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Liverpool Set To Get Andre Gomes For FREE

Jurgen Klopp needs to take advantage of the upcoming January transfer window to bring more quality players to Anfield, but he is also expected to hold on to his key stars. As far as Liverpool's transfer news is concerned, it is understood that Brazilian superstar Philippe Coutinho is still needed at Camp Nou According to news coming from Spain, Phil remains Barcelona's No. 1 transfer target for the upcoming winter transfer window, and Liverpool are demanding a fee of €150 million for the player. It was also added that Barca are not ready to … [Read more...]

Mourinho Now Opportuned To Sign Gareth Bale For Less – Not Ozil

Real Madrid star player Gareth Bale has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu for sometime now after emerging as a target for a handful of top clubs across England. The Wales international has been particularly linked with Manchester United, and latest reports circulating in the media about him are simply intriguing. Bale was seriously disturbed by injuries last season, and even now, he is out injured. And the Daily Mirror made it known that Real Madrid are now fed up with his injuries and are ready to sell him to any club that can … [Read more...]

Arsenal planning to sign £35million rated Wilfried Zaha

Arsenal fans across the world keep losing hope of keeping Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez, with every passing day. The Arsenal contract rebel has refused to pen a new deal and is attracting interest from suitors like French giant Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League money bag Manchester City ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners may be left with no choice but to cash in on the Chilean international, alongside Germany international playmaker Mesut Ozil, in the New Year to avoid losing the two-star players for nothing in … [Read more...]

Transfer Boost! Arsenal target Rafinha Alcantara tells manager he wants to leave

According to reports, Barcelona star Rafinha Alcantara has informed manager Ernesto Valverde he desires to leave the Spanish La Liga giant amid rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal. The Brazilian was named recently by Don Balon as one of the main transfer targets of Arsene Wenger to replace German Mesut Ozil, who is in the last year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium. Diario Gol now report Rafinha is not satisfied with his situation at the Spanish club, with so a lot of competition for playing spots in Barcelona’s midfield and possibly … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to spend over £80million on Mauro Icardi in January

Premier League Champions Chelsea are reportedly prepared to spend big in January to save their title defence this season. As per a report from El Gol Digital, Chelsea are planning to activate Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi’s whopping €100m (£88m) buyout clause this January. Italian tactician Antonio Conte is hell bent to strengthen his squad soonest and is likely to raid the Italian Serie A, where Mario Icardi has performed pretty brilliantly. The Argentina international striker has scored 11 goals in the Italian Serie A this campaign, … [Read more...]

Juventus set to sign Hector Bellerin in summer transfer window

Italian Serie A champions Juventus will search for a new right-back when the summer transfer window reopens next year according to reports emanating from Italy that the Old Lady of Italian football will let defender Stephan Lichtsteiner leave for nothing at the end of the current League season. The Swiss International’s current Juventus contract runs out at the end of the current season and the Turin giants are not eager to table him a new contract. Juventus are already seeking like-for-like replacements for the defender and as per a report by … [Read more...]

Stephan Lichtsteiner confirms Granit Xhaka is now a world class player

Granit Xhaka’s national team mate, Stephan Lichtsteiner, believes the midfielder has learned to be more responsible and now possess world-class leadership skills. Stephen Lichtsteiner praised Xhaka during an interview recently, claiming that the 25-year-old Swiss has learned leadership skills since joining the North London giants from German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach a year ago. Lichtsteiner said the midfielder has always taken on great responsibility, and what he has managed to learn at Arsenal, is top club, and … [Read more...]

Danny Drinkwater has been blasted for taking this decision

Chris Sutton thinks believes Danny Drinkwater has made a big mistake by turning down an England invitation. The former Celtic forward said Drinkwater’s stance to turn down a place in Gareth Southgate’s team for the two friendly matches the break in his article column for the Daily Mail. Chelsea summer signing Danny Drinkwater is hardly a regular starter for the The Lions, and his stance to reject the opportunity to feature for his National team against World Champions Germany and Brazil in friendly games seems bizarre. The Ex Leicester star … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker want Antonio Conte to sign Isco to strengthen attacking line

Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata has disclosed he would like his team to sign Real Madrid attacker Isco if they decide to sign any player from the La Liga club. Talking on Spanish radio Cadena Ser, Alvaro Morata was asked about his former team and says Spaniard Isco is a prominent member of the Real Madrid side. “I [Alvaro Morata] would take [Isco] to Chelsea now when I [Morata] return from the Spanish camp, but I [Morata] think that right now he [Isco] has one of the most vital roles at [Real] Madrid. In the [Spain] national team he [Isco] is … [Read more...]

Alvaro Morata – Antonio Conte is a better tactician than Zinedine Zidane

Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata has been talking about the differences between Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. Talking to Spanish news publication AS whilst on Spain duty, as covered by popular media outlet  FourFourTwo, the Spain international striker compared the two tacticians, and although he identified some differences, insisted that the major similarity is that both coaches have a winning mentality. Despite this similarities though, the former Real Madrid forward believes that Italian Antonio Conte puts … [Read more...]

Jack Wilshere sends warning to Tottenham fans ahead of Arsenal clash

England international Jack Wilshere has warned City rivals Tottenham Hotspur that the Gunners are out to get the maximum three points when they play host their bitter rivals at The Emirates Stadium next Saturday. Arsenal head into the match desperately looking to return to winning ways after the unfortunate 3-1 defeat to Premier League rivals Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium last weekend. That loss left the Gunners in sixth place in the English League table and 12 points adrift runaway league leaders Manchester City after just 11 matches … [Read more...]

Sad News – Barcelona Block Man United Move For Samuel Umtiti

According to new reports, La Liga giants Barcelona are set to block Man United's interest n Samuel Umtiti by offering the Frenchman a new deal that will increase his release clause. The defender has been brilliant at Camp Nou this term and has emerged as a top target for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United in recent weeks. The Portuguese boss looks to add more quality to his backside at Old Trafford, and he has identified Umtiti as a guy that can make him happy in his team. Samuel has a release clause of £53 million in his current contract at … [Read more...]

Chelsea to pay £50million to sign Arturo Vidal – report

According to reports emanating from Germany, Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich are ready to sell Chelsea transfer target Arturo Vidal in a £50million move next summer transfer window. German publication Kicker, as cited by The Sun, is reporting that the English Premier League champions are willing to reinforce their midfield as they look to fill the void left behind by Serbia international midfielder Nemanja Matic. The same publication claim that Bayern’s £50million valuation asking price is well above the Blues’ £34million valuation of the … [Read more...]

Arsenal prepared to replace Alexis Sanchez with Julian Draxler – report

Arsenal have placed PGS attacker Julian Draxler at the top of their wanting list to replace departing Alexis Sanchez in the New Year, according to reports. The Daily Star is claiming that the Gunners are prepared to sign the German star to replace the Chilean in the January transfer window, with Premier League rivals Manchester City being strongly linked with a transfer for the Chilean international forward. The same publication states that Arsenal could cash in on Sanchez if the Gunners receive a £30million bid for the 28-year-old attacker in … [Read more...]

Klopp Must Sign Robert Lewandowski Who Wants Champions League Football

Jurgen Klopp glaringly has one of the best attacks right now in the premier league, but the German boss still lack a top quality out and out striker in his team. Since Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez left Anfield to Barcelona, no other striker has been able to score over 20 premier league goals in a season at Liverpool. In all fairness, this is one of the things hindering the Anfield club from winning the premier league title. But according to reports, Robert Lewandowski’s future at Bayern Munich is still uncertain, and it was suggested that he … [Read more...]

Mourinho Sends Messages To Man United Board Following Links With PSG

According to new reports, Jose Mourinho wants those at Old Trafford to show how much they value him by bringing a new deal to the table. The Portuguese tactician is already halfway through a three-year deal he signed with the red devils, although there is an option to extend his stay for a further 12 months in the contract. Jose was heavily linked with French side PSG after publicly declaring his admiration for the Paris club. He has managed various clubs across various countries and has won different top trophies with them. The former … [Read more...]

Injury boost for Chelsea as Victor Moses train at Cobham ahead of West Brom clash

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has handed his team a massive injury boost ahead of their away clash against West Brom next weekend after he was spotted training outdoor with his teammates. The Nigeria international attacker has been sidelined in recent weeks as a result of a hamstring problem, with the 26-year-old attacker having sustained the injury during his side’s 2-1 humiliating loss to Premier League bottom side Crystal Palace in October. Victor Moses has been working really hard on regaining full fitness at the club’s Cobham training … [Read more...]

Injury setback for Arsenal as Olivier Giroud injures himself as he scores on International duty

France international striker Olivier Giroud sustained a thigh problem while playing for his national team during their 2-0 friendly victory over Wales on Friday night. As per L’Equipe, the Arsenal striker was seen putting on an ice pack on his thigh after netting France’s second goal of the night against Wales on Friday night. The forward was replaced by club-mate Alexandre Lacazette in the 73rd moment. The 31-year-old recipient of FIFA Puskas award 2017 apparently sustained the muscular injury during the warm-up but still played his 69th … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to break bank to sign 16-year-old star player – Report

North London giants Arsenal are closely watching 16-year-old Steven Gerrard’s cousin Bobby Duncan as the forward continues to impress for rival club Manchester City, according to latest reports. According to British publication The Daily Mirror, Arsenal’s interest was piqued after Bobby Duncan netted the winning goal for England’s U-17s side against Portugal earlier in the week. The same publication claims the teenager was invited to the U-20s team in the England set-up as the promising striker becomes the newest star breakthrough from … [Read more...]

Zinedine Zidane tells Chelsea Superstar Real Madrid will only sign him on one condition

Popular Spanish media publication Don Ballon reports that Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has decided he desires to play for Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid and that the transfer interest is mutual from Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. The French coach tried to sign Belgium international playmaker Eden Hazard this recently slammed summer window but as per Don Ballon, Real President Florentino Perez was not prepared to make that sort of investment. However, things have now changed and according to the latest report, new approach have been made … [Read more...]

Ibrahimovic Want Mourinho To Sign Marco Verratti For Man United

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has encouraged his side's Portuguese manager to drop a bid for PSG midfielder Marco Verratti. During the past summer transfer window, there were speculations Verratti was asked to leave the Paris club ahead of the 2017/18 season after a disappointing term under the management of Unai Emery. During the transfer window, the Italian midfielder went ahead to hire popular agent Mino Raiola who works with the likes of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Romelu Lukaku. These fueled speculations about a … [Read more...]

Thomas Meunier – I almost joined Chelsea on summer transfer deadline day

Thomas Meunier has revealed French Ligue 1 giant Paris Saint-Germain turned down a deadline-day offer from Premier League Champions  Chelsea for his services. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had to cope with a frustrating summer window despite signing a number of huge-money players such as striker Alvaro Morata, midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, England midfielder Danny Drinkwater and defender Antonio Rudiger. The Italian tactician was thwarted in the chase of his first-choice player for the right wing - Juventus right wing-back Alex Sandro - and had to … [Read more...]

Alberto Moreno Send Inspiring Messages Across To Fans

Spanish star player Alberto Moreno thought his career was over at Anfield last term from the moment his German manager started picking James Milner ahead of him in the left-back position. Last season, Moreno was regarded as a major weakness in Jurgen Klopp's defense following a string of terrible performances, and he lost his role to midfielder James Milner - who was converted to the left-back post by Klopp. And when Jurgen Klopp signed Andrew Robertson during the summer transfer window, we all thought everything is over for the Spaniard at … [Read more...]

Tottenham, Chelsea Join Arsenal In Race For Luke Shaw

According to new reports coming from England, the London duo of Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in English defender Luke Shaw and have been monitoring his situation at Manchester United. Shaw's career at Old Trafford appears to be drawing to a close, and it was made known that a handful of premier league clubs are keeping their eyes on him. Manchester United bought the player for £29million three years ago, but a series of injuries and loss of form made him unable to get regular first-team football at the club. Some days back, there were … [Read more...]

Mata, Herrera,Ashley Young and Daley Bind Will Remain At Old Trafford In January

According to new reports about Manchester United, the Old Trafford club will trigger contract extension clauses on four first-team players, which will stop them from holding talks with other sides when January comes. It was made known that the Old Trafford club are set to extend the contracts of Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Ashley Young and Daley Blind at the club, as their services are still needed at Old Trafford. All will be out of contract at the end of this term, but the red devils have the option to extend their deals by a further 12 … [Read more...]