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4-2-3-1 Formation: How Arsenal Could Line up vs Newcastle

Arsenal couldn't win a single game from their last three premier league games and are now out of the top four on the premier league table. They will, however, hope to get back to winning ways when they clash with Newcastle United this weekend, knowing fully well that a win could move them a step higher in the rankings. And as far as Arsenal's team news is concerned, the duo of Aaron Ramsey and Shkodran Mustafi are not expected to participate in the game against Rafa Benitez's side due to injuries. Ramsey has a hamstring concern while … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to break club transfer record again this season

According to reports, Arsenal are emerging as shock contenders to seal the January transfer of £70million-evaluated Southampton star Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on the Netherlands international defender, however, the Times additionally say Arsenal as considering a move that would break their transfer record for the second time this season. The Gunners could do with greater quality at the back after some unconvincing late outing, with German defender Shkodran Mustafi looking guilty in the recent defeat to league … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepare bid to bring back Daniel Sturridge

According to Daily Mail, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks prepared to be a very busy man this coming New Year as he tries to strengthen his team, and the former Juventus boss is considering the possibility of bringing back England international striker Daniel Sturridge to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool striker Danny Sturridge left the West London club for Merseyside back in 2013 because he wasn’t getting enough playing time at Chelsea, however, about five years on, the forward is now a bench-warmer at Liverpool and may be open to a transfer back … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho will force Mkhitaryan out to make room for Mesut Ozil

According to reports, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is interested in selling Henrikh Mkhitaryan to make room for Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil next season. The Daily Mirror states that United feels they could get close to the entire £30million they paid German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for Henrikh Mkhitaryan last campaign, despite the attacker not being a regular starter this season after a dip in form. The Armenia international playmaker has had his moments at the Theatre of dreams, but got off to a rather poor start … [Read more...]

Klopp Wants To Sign Deulofeu For Liverpool

Barcelona are still in the race to sign Philippe Coutinho's, and it appears the Brazilian himself has made up his mind to leave Anfield next year. Should he leave Jurgen Klopp's team, then the German boss must bring in a superb replacement. A few days back, there were reports that Jurgen is interested in signing Sergi Roberto from Barcelona, and that the Spanish player has a release clause of €40 Million in his current contract at the club. Currently, it was reiterated that the Liverpool boss is still interested in signing Sergi, but … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation: Morata Out Of Chelsea’s Strongest Possible XI vs Southampton

Chelsea won Huddersfield 3-1 on Tuesday night after losing their previous premier league game. The premier league champions will host Southampton at Stamford Bridge this weekend for their next top flight game, and manager Antonio Conte and his men will hope to earn all three points from the encounter. Southampton lost to Leicester City on Wednesday night at the St Mary's Stadium and haven't been much impressive this season so far. And as far as Chelsea's team news is concerned, David Luiz is still out with injury, and Alvaro Morata remains … [Read more...]

Real Madrid ready to lower demands for Karim Benzema amid Arsenal interest

As per reports, Real Madrid are set to reduce their asking price for supposed Arsenal target Karim Benzema as they try harder to offload the Frenchman. Don Balon as of late suggests Arsenal were in frequent contact with Karim Benzema over a possible switch to the Emirates Stadium, which comes as Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez's departure from the North London club looks perpetually conceivable. The Chilean is yet to renew his agreement with Arsenal and will be free to move next summer window, with news publication Daily Mirror connecting him … [Read more...]

Martin Keown: Mourinho Has An Ulterior Motive For Wanting To Take This Step At United

Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil is expected to leave North London next summer to reunite with his former manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. And former Arsenal man Martin Keown believes the Portuguese tactician has an ulterior motive for wanting to get the German's signature. Ozil will be out of contract at Arsenal at the end of this season and he is set to enter the final six months of his current deal with the gunners. There were reports he has been offered a £300,000-a-week deal at Arsenal, but he seems determined to leave the club … [Read more...]

Zidane wants Eden Hazard instead of Dybala for this important reason

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane would rather bring in Eden Hazard from Premier League side Chelsea than Juventus’ Paulo Dybala for Real Madrid because of one major reason. A report from Italian outlet CalcioMercato has claimed that French tactician Zidane would rather make a switch for Eden Hazard because he believes that the Belgium international is more experienced and would fit into life at the Spanish La Liga side imminently than Juventus star Dybala. The same publication states that both Eden Hazard and Dybala have been linked to … [Read more...]

Eric Bailly Injury Is Catastrophic – Ruled Out Indefinitely

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has provided an unpleasant injury update on defender Eric Bailly. The Portuguese tactician revealed that Eric Bailly could pass under the knife, and might be out of out action for the rest of this season Eric has been sidelined since the 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge last month and hasn't featured for Manchester United in their last eight games. In his absence, the likes of Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling have been getting more playing time at the club, and manager Jose Mourinho recently hailed … [Read more...]

Fabinho Send Message To Man United: I’m Set To Leave My Club

Monaco star player Fabinho has made it known that he will be leaving the Ligue 1 club next summer and won't put pen on paper for another deal at the club. The talented player was heavily linked with a move away from Monaco during the past summer transfer window after emerging as a target for the likes of Manchester United and Juventus. And there are reports that the Ligue 1 champions will sell him for £75 Million at the end of this campaign. The talented Brazilian has ruled out the prospect of moving clubs when the winter transfer window … [Read more...]

Chelsea fail in bid to convince Kyle Scott to renew contract

According to reports, Chelsea have hit a rock in talks with Kyle Scott over a new contract for him at Stamford Bridge. This is being claimed by the Sun, who state that the youngster’s wages are not really what’s causing a delay in negotiations, with the starlet’s desire to get more regular playing time under his belt being the primary reason for there being a delay in talks. The news publication are also stating that both Leicester City and Huddersfield are keen on the 20-year-old, so it looks like that should the present situation continue, … [Read more...]

Mourinho Heaped Praise On Luke Shaw and Scott McTomina After Bournemouth Win

Manchester United earned all three points from their recent premier league game against Bournemouth on Wednesday night at Old Trafford, and manager Jose Mourinho has heaped lots of praise on the duo of Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay after the win. Both Luke and Scott got their first premier league starts of the term for Man United and the duo were impressive at Old Trafford during the game. Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal of the game before halftime, although Anthony Martial missed a good chance to make it 2-0. Luke hasn't been getting … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho delighted as Chelsea failed to agree deal with Leon Bailey

According to reports, Chelsea have failed with a £22million offer for Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey as they seek a potential replacement for Eden Hazard who is a target of Real Madrid. The Daily Mail suggest Chelsea have seen a bid for the Jamaican ‘rebuffed’ by the German Bundesliga side, who are not interested in selling at the moment. He joined Bayern Leverkusen midway through last campaign after performing so well at Genk, with the Mail suggesting the Blues have long been closely watching his progress. Premier League duo of … [Read more...]

Mourinho Send Message To Fans About This Man United Player

Jose Mourinho is obviously pleased with Chris Smalling's recent performances at Manchester United, and the Portuguese tactician believes the defender has all it takes to replace Eric Bailly - who is likely to get under the knife due to his injury. Eric injured his groin while playing for his national side a few weeks ago and hasn't played a single game for the red devils since November 5th. The Old Trafford club are treating the African player's injury conservatively, but manager Jose confessed the player is likely to need surgery … [Read more...]

Chelsea to snatch £80million rated star from the reach of Premier League clubs

Premier League Champions Chelsea could have a huge advantage over Premier League duo of Liverpool and Arsenal in the potential struggle over the move of AS Monaco star Thomas Lemar in the New Year. The Daily Telegraph claims the £80million Frenchman remains a transfer target for Chelsea in January, and Belgian Michy Batshuayi could be a good option in a possible swap move for him. Thomas Lemar has been a superb player to watch in the French Ligue 1 for the last few seasons, and seems like he’d be a good fit at a couple of elite European … [Read more...]

How Man United Will Line Up With Angel Gomez!

Angel Gomez has finally signed his first professional deal with Man United, and it was confirmed some hours ago. Gomez has been impressive at his level, and he deserves a big upgrade at Old Trafford. In 20 appearances for Manchester United’s U-18 side last term, the 17-year-old scored 12 goals and provided six assists to his teammates. This season, in 10 games for the club's U-18 side, he has scored five times and has provided three assists too. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is obviously a big fan of the youngster, and his superb … [Read more...]

Real Madrid seal transfer of Chelsea target Mauro Icardi

According to reports, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has wrapped up the move of Inter Milan forward and speculated Chelsea transfer target Mauro Icardi. The Argentina international striker has recently been claimed by the Sun as being at the middle of a £100million transfer tussle between Real Madrid and Chelsea. Mauro Icardi has been in brilliant form this campaign and it is a little shock to see links with top European sides emerging after his good record of 16 goals in 16 Italian Serie A matches. As per Don Balon, Real Madrid now … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to Rival AC Milan for Dani Ceballos

Arsenal are possibly on red alert over Real Madrid transfer target Dani Ceballos after the news that the Italian Serie A side AC Milan are set to join the race for the exciting youngster. As per a report from CalcioMercato has suggested that Serie A side AC Milan are ready to make a transfer move for Ceballos who has played in just 186 minutes in the Spanish La Liga for Real Madrid this campaign with the star seriously seeking first-team football to aid his development. The report claims that the Italian side will be looking to lead the race … [Read more...]

Liverpool Takes Step To Sign Sime Vrsaljko

Atletico Madrid star player Sime Vrsaljko has been recently linked with a move away from the Madrid club after emerging as a target for premier league giants Liverpool. A few days back, there were widespread reports that the Anfield club, as well as Monaco, are the main contenders to get Sime's signature. It was also said that the La Liga club are asking a fee worth €25 Million for the defender. And recently, there are new reports that the Merseyside club have made contact with the Madrid club for the Croatian international. It was also … [Read more...]

Arsenal At The Fore Front To Sign Kareem Benzema

Arsene Wenger splashed huge cash to lure Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon in the past summer transfer window, breaking the London club's transfer record in the process. The talented Frenchman has quickly settled to life at his new side and has been superb at Arsenal this season so far. He has been in top form for Wenger's side and is currently the leading goalscorer for the North Londoners this term. Arsenal do not really need to sign another striker next year, but Karim Benzema has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil Wants To Join Man United For £300,000-a-week deal

Mesut Ozil is expected to leave Arsenal next summer, and the German midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United. And considering the latest reports circulating in the media about him, it appears he is bound to reunite with his former manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford when he leaves North London. Arsenal are understood to be keen on convincing him to put pen on paper for a new deal with them, but the Daily Mail made it known that the Germany international has told his friends that he wants to move to Man United next … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to seal Courtois deal, as Real Madrid to seal deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga

According to reports, Chelsea will be hoping that La Liga Champions Real Madrid sign Kepa Arrizabalaga in the New year, as that could eventually end their interest in Belgian safe hand Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper has been a key figure in Chelsea’s recent success stories which has included two English Premier League crowns in the last three seasons. After a loan spell with Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid which proved his top class, he returned to West London with Chelsea back in 2014 and has since sealed himself as one of … [Read more...]

How Arsenal Will Line With Steven N’Zonzi

In all fairness, Arsene Wenger does not necessarily need to bring in a new midfielder this January as he has a handful of talented guys already - but it appears he will do just that. There were reports the North London club have agreed to pay Sevilla €40 Million for the signature of their talented player Steven N'Zonzi The Frenchman has been impressive at the club since he joined them two years ago, and his impressive performances have caught the attention of the North Londoners. Steven made his senior international debut for France … [Read more...]

Philipp Max impresses Man United including Chelsea

According to reports, Chelsea and Manchester United have both been scouting Germany and Augsburg star Philipp Max. This is as per a report by Daily Mail, who claim that both sides were keeping a close tab on the 24-year-old during his “outstanding” display against Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin last weekend, with the player’s display impressing fans. Both clubs are also said to be in for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, so it’s crystal clear to see that the duo id in the transfer market for a new left-full back. Since joining Augsburg, … [Read more...]