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Confirmed Gunners star to land new improved contract

It has been confirmed that Arsenal young sensation Julio Pleguezuelo would be handed a new and improved offer at the Emirate Stadium before the end of this month. This is after the Gunners U23 head coach Freddie Ljungberg approached the club management to make the demand for Julio Pleguezuelo owing to his impact on the team. A report according to Kike Marin claims that the Gunners U23 boss has identified Julio Pleguezuelo has a key member of the Arsenal team and should not be allowed to leave the North London anytime soon. Liverpool join … [Read more...]

Another EPL goalkeeper announce retirement, speaks of United boss

It is no longer news that legendary Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced his retirement from active football as he stated that he would be hanging his boot at the end of the season. However, former English Premier League outfit Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard is latest to anode his retirement as he also made it clear that he will no longer play active football at the end of the season. Tim Howard is a household name in the English Premier League and known to have given his beat when he was in active football. Too good, too … [Read more...]

RB Leipzig set huge price tag on Liverpool target

The Reds are tipped to make a summer move for German star Timo Werner as Klopp seeks to add more options to his frontline before 2019-20 season. The London Evening claimed last week that the Premier League outfits are ready to battle Bayern Munich for the 22-year-old in the summer. The Reds have received a major boost in their race to sign the striker as RB Leipzig are finally willing to release him after this season. According to reports emanating from the Bundesliga side, RB Leipzig have set a mammoth price tag on his signature and they … [Read more...]

Chelsea target United for 19-year-old winger

Chelsea are set to join Manchester United in the chase after Bristol City's youngster Antoine Semenyo who is being loaned to League Two side Newport FC for the rest of the season. The Red Devils have been trailing the winger's development since last year when they sent their scout to keep close watch on his performances. Having received an encouraging report from their scouts, the Old Trafford outfits are ready to launch a bid for his signature. According to the Mirror Semenyo cost only £2m and Solskjaer is more than willing to release the … [Read more...]

Liverpool, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in three-horse race for Chelsea ace

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is the 'talk of the town' due to the uncertainty surrounding his stay at Stamford Bridge. The 18-year-old has been in the news for some weeks because Bayern Munich remain keen on his signature, while, the Blues are unwilling to sanction his move to Allianz Arena. In fact, Sarri offered him a new deal so as to make him commit his future to the club, but the youngster rejected the offer which signifies his readiness to dump the West London club before the end of the month. The more Sarri tries to hold on … [Read more...]

Monchi admits he is aware of Arsenal interest

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are in search of a new sporting director following the announcement of the head of recruitment Sven Mislintat that he would be leaving the club in the coming month. Sven Mislintat only had a year at the North London side but his impact has been well felt especially in the quality of players he has been able to bring to the Emirate Stadium. It is then compulsory for the Gunners to bring in someone who will act in the role and also do better. Italian Serie A outfit sporting director Monchi has therefore … [Read more...]

Arsenal swoop in for Braga striker

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are considering a move for Braga striker Francisco Trincao with the hope of having his signature this winter transfer window, according to reports. Francisco Trincao has been impressive for his side and a gift to the team knowing that he can play a number of roles, as a second striker and as a winger. Although, he has majorly played for Braga team B and that has not stopped him from winning attention from a number of sides already lined up for his signature. United ready to part ways with 31-year-old … [Read more...]

Arsenal to snap up Monaco star as Ramsey replacement

The search for a replacement for Wales international Aaron Ramsey has already begun with the North London side Arsenal already looking the direction of French Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco for creative midfielder Youssef Ait Bennasser. It is already established that Aaron Ramsey would be parting ways with the Gunners after a number of years with Italian Serie A outfit Juventus reported as his next destination after it was claimed that a deal has already been agreed. The former Cardiff City player held talks with the Arsenal board but his demand for … [Read more...]

United out-of-favour defender set to agree deal

Emerging reports claim that Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmain is set to agreeing on a deal that will have him return to the Italian Serie A to join defending champions Juventus. According to the reports, an offer would be tabled for Matteo Darmain before the end of this January winter transfer window. Matteo Darmain would have left the Old Trafford in the last summer but a deal failed to work through as an agreement was not reached with Man United. The Italy international was a major part of the Red Devils team during the reigns of … [Read more...]

Aubameyang makes big Lacazette plea to Emery

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pleaded with manager Unai Emery to always play him alongside French striker Alexandre Lacazette to bring the best out of the team. Both North London forwards are known to be good friends especially off the pitch but there is a demand to have them continue the friendship on the pitch. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang played alongside Alexandre Lacazette in the Premier League game against West London rivals Chelsea and they both had a wonderful outing which led to the French striker scoring a goal. The … [Read more...]

Liverpool To hijack United’s bid for in-demand forward

Manchester United are heavily linked with a winter move for PSV striker Steven Bergwijn and the Red Devils are said to be in talks with the Eredivisie side for his signature. The Red Devils have been hunting for the 18-goal hero since the summer as Mourinho wanted to improve his attacking department before the start of the season. The Portuguese manager failed to capture his signature due to lack of financial support from Ed Woodward. Having seen the huge transformation made by Solskjaer, the Old Trafford hierarchy are reportedly willing to … [Read more...]

Azpilicueta out, Hysaj in — Chelsea reveal plans for January window

Maurizio Sarri never hides his strong admiration for Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj but the Italian manager might need to offload one of his regular starters before he brings him to Stamford Bridge. Hysaj is one of the most sought-after defenders at the ongoing transfer market as Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with his signature. Sarri has been reportedly been told by the Blues hierarchy to sell one of his defenders so as to fund his move for the 24-year-old. Team captain Caesar Azpilicueta, whose performance all … [Read more...]

Shocking!! Morata’s move to Atletico Madrid takes a new twist

Many media outlets reported yesterday that Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is closer to completing his switch to the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Almost all Spanish publications revealed that a deal could be sealed between both clubs on Tuesday so as to allow Gonzalo Higuain move to Stamford Bridge in the same day. However, latest rumour surrounding the Spaniard's move to Atletico Madrid suggest the La Liga giants are likely to delay their move for his signature, that's according to football expert Guillem Balague The pundit said that Diego … [Read more...]

Higuain finally joins Chelsea as he appeared in Cobham training ground

Chelsea supporters will be very happy with the latest report that suggests the team have finally sealed a loan deal for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. The player's speculated move to Stamford Bridge has been making headlines for over four weeks as the West London club couldn't achieve a breakthrough in their discussion with AC Milan for the striker. After lots of rumours, the Blues now have the player on loan for the rest of the season. They also have a chance to sign him permanently should he perform greatly with the … [Read more...]

Liverpool welcome world-class midfielder to Anfield stadium

Jurgen Klopp had to deal with some unwanted injury news in recent weeks but this week it will be different for the German tactician as the long-term injured star is set to return to full fitness. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was injured in April 2018 and has been out of action since then, however, the good news is that the England international is back from injury. Though it is still early to say if he's ready for action when they tackle Leicester City on Saturday, his return will surely bring a smile to Klopp's face. The Reds have been a … [Read more...]

Chelsea and City in battle for ‘New Pogba’

Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly in a tug-of-war for Ilaix Moriba who is dubbed the 'New Pogba' by his teammates. The Barcelona youngster is yet to sign a professional contract with the Catalans due to his age and that has provided Chelsea and Manchester City great chance to prise him out of La Masia academy this not month. We reported here last night, that Abramovich was in Spain to negotiate a deal with the La Liga giants for the 16-year-old playmaker and we understood that the talks went well. Despite the positive outcome of … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea in the summer but Manchester United is ‘never an option’

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has given another hint on what to expect in the summer as regards to his future. The Blues want-away midfielder revealed to reporters after their unconvincing 2-0 defeat to Arsenal that he could be leaving Stamford Bridge in the summer. According to him, playing for Real Madrid has been his childhood dream and he wouldn't mind making it come to reality. The playmaker declared his obvious love for the Santiago Bernabeu outfits and he won't rule out the possibility of joining them in the next transfer … [Read more...]

Unprofessional Christensen could be released by furious Sarri in January

Though it's been three days that the Blues lost to Arsenal, Maurizio Sarri still feels the pain and he's unhappy with one of his player's attitude during the encounter. The Times revealed that Sarri is angry with the manner which Andreas Christensen conducted himself at Emirates stadium and the manager is ready to sell him out to any interested suitor. The media outlet said the centre-back took a 'toilet excuse' from his teammates in the 75th minute and went straight into the dressing room and failed to return back to the substitute … [Read more...]

Liverpool join THIRTEEN CLUBS in the race for Brazilian youngster

Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and eight other clubs are in the heated race to sign Brazilian youngster Emerson. Emerson is a rising star with loads of potential and his performance for Atletico Mineiro has attracted many top clubs from Europe. According to the Mirror in one of their Thursday's transfer rumours, 14 clubs are after Emerson's signature as they all know the qualities and the advantages they stand to benefit from his service. The well-known media outlet suggest that Arsenal and Barcelona were the … [Read more...]

This legend wants Four ‘deadwood’ players out of Anfield

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been urged to release four players so as to create more space for new additions to the team in the summer. Former Liverpool player John Aldridge said, in one of his write-up for Liverpool Echo, that the Reds have many 'deadwoods' in the team and its time Klopp sanction their sale to any interested clubs in the summer. “Jurgen Klopp might look to move on three or four in the summer," he said. Divock Origi, Alberto Moreno, Lazar Markovic and Daniel Sturridge aren't featuring regularly under the German manager … [Read more...]

Everton battle Monaco for Sarri’s outcast

Everton are trying all they could to see that Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi ends up at the Goodison Park this month, that's coming from Sky Sports and talkSPORT presenter Jim White. The pundit who is known for his reliability said that the Merseyside club are ready to compete with Thierry Henry in the race to sign the Belgian striker before the end of the month. Despite signing Richarlison from Watford in the summer, Marco Silva's men are not scoring many goals, much to the displeasure of the former Watford manager. The pundit, who shares … [Read more...]

United step up chase for 27-year-old player following Marcos Rojo latest

Now that Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is looking set to part ways with the Old Trafford, the Red Devils are reported to have stepped up in their chase of Italian Serie A outfit Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Marcos Rojo has lost out of the United team and it is obvious he is not in the plans of the new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer which is the reason why he would be allowed to leave so as to secure more playing time elsewhere. United to approach Madrid again for Gareth Bale This is the reason for why the Red … [Read more...]

Two players Arsenal would have signed should Sven Mislintat have stayed

It is not a good mood at the North London outfit with the reports that the club’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat would be leaving the club in the coming month. Sven Mislintat joined the Emirate Stadium just a year ago but he has to quit after allegations of clashes he has had with one of the top ranking officials of the club. The club in an official statement wished Sven Mislintat the best is his future dealings as they admitted his impact in ensuring the signature of quality players to the team. However, it has now been revealed that … [Read more...]

Barcelona seal deal to sanction Arsenal move?

There are suggestions that Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona have been able to secure the service of Kevin-Prince Boateng on a loan deal so as to be able to sanction the deal for Arsenal target Denis Suarez. The North London outfit have been on the case of the Spanish star for some weeks with no deal confirmed yet but this could just be the time, especially now that they have been able to land Kevin-Prince Boateng. It was earlier reported that the Spanish giants insisted on a permanent deal while the Gunners seek for a loan deal with an option … [Read more...]

Ed Woodward makes potential partner transfer for Victor Lindelof a priority

The priority of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is to ensure a quality partner for their worthy defender Victor Lindelof in this winter transfer window. The Red Devils have made defenders their top priority in this winter window but Ed Woodward is more interested in making the job easy for Victor Lindelof with a perfect partner. Victor Lindelof has been hailed as one of the best in the current United team which is a delight to the Red Devils chief and that is the reason why he is keen in ensuring that the job becomes more … [Read more...]