Arsenal legend Robert Pires has told his former club to bring in Borussia Dortmund central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos in the summer to revamp the clubs poor defence. Knocked out of Europe The North Londoners suffered a 1-0 defeat to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in the return leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final during the week to end their hopes of lifting the trophy following a 3-2 aggregate loss. Arsenal are in the sixth position in the English Premier League log and won’t make the top four for the second time in two years … [Read more...]
Serie A side charged after racism claims allegation towards Chelsea’s most inform striker
European football’s Governing body Uefa has started disciplinary proceedings against Italian Serie A side Atalanta following allegations of monkey chants from the side's fans during the UEFA Europa League tie last week with German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Atalanta fans charged Borussia Dortmund's Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi, on loan from Premier League Champions Chelsea, suggested after the return leg of the last-32 encounter in Italy that he was allegedly racially abused. The football Governing body in Europe … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to complete £54 million transfer of Bundesliga goal machine
According to reports, Chelsea seems to have been given a huge potential transfer boost as reports emanating from Spain suggest La Liga Champions Real Madrid have snubbed the opportunity to sign Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Recently, Daily Mirror claimed the Gabon international striker had been offered to Premier League Champions Chelsea by his German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund as they attempt to sell him after a major fall-out with club tactician Peter Bosz. Meanwhile, the Sun have claimed the forward could be made available … [Read more...]
Spanish giant eye Manchester United target as Kylian Mbappe alternative
According to reports, European Champions Real Madrid could be ready to rival top clubs like FC Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United for the transfer of Ousmane Dembele as they consider an alternative to their top transfer target Kylian Mbappe. Real have been linked with Mbappe for much of this summer window, but may now try their luck with a transfer for his fellow France international who could considerably come cheaper. Reports last week indicated a transfer for the Monaco star to make the switch to Madrid for about £161million was … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal midfielder Rosicky rejoins Sparta Prague
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has returned to his home town to join Sparta Prague. The 35-year-old left the Gunners in July after a ten-year spell in the Premier League and, despite making only one appearance last season, was included in the Czech Republic squad at Euro 2016. He retired from international football following the tournament and has now agreed a two-year contract with Sparta, the club with whom he began his senior career in 1998. A statement published on the Czech side's website said Rosicky had trained with his … [Read more...]