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Arsenal close to losing big target to Liverpool

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to lose their big target and French Ligue 1 outfit Lille star Nicolas Pepe to their league counterpart Liverpool. This is after reports claim that Liverpool are already closing in on his signature and a deal could be announced before the end of the summer transfer window. The likes of Arsenal and Man United are also linked with the signature of the Ivory Coast international but they are set to lose out with claims that Liverpool have already met the valuation of the star player. Nicolas Pepe impressed with Lille this season and he caught the attention of a number of top teams with Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona also making an attempt to land him. Eden Hazard Offered £20m To Quit Chelsea Arsenal handed … [Read more...]

Liverpool In Four-Way Battle For 23-Goal Striker

European champions Liverpool are in a four-team fight for the right to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele during this transfer window. This is according to the publication from the stables of popular French media portal L’Equipe via Goal. Moussa Dembele has been an instant hit at Lyon since joining the former French champions at the start of the just concluded campaign. The aforementioned report revealed that Liverpool are in a big battle with the likes of Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona and fellow Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United for Moussa Dembele. Liverpool have already announced the imminent exit of Daniel Sturridge from the club and the Reds would be hoping to secure a replacement for him. Antonio Conte: How Ex-Chelsea Boss … [Read more...]

Club Legend Slams Barcelona Links For 26-Year-Old Liverpool Defender

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has blasted the transfer links involving defender Alberto Moreno and Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona. The former Reds defender is at a loss on how Barcelona would want to sign a Liverpool reject. Steve Nicol talked about Liverpool and Alberto Moreno while he was doing his punditry job on popular media channel ESPN via Goal. Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is expected to leave the club this summer upon the expiration of his contract with the Reds. The newly crowned European champions confirmed earlier this week that both Alberto Moreno and Daniel Sturridge will leave the club during this summer’s transfer window. Nicolas Pepe: Liverpool Face Twin Threat For €80m Winger Top Target: Real Madrid Eyeing Liverpool … [Read more...]

Klopp Demands New Contract For 28-Year-Old Defender Amidst Transfer Rumours

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged the club to give defender Joel Matip a new deal after his impressive end to the just concluded season. Klopp was impressed with the performances of Joel Matip in a Liverpool shirt as the Reds chased down major honours in both the Champions League and the Premier League. According to the London Evening Standard via Goal, Klopp wants a new contract reward for Joel Matip. The 28-year-old forged a potent centre back partnership with Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool's defence. The Cameroonian international scored one goal in 22 games in the Premier League as the Reds came close to ending their 29-year league drought. Since the 1989/90 season, Liverpool have not won a league title Sarri Targets Chelsea … [Read more...]

Liverpool In €80m Bid To Sign Lille Winger

Premier League giants Liverpool are planning a big bid for highly rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to the latest reports emanating from the media in France. Nicolas Pepe has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the European football scene after a stellar season with former French football Lille. According to specific publication from L’Equipe via Goal, Liverpool have concluded plans to make a bid of around €80m for the 24-year-old winger. Several clubs are interested in the player who scored 23 goals and also provided 12 assists for Lille in all competitions during the just concluded campaign. His form propelled Lille to return to the Champions League stage ahead of next season. Pep Factor: Liverpool Target Desires Man City … [Read more...]

26-Year-Old Chelsea Loanee Desperate For Permanent Atletico Transfer

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is desperate for the Spanish club to sign him permanently at the end of his loan spell with the former Champions League finalists. Alvaro Morata is on loan at Atletico Madrid from Chelsea having joined the Rojiblancos throughout the winter transfer window earlier this year. The 26-year-old joined Atletico Madrid on loan for 18 months until the end of next season with the option to sign him permanently at the end of his loan deal with the Spanish La Liga outfit. In a chat with Goal, Alvaro Morata revealed his desire to join Atletico Madrid permanently. The Spanish international player made it clear that he does not want to go back to Chelsea. Seven Clubs Interested In Summer Move For Liverpool Loanee Sarri To … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Agree €100m Deal To Sign Chelsea Talisman

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have made a major breakthrough in their quest to sign Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard this summer. The Los Merengues have made Eden Hazard their top transfer target for this summer as they rebuild their squad for the new season scheduled to begin in two months. According to the publication from The Guardian, Chelsea have reached an agreement to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer. It was revealed that the deal would be around €100m (£88.5m) plus add-ons. Eden Hazard has already told the club about his desire to leave this summer after seven years at Stamford Bridge. Man United have just one advantage over Barcelona in race for Ajax star Richarlison: £100m Chelsea Target Shuts Down Exit Rumours Goalscorer … [Read more...]

Arsenal confirmed to have surveyed player

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reported to have surveyed Ionut Radu with the hope of snapping up his signature from Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan. The 22-year-old has been impressive which makes Arsenal consider him as a replacement for legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech. Petr Cech kept his last game as a professional footballer for Arsenal in their Europa League final defeat against Chelsea. The Legendary stopper has been tipped to take over a role at his former club Chelsea which makes it mandatory for Arsenal to seek for a replacement for him. The Gunners can only boast of German goalkeeper Bernd Leno and they will seek competition for him ahead of the coming season. Liverpool Target 28-Year-Old Cardiff City Goalie As Backup Option … [Read more...]

Former Arsenal star set to return for big role

If the report according to The Times is anything to go by, former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg would be joining manager Unai Emery for a first-team coaching role. Freddie Ljungberg enjoyed a very successful playing career at Arsenal before ending professional football for a coaching career. The former Arsenal player has been with the under-23 team since joining from German Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg. He has so far impressed on-the-job by helping the Gunners team secure a second place in the Junior Premier League. He is now being considered for a bigger role, knowing that he understands Arsenal culture and the philosophy at the club which could be helpful to the Spanish manager. This star player gives Emery condition for stay Sadly, Emery's … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal have been affected by China rumours for Aubameyang

From every indication, North London outfit Arsenal have been affected by reports that Gabon International Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is being wanted in China. The reports claim that a Chinese club is willing to hand in a weekly wage of about £300, 000 to lure him into leaving Emirates Stadium. The report of a move for the former Borussia Dortmund striker is coming after Arsenal failed to clinch the Europa League title against Chelsea last week. It is suggested that the striker is unhappy and could consider moving for a big pay if he cannot be guaranteed of winning titles with the North London outfit. Arsenal have therefore been affected by the reports and they are willing to give Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a pay rise to have him snub a move away from the … [Read more...]

Sarri Targets Chelsea Striker Reunion At Juventus

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly targeting a reunion with on-loan Blues striker Gonzalo Higuain at Juventus according to publication from popular media outlet Goal. Italian tactician Sarri is said to be closing in on a move to Juventus with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The former Napoli manager had earlier told senior Chelsea officials that he wants to leave the club for Juventus this summer and he has already traveled back to Italy for negotiations with the Old Lady. Sarri has a year left on his £5m per annum contract at Chelsea and Juventus are expected to buy out his contract before naming him their new manager. Revealed: Liverpool Defender Rejects New Contract Offer Amidst Transfer Talks Confirmed: Conte Pens … [Read more...]

United fans needles worry, Pogba will stop move to Real Madrid

There are indications that English Premier League outfit Man United will no longer lose their star player and France international Paul Pogba in this summer transfer window. The former Juventus player has been pushing for a move away from Old Trafford and now that a deal seems to be close, it has been observed that it is farther than expected. The report claims that the World Cup winner is requesting for a personal term that is unacceptable to Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid. Ex-Liverpool Star Linked With MLS Transfer Liverpool would have missed out on Mane, United came knocking Guendouzi reveals his personal target at Arsenal There are fears that the demand of the midfielder might halt his move to the Spanish capital because they will not be … [Read more...]

Chelsea Hopeful Bayern Target Will Sign £100,000 p/w Contract

Newly crowned Europa League winners Chelsea are hopeful that young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will put pen on a new contract at the club despite the intense interest from German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. This is according to the publication from the Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are ready to offer the England international a new contract offer worth £100,000 on a weekly basis. Callum Hudson-Odoi has one year left on his present contract with the West London giants and was the subject of several bids from Bayern Munich during the winter transfer window in January. Jurgen Klopp Shuts Down Bayern Munich Rumours Arsenal drop interest in Zaha, insists on this winger Ryan Fraser: Chelsea Target Won’t Leave Bournemouth The Bavarian … [Read more...]

12-Goal Chelsea Target Agrees To Juventus Deal

Fiorentina attacker Federico Chiesa has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Italian Serie A giants Juventus ahead of a potential transfer this summer. This is according to the publication from Sky Sports Italia via Goal which claimed that the Italian champions have taken a big step towards a big money transfer for the aforementioned Chiesa. The 21-year-old has been attracting the interest of several clubs on the European football scene on the back of his impressive performances for Fiorentina in the last two seasons. Federico Chiesa and Fiorentina survived relegation from the Italian Serie A on the last day of the just concluded campaign after a goalless draw at home to fellow relegation battlers Genoa. Arsenal loanee drops major future hint … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Talks Stall For £100m Chelsea Star

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will have to wait for a little longer after transfer talks between his club and Spanish giants Real Madrid broke down. According to the publication from Football London, talks have broken down between Chelsea and Real Madrid over the transfer of the aforementioned Hazard. The Belgian international player has one year left on his Chelsea contract and he has told senior club officials that he wants to join Real Madrid this summer. The aforementioned report revealed that talks between Chelsea and Real Madrid broke down on Monday. Real Madrid chief executive Jose Angel Sanchez was in London for talks over the transfer of Eden Hazard. Maurizio Sarri: Italian Tactician Requests Chelsea Exit Team Of The Season: Chelsea … [Read more...]

24-Year-Old Liverpool Striker Targets Positive Contract Talks Amidst Exit Rumours

Liverpool striker Divock Origi is hopeful that his contract talks with the Reds will be peaceful amidst the transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Divock Origi could have left the club in the last two transfer windows with Wolverhampton Wanderers keen on a deal for him but he decided to stay and fight for a place in the Liverpool first team. The Belgian international player talked about his long-term future in his recent interview via Goal as his country prepares for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Scotland. Divock Origi joined Liverpool shortly after the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil. Championship Clubs Plotting Summer Move For Chelsea Loanee Liverpool To Reward Jurgen Klopp With … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target 28-Year-Old Cardiff City Goalie As Backup Option

Newly crowned European champions Liverpool have joined the race to sign Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as they target a new backup option for undisputed first choice shot stopper Alisson Becker. Brazilian international Alisson Becker is the first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool following his big money move from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma last summer. According to Wales Online via Goal, Neil Etheridge is being targeted by the Reds as a second choice behind the aforementioned Alisson Becker. Liverpool will have to contend with other interested Premier League sides like West Ham United and Aston Villa. Both West Ham United and Aston Villa have had separate £8m bids rejected for the 29-year-old Cardiff City goalkeeper. Liverpool Star Reveals … [Read more...]

Sadly, Emery’s overhaul will affect this “impressive” player

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen to have a total overall of his team and it is expected to begin with his defence. Already, it has been announced that Stephan Lichtsteiner would be leaving the Emirates Stadium in this summer transfer window after seeing out his contract while Shkodran Mustafi and Nacho Monreal are on their way. It is therefore sad to learn that Arsenal's most impressive defender and skipper Laurent Koscielny could be affected in the shake up as Unai Emery is unhappy with the line up. The Gunners defence conceded a total of 50 goals in the just-concluded season which is not enough to grab a top four finish or win a single title. Pep Factor: Liverpool Target Desires Man City Move Agent confirms Arsenal moving in for another Inter Milan … [Read more...]

Atletico Madrid Eyeing Summer Move For 28-Year-Old Chelsea Defender

Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are eyeing a summer move for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso according to the Daily Mirror via Football London. It was revealed that the Spaniards are confident that they can sign the 28-year-old left-back this summer. Marcos Alonso would be the direct replacement for Lucas Hernandez at the club. Lucas Hernandez is expected to join Bayern Munich this summer in a club-record deal and Atletico Madrid are in the market for a replacement for the utility defender. His stock has risen a great deal since he played a big part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup winning feat for the French national team. Everton spoil Chelsea’s party This could be Arsenal's first signing, contact already made Man United considering move for … [Read more...]

£36m Liverpool Target To Leave Bayern THIS Summer

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have confirmed that Real Madrid loanee James Rodriguez will leave the club this summer. Colombian international player James Rodriguez has spent the last two years on loan at Bayern Munich whom he joined from Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. James Rodriguez signed for Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal in the summer of 2017 with the option of a permanent deal for £36m. Bayern Munich have decided not to sign him and he’s expected to return to Real Madrid where he has no future. James Rodriguez has been linked with a move to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool. Confirmed: Chelsea Talisman To Hand In Transfer Request Champions League Final: Klopp Ends Unwanted Record In Madrid … [Read more...]

Club decide to take Arsenal player permanently

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli are reportedly ready to keep Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina at the club permanently. David Ospina spent the entire last season with the Italian outfit and he is believed to have impressed a lot which makes the club consider keeping him. The Colombia International was unable to find his feet at the North London outfit because of the presence of German stopper Bernd Leno, who ended up becoming the first choice ahead of legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech. Now that the Legendary goalkeeper is retiring, David Ospina might still not find his way to the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal are already in the market for a new goalkeeper. Why I met Arsene Wenger, Ancelotti Liverpool would have missed out on Mane, United came knocking AC … [Read more...]

I can help United win trophies, football legend in shock bid for Solskjaer’s job

The job of English Premier League outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now under threat as football legend Diego Maradona has thrown his hat into the ring to manage the club. Man United have not advertised any vacancy for a manager but the former Argentine International is trying to take advantage of their inability to win a title last season. Diego Maradona took a swipe at Man United for not winning trophies. He noted that they are now known for selling shirts around the world and he is ready to change the narrative if given the job. 29-Year-Old Striker Set To Leave Liverpool THIS Summer Watford Boss Targeted As Replacement For Sarri Ex-Chelsea Player Sees Red In La Liga Decider Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over the job as Man … [Read more...]