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Arsenal Told To Sign Ex-Chelsea Striker On A Free Transfer

North London giants Arsenal have been advised to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer this summer. According to former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison, England international Sturridge will add quality to an Arsenal frontline already equipped with the duo of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Clinton Morrison talked about Daniel Sturridge and Arsenal while he was on British radio TalkSport. He also recommended the former Chelsea player to other Premier League sides like Leicester City and Crystal … [Read more...]

Barcelona Target To Sign New Two-Year Chelsea Contract

Newly crowned Europa League champions Chelsea have concluded plans to hand winger Willian a new two-year deal amidst the transfer rumours involving him and clubs like Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Manchester United. According to the Daily Star, Willian will sign a new two-year contract to take his time at Chelsea to the end of the 2021/22 season. The Brazilian international has one year left on his present contract with the Blues. Chelsea jettisoned the idea of not giving over 30 players more than a one-year contract when … [Read more...]

27-Year-Old Liverpool Defender Demands New Contract Amidst Transfer Links

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has told senior club officials that he wants to sign a new deal to further solidify his commitment to the newly crowned European champions. This is according to the publication from the stables of popular media channel ESPN which revealed that the Dutch international centre back has four years left on the five-and-a-half year contract that he signed upon joining the Reds in January 2018. Virgil Van Dijk, 27, has been in superb form since joining Liverpool at the start of last year and he has been linked with … [Read more...]

Man city to cheat Man United in deal for Juventus star

Emerging reports claim that English Premier League champions Man City are on the verge of landing top Man United target and Juventus defender Joao Cancelo in this summer transfer window. Man United have not made their interest in the defender hidden but from every indication, Man City could be faster than them in convincing the defender. It is reported that the EPL title holders have been holding talks with the Serie A outfit over the defender and a deal could be sealed in coming weeks. Another round of talks opened with PSG star, United … [Read more...]

A little disagreement is stopping Arsenal’s capture of Saint-Etienne defender

North London outfit Arsenal now stand the chance to land the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba but there is disagreement in the terms of the deal. The French Ligue 1 outfit are now willing to give William Saliba to the North London outfit but they still want to keep him for a year's loan which Arsenal is not willing to accept because of their need for the player for next season’s challenge. William Saliba is 18, but he has been able to impress in the French Ligue 1 which makes him attract the interests … [Read more...]

End of the road, Bundesliga outfit stop Arsenal’s transfer dream

The dream of North London outfit Arsenal to land their major target Mario Gotze has been ended by German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund as they are reportedly preparing to hand him a new deal. It was expected that Borussia Dortmund will part ways with Mario Gotze because of his inability to deliver the same quality he had at Bayern Munich. However, the quality of the World Cup winner is known and that seems to have influenced the decision by his club to hand him the opportunity of staying back to help the team in next season’s … [Read more...]

Man United to lose another target as Juventus hold talks

The Italian Serie A champions Juventus are determined to snap up the signature of Man United star target and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Kalidou Koulibaly has been on the radar of the Red Devils for many months and it was revealed by Napoli chief that former manager Jose Mourinho made a frantic effort to land the star defender but was turned down. With manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taking over as the Red Devils boss, the interest in Kalidou Koulibaly has not stopped as they are still planning to land him this summer transfer window. … [Read more...]

Arsenal close to losing big target to Liverpool

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to lose their big target and French Ligue 1 outfit Lille star Nicolas Pepe to their league counterpart Liverpool. This is after reports claim that Liverpool are already closing in on his signature and a deal could be announced before the end of the summer transfer window. The likes of Arsenal and Man United are also linked with the signature of the Ivory Coast international but they are set to lose out with claims that Liverpool have already met the valuation of the star player. Nicolas Pepe … [Read more...]

Liverpool In Four-Way Battle For 23-Goal Striker

European champions Liverpool are in a four-team fight for the right to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele during this transfer window. This is according to the publication from the stables of popular French media portal L’Equipe via Goal. Moussa Dembele has been an instant hit at Lyon since joining the former French champions at the start of the just concluded campaign. The aforementioned report revealed that Liverpool are in a big battle with the likes of Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona and fellow Premier League sides Arsenal and … [Read more...]

Club Legend Slams Barcelona Links For 26-Year-Old Liverpool Defender

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has blasted the transfer links involving defender Alberto Moreno and Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona. The former Reds defender is at a loss on how Barcelona would want to sign a Liverpool reject. Steve Nicol talked about Liverpool and Alberto Moreno while he was doing his punditry job on popular media channel ESPN via Goal. Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is expected to leave the club this summer upon the expiration of his contract with the Reds. The newly crowned European champions confirmed earlier … [Read more...]

Klopp Demands New Contract For 28-Year-Old Defender Amidst Transfer Rumours

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged the club to give defender Joel Matip a new deal after his impressive end to the just concluded season. Klopp was impressed with the performances of Joel Matip in a Liverpool shirt as the Reds chased down major honours in both the Champions League and the Premier League. According to the London Evening Standard via Goal, Klopp wants a new contract reward for Joel Matip. The 28-year-old forged a potent centre back partnership with Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool's defence. The Cameroonian … [Read more...]

Liverpool In €80m Bid To Sign Lille Winger

Premier League giants Liverpool are planning a big bid for highly rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to the latest reports emanating from the media in France. Nicolas Pepe has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the European football scene after a stellar season with former French football Lille. According to specific publication from L’Equipe via Goal, Liverpool have concluded plans to make a bid of around €80m for the 24-year-old winger. Several clubs are interested in the player who scored 23 goals and also provided … [Read more...]

26-Year-Old Chelsea Loanee Desperate For Permanent Atletico Transfer

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is desperate for the Spanish club to sign him permanently at the end of his loan spell with the former Champions League finalists. Alvaro Morata is on loan at Atletico Madrid from Chelsea having joined the Rojiblancos throughout the winter transfer window earlier this year. The 26-year-old joined Atletico Madrid on loan for 18 months until the end of next season with the option to sign him permanently at the end of his loan deal with the Spanish La Liga outfit. In a chat with Goal, Alvaro Morata … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Agree €100m Deal To Sign Chelsea Talisman

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have made a major breakthrough in their quest to sign Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard this summer. The Los Merengues have made Eden Hazard their top transfer target for this summer as they rebuild their squad for the new season scheduled to begin in two months. According to the publication from The Guardian, Chelsea have reached an agreement to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer. It was revealed that the deal would be around €100m (£88.5m) plus add-ons. Eden Hazard has already told the club about … [Read more...]

Arsenal confirmed to have surveyed player

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reported to have surveyed Ionut Radu with the hope of snapping up his signature from Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan. The 22-year-old has been impressive which makes Arsenal consider him as a replacement for legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech. Petr Cech kept his last game as a professional footballer for Arsenal in their Europa League final defeat against Chelsea. The Legendary stopper has been tipped to take over a role at his former club Chelsea which makes it mandatory for Arsenal to seek for a … [Read more...]

Former Arsenal star set to return for big role

If the report according to The Times is anything to go by, former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg would be joining manager Unai Emery for a first-team coaching role. Freddie Ljungberg enjoyed a very successful playing career at Arsenal before ending professional football for a coaching career. The former Arsenal player has been with the under-23 team since joining from German Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg. He has so far impressed on-the-job by helping the Gunners team secure a second place in the Junior Premier League. He is now being … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal have been affected by China rumours for Aubameyang

From every indication, North London outfit Arsenal have been affected by reports that Gabon International Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being wanted in China. The reports claim that a Chinese club is willing to hand in a weekly wage of about £300, 000 to lure him into leaving Emirates Stadium. The report of a move for the former Borussia Dortmund striker is coming after Arsenal failed to clinch the Europa League title against Chelsea last week. It is suggested that the striker is unhappy and could consider moving for a big pay if he cannot … [Read more...]

Sarri Targets Chelsea Striker Reunion At Juventus

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly targeting a reunion with on-loan Blues striker Gonzalo Higuain at Juventus according to publication from popular media outlet Goal. Italian tactician Sarri is said to be closing in on a move to Juventus with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The former Napoli manager had earlier told senior Chelsea officials that he wants to leave the club for Juventus this summer and he has already traveled back to Italy for negotiations with the Old Lady. Sarri has a year left on his £5m per … [Read more...]

United fans needles worry, Pogba will stop move to Real Madrid

There are indications that English Premier League outfit Man United will no longer lose their star player and France international Paul Pogba in this summer transfer window. The former Juventus player has been pushing for a move away from Old Trafford and now that a deal seems to be close, it has been observed that it is farther than expected. The report claims that the World Cup winner is requesting for a personal term that is unacceptable to Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid. Ex-Liverpool Star Linked With MLS Transfer Liverpool … [Read more...]

Chelsea Hopeful Bayern Target Will Sign £100,000 p/w Contract

Newly crowned Europa League winners Chelsea are hopeful that young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will put pen on a new contract at the club despite the intense interest from German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. This is according to the publication from the Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are ready to offer the England international a new contract offer worth £100,000 on a weekly basis. Callum Hudson-Odoi has one year left on his present contract with the West London giants and was the subject of several bids from Bayern Munich during … [Read more...]

12-Goal Chelsea Target Agrees To Juventus Deal

Fiorentina attacker Federico Chiesa has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Italian Serie A giants Juventus ahead of a potential transfer this summer. This is according to the publication from Sky Sports Italia via Goal which claimed that the Italian champions have taken a big step towards a big money transfer for the aforementioned Chiesa. The 21-year-old has been attracting the interest of several clubs on the European football scene on the back of his impressive performances for Fiorentina in the last two seasons. Federico Chiesa … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Talks Stall For £100m Chelsea Star

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will have to wait for a little longer after transfer talks between his club and Spanish giants Real Madrid broke down. According to the publication from Football London, talks have broken down between Chelsea and Real Madrid over the transfer of the aforementioned Hazard. The Belgian international player has one year left on his Chelsea contract and he has told senior club officials that he wants to join Real Madrid this summer. The aforementioned report revealed that talks between Chelsea and Real Madrid broke … [Read more...]

24-Year-Old Liverpool Striker Targets Positive Contract Talks Amidst Exit Rumours

Liverpool striker Divock Origi is hopeful that his contract talks with the Reds will be peaceful amidst the transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Divock Origi could have left the club in the last two transfer windows with Wolverhampton Wanderers keen on a deal for him but he decided to stay and fight for a place in the Liverpool first team. The Belgian international player talked about his long-term future in his recent interview via Goal as his country prepares for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target 28-Year-Old Cardiff City Goalie As Backup Option

Newly crowned European champions Liverpool have joined the race to sign Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as they target a new backup option for undisputed first choice shot stopper Alisson Becker. Brazilian international Alisson Becker is the first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool following his big money move from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma last summer. According to Wales Online via Goal, Neil Etheridge is being targeted by the Reds as a second choice behind the aforementioned Alisson Becker. Liverpool will have to contend with … [Read more...]

Sadly, Emery’s overhaul will affect this “impressive” player

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen to have a total overall of his team and it is expected to begin with his defence. Already, it has been announced that Stephan Lichtsteiner would be leaving the Emirates Stadium in this summer transfer window after seeing out his contract while Shkodran Mustafi and Nacho Monreal are on their way. It is therefore sad to learn that Arsenal's most impressive defender and skipper Laurent Koscielny could be affected in the shake up as Unai Emery is unhappy with the line up. The Gunners defence conceded a total of … [Read more...]