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Why Arsenal defence will not get better with latest move by Medhi Benatia

Efforts by the English Premier League outfit Arsenal to strengthen their defence has yet to yield any result as a major target and Italian Serie A outfit Juventus central defender Medhi Benatia will reject a move to English League, according to reports. It is claimed that Medhi Benatia will defiantly be leaving the Old Lady before the end of this month but has decided to move to Qatar before the end of this January winter transfer window. Medhi Benatia is no longer a regular at Turin and that is uncomfortable for him to sit on the bench which … [Read more...]

Strange fact on why Nottingham will win race for Reece Oxford over Arsenal

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been linked with a move for Nottingham Forest central defender Reece Oxford but they might not be able to secure his signature anymore. With the winter transfer window already rounding up, Nottingham Forest are reported to have entered the race for the 20-year-old and have could win the race for his signature. Both sides are desperate in need of defenders with the North London side losing about three of their defenders while Nottingham Forest also have a problem of quality in their defence. … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Bournemouth — Sarri set to hand Higuain Premier League debut

The Premier League have been on break for some days due to domestic features that was played last weekend. During last week, Chelsea progressed to the final of the year's Carabao after coming from a goal down to defeat Tottenham Hotspur via penalty kick. On Sunday, Sarri's men also take a step closer to their first silverware under Maurizio Sarri as they progressed to the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Sheffield Wednesday. Two goals from Willian and a close-range effort from Hudson-Odoi were all the Blues needed to negotiate their way … [Read more...]

Hazard and Kante to return — Sarri’s probable line-up against Bournemouth

Chelsea are looking to extend their winning run to three games when they tackle Bournemouth at the Vitality stadium on Wednesday. After their shock 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, the Blues have gone on to record two straight wins — against Tottenham and Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao cup and FA Cup respectively — and are currently preparing for Bournemouth's challenge. Considering the recent form of both clubs, the game looks like a walkover for the Blues but Premier League is full of surprises so Sarri's men must work hard to earn three … [Read more...]

Chelsea and Manchester United in crunch battle for Tottenham star

Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be in interested in one player and that's Tottenham star Christian Eriksen and both teams are reportedly in talks with the player's agent. The Danish star has a year left in his contract with the North London club and he's turned down the chance to renew his deal due to Spurs inability to add to his current weekly wages. It was reported last week that Spanish giants Real Madrid were keenly interested in snatching him off Pochetino's radar as the Los Blancos want him to serve as Luka Modric's … [Read more...]

Done dea : Chelsea seal short-term deal

Chelsea centre-back David Luiz has signed a new short-term contract with the Blues, that's according to Goal. The well-known media outlet confirmed that the Brazilian defender, who is enjoying a new lease of life under Maurizio Sarri, has committed his future to the West London outfits as he signed a one-year contract extension. The player's existing contract will end at the end of the season but the Blues have ignored their usual norms by offering him a new deal. After an unproductive spell during Conte's last season as Chelsea manager, … [Read more...]

Liverpool WON’T sign any player in January

Despite facing huge injury crises, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp won't sign any defender in January, that's according to Sky Sports pundit Steven Warnock. The pundit said Jurgen Klopp is not thinking about the injury crises rocking the team because he knows how to utilize the fit and healthy players. Joe Gomez, Alexander-Arnold and Dejan Lovren are nursing injuries but the German manager has been able to cope without the players. Fabinho was made to feature as a centre-back alongside Van Dijk, while, James Milner was forced to feature as a … [Read more...]

Juventus desperate to land this Arsenal defender, not Koscielny

Italian Serie A champion Juventus are reported to be keen on the signature of English Premier League outfit Arsenal central defender Shkodran Mustafi before this January transfer window comes to an end. The Old Lady have got some crisis in their defence with Medhi Benatia desperate to quit the club while Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli are already ageing. This, therefore, calls for an urgent solution as it will soon begin to reflect on the pitch and in the results of their game. Ozil transfer talks causes rift in European giant … [Read more...]

United set to table offer for box-to-box Serie A midfielder

Manchester United are making efforts to strengthen their midfielder which is why they have paid attention to Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan star Radja Nainggolan. Reports claim that the Red Devils are now convinced of the quality and potential of the star player and they are ready to submit an offer for him before this winter window runs out. It is learnt that the Serie A outfit are also keen to part ways with Radja Nainggolan as long as the right offer would be submitted for his signature. Huge blow for Liverpool and Arsenal as … [Read more...]

More trouble for Arsenal as they fail to recall loanee

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set for more trouble ahead of this second half of the season following the injury crisis that has hit their camp in the past few weeks. The North London outfit are desperate to land a Champions League qualification ahead of next season with a top four finish but that is now being threatened as they have lost a number of defensive players. However, efforts by the Gunners to secure additions in this January transfer window despite linked to a number of names have yet to fall through which makes them turn … [Read more...]

United insisting on PSV’s Steven Bergwijn

It has been revealed that English Premier League outfit Manchester United still insist on the signature of PSV Eindhoven star Steven Bergwijn and have made another contact again for his signature. The Red Devils are desperate to land Steven Bergwijn before this winter transfer window runs to an end owing to the big need for him. The Mirror reports that the English Premier League outfit have asked about the availability of Steven Bergwijn and are seeking to know if there will be a change in their selling stance. However, it has been reviled … [Read more...]

United in last minutes change of mind over £15m EPL star

English Premier League outfit Manchester United could have a last minute change of mind to move in for Tottenham central defender Toby Alderweireld after they were asked by Arsenal legend Paul Emerson to take the bold step. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of Toby Alderweireld over time with their former manager Jose Mourinho making frantic effort in the last summer transfer window to land him but the deal failed to work through. However, the Old Trafford side are now being told by former Gunners star that Tottenham will release Toby … [Read more...]

Aubameyang hints of this big star on his way to Arsenal

English Premier League outfit Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has dropped a big hint on Arsenal’s pursuit of Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic. The January winter transfer window is almost running out and the North London side are yet to make any signing despite being linked with a number of names. It is understood that the Gunners team are being limited by the funds available; hence they settled for loan deals which also has not been successful at the moment. Aubameyang to bring Dembele to Arsenal? The … [Read more...]

Juventus table £15m for Chelsea defender

Serie A side Juventus are yet to end their involvement in the ongoing transfer window and they are very much keen on Chelsea’s out-of-favour defender Emerson Palmieri. The full-back is regretting his decision to join the Blues last season after failing to win Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri's trust. The 24-year-old defender wasn't given many opportunities to lay claim for regular action throughout Antonio Conte's reign. The former Roma star hasn't done enough to win Maurizio Sarri's heart so far this season and the Italian manager could sell … [Read more...]

Chelsea fans, Maurizio Sarri and Zola unanimously ask for one thing and that’s….

Chelsea fans were thrilled with Callum Hudson-Odoi's display against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday as the youngster was all over the pitch throughout the encounter. All his passes were purposeful, his runs with the ball is a show of his quality, while his ability to make untiring runs to the back to help the defenders speak volume of his determination to help the Blues achieve great heights. The highlight of his display in yesterday's FA Cup tie with the Championship side was the way he scored his only goal of the game. He masterfully … [Read more...]

Higuain’s signature could make Olivier Giroud return to Ligue 1 in January

Higuain has spent just four days at Stamford Bridge and he's beginning to have a great effect on the team, though, the latest effect is a negative one on his teammate. The Argentine star had his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in yesterday's FA Cup fixture and he helped the Blues to a 3-0 victory. Goals from much-maligned Brazilian winger Willian and unsettled youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi were enough to see the Blue through to the next round of the competition. The former Juventus star was lively as expected and that has brought some hope … [Read more...]

Liverpool receive massive boost in the race for pacey midfielder

Jurgen Klopp is in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Adrien Rabiot this winter as the 23-year-old is desperately seeking a move to the Premier League. The Frenchman rejected the new contract from Thomas Tuchel and his current deal with the team expires by the end of the season. So as to avoid losing him on a free transfer, the Ligue 1 Champions have decided to sanction his sale to any interested suitor as soon as possible. Top Premier League clubs are actively keeping close tabs on the midfielder with Tottenham, Arsenal and the Reds … [Read more...]

Hull City show interest in Liverpool’s whizkid

Having terminated his loan deal with Sheffield United, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to loan out Ben Woodburn for the rest of the season. The 19-year-old winger had a spell to forget with the Championship side during the first part of the campaign, which forced Klopp into recalling him back to Anfield in an abrupt manner. After training with the first-team squad in Dubai, the Welshman is reportedly set for another loan move, and Hull City are tipped as his next destination. Chelsea To Hijack United Move for £70m … [Read more...]

Levante, Man United in talks over loan deal

Spanish La Liga outfit Levante are dipped in talks with English Premier League outfit Manchester United over the possibility of a loan deal for Timothy Fosu-Mensah. The Spanish La Liga outfit are infested in Timothy Fosu-Mensah and they have decided to reach out to the Red Devils before this January winter transfer window runs out. Timothy Fosu-Mensah is currently having a loan spell with Fulham but it has not gone as planned as he has failed to impress. The Dutchman has been asked to cut short his loan by Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri and … [Read more...]

Ander Herrera willing to accept United contract fate

English Premier League outfit Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is reportedly ready to accept whatever decision of the club as regards to a new contract for him. Ander Herrera’s contract with the Red Devils runs out in June and there is yet to be any talks on the table for an extension but he has claimed that he will not lose his sleep over the situation as he would only wait. According to him, he will wait to discuss new terms with the club but should there be any decision to let him go, he will respect it to find a new club … [Read more...]

Inter Milan in for Mesut Ozil rescue

Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan are ready to hand Germany international and embattled Arsenal midfielder an escape route away from the troubles he is faced with at the Emirate Stadium as a result of his unsatisfactory performance. The former Real Madrid midfielder is a subject if media bashing as well as speculations linking him away from the club with claims that he is no longer needed by the Gunners boss Unai Emery. It is reported that the former PSG boss is unsatisfied with the performance of the German international and wants him out … [Read more...]

Mignolet is staying at Anfield beyond January — Report

Liverpool second choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is going nowhere this month as the Reds insist they want him as cover for Alisson Becker. The Belgian goalkeeper has endured a frustrating season at Anfield and he wants to leave at the ongoing transfer window but the Reds hierarchies are very reluctant to entertain offers from suitors. ESPN claimed that a club (whom they failed to reveal its identity) is ready to pay any amount for the 30-year-old netminder, but the Merseyside club turned down the offer because they want him to remain at … [Read more...]

Breaking: Perisic Arsenal deal confirmed with details

Emerging reports claim that the North London outfit Arsenal have been able to reach an agreement with Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic and he is expected to put pen to paper before Thursday when the winter transfer window will close. It would be recalled that Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta, before the game against Torino confirmed that Ivan Perisic wants to leave the San Siro and a deal may be on the card for him. However, Italian news outlet Libero has now reported that the Croatian international has agreed on personal … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to quit as United’s permanent boss

Manchester United’s interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done a good job since taking over as the boss of the Red Devils team but that does not mean he will take charge of the club on a permanent basis. This is according to a former player Phil Brown who named another former Red Devils player as the possible future coach of the club. The Red Devils parted ways with Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho late last year and immediately appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim boss. It was understood that a permanent and world class manager would … [Read more...]

Juventus boss shocks everyone with Pogba’s return talk

It was earlier suggested that Italian Serie A champions Juventus were confident of having France international Paul Pogba return to Turin for another spell. The World Cup winner was unsettled at the Old Trafford under former manager Jose Mourinho after falling out and he was keen to return back by making a request to the club’s chief. Juventus made efforts to unsettle their former player so as to have him return but it did not work through because the Red Devils management insisted on having him remain at the club. Paul Merson wants … [Read more...]