Ozil Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been linked with a shock return to UEFA Champions League (UCL) as he is yet to put pen to papers on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium. His contract with Arsenal ends in the summer of 2018 and popular Spanish media outlet Marca says Ozil could re-sign for the 11-time European champions partly due to the fact that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is a big fan. One man who would be happy for Mesut Ozil to return to Madrid is Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was reportedly sad when Ozil … [Read more...]
Injury Boost! Bailly Set To Return To Action Next Month
English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of their EFL Cup clash with London side West Ham United with the news that Ivorian defender Eric Bailly will make his return from injury in December. Bailly, who sealed a £30.4m transfer from Spanish side Villareal in the summer, was initially ruled out until the New Year but the 22-year old is miles ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from the injury after he returned to training to provide a timely boost for struggling Manchester United and manager Jose … [Read more...]
Ricardo Rodriguez Agent Opens Up – Reveals Player’s Next Move
The Blues quest to sign Bundesliga star Ricardo Rodriguez has hit the rock, after his agent Gianluca Di Domenico insisted his client is going nowhere. The 24-year old left back was a major target for Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte last season, before he later opted to sign Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina. Speaking concerning the rumours linking Rodriguez away from Wolfsburg, his agent Gianluca Di Domenico said: “Ricardo is usually the object of transfer speculation, but it’s time to put an end to these stories,” Di Domenico said. “Ricardo is … [Read more...]
Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn breaking records at 17, Klopp should field him in every match
There was one name that was on the lips of most Liverpool fans after tuesdays match with Leeds United; Woodburn; the 17-year-old came off the bench to put the game beyond Leeds United's reach by scoring the second goal of the game. And with that goal Ben Woodburn also became Liverpool youngest goal scorer at 17 years 45 days, displacing Michael Owen. Divock Origi opened the scoring in the 76th minute from a cross provided by another youngster; Trent Alexander-Arnold. As expected questions were asked about Woodburn. "We know what Ben is … [Read more...]
Diego Costa linked to serie a club
In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Spain goal poacher Diego Costa has been linked to Serie A club Inter Milan in January transfer window. According to report from The Express, the former European champions are ready to test the Blues resolve with a £50million bid for the striker services. It is thought that Inter new owners, Suning Holdings Group are making a summer move for Atletico Madrid head Coach Diego Simeone, who will be leaving the La Liga club next summer for a new challenge. They hope they will be able … [Read more...]
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale Speaks up on chelsea January target
One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current … [Read more...]
Mikel Obi To Complete Old Trafford Move? – Mourinho Wants A Reunion
With just a month and few days to the opening of January transfer window, rumours concerning player transfers have intensified and latest of such rumour is the of linking Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel to Manchester United. According to report from the Sun, Chelsea former boss Jose Mourinho is ready to have a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. Mourinho team has been on poor form this season and the Portuguese boss is facing an up-hill task of turn things around. Mikel has failed to make a single appearance for the … [Read more...]
Branislav Ivanović Could Leave Chelsea In January
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea after fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte starting eleven. According to report from Daily Mail, Serie A giants Juventus are weighing up January move for the Serbian international. The Italian side are in need of defender after injury suffered by Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves. Although Juventus have both promising star Daniele Rugani and Medhi Benatia as defenders, it is however believed the imminent departure of the later for the Africa Cup of Nation will … [Read more...]
Coutinho sidelined untill 2017, Fans will not like this
Coutinho was stretched off in Liverpools Premier League clash with Sunderland and having undergone a scan on Monday, Jürgen Klopp confirmed that the player will be out till new year. Talking to BBC Jürgen Klopp said: "Phil needs five and a few weeks until we have him back. We will see. He's not in tonight and for the next few games. Coutinho is one of Liverpool's best player this season and has been directly involved in ten goals so far -five goals and five assists- but will now miss out a couple of matches including one against Everton on … [Read more...]
Deal Agreed: Steve Holland To Leave Chelsea In Summer
As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good … [Read more...]
Giroud, Iwobi & Ramsey Starts: Arsenal vs Southampton Probable Line-up
Olivier Giroud, Alex Iwobi and Aaron Ramsey to Starts: Arsenal vs Southampton Predicted Line-up Arsenal will play host to Southampton during the mid-week at Emirate Stadium in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash. Having won their last EPL game against AFC Bournemouth by 3-1, nothing but a win will be expected from Arsene Wenger's men, if they are to remain in the competition. Key changes are expected from the team that defeated Bournemouth over the weekend. While Spanish duos Santi Cazorla and Right-back Hector Bellerin still struggling for … [Read more...]