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Why no other candidate is available for United job

Man United are still in search of a new manager after the sack of former manager Jose Mourinho last year December. The Portuguese boss was immediately replaced by a former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who took over as an interim manager with the club making it known that they will be all out for a permanent and experienced manager ahead of the coming season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now joined the contest and candidate for the position because of the impressive performance within the last few months he handled the team. In addition to returning the team to winning ways, he has brought back hope of a top-four finish and has led the Red Devils to the Champions League quarter-finals. Solskjaer must now meet these two conditions to get United job However, he … [Read more...]

Arsenal ready to sign Ligue 1 chief

The latest report reveals that North London outfit Arsenal have turned their attention on French Ligue 1 outfit Lille technical director Luis Campos. The Gunners seem to be desperate to land a new technical director after their head of recruitment Sven Mislintat left the club but they have not been able to lay their hands on any. Arsenal were linked with former AS Roma chief Monchi but he snubbed the Gunners to pen a deal with Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla where he had previously worked. Arsenal hit dead rock in pursuit of highly rated Ivorian star The North London outfit were also linked with a move for former player Marc Overmars but there are fears that Ajax are not ready to lose him for now and will block his move away from the club. This is the … [Read more...]

How United win landed Neymar in trouble

Brazilian international Neymar is feared to have landed in trouble after his French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by English Premier League side Man United. The Ligue 1 outfit had secured a 2-0 win at the Old Trafford in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 but were still eliminated from the competition after the Red Devils stormed Paris for the second leg and secured a 3-1 win to qualify for the quarter-finals. The defeat did not go well with the former Barcelona star as he was not available for the game due to an injury he is treating. Solskjaer reveals how United will approach summer market He posted a vulgar comment on his Instagram handle which say “go f*ck yourself” as he blasted UEFA … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Orders Agent To Get Barcelona Transfer

Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt wants a move to Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona according to widespread reports coming out of the media in Spain. Mundo Deportivo claimed that De Ligt has told his agent to get a move to Barcelona for him. It was revealed that agent Mino Raiola has been saddled with the responsibility of getting Matthijs De Ligt his dream move to the Nou Camp. It was revealed that the player has previously held talks with French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Liverpool but his heart is fixed on a move to Spain. Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City have also been credited with an interest in him. United will still land Steven Bergwijn in summer window De Ligt, 19, is also considered to be one of … [Read more...]

Man Utd Add 24-Goal Liverpool Target To Transfer Shortlist

Premier League giants Manchester United have included Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes on their transfer shortlist according to reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. The London Evening Standard revealed that the Red Devils have added Portuguese international Fernandes to their transfer shortlist. Bruno Fernandes has been in sensational form for Sporting Lisbon this term and it is no surprise that Manchester United have been drawn to his quality. The 24-year-old has previously been linked with other Premier League sides like Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool. Bayern Munich speaks on Arsenal’s James Rodriguez’s future Bruno Fernandes has scored 24 goals and also provided 14 assists for his Portuguese top flight side in all … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Denies Rift Rumours With Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has denied widespread rumours that he didn’t get along with Cristiano Ronaldo while both players were at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Bale said to BT Sport’s "What I Wore" that he had no issues with the Portuguese national team skipper. The Welshman also added that he got along well with Cristiano Ronaldo and that the media was trying to create problems where there was none. Gareth Bale could follow Ronaldo out of Real Madrid with reports linking him back to the Premier League. The 29-year-old has been linked with a return to North London giants Tottenham Hotspur as well as Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal now ready to take the chance to land 23-year-old Reports had claimed that Gareth Bale is on the … [Read more...]

Difficult To Keep £105m Liverpool Target At Benfica

Portuguese giants Benfica will find it hard to keep young forward Joao Felix at the club according to the club’s sporting director Rui Costa. The former Benfica playmaker told Italian media portal Tuttosport that the club wants to keep Joao Felix amidst the intense transfer interest from several European clubs including Premier League giants Liverpool. Joao Felix has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in European football after breaking into the Benfica first team this season. It was reported that Benfica turned down a big bid of £61m from Merseyside giants Liverpool towards the end of last year and that the Portuguese giants will only entertain a transfer offer that meets the £105m release clause in his current contract. Antonio Conte … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Striker Narrates How Ibrahimovic Inspired Him At Man Utd

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has narrated how former teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired him during their time at the club. The former Chelsea player spent almost a season together with Ibrahimovic at Manchester United before the Swedish football legend left the club for Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy. Zlatan Ibrahimovic spent almost two seasons at Old Trafford before leaving for the United States of America. He finished as the Red Devils’ topscorer in his one and only full season at the club with 28 goals in all competitions. Mane Sets New Premier League Record In Fulham Win Ibrahimovic signed for the Red Devils in the summer of 2016 and he was joined at the club by Lukaku a year later. Romelu Lukaku told the official … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Ready To Play Anywhere

Liverpool striker Divock Origi has revealed his desire to play for the club in any position as the Reds hunt down major honours on two fronts between now and the end of the season. In his interview with the official LFC Magazine, Belgian international Origi said he’s ready to play anywhere for Liverpool. Divock Origi has played on the wings for Liverpool on several occasions this season and the 23-year-old says he has no problem with that. The Belgian attacker added that he played on the wings during his formative years as a footballer. Divock Origi has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround in his Liverpool career having joined the club from Lille in 2014. Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba’s summer transfer plans exposed He signed for Liverpool from French … [Read more...]

No Offer For Chelsea Target – Frankfurt

German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed that they are yet to receive any offer for in-form striker Luka Jovic. The latest development from the German club is in contrary to widespread reports which claimed that offers have already been submitted for the Serbian international player. According to Frankfurt's supervisory board chairman Wolfgang Steubing, no offer has been received for Luka Jovic. Wolfgang Steubing was speaking about Luka Jovic during a panel discussion in Frankfurt. Luka Jovic is one of the hottest players on the European football scene following his superb form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season. Tottenham In Free Summer Bid For Liverpool Striker The 21-year-old is on loan at Frankfurt from Portuguese giants … [Read more...]

Chelsea Fans Taunt Courtois After Costly Mistake vs. Russia

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been subjected to fierce attacks from Chelsea fans after his mistake against Russia in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday night. His mistake was one of the highlights of the game as Belgium saw off Russia via a 3-1 win. Chelsea fans have turned on Courtois after his controversial exit from the club last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from the club as he sealed a £35m deal to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the start of the season. Chelsea moved swiftly to sign a replacement by completing a world record deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga. The only unsuccessful United player under Solskjaer revealed The Blues paid £71m to secure the transfer of Kepa … [Read more...]

Liverpool Duo Maintain Form In Thumping Belarus Win

The Liverpool duo of Virgil Van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum maintained their good form after both players hit the back of the net in the Netherlands’ big win over Belarus. The Netherlands thrashed Belarus 4-0 at home with the aforementioned players getting on the scoresheet. The two Liverpool players had been a major contributor to the Reds’ ascent to the top of the Premier League table and they were able to transfer that form to national team duty. Memphis Depay gave the Netherlands a perfect start in their opening game in the European Championship 2020 (Euro 2020) qualifiers. How Piers Morgan reacted to Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat The former Manchester United player scored inside the first minute before he turned provider for Wijnaldum to double the … [Read more...]

£17m defender gives transfer reply to Arsenal, Barcelona and Madrid

Top European clubs including North London outfit Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid are reported to be on the line for the signature of Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico in the coming summer transfer window. Nicolas Tagliafico has been impressive enough to have caught the attention of the top European clubs and that could mean a big step for him to play in a top side. The 26-year-old was reported to be in the books of the North London outfit in the last winter transfer window but there were no funds available to strike any major deal. Chelsea Loanee Unsurprised By Man City Interest In Atletico Teammate However, with the summer transfer window now approaching as the season is now folding up, the interest in Nicolas Tagliafico is being rekindled with claims … [Read more...]

This Arsenal player cannot boast of his future, will fans wish for his move?

Experienced Arsenal right full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner has revealed that he is unsure about his future at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the coming season. Stephan Lichtsteiner joined the Gunners on a year deal in the last summer for a free transfer from Serie A champions Juventus and his contract is set to run out at the end of the season which mandatory for him to sign a new deal or quit the club in the summer transfer window. He is reportedly in talks with the club over what the future will look like but has already hinted that there might not be a new deal for him especially now that the club is in a bid to strengthen themselves. Lichtsteiner or Maitland-Nile : Who should start against Liverpool Stephan Lichtsteiner is 35-year-old who has 21 … [Read more...]

Wayne Rooney reveals why Marcus Rashford is not a complete player

Man United fans have always boasted of the fine form and quality of England international Marcus Rashford but that has been played down by the club legend, Wayne Rooney who is of the opinion that the 21-year-old is not a complete player. Wayne Rooney admits the ability of the player to score goals and also make an impact at the club for a long period of time but noted that there are still some aspects of his game he needs to work on. Marcus Rashford has been in fine goalscoring form since the interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over at the Old Trafford but what has been discovered by the club legend is his inability to make good use of his head for aerial balls. Finally, Rooney shows United players the way out Wayne Rooney said Marcus Rashford has … [Read more...]

Why the season might have come to an end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

The season for Man United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be winding off because of the injury worries he has got to face. From the latest report, the former Man United boss will go into the next game as soon as the international break is over with no first team attacker because of the long injury. Marcus Rashford is the fifth Man United player that has been withdrawn from the international break after Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Nemanja Matic. It would be recalled that 9 United players were unavailable for the second leg clash against Paris Saint Germain, PSG in the Champions League round of 16 but they were able to see through those times. Arsenal fans want to know how Aubameyang was treated in Gabon What is most … [Read more...]

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Hazard Hits Brace In Belgium Win

Chelsea fans will be delighted after star player Eden Hazard returned to form while on international duty with the Belgian national team. Hazard and Chelsea had fired blank in the last game before the international break. The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Everton in their Premier League meeting on Sunday evening as Chelsea missed out on the chance to close the gap on their rivals for a top-four spot. Hazard responded to that disappointment with Chelsea by scoring a brace to help Belgium to a 3-1 home win over Russia in the first game of their Euro 2020 qualifiers. Chelsea Players Fear For Possible Hazard Exit The 28-year-old scored either side of the halftime interval to give Belgium the win in their Group I clash with the Russians after Youri Tielemans’ … [Read more...]

Chelsea Striker Facing Uncertain Future After Juventus Decision

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain is facing an uncertain future following the news that parent club Juventus don’t want him back at the club this summer. Argentine international Higuain is on a short-term loan deal at Chelsea having joined the Blues from Italian Serie A champions Juventus at the start of this year. Gonzalo Higuain signed for the Blues in January shortly after he terminated his loan spell at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. According to the publication from popular media portal Goal, Juventus don’t want Higuain to return to the club after his loan spell at Chelsea. Juventus signed Higuain in the summer of 2016 in a club-record deal worth at least £75m. How United produced the best professional The 31-year-old became surplus to … [Read more...]

No Liverpool Player For Man City XI – Premier League Winner

Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has made a controversial statement after the ex-England international star revealed that no Liverpool player will make the first XI at Manchester City. Lescott talked about Liverpool and Manchester City while he was doing his punditry work on popular British radio TalkSport. According to him, he won’t include any Reds player in the present first team at Manchester City. Joleon Lescott also praised the impact of Aymeric Laporte and Virgil Van Dijk at Manchester City and Liverpool respectively. Manchester City and Liverpool broke their respective transfer records to sign the two centre backs. Everton Midfielder Hails Fantastic Display vs Chelsea Liverpool defender Van Dijk became the most expensive … [Read more...]

Chelsea Winger Backed For First England Cap

England national team legend Wayne Rooney has drummed up support for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi who’s bidding to earn his first cap for the Three Lions in the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Montenegro. Rooney told Sky Sports that he would like to see Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for the Three Lions of England. Ex-Manchester United and Everton player Rooney plays his club football for Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United at the moment. Wayne Rooney is eager to see the impact of the next generation of England players including Callum Hudson-Odoi. We are coming for you confirms German champions for Chelsea striker. He also talked about West Ham United defender Declan Rice and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon … [Read more...]

Italian Football Legend Lauds Van Dijk For Liverpool Impact

Italian football legend Franco Baresi has praised the impact of Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool since his move to the Reds in January 2018. Baresi spoke about the Dutch international centre back in a chat with media outlet AFP. The ex-Italian international player knows a lot about the art of defending and he has been impressed with both Virgil Van Dijk and young Ajax Amsterdam star Matthijs De Ligt. Ironically, both Van Dijk and De Ligt have formed a potent centre back partnership for the Dutch national team. Both players were instrumental to the Netherlands’ run to semifinals in the UEFA Nations League. Huge blow for Liverpool and Arsenal as Rabiot set for first-team action The Netherlands will face the Three Lions of England in June for the right … [Read more...]

Liverpool Skipper Vows To Win Silverware For Club And Country

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has reiterated his desire to win trophies with his club and country after recent near misses. In a chat with the Telegraph, Jordan Henderson revealed that he’s motivated to win trophies for both Liverpool and the England national team. The 28-year-old was part of the Liverpool team that reached the 2016 Europa League final before they were beaten 3-1 by Spanish La Liga club Sevilla. Sevilla sealed a third successive Europa League title under the guidance of current Arsenal manager Unai Emery via a 3-1 win. Henderson was also part of the Liverpool team that reached the 2018 Champions League final before the 3-1 defeat at the hands of outgoing European champions Real Madrid. Why David Seaman will never like … [Read more...]