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Liverpool welcome world-class midfielder to Anfield stadium

Jurgen Klopp had to deal with some unwanted injury news in recent weeks but this week it will be different for the German tactician as the long-term injured star is set to return to full fitness. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was injured in April 2018 and has been out of action since then, however, the good news is that the England international is back from injury. Though it is still early to say if he's ready for action when they tackle Leicester City on Saturday, his return will surely bring a smile to Klopp's face. The Reds have been a depleted side for some weeks due to injuries to key members of the team and that's somehow telling on their performances in recent games. Prior to last weekend's clash with Crystal Palace, the Merseyside club haven't conceded … [Read more...]

Chelsea and City in battle for ‘New Pogba’

Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly in a tug-of-war for Ilaix Moriba who is dubbed the 'New Pogba' by his teammates. The Barcelona youngster is yet to sign a professional contract with the Catalans due to his age and that has provided Chelsea and Manchester City great chance to prise him out of La Masia academy this not month. We reported here last night, that Abramovich was in Spain to negotiate a deal with the La Liga giants for the 16-year-old playmaker and we understood that the talks went well. Despite the positive outcome of the negotiations between Josep Bartomeu (Barcelona's president) and Roman Abramovich (Chelsea owner), coach Ernesto Valverde is reluctant to let go of the highly-talented youngster. Roman Abramovich swoop in to seal … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea in the summer but Manchester United is ‘never an option’

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has given another hint on what to expect in the summer as regards to his future. The Blues want-away midfielder revealed to reporters after their unconvincing 2-0 defeat to Arsenal that he could be leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer. According to him, playing for Real Madrid has been his childhood dream and he wouldn't mind making it come to reality. The playmaker declared his obvious love for the Santiago Bernabeu outfits and he won't rule out the possibility of joining them in the next transfer market. He further said he's won everything in England and he believes it's time to move elsewhere for new adventure. CArsenal can't fund Denis Suarez and Yannick Carrasco's permanent deal! “I've won everything in England, … [Read more...]

Unprofessional Christensen could be released by furious Sarri in January

Though it's been three days that the Blues lost to Arsenal, Maurizio Sarri still feels the pain and he's unhappy with one of his player's attitude during the encounter. The Times revealed that Sarri is angry with the manner which Andreas Christensen conducted himself at Emirates stadium and the manager is ready to sell him out to any interested suitor. The media outlet said the centre-back took a 'toilet excuse' from his teammates in the 75th minute and went straight into the dressing room and failed to return back to the substitute bench. During the time of his absence from the substitute bench, Sarri spotted his unavailability and the 59-year-old was furious with the player's unprofessional character. Christensen has been one of Chelsea's fringe players … [Read more...]

Liverpool join THIRTEEN CLUBS in the race for Brazilian youngster

Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and eight other clubs are in the heated race to sign Brazilian youngster Emerson. Emerson is a rising star with loads of potential and his performance for Atletico Mineiro has attracted many top clubs from Europe. According to the Mirror in one of their Thursday's transfer rumours, 14 clubs are after Emerson's signature as they all know the qualities and the advantages they stand to benefit from his service. The well-known media outlet suggest that Arsenal and Barcelona were the first clubs who spotted his talents and made enquiries about his availability at the ongoing transfer market. Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan are also interested in capturing the 20-year-old centre-back who can … [Read more...]

This legend wants Four ‘deadwood’ players out of Anfield

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been urged to release four players so as to create more space for new additions to the team in the summer. Former Liverpool player John Aldridge said, in one of his write-up for Liverpool Echo, that the Reds have many 'deadwoods' in the team and its time Klopp sanction their sale to any interested clubs in the summer. “Jurgen Klopp might look to move on three or four in the summer," he said. Divock Origi, Alberto Moreno, Lazar Markovic and Daniel Sturridge aren't featuring regularly under the German manager and they could be the four players John Aldridge is referring to. Barcelona Have To Pay World Record Fee For Salah The listed players have failed to nail down permanent spots in the team due to more established and … [Read more...]

United step up chase for 27-year-old player following Marcos Rojo latest

Now that Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is looking set to part ways with the Old Trafford, the Red Devils are reported to have stepped up in their chase of Italian Serie A outfit Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Marcos Rojo has lost out of the United team and it is obvious he is not in the plans of the new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer which is the reason why he would be allowed to leave so as to secure more playing time elsewhere. United to approach Madrid again for Gareth Bale This is the reason for why the Red Devils will turn their attention to their long-term target Kalidou Koulibaly who has been linked to the Old Trafford since last year with former manager Jose Mourinho making moves for him before he was sacked. Emerging … [Read more...]

Two players Arsenal would have signed should Sven Mislintat have stayed

It is not a good mood at the North London outfit with the reports that the club’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat would be leaving the club in the coming month. Sven Mislintat joined the Emirate Stadium just a year ago but he has to quit after allegations of clashes he has had with one of the top ranking officials of the club. The club in an official statement wished Sven Mislintat the best is his future dealings as they admitted his impact in ensuring the signature of quality players to the team. However, it has now been revealed that more quality players would have joined the North London outfit should Sven Mislintat had remained as he had already identified them despite having a disagreement with Raul Sanllehi. Confirmed! Chelsea superstar to … [Read more...]

Barcelona seal deal to sanction Arsenal move?

There are suggestions that Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona have been able to secure the service of Kevin-Prince Boateng on a loan deal so as to be able to sanction the deal for Arsenal target Denis Suarez. The North London outfit have been on the case of the Spanish star for some weeks with no deal confirmed yet but this could just be the time, especially now that they have been able to land Kevin-Prince Boateng. It was earlier reported that the Spanish giants insisted on a permanent deal while the Gunners seek for a loan deal with an option for a buy at the end of the season as they have got no financial strength for a major deal this winter transfer window. Liverpool Loanee Believes Reading Transfer Is Right For Him However, with the latest … [Read more...]

Ed Woodward makes potential partner transfer for Victor Lindelof a priority

The priority of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is to ensure a quality partner for their worthy defender Victor Lindelof in this winter transfer window. The Red Devils have made defenders their top priority in this winter window but Ed Woodward is more interested in making the job easy for Victor Lindelof with a perfect partner. Victor Lindelof has been hailed as one of the best in the current United team which is a delight to the Red Devils chief and that is the reason why he is keen in ensuring that the job becomes more easier for him. The 24-year-old has been hailed as a fantastic defender who is maturing into a world class defender and also having the needed physicality on the pitch to give the opponent a good fight. Arsenal … [Read more...]

No more deal for Arsenal from former Atletico Madrid forward

The race has ended for the North London outfit Arsenal in the pursuit of Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yifang winger Yannick Carrasco in this winter transfer window. This is as it has been established that the Gunners lack the financial ability to land the star winger at the moment, of latest reports should be believed. The North London side have made it clear that they will not be active in their participation for addition in this January transfer window but will rather have some few additions on a loan deal to solve their urgent need for the next six months. Sven Mislintat says NO to January transfer for Unai Emery’s target The former Atletico Madrid had a great spell in the Spanish La Liga before a move to China and he seems desperate to return … [Read more...]

Offers arriving for Mesut Ozil, move imminent?

From emerging reports, English Premier League side Arsenal are already receiving offers for out-of-favour Germany international midfielder Mesut Ozil with a bid of having him in this winter window. The star player moved from being the most impressive player in the past years to the most controversial Arsenal player especially with the developments and happenings this season under new manager Unai Emery. Mesut Ozil has fallen out of favour with the Spanish boss over his lack of good performance with claims that the former PSG boss wants him out of the club so as to cash in on him to fund other deals. Monday's Liverpool transfer rumours : Fekir and Werner's latest The former Real Madrid playmaker is now being relegated to bench roles especially for big … [Read more...]

Arsenal can defeat Liverpool in the title race if….

High-flying Liverpool can be defeated by the Gunners in the race for this season's Premier League trophy if Unai Emery spends more money on world-class players. That. was the comment made by former Arsenal player Nigel Winterburn who believes the Gunners have all it takes to leapfrog Liverpool and Manchester City in the race for the title. The Gunners currently occupy the fifth position, compared to Manchester City and the Liverpool who are in the 2nd and 1st position respectively. Winterburn wants the Gunners to splash more cash at the ongoing transfer market so as to lure many star players to the Emirates stadium before the winter market comes to a close. The Gunners are yet to capture any player so far this month, though, Emery is being linked with … [Read more...]

Paul Pogba shocks Juventus with transfer decision

English Premier League outfit Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly shocked his Italian Serie A suitor Juventus with his latest stance on his future at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner was bent on leaving the Red Devils to join the Serie A outfit after falling out with former manager Jose Mourinho because of the criticism of the manager’s style. Paul Pogba had allegedly approached the club’s executive vice-chairman to inform him of his decision to quit the club after he was stripped off the captain ban by the Portuguese boss. Prolific box-to-box midfielder refuses potential move to Chelsea This has however changed with the departure of the former Chelsea boss as Paul Pogba now seems settled at the Old Trafford and has become a … [Read more...]

Juventus player in sight as search for Cech replacement begins

English Premier League side Arsenal are believed to have begun the search for a replacement for their legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech who is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The experienced goalkeeper announced that he will be hanging his boot from active football as soon as the current season comes to an end. This will leave the North London side with Bernd Leno as the only class goalkeeper with Martinez, making it a must for the Gunners to go all out for addition in that position. Emerging reports claim that the North London side are now paying attention to Italian Serie A outfit Juventus goalkeeper Emil Audero with the hope of having him join the Emirate Stadium at the end of the season. United ready offer for sought-after Eredivise … [Read more...]

United ready to wait for Diego Godin

Manchester United are reportedly willing to wait until the end of the season when their star target and Uruguay international Diego Godin will be ready to leave Spanish La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. The Red Devils are believed to be monitoring the situation with the player knowing that he is yet to agree on a deal that will have him stay longer than this season in the Spanish capital city. Diego Godin is 32 years of age and there are suggestions that the La Liga outfit are reluctant to hand him a new deal which permits him to speak to interested clubs knowing that he is in his final six months of his contract with the club. European giants in shock raid for United’s young sensation Reports, therefore, suggest that Diego Godin … [Read more...]

£45m-rated defender now at the top of United’s wish list

It has been claimed that Italian Serie A outfit Fiorentina central defender Nikola Milenkovic is now top in the wanted list of English Premier League outfit Manchester United for this winter transfer window. The report, therefore, adds that the Red Devils are also readily preparing to storm the Italian Serie A with a bid of £45 million so as to hold discussions with Fiorentina in order to seal a deal before the end of this winter transfer window. It was also claimed that interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is bent on the star player and will take part of the discussions alongside the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in coming days. The deep secret behind United’s resurgence revealed Suggestions are that the Red Devils will be quick to execute … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Two players who must not feature in Sarri’s starting line-up

Chelsea battle Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the second leg of the Carabao cup semifinals and they will hope to overturn a one-goal deficit. Maurizio Sarri's men were defeated 1-0 in the first leg last week, hence, they must ensure they score two without conceding if they are to progress through to the next round of the competition. The Blues currently occupy the fifth position in the Premier League standing and they stand a very slim chance of winning the league glory ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City. Though they are still in contention to win this year's Europa League competition, that's not going to happen with their recent form. Having managed to reach the semi-final, Carabao competition offers Sarri the best opportunity to win his first … [Read more...]

United name price for out-of-favour star

Manchester United are reported to have named £15 million as the asking price for anyone interested in the signature of Belgiun international central midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Marouane Fellaini is out of favour at the Old Trafford which makes interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seek to his sale s as to cash in on him to be able to execute other deals. The Belgium international has had over 150 games under his belt for the Old Trafford side where he won the EFL Cup and FA Cup. Mourinho confident star player’s presence would have made a difference Marouane Fellaini became a major force in the manager Jose Mourinho’s team early this season but with the sack of the Portuguese manager, the situation immediately changed and he could no longer convince Ole … [Read more...]

Former goalkeeper gives big revelations of Ozil’s Arsenal situation

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has made a big revelation regarding the situation with Germany international Mesut Ozil at the Emirate Stadium. The former Real Madrid star has been out of favour in the Gunners team with reports claiming that manager Unai Emery is desperate to have him leave the club owing to his poor performance. David Seaman who could not tell categorically, reveals that there is something that is strange with the Mesut Ozil situation which has not been made public and obviously does not look good. Arsenal begin busy winter transfer with bid for 22-year-old midfielder The former Gunners admits that Mesut Ozil has not been in his best for the team which confirms that he doesn’t deserve to be in the starting line up of the manager … [Read more...]

Arsenal showing interest in powerful Premier League defender

English Premier League side Arsenal are reported to still be interested in the signature of Wolves midfielder Conor Coady, according to latest reports. The reports claim that the North London side are monitoring the situation with the player at the club alongside league leaders Liverpool as they both hope to secure his signature in this winter transfer window. Conor Coady, who captains Wolves have been impressive so far this season and has been able to make an impact by giving his side the big hope of remaining in the Premier League without being relegated. Huge selection headache for Solskjaer ahead of Bournemouth clash The Liverpool Academy graduate left the Reds team knowing that he cannot break into the first team but we with his performance that is … [Read more...]

Latest twist in United’s 22-year-old player after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision

Emerging reports claim that Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made the decision to permit Scott McTominay to leave the club in this winter transfer window. Scott McTominary is tipped to be the club’s best midfielder in the future but he seems to be limited by the lack of playing time which could affect his progress and the potentials he has shown. There is, therefore, a need to hand him the opportunity to secure more playing time elsewhere so as to be able to secure the experience and replace Nemanja Matic in the future as he cannot bench him for now. 'You have to stay for this reason' - Legend advises Ruben Loftus-Cheek However, with the potential already shown by the United’s youth academy graduate, he is set to leave the club … [Read more...]