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Good start or not, why Liverpool must hold on to Fabinho

It has been an awful start to the season for Brazilian star Fabinho who made a big money move to Liverpool in the summer. Things have been tough for the former Monaco man since his move to Liverpool and he has failed to live up to expectations so far this season. Having seen how hard acclimatizing to a new culture and environment has been for the 25-year-old midfielder, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly looking to cash in on his services when the winter transfer window commences in January. According to Sky Sports, the German … [Read more...]

Fabinho on his way out as Klopp identifies replacement

Jurgen Klopp led Five-time European champions Liverpool have mooted the idea of selling summer signing Fabinho to fund the transfer for a German Bundesliga star according to various reports in the British media. Fabinho who joined the Merseyside giants in the summer after the club paid around £40m to secure his signature from French League 1 side AS Monaco has not had the best of the season in England thus far. According to the report by popular English news outlet Daily Mirror, Liverpool want to fund the transfer for Borussia Dortmund forward … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend tells United to be patient with star player

Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has urged Manchester United to be patient with his Brazilian counterpart Fred, stating that he will soon find his mojo back. The Brazilian international had a big money move to the Old Trafford but has failed to impresses with concerns already being made about his slow start of life at the club. Fred joined the Red Devils from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer with a fee of £52 million but he is yet to win a starting place in the Jose Mourinho team despite the huge investments made on him. According to Gilberto … [Read more...]

Barcelona Edges Liverpool In Bid To Sign £60m-rated Centre Back

As things stand, Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites to sign highly-rated Dutch centre-back Matthijs De Ligt when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The 19-year-old currently plies his trade for Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam at the moment. It was reported by Daily Mirror that Barcelona are ahead of Liverpool in the race for the Dutch international player. De Ligt enhanced his reputation as one of the best young defenders on the world football stage when he helped the Dutch national team to … [Read more...]

Why Manchester United might be willing to sell Sanchez even for free

From every indication, Manchester United will be ready to let Alexis Sanchez leave the club even for a lesser price from what he has got from his release clause. This is after it was revealed that the Chile international is responsible for the 10 per cent increase in the wage fee at the Old Trafford. It has been alleged from reports that the former Barcelona star earns about £380, 000 per-weeks at Manchester United aside bonuses which contributes to why United wage bill increase by £7.1 million. It was further revealed that Sanchez gets a … [Read more...]

Ramsey’s salary at Juventus revealed

There are signs that Italian giants Juventus are keen on having Arsenal contract rebel in Turin with the latest revelation stating that they have begun preparation for his arrival in terms of financial obligations. Reports from the English press claim that Juventus are preparing a whooping sum of £10.4 million for the Wales international ahead his supposed coming at the end of the season. The Wales international is running into the last months of his contract with the North London club and he is reported to have been briefed officially of the … [Read more...]

Arsenal closing in on Matheus Fernandes

North London side Arsenal are believed to be closing in on versatile Botafogo midfielder Matheus Fernandes according to reports from Calciomercato.com. The report says Arsenal are among the numbers of clubs interested in signing the Brazilian and they have gone ahead by sending delegations to keep tabs on him as he continues to progress and impress in his country home. Matheus Fernandes has been operating in a central midfield and he is known for his astute techniques and his dribble skills which his suitors cannot overlook. However, … [Read more...]

Forget Morata’s fine form, Chelsea need new goal poacher to compete for trophies

Five goals in 11 matches, that sums up the great evolution Morata is currently enjoying under Maurizio Sarri. The much-criticized striker was in his worst form throughout last season scoring just 11 goals from 31 League matches. His awful form saw him dropped to the bench by Antonio Conte towards the end of last season. He was equally said to be considering a return to Real Madrid or Juventus before the start of this season. However, the sacking of Antonio Conte was the turning point for the Spaniard who is now in fine and rich goalscoring … [Read more...]

Sheyi Ojo : The downfall of a promising star

Sheyi Ojo joined Liverpool from Mk Dons at the age of 14 in a deal reported to have cost £2m in 2011. The teenager immediately got integrated into the club's U-17 side where he began his rapid development in the game. Four years later, the England international was tipped to be the next star to break out of Liverpool's youth team due to his high technique and great vision for goals. At age 18, the youngster was promoted into the first team and many fans thought he would give Raheem Sterling a run for his money by providing intense competition … [Read more...]

Agreement reached on De Gea’s replacement

Emerging reports revealed that Manchester United have now given up on keeping goalkeeper David De Gea and have already agreed on a replacement for him. The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has refused to extend his stay at the Old Trafford as he is reportedly tired of working under manager Jose Mourinho in addition to the fact that the hope of United winning a silverware this season or qualification for next year’s Champions League is slim. The Red Devils were initially ready to force De Gea for to stay for another year by activating a clause … [Read more...]

United chief set to meet star player amidst transfer links

Reports according to Sun state that Manchester United board are set for an important meeting with Eric Bailly over the speculations surrounding his future at the club. Bailly has not seen enough games under manager Jose Mourinho without a single start this season and that seems to have angered him to want an exit from the club. He is now being rated far below Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof who both get the nod from the boss for games. However, the board are reluctant to let him leave and they have scheduled a meeting later this week to … [Read more...]

Mourinho still after Alderweireld, what he did is surprising

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not giving up on Toby Alderweireld after a failed attempt in the summer to have him join the Old Trafford. The fact that the club failed to sign Toby Alderweireld for the Portuguese boss created rift in the club between the manager and the management with Mourinho and the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward being at loggerhead with each other. The former Chelsea boss had lamented and predicted that the failure to sign Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham and other defensive targets will spell doom for the … [Read more...]

Emery told how to approach the transfer window

The winter transfer window is set to reopen in the coming weeks which is the reason why so many clubs have been engaging in lots of background work to ensure that there are additions to their team. The North London club, Arsenal are not left out of this as they are being reported to be linked with a whole lot of players ahead of the coming transfer window. What is more surprising is the claim by the board management that it would not engage in the winter transfer window unless there is an emergency. However, the Gunners have been advised to … [Read more...]

Unai Emery encouraged in taking advantage of situation at PSG

French giants Paris Saints Germain are set to lose one of their biggest players at the end of the season and the North London club Arsenal have been encouraged to take advantage of it. Brazilian defender Dani Alves’ career is set to expire at the end of the season and the Gunners manager Unai Emery has been told to look that direction according to a poll by footballfancast.com. Out of the total respondents that engaged in the poll, 70% of them urged the Spanish manager to quickly move in on the former Barcelona man who will no doubt add … [Read more...]

Arsenal now prefer Ligue 1 pacy forward to Ousmane Dembele

Arsenal seems to have shifted their attention to Ligue 1 and Rennes pacy forward Ismaila Sarr as a target for the summer window which comes up at the end of the season. It would be recalled that the Gunners management hinted that the club will not be doing transfer business in the January transfer window, stressing that they do not see any need for it unless there arises an emergency. The North London club are reported to be a big fan of the Senegal international for a long while and are bent on having him this time around in the summer … [Read more...]

Is two-goal performance enough for this star to gain Klopp’s trust?

Ever since moving from Chelsea to Liverpool in search of regular first-team action, England international Dominic Solanke has failed to gain Jurgen Klopp's trust and he's been a fringe part of the team. The 21-year-old striker is no doubt one of the best youngsters in English football during his time at Stamford Bridge but Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte didn't see something special in him, hence, both managers sent him on loan to develop his game. In his first season at Anfield, the player couldn't force his way into Klopp's starting lineup … [Read more...]

Chelsea defeat Liverpool in ‘pacey forward’ transfer

Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly won the race to sign Liverpool target Christian Pulisic when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The 20-year-old has been a long-term target of the Reds but it seems like they have been beaten to his signature by their Premier League title rivals Chelsea. According to the publication from the Daily Mail, the Blues have won the keenly contested race to sign him ahead of both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. It was further claimed that Chelsea want to sign him in the January transfer … [Read more...]

Can Dejan Lovren reclaim his place in Liverpool’s XI ?

Injury is part of football but it is definitely painful when injury brings you from being a regular starter to sitting on substitute bench on regular basis. This is the scenario Croatian defender Dejan Lovren presently finds himself at Anfield. The player was a regular name in the Reds starting XI before picking up an injury before the start of this season and that ultimately ruled him out of action for some weeks. In his absence, young defender Joe Gomez and experienced defender Virgil Van Dijk developed a strong partnership which makes … [Read more...]

Polish star pick Liverpool ahead of others

Five-time European champions Liverpool have a big battle on their hands if they want to win the race to sign young defender Sebastian Walukiewicz when the transfer window reopens in six weeks’ time. According to the report from the Daily Express, the Reds are not the only club interested in the 18-year-old centre back who has impressed a great deal in the Polish top flight this season. Fellow Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Spanish champions Barcelona are also interested in the Polish junior international. Just in: Aaron … [Read more...]

Arsenal tipped to sign Scottish star player

Arsenal are tipped to sign Scottish defender David Bates from German outfits Hamburg, ahead of their Premier League rivals. Daily Mirror reports that other Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are all seeking for his signature. Bates, who has been in stunning form so far this season in the German Bundesliga has also reportedly admitted he would have a switch to the North London. His presence in the team can be felt having ensured they keep a total of six clean sheets this season in eight games, … [Read more...]

Man City steal lead from Arsenal in race for £50m rated star

Arsenal were reported to be leading in the race for Tanguy Ndombele in this summer before they were overtaken by Manchester City who seems to have gone ahead of the Gunners team. Reports coming from France reveal that a bid of £50 million was made by Man City for Tanguy Ndombele but it was turned down by Ligue 1 outfit Lyon. However, the 21-year-old star was brought to the notice of the Etihad team last week when Man City played Lyon at the Etihad Stadium where the visitors took the day with a 2-1 lead. Liverpool set to sign 24-year-old … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Arsenal latest signing, already happy to play

Arsenal have just confirmed the signing of Denmark international Jannie Arnth and the player is already happy to be getting started at the club. Jannie Arnth joined the Arsenal women senior team on a free transfer some days ago and life has already begun for her at the North London club. She confessed that she is already connected to the Arsenal project as she has been following the club even before she penned a deal, adding that all of the projects she anticipated are real and progressing already. How I was forced to have a change in … [Read more...]

Arsenal now chasing Porto defender as Monreal replacement

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has identifies Porto defender Alex Telles as an ideal replacement for Nacho Monreal and he is bent on making a move in the coming winter transfer window if the report from Portugal is anything to go by. It is reported that Spanish left full-back could be on his way away out from the club and his departure might spell doom for the North London side which makes his mandatory for a replacement to be signed soon. Alex Telles has had a good season with his impressive display. He has got similarities with Monreal at the left … [Read more...]

Why Mesut Ozil is still an Arsenal player

It has been revealed that Arsenal star Mesut Ozil would have been playing elsewhere but he decided to remain at the Emirates Stadium by signing a new deal earlier this year. It would be recalled that the German midfielder and Alexis Sanchez were both into contract disagreement with the club until the Chile international found his way out to Manchester United. Just at the departure of the former Barcelona star to the Old Trafford, Ozil immediately put pen to paper and extended his stay at the Emirates Stadium which remains a surprise to … [Read more...]

Chelsea close to signing £70m-rated prodigy

Reports emerging from Stamford Bridge are claiming that the Blues are close to signing USA and Borussia Dortmund's young striker Christian Pulisic. Pulisic -- whose current contract with the Bundesliga side expires in 2020 --has reportedly failed to discuss a new deal with Dortmund, giving rise to speculation that he could be on his way to Premier League. According to BBC Sports, Chelsea are in advanced talks with Borussia Dortmund for his signature and it is believed that both parties have reached an agreement. The 20-year-old is one of … [Read more...]