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Done Deal! Chelsea name temporary replacement for Michael Emenalo

According to The Times, Premier League Champions Chelsea have appointed a temporary replacement for former Sporting Director Michael Emenalo. The West London club have had to cope without a sporting director since the former Super Eagles defender left Stamford Bridge at the beginning of November but have now appointed their head of scouting department Scott McLachlan as their temporary director to head up the team’s sporting direction. The Nigerian had been in his role for more than a 10 years and was a major figure at the London club, so … [Read more...]

Liverpool Finally Agree Deal For Star Player’s Signature

Southampton star player Virgil Van Dijk was heavily linked with a move away from St Mary's during the past summer transfer window after he emerged as a target for Liverpool. However, a move couldn't see the light of the day before the closure of the window. But according to new reports circulating in the media about the Dutchman, the Merseyside club are said to have finally agreed on a fee for the defender, and he will join Liverpool this January. Jurgen Klopp's side were said to be reluctant to pay the £70M Southampton were demanding for the … [Read more...]

Finally, Man United Can Get Mesut Ozil Next Year

Ahead of the January transfer window, one of the top stars who has been linked with a move to Manchester United is Arsenal's Mesut Ozil. The Germany international will be out of contract at Arsenal next summer, and he is expected to reunite with his former manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford when he leaves North London. The January transfer window is few days away, and reports circulating in the media about the former Real Madrid player are simply intriguing. Despite being linked with other top European clubs including Barcelona and Real … [Read more...]

How Will Liverpool Line Up With Virgil Van Dijk?

Liverpool are currently sitting on the fourth spot of the premier league and are already 20 points behind league leaders Manchester City. Already, they have been ruled out of the title race despite having one of the best attacks right now in the premier league. The defenders are to be blamed. Klopp has a shaky defense and it has cost his side lots of points in the premier league this term. However, despite being ruled out of the title race, the German manager is still expected to sign a new defender in January - he must earn a Champions … [Read more...]

Sad news as most important Chelsea man wants to join Real Madrid

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is thought to be waiting desperately waiting for the opportunity to join Spanish La Liga Champions Real Madrid in the summer after growing increasingly frustrated at Chelsea. Nothing appears to be working as planned for the Italian tactician who won the English Premier League trophy for Chelsea at first ask, last campaign. He also led them to the English FA Cup final but lost to Arsenal. The Italian has one year and half left on his current deal signed back in the summer of 2016. The Blues are some way off league … [Read more...]

Star Player Finally Agreed To Come Over To Manchester United

Real Madrid star player Gareth Bale has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu ahead of the January transfer window, and there are speculations his next destination will be Old Trafford. Some days back, some reports came from Spain with claims that the Welshman is ready to leave Real Madrid and has reached a pre-agreement to join the red devils. And it has been recently added that Gareth has decided to leave the Spanish capital irrespective of how this season will end for him at the club - happy or disappointing and that his … [Read more...]

Agent of FIFA Award winner set to discuss with club about Arsenal star’s future

The Agent of Arsenal ace Olivier Giroud is expected to have discussions with the club about the players future in north London. This is as per the Mirror, who express that the forward has just started a game in the English Premier League for Arsene Wenger's side this season, and that the player himself has perceived that this failure to seal regular shirt isn't doing his odds of making France's FIFA World Cup squad next year any great. The news outlet linked him with moves to both West Ham and Everton during the summer, so it's safe to expect … [Read more...]

Arsenal send scout to meet with 20-year-old Liverpool target

North London giants Arsenal are leading the race in the battle to sign Dutch youngster Alessio Da Cruz ahead of Merseyside giants Liverpool. Da Cruz currently plays for the Novara where he has been spotted by some of world football’s top clubs after brilliant form this campaign. The 20-year-old wonderkid has scored five goals in 18 matches this term and is often played as a wide player. According to a report from the Sun, Emirates chiefs recently met with the youngster to talk about his future promoting the youngster’s likelihood to depart … [Read more...]

Manchester United Set To Sign Proven Attacker Next Year Ahead Of Chelsea

Manchester United were forced to share points with Leicester City on Saturday and are now 13 points behind league leaders Manchester City ahead of this week's fixtures. Jose Mourinho must take advantage of the upcoming January transfer window to reinforce his squad by signing new players if he is to catch up with Pep Guardiola's side before the end of this campaign. As far as Manchester United's transfers are concerned, there are reports the Portuguese tactician desire signing an attacker, and he is looking to bring Justin Kluivert from … [Read more...]

Arsenal Overtake Chelsea and Manchester United in bid to sign £30million-rated Sanchez replacement

Arsenal have apparently hopped in front of their domestic rivals Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to secure the signature of Bayer Leverkusen Wideman Leon Bailey, with Arsenal willing to cough out £30million for the Jamaican. This is as per the Mirror, who claimed that Arsene Wenger's side have closely watched him in his last two games for his side, and that Arsenal are currently in front of both Premier League Champion Chelsea, who were driving the charge for the winger, as indicated by the Mirror, and Manchester United in a bid to sign … [Read more...]

Surprise! Arsenal lead race to snatch Chelsea £35million transfer target

According to reports, Not London giants Arsenal have emerged as a contender to secure the move of unhappy AC Milan star Leonardo Bonucci, alongside Premier League Champions Chelsea and table-topping Manchester City. Don Balon reported Real Madrid’s interest in the defender, but claim the Italian will be too expensive for them, while also listing Arsenal as contenders for his services for the first time. He has been one of the World’s best centre-backs in recent years and would be a major statement signing by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger if he … [Read more...]

Klopp Refused To Blame This Liverpool Star For His Awful Performance Against Arsenal

Arsenal were helped yesterday by Simon Mignolet's mistakes at the Emirates Stadium to share points with Liverpool. Lots of Liverpool fans were annoyed with the Belgian shot-stopper for giving the gunners a cheap goal during the meeting, but manager Jurgen Klopp is making attempts to pour cold water on the issue. Phillipe Coutinho scored the opener for the night before summer signing Mohamed Salah made it two in the first half of the game. But Arsenal came back from behind to make the scoreline 3-2 in the space of six minutes, before Roberto … [Read more...]

Chelsea outcast seen training alone amid Manchester United interest

Chelsea centre-half David Luiz has been seen training on his own amid transfer speculation linking the defender with top clubs like Manchester United, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Brazil international defender has fallen out of favour with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte this campaign, and numerous reports have linked the defender with a transfer away in the upcoming transfer window. Recently, the Daily Express linked Luiz with Premier League giants Manchester United, but Telefoot‘s suggests during the week that Catalan giant FC Barcelona may … [Read more...]

Real Madrid ready to spend a whopping £124million on Chelsea target

According to reports, Real Madrid are prepared to launch a massive move for Inter forward and speculated Chelsea transfer target Mauro Icardi to effectively replace Karim Benzema. Real are reeling after their 3-0 El Clasico loss to eternal rivals on Saturday, during which France international striker Karim Benzema failed to make an impact on the match. Benzema has had a poor campaign overall, leading to rumour that the striker could be sold, with the Gunners interested, as per Don Balon. Don Balon also reported today that Benzema had been … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to pay Barcelona star’s buyout clause as Sanchez nears Manchester City move

According to reports, Arsenal are set to meet the buyout clause of FC Barcelona attacker Jose Arnaiz in the winter transfer window despite speculations over Alexis Sanchez’s future. The Daily Mirror suggests Alexis Sanchez has agreed on a free to Premier League leaders Manchester City next summer transfer window, so it may be that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is already making plans to replace the Chilean international. As per Marca, the French tactician is seriously considering a winter offer for highly-rated Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz in … [Read more...]

Sad news for Arsenal as club suffer major setback in pursuit of £90million star

Arsenal and Premier League rivals Liverpool have suffered a major blow in their chase of AS Monaco and France international Wideman Thomas Lemar, after the club’s vice-president said that the French Ligue 1 club have not discussed with the player or his representative about leaving the French club next month, claiming a January transfer is not on the cards for the youngster. This is as per the Daily Star, who suggest that both the Reds and the Gunners, as well as Chelsea, are all keen on signing Lemar, 22, but AS Monaco vice-president, Vadim … [Read more...]

Lukaku Unhappy At Manchester United Because Of…

According to reports, Manchester United star striker Romelu Lukaku is not happy with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the club. The former Barcelona man made his return from a nasty injury in November, and he got us surprised when he was introduced into the game against Newcastle United and asked Romelu to let go of the central forward position for him. During the next game against Basel in the Champions League, Zlatan came on as a substitute in the second-half and Lukaku was about moving to a wide position before he was asked by Spanish midfielder Ander … [Read more...]

Chelsea handed first formal bid for Superstar – Not Eden Hazard

According to reports, Premier League Champions Chelsea have received a first formal bid from Catalan side FC Barcelona for the signature of Superstar defender David Luiz. The central defender has been one of the most identified players ahead of the winter transfer window as the Blues get set to receive huge offers from top European teams for his signature. Even Premier League returnee, Newcastle United have been named among the interested sides. Rafael Benitez team are speculated to be keen on bringing him on loan for the remaining six … [Read more...]

Forget Lemar – Mourinho Can Sign This Wide Attacker For Cheap

According to new reports, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has identified Justin Kluivert as a player that can add value to his team at Old Trafford and is now monitoring the 18-year-old's situation at Ajax ahead of the January transfer window. The young teenager only made his senior debut for the Dutch club earlier this year, but has been impressive in the Eredivisie. Justin, who is the son of former Barcelona man Patrick Kluivert, has scored six times and has provided six assists in 27 games in the Eredivisie so far. His superb … [Read more...]

Wenger Send Message About Oxlade-Chamberlain After Liverpool Game

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he was not surprised when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was booed by some of the club's fans at the Emirates Stadium yesterday. Arsenal hosted Liverpool in the premier league on Friday night, and it was an interesting tie that ended 3-3. Alex was part of the Liverpool team that travelled to London for the crucial game, and he was given the chance to play against his former side for the first time since he joined Liverpool in the summer. However, the 24-year-old was given an unpleasant welcome at the Emirates … [Read more...]

Arsenal defender left frustrated for Arsene Wengers technical decision

Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac is purportedly frustrated with manager Arsene Wenger subsequent to being dropped to the substitute bench against Merseyside giants Liverpool in yesterday’s English Premier League encounter. The Bosnia international defender has been one of Arsenal's top entertainers when he has played this season, however, was chopped out by Arsene Wenger for occasional big matches. It's not clear why the gunners excluded yesterday, with adolescent Ainsley Maitland-Niles trusted with the overwhelming assignment of confronting … [Read more...]

Mourinho To Sign £26M Star Player For Manchester United

Manchester United will hope to get back to winning ways was dashed by a 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Saturday at the King Power Stadium in the premier league. The red devils lost to Bristol City on Wednesday night in the League Cup. And as far as Manchester United's transfers are concerned, there are reports manager Jose Mourinho is keen on signing at least one player in January, and he has been linked with a move for Brazilian star player Malcolm. According to Manchester Evening News, the Portuguese tactician is interested in Malcolm and … [Read more...]

Revealed: Antonio Conte’s top four winter transfer targets disclosed

Chelsea are ready to make this winter transfer window a remarkable one for their supporters after it was disclosed by the Daily Star that Italian tactician Antonio Conte is seeking four top players this January transfer window. The midfield role, left back position, forward and center-half positions have been noted by the tactician as the areas the Premier League Champions need to reinforce so as to compete favourably with runaway leaders Manchester City in the English Premier League. The Blues are also not odd favourites in the UEFA Champions … [Read more...]

Arsenal Set To Beat Man United To Star Player’s Signature

Arsenal fought hard to earn a point from their recent premier league game against Liverpool on Friday night at the Emirates Stadium and are still sitting on the fifth spot of the table, one point behind the Anfield club. And as far as Arsenal's transfers are concerned, there are reports manager Arsene Wenger is keen on adding more quality to his attack, and Jose Arnaiz is in the lime light. Marca report that the North Londoners are ready to meet the player's €20M release clause and he could leave Camp Nou next year. Arnaiz has been impressive at … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager close to agreeing deal with Italian transfer target

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been in talks with AC Milan star Leonardo Bonucci. Italian publication Tuttosport, as stated by Goal, suggest that the Italian has spoken to his fellow Italian about his current situation at the San Siro Stadium. The Ex Juventus defender is thought to be unhappy after AC Milan’s difficult start to the Serie A season. Despite a hectic summer of big spending, the Serie A giants are heavily struggling in the Italian league and sacked Vincenzo Montella earlier this campaign. The Italian defender was strongly … [Read more...]