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Gerrard Targets Everton Star As Replacement For Liverpool Loanee

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is said to be eyeing a Premier League replacement for Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria who has ended his loan spell with the Scottish giants at the halfway stage. Ovie Ejaria had earlier joined Rangers from Premier League leaders Liverpool on a season-long loan during this summer’s transfer window. He was a regular fixture in the Rangers team under former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard before he ended his loan deal abruptly at the weekend. The 21-year-old has returned to his parent club, Liverpool. Ovie … [Read more...]

UCL round-16 draw: Why Liverpool should be happy with Bayern Munich’s draw

It's celebration time for the Reds as they draw Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 stages. The first leg of the encounter will take place in February at Anfield stadium, while the reverse fixture would be played at Allianz Arena in the following month(March) Why the Reds should be happy with the draw Though Bayern Munich appears to be a very strong and tough side every manager must avoid, the Merseyside club must be happy they are going to play against the Bundesliga side at this point. Taking a critical look at Bayern … [Read more...]

Mourinho Wanted Liverpool Winger To Replace Zaha

It has been revealed that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wanted Liverpool winger Xerdan Shaqiri to fill the void left by Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha at Manchester United. The Manchester Evening News (MEN) disclosed that Mourinho talked about the quality of Shaqiri to friends in the summer before the Swiss international player joined the Reds in a £13.5m deal. The Red Devils have not signed a specialist right winger since Wilfred Zaha joined from London club Crystal Palace in 2013 only for him to return to Selhurst Park two … [Read more...]

Liverpool Plotting £36m Transfer For World Cup Winner

Five-time European champions Liverpool are eyeing a big money move for VfB Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard some weeks before the start of the winter transfer window. French international player has seen his stock rise following his impressive showings at this summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Benjamin Pavard was one of the standout performers for the France team that won the tournament in Russia via a 4-2 victory over surprise finalists Croatia in their final meeting in Moscow. The French right-back also scored the goal of … [Read more...]

Arsenal prepare bid for exciting £40m forward

North London side Arsenal are reported to have prepared a bid for PSV forward Hirving Lozano ahead of the winter transfer window in January. The Gunners are believed to be submitting a bid of £40 million to be able to beat other suitors as Barcelona and other clubs in the pursuit of the player. The Mexican international has been in great form for his side and was most especially identified during the last summer FIFA World Cup in Russia. According to a Don Balon report, most suitors are already preparing a bid for the star player but the … [Read more...]

11 points behind Chelsea, can Manchester United qualify for next season’s Champions League?

Manchester United's problem is not lack of quality defenders, neither is it the Glazers' incompetence. It's far more than that. Mourinho's men have failed to rise to the occasion when it matters most. They were thrashed once again by a top-four club as impressive Liverpool were too much for them to curtail in yesterday's clash. The Reds were rampant from start to finish and they deservedly picked maximum three points at Anfield. Having played against all the top-four clubs so far this season, Mourinho managed to get just one point, thanks … [Read more...]

Why Emery must sign Holding’s replacement ASAP!

Arsenal lost their invincibility after 22 games as they were narrowly defeated by Southampton in an enthralling 5-goal encounter. Unai Emery was defeated just twice prior to Sunday's game, however, his impressive run of form was halted by the Saints. The Gunners defence were in shambles throughout the night. This is as a result of injuries to most of their natural centre-backs. Rob Holding is ruled out of the season(due to injury) while Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos were serving their respective suspension. This left the … [Read more...]

Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea on this day 2015, history set to repeat itself at Old Trafford?

Manchester United manager José Mourinho is surely one of the best managers in the world, but, there is one shocking event that often occurs to him — he always get sacked by his employers in his third season with any club. Is that a coincidence or a myth? That's one question that many often ask themselves. At Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Porto, and Chelsea, he didn't last more than three seasons with any of these clubs before being shown the exit door. Today makes it exactly three years that the Portuguese' contract with Chelsea was terminated … [Read more...]

Big boost for United in pursuit of Ivan Perisic

Manchester United have been handed a big boost in their pursuit of Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic after it was claimed that the Italian Serie A side are now ready to listen to offers from suitors ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. United have been in pursuit of the star player for a while now and they are believed to be in big need of strikers which makes his availability a good news for them. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is set to pay big to have the star striker knowing that his forwards have not been … [Read more...]

Arsenal finally join race for £60m-rated Man United target

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli star defender Kalidou Koulibaly seem to have caught the attention of all the top clubs in the English Premier League following latest reports. Manchester United were believed to be in the race for the star player having identified him as the ideal man to solve their defensive problems. However, the Gunners who are running short of defenders are reported to have entered the race in a bid to hijack the deal for their Manchester rivals. Arsenal prepared to make 26-year-old Chelsea target their first summer … [Read more...]

Arsenal close to securing deal for 19-year-old youngster

English Premier League side Arsenal are close to securing a deal for Hertha BSC star Arne Maier after it is reported that they are leading in the race for his signature ahead of the winter transfer window in coming weeks. The report also claim that the North London side are set to make an offer that will have the star join the Emirates Stadium with Aaron Ramsey set to leave the club at the end of the season while Mohamed Elneny is also pushing for a move away from the club for his inability to break into the team. According to reports, Gunners … [Read more...]

Liverpool Loanee Recall Won’t Affect Ties With Rangers, Gerrard Reveals

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has revealed that the decision to recall Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria won’t affect the ties between the two clubs. Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard spoke about the Nigerian-born English striker in his latest interview. The Reds legend also added that the club can be rest assured that players loaned to Scottish giants Rangers will always have opportunities to play first team football. Ovie Ejaria, 21, initially joined Rangers from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal only for him to return to Merseyside … [Read more...]

Another Hertha BSC defender on Arsenal radar

North London side Arsenal are reported to be keen on the signature of German Bundesliga outfit Hertha BSC defender Marvin Plattenhardt when the winter transfer window eventually opens. The Gunners are struggling to have a balance in their defence with a number of players already out to injury in this crucial period of the league and the star player has been reported to be the best fit for the North London club. With Nacho Monreal already 30 and seeming to be having injury challenges, there is a need for the Gunners to have a replacement to be … [Read more...]

Man United Ahead Of Liverpool In Race For Brazilian

Manchester United are ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Barcelona forward Philippe Coutinho according to bookmakers. Brazilian international star Coutinho signed for the Blaugrana from Liverpool in the penultimate transfer window in January in a deal reported to be around £142m. The transfer made the 26-year-old as the third most expensive signing in the history of world football behind the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. According to the bookmaker Coral via the Daily Express, Manchester United are ahead of … [Read more...]

Rangers Step Up Loan Bid For Liverpool Striker After Recent Disappointments

Scottish giants Rangers have stepped up their bid to sign Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to begin as from the 1st of January in the wake of recent withdrawals from the playing personnel at the club. Forwards Umar Sadiq and Ovie have ended their respective loan deals abruptly. Both players have returned to their parent clubs ahead of the second half of the season. AS Roma player Sadiq joined Rangers in the summer for a season-long loan deal but the Nigerian failed to make any meaningful … [Read more...]

Fulham Join Queue To Sign Chelsea Target

London club Fulham are the latest club to indicate interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez when the transfer window reopens in few weeks time. Struggling Premier League side Fulham are in the transfer market for quality reinforcements to drag them out of the relegation zone and Denis Suarez is certainly in that category. Fulham are last on the Premier League table and three points adrift of safety. The Cottagers have already appointed experienced Premier League manager Claudio Ranieri as a replacement for the sacked Slavisa … [Read more...]

Chelsea wins race to sign Liverpool target

Chelsea have reportedly won the race to sign American international Christian Pulisic ahead of other interested European clubs. The new development was confirmed by renowned English media platform Daily Mirror. It was revealed that the deal for the 20-year-old could be worth £60m and that the transfer might be announced as early as next month ahead of a move in the summer. Christian Pulisic plays his club football for German Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund at the moment. Apart from Chelsea, Premier League rivals Liverpool and … [Read more...]

Everton Planning Swoop For Experienced Chelsea Player

Merseyside giants Everton are plotting a move for experienced Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas as the Toffees bid to strengthen their squad ahead of the second half of the season. Fabregas, 31, could be on his way out of Chelsea after losing his place under the new Blues managerial reign of Italian tactician Maurizio Sarri. Footballfancast claim that the Spanish international star would be a fantastic addition to the Everton setup under Marco Silva. Cesc Fabregas has been touted as potential signings for clubs like AC Milan and Manchester … [Read more...]

Man United defensive target reconsiders move

Manchester United target and Helsingborgs defender Andreas Granqvist has reacted to claims of being linked to the Old Trafford side by stating that he is unsure of any move in the winter window. The Red Devils were reported to be plotting a move for the star defender ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks with a bid expected to be submitted. The player in his reaction stated that he is happy at the club and will not seek a move to the English Premier League side at the moment. Arsenal know price for £30m … [Read more...]

United can do without French midfielder

Suggestions are that Manchester United can do without French midfielder Paul Pogba as his presence in the team has not made any difference for the Red Devils. This is the opinion of former Man United player Roy Keane who stated that his former side can now let the Russia 2018 World Cup winner leave as he has not shown any impact on the team. This season has been a controversial one for the former Juventus star who had fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho and that has had an impact in his performance on the team. Arsenal Legend Recommends … [Read more...]

Players that should not be at United

Many of the Manchester United players especially the defenders that played in the 3-1 defeat against Liverpool should not be at the club and should be sold according to former player Roy Keane. This is after goals from Sadio Mane and Xherdan Shaqiri helped the home side defeat their visitors by 3-1 in the Premier League clash on Sunday. The Red Devils legend expressed disappointment in his players and thinks they are not good enough for his former side anymore. The defeat still leaves United outside the top four as well as behind league … [Read more...]

What Mourinho said after 3-1 defeat will shock you

Manchester United saw their side slump again on Sunday evening in their Premier League clash against League leaders Liverpool when they were defeated 3 - 1. A goal by Senegal international Sadio Mane and another brace by former Stoke City star Xherdan Shaqiri were enough to add salt to the injury of the Old Trafford side. It has been an inconsistent season for the Jose Mourinho team as they have failed to win a number of games this season which leaves them in the sixth spot in the Premier League table. United are now 19 points behind the … [Read more...]

Arsenal £45m-rated target decides to remain in Spain

It has been reported that North London side Arsenal target and Barcelona attacker Malcom has decided to remain at the Camp Nou to snub all interests for him ahead of the winter transfer window. Malcom has been in fine form for the Spanish giants in addition to scoring an important goal in the Champions League against Italian Serie A side Inter Milan. However, Barcelona are struggling to keep him at the club with several clubs including Tottenham, Chelsea and Roma all speculated to be interested in his signature. Suarez will replace … [Read more...]

Mourinho’s frustration grows after transfer claim

There is no doubt that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is becoming more frustrated at the Old Trafford following the hint that he will not be able to add to the strength of his team in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. Suggestions are that things are not working for the Portuguese boss as planned as he is yet to have his players play for him as well as not having the management understand his needs for defenders. This season has been full of controversies which started last summer when his wish for defenders … [Read more...]

Arsenal open talks to sign £40m rated star

Arsenal are reported to have begun negotiation over the potential signing of Boca Juniors £40n million star Cristian Pavon in the winter transfer window in coming weeks. The 22-year-old was earlier reported to be interesting the North London side and for some weeks but latest report says negotiations have begun between both sides over the signature of the player. Cristian Pavon is believed to have caught the attention of several clubs including the North London side after his fine display at the World Cup with the Argentina national team … [Read more...]