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How United will drag Matthijs De Ligt with Bayern Munich revealed

Manchester United are believed to have entered the race for Matthijs De Ligt who has been on the radar of German side Bayern Munich for a while now. Calcio Mercato reports that the Manchester side will move as fast as making a deal for the player in the winter transfer window coming in January in order to be able to win the race. At 19, De Ligt has impressed with the Ajax first team where he has had about 100 appearances as well as having about 11 caps for the Holland national team. "I will keep improving" United's target says in reaction … [Read more...]

The many positives that can happen at Arsenal in January after Welbeck’s injury

The injury of Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck could ensure that good things happen at the Emirates in the January transfer marker. The England international is reported to be hospitalized with claims by manager Unia Emery that the injury looks serious as he looks to be on the sideline for a longer time. This makes a replacement for the former Manchester United player inevitable so that the North London side can be able to press for a title this season or a qualification for the Champions League ahead of next season. 'Name your fee' - Man … [Read more...]

Sarri makes U-turn on $3m a year star

In spite of being unbeaten this season, various media report suggest Chelsea will be busy during the January transfer window as they chase cover for first team options and one of the key positions the team needs to be strengthened is the midfield area where the team will lack viable replacements if an injury occurs to any of the starters. Since such recruitment has been highlighted as a priority in that light reports suggest that Maurizio Sarri has made a U-turn at keeping loanee Mateo Kovacic out of the grasps of Real Madrid his parent club … [Read more...]

Why Everton might be wasting time in pursuit of Shinji Kagawa

It was earlier reported that Everton are seeking for the signature of former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa in the January transfer window. Kagawa currently plays in the German Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund after joking in 2014 from the Old Trafford. Pundits have therefore warned that the pursuit of the player remains a waste of time because he would end up failing to impress again in the Premier League, just like what happened when he was with the Red Devils. It was also noted that the tense level of the Premier League is … [Read more...]

Would United fans prefer Mauro Icardi to Lukaku?

There have been debates between Manchester United fans on whether to keep under firing Romelu Lukaku or bring Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi to the club. This is after speculations stormed the media space, linking Icardi to the Old Trafford to add to the options available. For the Red Devils, Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku has been in poor shape this season, playing a number of games without scoring a single goal for his side. This has forced United fans to clamour for an immediate completion of Icardi’s deal to help replicate his current … [Read more...]

Could Wenger be waiting for Real Madrid?

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that Spanish side Real Madrid have not approached him for the job at the Bernabeu. The Spanish giants are seriously in search of a manager after the sack of Julen Lopetegui last month with youth team coach Solari taking over the team. Since his sack, the Los Blancos have been making efforts to have a suitable replacement for the manager with a deal for former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hitting the rock. However, latest reports link the former Arsenal manager who is currently jobless after … [Read more...]

£40m Liverpool Star Emerges As A PSG Target

Summer signing Fabinho has had a mixed start to his career at Liverpool since he swapped France for the Premier League. The Brazilian international midfielder signed for Liverpool from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco during the summer’s transfer window after the Reds paid a whopping sum of £40m for his services. After a less than impressive start to life at Liverpool, the 25-year-old has been linked with a return to France with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG). His time with the Reds has been in stark contrast with what was … [Read more...]

Arsenal show seriousness in pursuit of star player with first contact

Arsenal are currently interesting a number of players owing to their resurgence this season under manager Unai Emery and this time, they are showing more strength in doing some deals with interested players. Juventus centre-back, Medhi Benatia according to reports in Italy has shown interest in the club and it has been revealed that the Gunners have made their first contact with the Italian side for the player. TMW report that Benatia is unhappy with the situation at the club where he has only seen 5 starts so far this season and wants to quit … [Read more...]

Revealed, how City attempted to snatch Fred from United

It has been revealed that Manchester City made frantic effort to snatch midfielder Fred from Manchester United. This was revealed by the player himself ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby when he revealed how he turned down Pep Guardiola to answer the call by manager Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international joined the Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in June within the fee of £52million, as he revealed that he could not turn down the call from the Portuguese boss Fred admitted he was almost convinced to go the other side of Manchester but … [Read more...]

Arsenal ‘confirm’ first departure

Emerging report reveals that Arsenal are willing to let goalkeeper David Ospina leave the club in the January transfer window to Italian side Napoli. Ospina has been a third choice goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium since the coming of Bernd Leno from Beyer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. There is no doubt that manager Unai Emery has no plan for the 30-year-old especially with the form of Petr Cech and the German goalkeeper, making the hope of seeing Ospina slim. The Colombia international has been with the Italian outfit on loan … [Read more...]

26-year-old star speaks on transfer move to Man United

Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has reacted to the speculations linking him with a move to Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window. It was reported in the national press that Ryan is set to take over at United should David De Gea leave at the end of the season. It is no longer news that the Spanish goalkeeper is keen on leaving Manchester United at the end of the season but might be kept against his wish for another year with his owners ready to activate a clause in his contract. However, Ryan, who joined the Seagulls from … [Read more...]

Forgotten Liverpool Man In Transfer Links

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has been linked with a move to newly promoted Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The 27-year-old has not had much of a playing time under Jurgen Klopp for the better part of the last one year. He’s now the third choice right-back in the Liverpool team with the England duo of Trent Alexander Arnold and Joe Gomez ahead of him in the pecking order. The England international player was formerly the Reds’ first choice right-back before he … [Read more...]

24-Year-Old Star Faces Big Battle To Make Blues Transfer Permanent

Croatian World Cup star Mateo Kovacic is facing a big battle in his quest to make his move to Chelsea permanent. The midfielder is currently on a season-long loan from European champions Real Madrid. He joined the Blues during the summer’s transfer window as part of the deal that took ex-Blues goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid. According to the London Evening Standard, the former Inter Milan midfielder will struggle to make his move to Chelsea permanent due to the form of both Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Done deal? … [Read more...]

Emery refused saying when but assures the coming of Englishman to the Emirates

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has assured that Reiss Nelson will return back to the Emirates Stadium after his loan spell in Germany. Nelson was asked to go on loan Hoffenheim but his performance at the club has earned him lots of praise with suggestions that he would return as early as in January to further his development with his mother club. The former PSG manager therefore refused to state when Nelson will return from his loan spell but assured that the English lad has got a future at the club and will definitely return. Why Unai Emery … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Swoop In On €60m forward

West London giants Chelsea are strongly interested in a move for highly-rated Olympique Lyon forward Nabil Fekir ahead of the upcoming transfer window. According to French news outlet L’Equipe, the Blues are keen to strengthen their attack during the transfer window in January. It was further revealed that Chelsea have identified Nabil Fekir as one of their potential transfer targets when the transfer window reopens. The 25-year-old came close to a Premier League move in the summer only for rivals Liverpool to pull the plug on his move due … [Read more...]

Everton Join Chelsea In Race For 26-Year-Old Striker

Merseyside club Everton have joined Chelsea in the race to sign in-form Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson when the transfer window reopens in January. According to the Daily Mirror, the goalscoring exploits of the 26-year-old have not gone unnoticed at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea believe the England striker can be the long-term solution to the lone striking problem in the Blues squad, while the Toffees are also in the market for a goalscoring striker. Callum Wilson has scored seven goals for the South Coast club in all competitions. His … [Read more...]

Lucas Torreira in shock Tottenham Link?

Arsenal new recruit Lucas Torreira has been mentioned in a shock link to Tottenham despite just arriving at the club in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old joined the Emirates Stadium for £26million according to Sky Sports and has settled to make the Gunners a better team with his efforts. Torreira remains a solid central midfielder who has provided a cover for the Arsenal defence and also creating a perfect link between the middle and the attack. All of his qualities are the substance lacking in the Tottenham team under the … [Read more...]

£12.6m Utility Defender Linked With Liverpool

Premier League giants Liverpool have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The 21-year-old player can play as a right-back or as a centre back and he could be a fantastic replacement for Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne. The England international defender has not reached the heights of two to three seasons back for the Reds following injuries and loss of form on the part of the former Southampton player. Mukiele could be a quality replacement for him if he is … [Read more...]

Breaking! United fans get first goodnews ahead of January transfer window

The fears that French striker Anthony Martial would be leaving Manchester United as now been gone with reports that he would soon be offered a massive deal that will have him extend his stay at the Old Trafford. Martial’s contract with the Red Devils near expiration and there have been fears and concerns that negotiations were not on the table for him in addition to leaving for free which will be a double blow to the club. The former Monaco manager who started this season on a very slow note was also reported to be considering a move away from … [Read more...]

Arsenal already preparing for life without Monreal

The period Arsenal left fullback Nacho Monreal was missing in action, it went as long as affecting the team and most importantly ending the winning run of the North London side. This was a pain in the heart of the Arsenal family which includes the fans and the management and there have been plans to ensure it does not repeat itself by having a good cover for the Spanish player. Ajax fullback Nicolas Taqliafico has, therefore, been identified as a suitable replacement for Monreal because of his quality and trait which match the demands of the … [Read more...]

Journalist assures Arsenal fans of Brazilian capture

A journalist known as Paulo Vinícius Coelho (PVC) is raising the hope of Arsenal fans by assuring them of the club's move to land Bahia midfielder Ramires. Ramirez is being linked to the Emirates Stadium alongside Atletico Madrid with both sides believed to be monitoring the player’s performances. The journalist claims that other clubs in Brazil have requested for the availability of the player but Bahia refused with the intention of having him sold abroad. According to reports, the North London side have watched ten of his games and are … [Read more...]

Liverpool £50m Target Finally Wants Summer Move

French international forward Nabil Fekir has set his sights on a move away from his club during next summer’s transfer window. The 25-year-old talked about his desire to seal a summer move in an interview monitored by French news outlet L’Equipe. Nabil Fekir currently plays his club football for French Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyon. He came close to leaving the Champions League campaigners during the summer’s transfer window but his move to Premier League side Liverpool fell through due to fears over the effects of a long-term knee … [Read more...]

Fabri To Replace Loris Karius At Besiktas

Fulham goalkeeper Fabri is reportedly in line to replace Liverpool shot-stopper Loris Karius at Turkish giants Besiktas. According to the publication from Fotomac, the Spanish player has grown frustrated with life in the Premier League following his inactivity for newly promoted side Fulham. He has made just two appearances for the capital club in the Premier League this season. The report further stated that the summer signing could return to Besiktas. The 30-year-old signed for the Cottagers in the summer but things have not panned out … [Read more...]

Leads turn to forgotten Arsenal player

Leeds United are reported to be turning to Arsenal for help with forgotten Carl Jenkinson as a result of the crisis they are dipped into at the right-back. The only option Leeds have got, Luke Ayling recently suffered a medial collateral ligament damage which will have him away from the club for a period of two months. Ayling have been an impressive player for his side, playing a total of 14 games and scoring 1 goal before his injury which makes Jekinson a must for the club to capture especially in the coming January transfer market. Why … [Read more...]

United star move delayed, can’t be denied as exit looms at Old Trafford

Manchester United star Juan Mata was delayed in his move away from the Old Trafford last season but it seems he is sure to leave at the end of the season. The Spanish player was handicapped in his keen attempt to move away last summer by the clause in his contract which allow the club to extend his deal by another year. Now, the 12 months is counting and due to end at the season which makes an exit for Mata unstoppable. The former Chelsea player is keen on his dream move to Valencia and would soon begin talks with the Spanish side in the … [Read more...]