla, saving a first-half penalty from Vicente Iborra, amid growing reports he's set to sign for Manchester City. However, while Robert didn't rule out a transfer, he did say that the Chilean goalkeeper will not move to the Premier League before the weekend. "A lot has been … [Read more...]
Riyad Mahrez rejects Arsenal and Chelsea to sign new deal at Leicester City
Reigning PFA Players' Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez has committed his future to Leicester by signing a new deal with the Premier League champions. Mahrez, 25, had been linked with making a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. But the Algeria international has followed striker Jamie Vardy in committing his future to Claudio Ranieri's side. Mahrez scored 17 goals and assisted 11 as the Foxes claimed a shock Premier League title last season. He's signed! #lcfc magician @Mahrez22 commits future with new deal to … [Read more...]
Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi out for four weeks
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi will be sidelined for up to four weeks, according to sources, adding another injury blow to Arsene Wenger's team. The Nigerian was substituted just before the hour mark in the Gunners' 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Sunday with what Wenger described as a thigh strain, and a source said on Wednesday that he could be out for up to a month. That would rule him out of Arsenal's next two games, against Leicester on Saturday and Watford the following weekend before a possible return on Sept. 10 against Southampton. He would … [Read more...]
Costa: I feel marked by referees in England
Chelsea striker Diego Costa was the subject of controversy once again in the win over West Ham and he feels the attention is undeserved. Diego Costa says he feels targeted in England and receives harsher punishments than other Premier League players. The Chelsea striker scored a dramatic late winner as Antonio Conte's team defeated West Ham on Monday, but only after he had avoided a second yellow card for a foul on goalkeeper Adrian, having earlier been booked for dissent. West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said after the match that Costa would … [Read more...]
Torres: Liverpool made me look like a ‘traitor’
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres left Liverpool for Chelsea in 2011, sparking outrage among fans. Fernando Torres has hit out at Liverpool for portraying him as a traitor following his move to Premier League rivals Chelsea in 2011. Anfield favourite and Atletico Madrid striker Torres swapped Liverpool for Chelsea in a big-money deal, believed to be worth £50million, more than five years ago. The Spaniard was the subject of criticism by Liverpool fans following his record-breaking move to Stamford Bridge but the 32-year-old has … [Read more...]