Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has given an update on the fitness of summer signing Danny Drinkwater ahead of his side's games with Qarabag and Arsenal. The former Leicester City man is yet to make an appearance for his new side after sustaining a thigh injury while in training with his former side, before securing a £35million transfer move to West London. Drinkwater was an unused substitute as his new side beat his former club 2-1 on Saturday afternoon, and it seems he has picked up a fresh injury. And Conte speaking ahead of his side's injury concerns on Monday, made it known that the English midfielder had a muscular issue in his calf, revealing that the club is waiting to check the problem. The manager also said he will have to rotate his men with a busy … [Read more...]
Man United Hero Fires Serious Warning To Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho
Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand has sent messages across to the duo of Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho, asking both talented players to show character following their failed moves away from their respective clubs this summer. Chilean international Alexis Sanchez was very much linked with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City during the summer and seemed to be on his way to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day for a deal worth £70million. However, it is understood that the Citizens were not interested in fulfilling Arsenal's demands of including Raheem Sterling in the deal for the former Barcelona man. Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on the other hand, was being linked with a big-money move to La Liga heavyweights Barcelona all summer, with the … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to battle La Liga club over 18-year-old wonderkid
According to reports, Chelsea are set for a transfer war with La Liga giant FC Barcelona as both sides have eyed Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Atakan Akkaynak and are interested in making a move for him. The 18-year-old starlet has been attracting a lot of interest from across Europe, with the central midfielder performing impressively well for Bayern Leverkusen’s youth team. As per The Express, the German Under 19 international has been spotted by the Blues already with the English Premier League champions believed to be planning a January move for him. Further, the publication adds that the La Liga giant have been closely watching him for more than a year, and they are not the only other European heavyweights as it’s thought that Akkaynak has been closely … [Read more...]
Expert Sends Transfer Message To Jose Mourinho Over Talented Star
Popular agent Mino Raiola thinks Napoli star striker Lorenzo Insigne has all it takes to shine at big clubs like Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Lorenzo is regarded as one of the best strikers in the Serie A and he's currently in his sixth term at Napoli. He has been very much impressed at the Stadio San Paolo, and his performances at the Italian top flight has seen him emerge as a target for the likes of Barcelona and Liverpool in recent seasons. Very recently, the Italian club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis has criticised super-agent Raiola for saying that Lorenzo and manager Maurizio Sarri should be at a higher place, but Mino is not moved and stands by his opinion. Even though he isn't the one representing Insigne, the agent has been … [Read more...]
What Arsenal manager thinks about Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez went away to Chile to play two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for his National team but was not fully match fit, and his Nation lost both games and could now scuffle to reach the FIFA World Cup Finals next year June. After those matches, one of his former tacticians said that he was fat and not fit amongst other accusations. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger only played the Chile international forward for the final 15 minutes against AFC Bournemouth last Saturday, and confirmed that he is not really ready to play a full match, but denied he is nowhere near being ‘fat’. “He is a disciplined player, serious and committed attacker,” Arsene Wenger said after the match. “He (Sanchez) is focused. He (Sanchez) told me (Arsene Wenger) he is … [Read more...]
Here Is The Chelsea Player Regarded As A ‘Complete Player’ – Not Who You Think
Chelsea star player N'Golo Kante impressed greatly during his side's 2-1 triumph over his former club Leicester City on Saturday at the King Power Stadium, and his teammate Pedro Rodriguez has heaped lots of praises on the talented player, regarding him as a ‘complete player’. The Frenchman scored his second goal for Chelsea following Alvaro Morata’s opener as the defending champions got a narrow 2-1 win over Leicester City in the premier league encounter. Kante keeps shining in the premier league following his move from France and has evolved into one of the best players in the English top flight. He was able to win back-to-back titles with Leicester City and Chelsea and was also named the PFA Player of the Year. And Pedro, speaking recently about the … [Read more...]
Arsenal reportedly agree to sell star player in January to make way for £92 million star
Chilean Alexis Sanchez transfer saga does not look to be ending soon with yet another news regarding the 28-year-old’s future. The Chile international made no secret of his intention to leave the Emirates Stadium and came agonizingly close to leaving. The inability of Arsenal to bring in a replacement in Monaco star Thomas Lemar meant Alexis Sanchez was denied a transfer away. It is now being claimed that the attacker could be used in a swap deal with French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco for the player Arsene Wenger is willing to sign to replace him. According to The Sun via Metro, Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger is acutely aware that the Chilean will not sign a new contract at the club, which runs out at the end of the season, and is now set to use Sanchez as a … [Read more...]
Liverpool Transfer News: Something strange is happening to Coutinho; Liverpool fans would love this
According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho may be losing interest in a transfer to Barcelona. The Barcelona target was according to reports the subject of three offers from the Spanish La Liga giants over the summer transfer window, with Liverpool steadfast in their stance not to sell him, despite the playmaker submitting a transfer request. It looks like though the Brazil international’s appetite for a transfer to Barcelona may have weakened a little bit if latest reports from Spain are to be believed. Don Balon claim the Liverpool star has told his friends he is deeply sad with Barcelona’s attitude towards the move, believing the Catalan club did not show enough intent to sign him. The news outlet even claimed that … [Read more...]
Arsenal prepare £49million for Premier League star with winger wanting to return to London
According to reports, The Daily Mail claims Arsenal are planning on tabling an offer for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling in the January transfer window, with the winger willing to return to London. As per the Telegraph, the England international left Liverpool for Manchester City in July 2015 for £49million. The Daily Mail is reporting that Raheem Sterling was a subject of a part-exchange deal with the Gunners on transfer deadline day with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola willing to lure Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez to the Etihad Stadium. However, the move did not materialize as the Ex Barcelona tactician wanted a deal involving only cash without letting any of his key personnel leave. Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is … [Read more...]
Deal Reportedly Agreed as Liverpool eye £70 million transfer in January
It was crystal clear the Liverpool lacked a solid backline during their 5-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City. The major reason was that the Reds failed to bring in any defender during the summer transfer window, and that has been a big concern for manager Jurgen Klopp a lot. However, transfer Window Podcast, Ian McGarry claimed that Liverpool will be signing Virgil van Dijk in January. Speaking on the podcast, McGarry said. According to Daily Star, McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast claimed that Liverpool would be signing Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk in January. He also declared that the major reason for the collapse of the transfer was the takeover of Southampton FC by Chinese owners. The Saint’s didn't need money from his sale to sign new players, and … [Read more...]
Chelsea star says striker needs to learn to score with his feet as well as head
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has joked his new team mate at Chelsea Alvaro Morata needs to learn to find the back of the net with his feet as well as he does with his head after he scored his third goal of the season on Saturday. The Spain international striker, who joined the West London club from La Liga side Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, netted Chelsea's first goal in their 2-1 victory over Leicester on Saturday. The striker’s goal was his third goal of its kind this campaign, as Alvaro Morata, maintained his perfect record of only netting for the Blues with his head. The striker in an interview after the game said jokingly: "Like you (everyone) saw, I (Hazard) saw he is a good (brilliant) player, I (Hazard) saw that he scores a lot (of goals) … [Read more...]
Here Is The Next Player Likely To Wear The Iconic Man Unite No.7 Shirt
It is understood that the red devils intentionally kept the classic No.7 shirt vacant this season as they target a big signing to adorn the legendary number next summer – or even during the winter transfer window. The club's current manager Jose Mourinho was keen on bringing in a new winger into his squad during the past summer transfer window and was strongly linked with the likes of Ivan Perisic and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. However, Inter Milan refused to sell Perisic during the window, and Bale remains at Real Madrid for the season. And despite paying Everton a huge fee to land Romelu Lukaku during the summer transfer window, it is understood that the club still desires to bring in a new striker and, according to the Daily Star, have set aside £100 … [Read more...]
Thomas Lemar Is The First Player Man Utd Are Likely To Sign In January
According to reports, premier league heavyweights Manchester United are getting ready to pay Monaco a club-record £92million to persuade the French champions to send across Thomas Lemar to Old Trafford in January. Jose Mourinho is understood to be keen on bringing Lemar to Old Trafford, and the Portuguese boss is ready to beat Arsenal to the player's signature when January comes. The player was heavily linked with moving to Arsenal during the past summer transfer window, and the Gunners missed out on him on transfer deadline day. It was said that Arsene Wenger won't be backing out from the race to get Lemar's signature, particularly as the future of Alexis Sanchez at North London is very bleak. However, the Mirror made it known that Wenger's side will be … [Read more...]
Star Player: I Ignored Chelsea Because I Don’t Want To…
Former Monaco star player Benjamin Mendy was one of the hottest prospects during the summer transfer window after he emerged as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City. Mendy chose to move to Manchester City during the window, and Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed that the player ignored Chelsea because he was not interested in working with Italian manager Antonio Conte. According to the Metro, Vadim reveals that the Frenchman was willing to remain with the Ligue I champions if he was unable to secure a move to the Etihad Stadium to work under City's boss Pep Guardiola. Both Chelsea and Man City were linked with the fullback during the window, but it was Pep Guardiola's side who eventually got his … [Read more...]
Chelsea And Liverpool Take Steps To Bring Star Player To England
According to new reports, both Chelsea and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Uruguay’s Under-18 star player Sebastian Caceres. He currently captains the youth side and plays for Montevideo-based club Liverpool FC. Caceres has been very much impressive recently and his interesting performances have seen him linked with a move to the Premier League. The report also added that Liverpool with Chelsea are not the only ones interested in the highly-rated defender, but La Liga giants Barcelona have also been keeping tabs on him. However, it is understood that the premier league duo of Chelsea and Liverpool have stepped up their interest in him by taking different steps this summer. The Sun indicated that both English heavyweights have sent scouts to … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho hurt by Barcelona’s broken promises
Liverpool may have suffered a humiliating 5-0 thrashing to rivals Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, but at least they can have back Brazil international midfielder Philippe Coutinho, and UEFA Champions League football come Wednesday night. Liverpool tactician Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Barcelona target Coutinho would return to his squad thinking for the visit of Spanish La Liga side Sevilla after the Liverpool playmaker returned to the Liverpool training ground at Melwood this week. And, according to reports on Don Balon, the attacker has been left angry with La Liga side FC Barcelona after the Spanish giants failed to secure his services during the recently closed summer transfer window. The South American burned many bridges with Reds supporters in … [Read more...]
Ederson reveal battle scar after collision with Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane’s victim, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson did not let the injury he suffered on his face following his clash with the Liverpool winger stop him from enjoying a night out with his immediate family in the City of Manchester on Saturday evening. The Brazil international left the field on a stretcher putting on a neck brace and wearing an oxygen mask following the collision, which saw Mane red carded for dangerous foul play, but it was later revealed the goalkeeper suffered no broken bones in the collision. However, the goaltender was still spotted with the large white bandage covering several stitches for a cut on his left cheek-face, while enjoining a night out with his immediate family in the City on Saturday. Ederson, signed from Portuguese … [Read more...]
Chile goalkeeper reveal Arsenal star’s reaction after Man City move fell through – U’ll be shocked
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has disclosed that his National team colleague Alexis Sanchez was angry a transfer to the Etihad club fell through. Pep Guardiola’s side had a £55million offer for the forward accepted on deadline day last week but Arsenal’s failure to sign a replacement saw the move collapse. Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was with Alexis Sanchez on international duty as at that time and saw his reaction. The goalkeeper said they were talking in Chile and the Arsenal star went from happiness to bitterness in a few hours, although that's all in the past now. "The transfer (to City) didn't happen (materialize) because a player (Lemar) didn't go to Arsenal and everything collapsed (fell through). Bravo said he would have … [Read more...]
Stoke vs Man Utd: United Legend slam star defender for ‘terrible’ defending
Club legend Rio Ferdinand strongly criticised Manchester United Central defender Eric Bailly for the role he played in Stoke City’s goal on Saturday tonight. Stoke striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting gave the Potters a shock lead against the red devils in the 43rd minute of the encounter at the Bet365 Stadium. Former Manchester United forward Mame Biram Diouf gave the assist for striker Choupo-Moting from the right wing position, with the Cameroonian smashing in from inside the area. He beat defender Eric Bailly to the ball, but club legend Rio Ferdinand thinks the Manchester United center-back should have anticipated the movement of the striker quicker. (Rio) Ferdinand said at on BT Sport at half time “Manchester United have been threatening (on goal) and … [Read more...]
Klopp Asks Liverpool Fans To Pardon Philippe Coutinho After Disappointing Saga
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has talked about the reason he thinks the reds fans should pardon Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian made it known during the transfer window that he is no longer interested with Liverpool and desire moving to Barcelona. Klopp says it should not be surprising that the talented midfielder would be tempted by an offer from the La Liga heavyweights, with the Camp Nou club identifying him as an appropriate long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta. The player's move to Spain was blocked by the Reds, who repeatedly insisted they would not be persuaded into selling the former Inter Milan player. It is understood that the Merseyside club turned down fees as huge as £138million for Phil, and their German boss Jurgen now believes … [Read more...]
Diego Costa set to call off strike and return to Chelsea; could return to training on Monday
Chelsea star striker Diego Costa is set to call off his strike and return to the Bridge, with the forward set to return to training as early as Monday morning, as he looks to resolve his future at the West London club, as per the Telegraph. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte might be forced to change his position on the Spain international striker, should the Brazil born forward call off his 3-month long strike and return to London, something Costa’s teammates feels will happen very soon. The controversial striker’s colleagues believe that wantaway striker, who has a price tag of about £50million by the Blues as per the Express, will be coming back to Cobham next week according to the Telegraph, with the Spaniard set to face the … [Read more...]
Sadio Mane sends message to injured Ederson after red card
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane has sent an apology message to injured Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson for the collision that led to the African's sending off on Saturday. The Senegalese was handed the marching orders when scores was at 1-0 after what Centre referee Jon Moss saw the collision as a dangerous incident. The Reds slipped to their biggest loss of Klopp's reign as Liverpool boss at the Etihad Stadium, as they were humiliated 5-0 by Pep Guardiola's men. City goalkeeper Ederson had to be stretched off and was replaced by Chilean Claudio Bravo, and the winger is hoping the injured keeper makes a quick return to action. (Sadio) Mane posted on his Facebook page "I (Sadio Mane) hope and wished Ederson a quick (Swift) recovery." The Goalie was … [Read more...]
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