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Confirmed: Former Chelsea Boss Wants AS Roma Job

Ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is said to be eyeing the vacant managerial job at Italian Serie A giants AS Roma. This is according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal which claimed that the Italian tactician is ready to return to management. In a recent interview granted by Antonio Conte and monitored by Goal, the former Blues manager revealed that he’s 60% sure that he’ll return to the Italian Serie A next season. Apart from Antonio Conte, another former Chelsea manager in Jose Mourinho has also been linked with the AS Roma … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea Talisman To Hand In Transfer Request

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will hand in a transfer request to force through a move to Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid this summer. According to renowned Spanish newspaper AS the Belgian international wants to sign for Real Madrid and he’s ready to leave Chelsea to achieve his dream move. Eden Hazard has previously talked up a dream move to Real Madrid currently managed by his football idol Zinedine Zidane. French football legend Zidane has recently reappointed the Real Madrid manager eight months after leaving the job. How Man United … [Read more...]

Deal On: Benfica Eyeing Free Transfer Move For Liverpool Defender

Portuguese giants Benfica want to sign Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno on a free transfer this summer according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola. Spanish left-back Moreno has few months left on his contract at Liverpool and he’s not expected to be offered a contract extension when it expires this summer. The former Sevilla defender has been a fringe player at Liverpool for the better part of the last two seasons due to the form of Andy Robertson. Scottish national team skipper Robertson has grown to become the best left-sided defender in … [Read more...]

United already considering De Gea’s replacement

It is reported that Man United are already considering the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils seek the signature of Keylor Navas as a direct replacement for David De Gea who could be on his way out of the club as soon as the season ends. The Spanish stopper has been seeking a move out of the Old Trafford for a long time but the club have insisted on keeping him which is the reason why a clause in his contract was triggered to have him remain for … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets new transfer pledge from Ed Woodward

Now that it has been confirmed that English Premier league outfit Man United will be missing in the Champions League next season, a new commitment has been made to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the coming summer window. Nothing has changed as regards the commitment of the club to give massive support to the team ahead of the summer transfer window but there seems to be a development in the approach. It was earlier reported that the Red Devils boss will be handed a support of £200 million to engage in the summer transfer window but that … [Read more...]

Champions League: Valverde Wary Of Roma Collapse Ahead Of Liverpool Clash

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is adamant that the Champions League last four tie with Premier League title chasers Liverpool is far from over ahead of the second leg billed for Anfield on Tuesday night. The former Athletic Bilbao boss warned his players about the potential threat posed by Liverpool during his pre-match press conference on Monday. Valverde reminded his players about the Champions League debacle against Italian giants AS Roma in the last campaign and that the first leg lead against the Italians was also a three-goal … [Read more...]

Confirmed deal??? United ready to throw star striker out of Old Trafford

The emerging reports hint that English Premier League outfit Man United are ready to show France international Anthony Martial the exit door from the Old Trafford as soon as the summer transfer window is opened. It is reported that former Monaco has been giving a negative attitude in training and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already uncomfortable with that which means he could be part of the clear out in the team. Before this development, a massive clearout is expected at the Old Trafford as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unsatisfied with … [Read more...]

Deal Confirmed!!! Matthijs de Ligt sends transfer reply to Man United

English Premier League outfit Man United have received reply from top target and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt on their reported interest in his signature. Matthijs de Ligt has been in top form for Ajax and was part of the team that saw through the defeat of Spanish giants Real Madrid and Italian outfit Juventus which is the reason why he is attracting a number of interests from top European sides. Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona have been linked with a move for the star player and they are all keen to land him ahead of the coming summer … [Read more...]

Deal ON!!! Work begins for Rio Ferdinand as summer transfer target named

The job as a sporting director might have begun for former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand as he reportedly identified Norwich defender Ben Godfrey as the player his former team should sign in the coming summer transfer window. Rio Ferdinand has been approached by Man United to take over the sporting director role which will have him supervise transfer activities with the coming summer transfer window as his likely first assignment. British Media reports that Ben Godfrey is now a top target for the Red Devils as they hope to land more … [Read more...]

Title Race: Kompany Snatches Top Spot From Liverpool

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany scored a world-class strike during their penultimate league game of the season against stubborn Leicester City to take his team to the summit of the Premier League. Kompany scored at a time that Leicester City thought they are almost through with their target of stopping Manchester City in their quest to secure three points and take a giant step towards retaining the league title they won last season. Manchester City started the weekend at the top of the table before Liverpool secured the Premier League … [Read more...]

Don’t Put The Blame On Him: Kante Defends His Manager

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has leapt to the defence of his manager following the season-ending hamstring injury that he sustained during the 3-0 win over Watford at the weekend. Kante spoke about the injury for the first time and the French World Cup winner told reporters, via an interview monitored by Goal, that his manager was blameless on the injury he sustained against the Hornets. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri had earlier blamed himself on the 10th-minute injury sustained by one of his ever-present players this season. Deal On: … [Read more...]

So Close: Ex-Liverpool Boss Rues Iheanacho Miss In Man City Defeat

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers was left to contemplate on what might have been after his side failed to take a big opportunity for an equaliser towards the end of their Premier League clash at champions Manchester City. With Manchester City leading 1-0 into the final minutes of the game, Leicester City substitute Kelechi Iheanacho had the opportunity to snatch a point for the Foxes against his former club only for him to drag his shot wide when through on goal. In his post-match press conference shortly after the game, former Liverpool … [Read more...]

Shocking Behaviour: Chelsea Loanee Misbehaves Towards His Manager

AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko might have played his last game for the club after he clashed with club manager Gennaro Gattuso during the league win over Bologna on Monday night. Tiemoue Bakayoko is on a season-long loan deal with the Italian Serie A giants from Premier League club Chelsea. The French midfielder appeared to insult his manager with some prohibited words in the first half of the Bologna game. The incident happened shortly after AC Milan legend Gattuso told his player to go back to the bench following his lukewarm … [Read more...]

Title Not Over: Guardiola Wary Of Liverpool Threat

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned that the Premier League title race is not over despite his team’s win over Leicester City on Monday night. Guardiola and Manchester City were able to secure the three points needed to go back to the Premier League summit at the expense of title rivals Liverpool. After the Leicester City game, Guardiola told reporters that the title is far from over and that title rivals Liverpool still pose a very big threat to their quest of retaining the Premier League trophy in Manchester. Liverpool were … [Read more...]

Has Alexis Sanchez finally left Man United

There are concerns that Chile international Alexis Sanchez has already played his last game for English Premier League outfit Man United. The former Barcelona star left the North Lind outfit Arsenal in the January transfer window of 2017 as a star player only to arrive at the Old Trafford to become a flop with no major impact. He is therefore rumoured to be leaving the club at the end of the season as it is claimed that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s patience on Alexis Sanchez has run out. Big Blow: Salah To Miss Champions League Clash vs … [Read more...]

Confusion trails future of United target at Real Madrid

A lot is still left unclear about the future of Wales international Gareth Bale at the Spanish La Liga outfit as speculations over his future at the club continues to rise. Gareth Bale has been severally linked with a move out of the Bernabeu with a number of suitors on the table but it is suggested that the English Premier League side Man United are major contenders for the star player and they will seek to bring him in the summer window. However, Gareth Bale was left out of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Villarreal which ended 3-2 and … [Read more...]

African Firepower: Forward Trio Set New Premier League Record

Three African players have set a new Premier League record after the latest set of games at the weekend. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have scored 20 or more goals in the Premier League this season thus setting a record in the competition. It’s the first time three players from the same continent have scored 20 or more goals in the Premier League. Gabonese international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang notched his 20th goal of the season when he gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot during the disappointing 1-1 draw … [Read more...]

Solskjaer told what to do to United squad

Man United legend Gary Neville has told manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to embark on a massive overhaul of his squad ahead of the summer transfer window. This he said after the Red Devils failed to deliver a win against Huddersfield on Sunday to further push for a top-four finish as they ended 1-1. Man United have now been confirmed to play in the Europa League next season. It has been a very bad ending for the Red Devils this season as they have won just two of their last 11 games across all competitions. Gary Neville is of the opinion that … [Read more...]

Done Deal: Chelsea Attacker To Join Cercle Brugge

Chelsea have confirmed that attacker Kylian Hazard will join Belgian club Cercle Brugge permanently at the end of the season. The 23-year-old was initially on loan at Cercle Brugge from Chelsea for this season and the loan move will be made permanent after agreeing on a four-year deal. Kylian Hazard is the younger brother of Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard and he joined Chelsea from Hungarian side Ujpest in 2017. The Belgian attacker failed to make a single appearance for the first team at Chelsea before his loan move to Belgium though he was … [Read more...]

Why United players are biggest losers in Champions League loss

It has been confirmed that Man United and Arsenal will be missing out of the Champions League next season after both teams recorded a 1-1 draw respectively in their games on Sunday. Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea are now confirmed to represent the English Premier League in the Champions League next season while Arsenal and Man United will play at the Europa League. This could be the third consecutive year that the Gunners team will be missing out of the Champions League if they do not take up their chances of winning the Europa … [Read more...]

Successful Season: Klopp Unbothered By Lack Of Trophies

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is adamant that this season would be a successful one for his team even if they finish without any trophy. Klopp and Liverpool are on the hunt for two major trophies this season. According to the German tactician, the Reds have had a very good season even if they fail to win any of the two trophies on offer. Liverpool are fighting to win both the Premier League title and the Champions League title. Jurgen Klopp spoke about Liverpool and their quest for two major trophies in a chat with reporters from UK … [Read more...]

Deal On!!! United meet Rio Ferdinand Again

English Premier League outfit Man United are reported to have met former player Rio Ferdinand again for further talks as they hope to bring him in for a specific role at the club. The Red Devils are in search of a sporting director who will handle the affairs if transfer activities after the development that occurred in the last summer window between the former manager Jose Mourinho and the excursive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. However, there were worries that an agreement was reached with Rio Ferdinand but no well spelled out terms for his … [Read more...]

Done Deal!!! Emery confirms first Arsenal departure

A number of transfer activities are expected at the North London outfit Arsenal in the coming summer window with some players expected to leave while new faces are being expected. Manager Unai Emery had in the last January winter transfer window made it clear that the team would be bringing in new players in the summer window and it is almost finally here. However, the Spanish manager has announced the first exit as he claims that England international Danny Welbeck would be leaving the club at the end of the season following the series of … [Read more...]

Deal On!!! Race hot up for Leicester City star as Three EPL side battle

The battle for the signature of Leicester City star Youri Tielemans hot up this summer as three English Premier League sides are keen to land him in this summer transfer window. The likes of Man City, Man United and Arsenal are all keen on the signature of the star player ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has noted that the former English Premier League winners will not be able to keep Youri Tielemans at the club after this season because of the interest. Youri Tielemans has been a … [Read more...]

Deal Close: Man City Closing In On €70m Swoop For Chelsea Target

Premier League holders Manchester City are said to be closing in on a summer swoop for highly-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. This was revealed via a publication from the stables of popular media outlet Goal which claimed that Manchester City have seen off other Premier League rivals like Manchester United and Chelsea in their quest to sign the Portuguese international midfielder. Manchester City want to strengthen their midfield ahead of next season and Bruno Fernandes could be one of at least two midfielders added to the … [Read more...]