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Maurizio Sarri: Italian Tactician Requests Chelsea Exit

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has asked the West London club to release him from his contract amidst strong interest from Italian champions Juventus. Earlier reports had claimed that Juventus have made the Chelsea manager their top target for their vacant managerial post. Maurizio Sarri’s agent Fali Ramadani met with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia on Friday to discuss the future of his client. According to the publication from popular media outlet GOAL, Sarri has told Chelsea that he wants to leave the club this summer. Maurizio Sarri has been under pressure to keep his job as the Chelsea manager since the winter when results nosedived. Borrowed Time: Liverpool Urged To Sell Fringe Players Lacazette makes big claim, ready to sort out … [Read more...]

How Liverpool Attacker Almost Joined Man Utd Revealed

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has narrated how he almost joined Premier League rivals Manchester United before settling for the Reds in the summer of 2016. In his recent interview monitored by popular English media portal Daily Mirror, Sadio Mane revealed that he spoke to former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal (LVG) about a potential transfer to the Theatre of Dreams before he was convinced to move to Anfield by the Liverpool boss. He spoke about Manchester United ahead of the Champions League final clash with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Dutch tactician LVG was the Manchester United manager for two years before he was sacked in the summer of 2016 shortly after he won the FA Cup title for the Red Devils. Champions League: Mane … [Read more...]

Finally Jurgen Klopp wins first major tittle with Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool have been crowned kings of Europe for the sixth time after a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Champions League final at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. This Anfield based team got the first goal in the opening minute of the match to end a historic season on a high as a controversial Mohamed Salah penalty and a late Divock Origi strike finally clinched the first major trophy of the Jurgen Klopp era in England. The coach had before tonight suffered six consecutive losses in finals, which means this night win has brought an end to the so-called Klopp ‘curse’ with all of the manager’s work across four years culminating in this triumph. Transfer: Liverpool Set To Usurp Watford For Brazilian Player Transfer: Liverpool Set To … [Read more...]

Revealed: Real Madrid End Pursuit Of £105m Liverpool Target

Reigning European champions Real Madrid have ended their chase for highly rated Benfica attacker Joao Felix according to the latest reports coming out of the Spanish media. The Los Merengues were one of the clubs in the running for the Portuguese teen attacker but they have pulled out of the race. Joao Felix has a release clause of £105m in his Benfica contract. According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of Joao Felix so as to concentrate on the chase for Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard. The Belgian international player is the top transfer target for the Los Merengues as they try to secure his transfer from West London giants Chelsea this summer. Deal Close: Liverpool In Pole Position For £60m Attacker Cheltenham … [Read more...]

Arsenal and Leicester City to clash over Valencia winger

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to clash with former League champions Leicester City over the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia winger Ferran Torres. Both teams have got their attention on the star winger who was impressive in performance for Valencia last season. Ferran Torres is only 19 but has given a clue that he can play at the top level which gives him the chance to play at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are keen on a new winger who will come in as a replacement for departing England international Danny Welbeck. Managerial Race: Chelsea Target On Five-man Shortlist At Espanyol Confirmed: Injured Player Wins Young Player Award At Chelsea Champions League Final: Liverpool To Make Decision On Transfer Targets After Spurs … [Read more...]

Liverpool seals deal for two Suderland stars .

According to Sunderland owner Stewart Donald, he has announced that two of the Black Cats’ starlets are set to complete their moves to Liverpool this summer. It’s not the first time that Liverpool and Sunderland have done business in the transfer market with players like Ovie Ejaria, Fabio Borini and Sebastian Coates being the subject of deals between the two clubs. Sunderland has just lost in the League One play-off final as they continue to struggle following their relegation from the Premier League. After the Black Cats loss, Stewart Donald revealed that the club would allow two of their highly-rated starlets to swap Wearside for Liverpool this summer. Champions League Final: Liverpool To Make Decision On Transfer Targets After Spurs Clash … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard: Real Madrid Set For Face-To-Face Talks With Chelsea

Reigning European champions Real Madrid are reportedly set to hold face-to-face talks with Chelsea over their star player Eden Hazard. According to the publication from the stables of the Daily Mail, Real Madrid officials have scheduled a face-to-face meeting with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia over their quest to sign the Belgian international star. Real Madrid have made Eden Hazard their top transfer priority for this summer as they try to rebuild their squad after an average campaign. The Spaniards failed to win a major trophy bar the FIFA Club World Cup this season. He’s No Robot: Sarri Explains Hazard's Decision Revealed: 27-Goal Liverpool Target Hints Frankfurt Exit Liverpool Are Overwhelming Favorites To Sign Hazard Real Madrid … [Read more...]

Klopp reveals possible squad formation for Champions League final against Tottenham.

As Liverpool prepares to add another trophy to its cabinet tonight as they lock horns against English rivals Tottenham Hotspurs at the Wanda Metropolitano in Spain, Jurgen Klopp has revealed a list of players that might have a taste of the first half and be in his formation. The German tactician has a virtually injury-free squad to choose from for his teams 53rd and probably most important game of the season. Although the Reds lost four games enroute to the final however none is as important as Saturday's final. Roberto Firmino who was Liverpool's biggest injury doubt in the lead-up to UEFA's Champions League showpiece has been given a nod by the medical team after recovering from a muscular injury in time to face Spurs in Madrid however no confirmation has … [Read more...]

Klopp has a perfect team says former Liverpool star ..

Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt believes Jurgen Klopp's side are on the verge of becoming one of the most memorable in history and has tagged them "the perfect team ". The Reds have the chance to end a wonderful season with a silverware when they take on Tottenham in the Champions League this Saturday after ending the premier league season behind Manchester City in the Premier League. This weekend's final will be Liverpool's second successive Champions League final having lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in Kiev last season. The clash means that under Jurgen Klopp the Reds have been to four major final although the former Borussia Dortmund boss is still in the hunt for his first trophy during his time in charge of the Reds. Bundesliga outfit shifts attention to … [Read more...]

Champions League Final: Liverpool To Make Decision On Transfer Targets After Spurs Clash

Five-time European champions Liverpool will make a decision on their transfer targets after the Champions League final according to the report from the stables of the Daily Star. The Reds will face Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League final billed for the new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid and it was revealed that Liverpool will make a decision on the transfer target duo of Timo Werner and Nicolas Pepe. Both Werner and Pepe have been linked with a move to Liverpool ahead of the new season scheduled to start during the second week of August. Timo Werner plays his club football for German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig at the moment and he has one year left on his contract at the Champions League campaigners. Chelsea Eyeing … [Read more...]

Klopp delighted over Firmino’s return ..

Liverpool has been handed a major injury boost ahead of their Champions League final against Tottenham as manager Jurgen Klopp believes striker Roberto Firmino should be fit for the encounter. The Brazilian who was key to Liverpool's success in the recently concluded premier league campaign missed the teams last three matches of the season. Although the coach was enthusiastic about the return of his star man whilst also admitting he was ready to start, however, the German gaffer was reluctant to give away too much information about his lineup. Klopp said: “Yes, he is ready (to start).” Pushed on whether he will or not, the German replied: “If Poch afterward says the exact line-up then call me and I’ll tell you. “He is fit, he has trained and he is here. If … [Read more...]

Champions League Final: Liverpool Handed Major Fitness Boost

Five-time European champions Liverpool have been handed a big boost on the injury front ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Star striker Roberto Firmino was a big doubt for the Champions League final but the Brazilian international has now been passed fit for the game against Spurs. The former TSG Hoffenheim player has been struggling with a muscle injury and he has played just ten minutes from the last five games (450 minutes) in all competitions. He suffered injury shortly before the Premier League clash with already relegated Huddersfield Town last month before returning briefly during the final minutes of the Champions League semifinal first leg clash with Spanish giants Barcelona at the Nou … [Read more...]

How United’s plan “clash” with Aston Villa’s transfer wish

English Premier League outfit Man United young defender Axel Tuanzebe is on the wish list of Aston Villa ahead of the coming season. Aston Villa have already conquered Championship to secure qualification to the top flight and that will mean bringing in new players to strengthen the team for the big challenge. It is claimed that they are already preparing a bid to be submitted to the Red Devils ahead of the summer window but that would be rejected because Man United have got a different plan for the youngster. It is reported that the Red Devils have concluded to place Axel Tuanzebe on the path that would prepare him for a first team football. Gary Neville: Man United now know their stance in summer transfer window Man United get transfer message from … [Read more...]

Man United lose out on 21-goal winger for just ONE reason

English Premier League outfit Man United have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of PSV winger Hirving Lozano. It has been confirmed that Hirving Lozano seeks to leave PSV and considered the option of joining Man United but there is already a change of mind. Hirving Lozano made it clear that he will not be joining the Old Trafford because he wishes to play in the Champions League next season. This is a major pain for manager Ole Gunnar solskjaer, learning that he will not be able to secure some of his targets because of the failure of his team to finish in the top four on the English Premier League table. 33-Year-Old Chelsea Defender Closing In On Summer Move To Palace Revealed: Bayern Target Will Sign New Chelsea Deal On One Condition … [Read more...]

Deal made easy for Man United as player fight for move

Man United are at an advantage to secure the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen with the player already protesting the clubs tactics to delay his move. Jasper Cillessen is reported to have told the La Liga outfit that the asking price for his signature is too high as he is keen to find his way out. Man United are linked with the goalkeeper which makes it a very good development for the club, knowing that the star goalkeeper is ready for a move. Jasper Cillessen has been lined up as a replacement for Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea who is keen to leave the Old Trafford anytime soon. Contact Made Already – Liverpool Could Agree Deal To Sign €60million Star Nicolas Pepe: Liverpool Face Twin Threat For €80m Winger … [Read more...]

Why United’s chase of Real Betis star could just be a waste of time

The seriousness of Man United in the pursuit of Spanish La Liga outfit Real Betis playmaker Giovani Lo Celso might just be a waste of time with North London outfit Tottenham also interested. The Red Devils have got all it takes to snap up the signature of Giovani Lo Celso but it has been revealed, according to The Express, that he could give his nod to Tottenham for just one reason. The report explained that Giovani Lo Celso is a big fan of Mauricio Pochettino and that could play a role in influencing his decision for a move out of Real Betis. Unai Emery to hijack United deal for PSG star Major disappointment for Arsenal as player rejects move PSG Considering Summer Move For Ageing Liverpool Midfielder Just like Belgium international Eden Hazard … [Read more...]

Emery’s secret talks with defender revealed

English Premier League outfit Man United have been linked with the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier, but it is reported that Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been holding secret talks with the star Defender for over a month. The report claims that Unai Emery is close to sealing a deal with the PSG man without the knowledge of the Red Devils. Thomas Meunier is reportedly keen to leave PSG while the interest from Arsenal and Man United is well known to him but he is yet to finalize any talks with either of them. However, Arsenal and Man United have got peculiar problems to solve in this summer transfer window which makes their search for a defender very extensive and that could justify their reason for moving in for the … [Read more...]

Arsenal to take advantage of United’s holding back on Tottenham star

Emerging reports hint that Man United are holding back on their interest to land North London outfit Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld ahead of the summer transfer window. Toby Alderweireld has been on the wish list of the Red Devils for a long time. Former manager Jose Mourinho made frantic efforts to land the star defender but he failed. Even after his exit, it is understood that the Red Devils are still interested in his signature but they are reported to be holding back as a result of the change of mind by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Is Emery's training method responsible for Arsenal's injury crises? Man United desperate to land La Liga midfield master Rob Holding speaks on what players now do on the pitch It is reported that the Red … [Read more...]

This transfer report gives an insight into the youth policy at Chelsea, Man United

English Premier League outfit Man United have shown big interest in the signature of West London outfit Chelsea youngster, Reece James, ahead of the transfer window. This could mean that the Red Devils have got more vision for the future with youth policy than the Blues team. The Sun reports that the 19-year-old has also got interests from Leicester City who are set to battle Man United. The quality of Reece James was known when he spent last season on loan at Championship outfit Wigan and had 43 appearances in addition to being an influential figure in the team. How United succeeded in convincing ace to snub Chelsea Confirmed! Arsenal midfielder on his way out Revealed: Chelsea Target and 15 Others Could Leave Real Madrid THIS Summer Now that … [Read more...]

Major disappointment for Arsenal as player rejects move

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been left disappointed over their pursuit of Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid star James Rodriguez ahead of the summer transfer window. It is no longer news that James Rodriguez is out of favour at Bernabeu and he is set to return from his two years loan spell at the German Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich. After his two years at the club, Bayern Munich have refused to keep in on a permanent deal. Arsenal and other suitors hope for his signature. It was reported that Man United and Tottenham are also in the chase for James Rodriguez but the player has made it clear that he will not seek a move to the English Premier League. Tottenham now ahead of United in landing exciting winger Europa League Final: … [Read more...]

Why summer transfer success lies in the hands of the management

Former Arsenal star David Seaman has already warned the club management that the success of the team in the coming season has a lot to do with the transfer activity by manager Unai Emery in the summer transfer window. It has already been reported that the Spanish boss will have only 40 million euros to engage in the summer transfer window but according to the Arsenal legend, more is needed to be able to transform the team. He noted that Arsenal must take advantage of this crucial transfer window, stressing that more money should be given to the former PSG boss to be able to bring in quality players. How Chelsea attack will look like with Gonzalo Higuain Does Unai Emery deserve more transfer budget Champions League qualification is not Emery’s … [Read more...]

Chelsea Goalkeeper Announces Retirement From Football

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Green has announced his retirement from football on the back of the Europa League title triumph earlier this week. The former England international shot stopper made the announcement earlier on Friday as he said that the Europa League final victory over London rivals Arsenal was the perfect way to end his football career spanning 23 years and over 650 professional games. The 39-year-old was an unused substitute as Arsenal lost 4-1 to his Chelsea team who ended the season with a trophy at the fifth time of asking. Chelsea kicked off the season with a 2-0 loss to Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield before losing to the same opponents via penalties in the Carabao Cup final after a goalless affair at the end … [Read more...]