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Deal Off: Chelsea Target Wants New Napoli Contract

Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has revealed his desire to sign a new deal with the Italian Serie A giants. The Italian international player signaled his readiness to commit his long-term future with his boyhood club in a chat with Sky Sports Italia thus dispelling transfer rumours linking him with the big Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea. Insigne spoke to reporters shortly after he scored a 98th-minute penalty to help Napoli to a 2-1 win over Cagliari at home. The victory over Cagliari was a significant one as he helped … [Read more...]

Team Of The Week: Chelsea Duo Make List Of Players

Two Chelsea players have been named on the Team of the Week for the latest set of matches in the Premier League. The penultimate set of games in the English top flight this season took place at the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) with the final game between title chasers Manchester City and Leicester City scheduled for the Etihad Stadium on Monday night. The Chelsea duo of Eden Hazard and David Luiz made the team of the week list compiled by popular media portal Goal. Hazard and David Luiz were in superb form for Chelsea whom they … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool vs Barcelona (Goalscoring Odds)

Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi was the star of the show when Liverpool and the Catalan giants met for the first time this season. The Argentine superstar scored two goals in seven second-half minutes at the Nou Camp last week Wednesday to give Barcelona a 3-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie and the Barcelona talisman is once again the player with the best odds ahead of the second leg just like what was obtainable in the first meeting between the two clubs this season. Lionel Messi has scored 12 goals in the … [Read more...]

Big Blow: Salah To Miss Champions League Clash vs Barcelona

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah will miss the crucial Champions League game with Spanish champions Barcelona on Tuesday night. The Reds host Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie billed for Anfield hoping to overturn the 3-0 deficit suffered from the first leg. The non-availability of Salah was confirmed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during his pre-match press conference ahead of the game. The Egyptian international will sit out the game because of the medical rules governing football. Salah suffered a … [Read more...]

Deal on!!! Brighton to grant Juan Mata’s transfer wish

The emerging report claims that English Premier League side Brighton are interested in the signature of Man United player Juan Mata ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Juan Mate is one of the names that have been mentioned to be close to the exit door at the Old Trafford but the club are not interested in having him leave as he has been a major part of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign so far. Liverpool Handed Major Transfer Blow In £100m Bundesliga Winger Pursuit With his contract at the Old Trafford set to wind out in the coming … [Read more...]

Deal ON!!! Can Real Madrid afford Paul Pogba

There are fears that Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid will not be able to afford France international Paul Pogba ahead of the coming summer transfer window. It is understood that the Los Blancos are keen on the World Cup winner, having reportedly launched an “Operation Pogba”. Real Madrid are expected to meet with the Red Dev8ils management over the deal. Paul Pogba has also made it clear that he wants to leave the club after stating that he would wish to play under football legend Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu in the coming season. … [Read more...]

Deal On!!! Solskjaer officially makes demand for this Pogba replacement

A report according to Portuguese media outlet A Bola has revealed that English Premier League outfit Man United boss has officially asked the club to make a move for Benfica midfielder Bruno Fernandes ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Bruno Fernandes has been on the wish list of the Red Devils for a number of months but there seems to be an urgent need for him as the club seek to have Paul Pogba replaced at the end of the season, should he find his way out of the club in the summer window. Deal confirmed!!! Man United to trigger … [Read more...]

Another Serie A star interesting Solskjaer

It is reported that Italian Serie A outfit Cagliari starlet Nicolo Barella is also interesting Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the summer transfer window. Nicolo Barella is already impressing at the Italian top flight and he is one of the biggest prospects to be making names in the Serie A of recent. He is reported to be interesting a number of clubs including Arsenal, and other top European sides despite his young age because of the quality and prospect he has shown. Man United have got a number of midfielders in the team … [Read more...]

Big Reward: Chelsea Secure Champions League Football With Win vs. Watford

Chelsea have returned to the Champions League following their win over Watford in their penultimate league game of the season. The Blues are back among the big boys of European football after the 3-0 home victory over FA Cup finalists Watford on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea were frustrated throughout the first half before three second-half goals secured victory. Young England international midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored the opening goal for the hosts just after the halftime interval off a cross from star player Eden Hazard before the … [Read more...]

United ready to play fast one with 15-year-old star

English Premier League outfit Man United are reportedly ready to snap up the signature of 15-year-old as soon as the summer transfer window is over. The Sunderland starlet has been scouted by the Red Devils and his potential has been seen to be a very great talent that will soon storm the football space. A British outlet reports that the teenage midfield star is highly rated but the Red Devils might be able to secure his services for a fee of just £500,000 plus extras in the contract. Logan Pye is currently a member of the England U-16 team … [Read more...]

Deal On!!! Lacazette appears on wish list of this Spanish giants

The North London outfit Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has appeared on the wish list of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Alexandre Lacazette has recorded a level of success so far with the Arsenal team in addition to the double in the last Europa League clash against Spanish La Liga side Valencia. It is now claimed that the Catalans have now considered the France international for a move as they hope he can be able to help the team ahead of the coming season. Liverpool Boss Plays Down … [Read more...]

North London outfit clash for Crystal Palace Player

The two North London outfits Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly set to clash over the signature of Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha ahead of the summer transfer window. Both teams are looking forward to making their squad better and have identified Wilfried Zaha who has been impressive for Crystal Palace so far this season. It is suggested that the Unai Emery team have a big need for more additions to the team as they are short in terms of quality. The Gunners team can boast of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the … [Read more...]

Deal On: Arsene Wenger in shock return to the EPL

The latest report has claimed that former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could be in line for a shock return to the English Premier League in the coming season. Arsene Wenger only left the job at the North London outfit last summer after a 22-year spell has been out of the job as he earlier stated that he would love to take a break from management, to catch-up with his hobby of traveling and drawing. However, it is claimed that an agent who has a strong link with the former Arsenal boss is convinced that a deal can go down as Arsene Wenger remains … [Read more...]

Deal Close: Chelsea Target Agrees Five-Year Contract With Napoli

PSV Eindhoven attacker Hirving Lozano will join Italian Serie A giants Napoli in the summer after a transfer fee was agreed for him according to Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport. Lozano has been a key performer for PSV Eindhoven for the better part of the last two seasons and it’s not surprising that many clubs are the trail of the Mexican international player. Major European clubs like Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have all been linked with a summer swoop for him. The aforementioned clubs will miss out on him to … [Read more...]

No Respect: Chelsea Skipper Hits Out At Sarri

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has slammed manager Maurizio Sarri for the way he has been treated at the club this season. The recently retired England international centre back blasted the Chelsea manager in an interview with the Telegraph as he accused the Italian tactician of a lack of respect for him. Gary Cahill has been on the fringe of the Chelsea first team since Maurizio Sarri took charge of the team last summer. The former Aston Villa defender told reporters that the memory of this season will be erased and that he will hold on to … [Read more...]

Deal On: Ex-Chelsea Boss Confirms Interest In Trippier

Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club is interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier. The former Chelsea boss said this during a press conference earlier this weekend as he tries to strengthen his Napoli squad ahead of next season. Carlo Ancelotti was the Chelsea manager for two seasons before he was sacked on the final weekend of the 2010/11 Premier League season. The Italian tactician had earlier led the Blues to the Premier League title during the 2009/10 season. Ancelotti is targeting a … [Read more...]

Deal On: Zidane Targets Chelsea Star As Pogba Alternative

Real Madrid manager Zinedine has set his sights on Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante ahead of this summer’s transfer window according to the publication from the Daily Express. It was revealed that Real Madrid will move for Kante if the Los Merengues are unable to do a deal for international teammate Paul Pogba who plays his club football for Premier League giants Manchester United. According to the Daily Express, Real Madrid are already compiling their dossier on French World Cup winner Kante and they will firm up their interest in him if they … [Read more...]

Honour Your Words: Chelsea Told To Let Star Player Join Real Madrid

West London giants Chelsea have been told to let star player Eden Hazard leave the club this summer for a dream move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. This is according to the publication from the stables of popular English media outlet The Sun. The Blues were told to honour their words for Hazard to join Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Chelsea were reminded of their promise to the Belgian international by the player and his agents according to the aforementioned publication. The West Londoners were said to have … [Read more...]

Injury Blow: Liverpool Star Out Of Barcelona Clash

Merseyside giants Liverpool have been dealt a big blow on the injury front following the news that star forward Roberto Firmino will miss the upcoming Champions League clash with Spanish champions Barcelona. The news of his absence for the Barcelona game was revealed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his team had beaten Newcastle United away from home to secure Premier League summit. According to him, Brazilian international Firmino will miss the Barcelona game and he’s also a big doubt for final league match of the season against … [Read more...]

Golden Boot Race: Mo Salah Extends Lead

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has extended his lead at the top of the goalscorers' chart in the Premier League after he scored one of the goals for the Reds in their win over Newcastle United. Egyptian international Salah scored the second goal for Liverpool in the 3-2 win at Newcastle United on Saturday night. The result was enough to take the Reds back to the Premier League summit at the expense of Manchester City who could go back to the top of the table with a home win over Leicester City on Monday night. Liverpool knew that a win … [Read more...]

Record Maker: Liverpool Set New Points Tally With Newcastle Win

Premier League title chasers Liverpool have set a new points tally following their slim victory over Newcastle United earlier this weekend. The Reds made a big step towards ending their long wait for the title with a win over the Magpies but they have to rely on others to do the job. Liverpool need title rivals Manchester City to drop points either against Leicester City on Monday night or on the final day of this season’s Premier League campaign against Brighton and Hove Albion to end their 29-year wait for a league title. Van Error: … [Read more...]

Great Escape: Liverpool To Fight For Title On Final Day

Liverpool will take the Premier League title fight to the final day after they saw off a stubborn Newcastle United team in their penultimate league game of the season. Liverpool needed to win to take the league title fight to the last day of the season and that was what they did. The Reds' win was, however, not straightforward as they had to wait till the final ten minutes to get the all-important victory. Liverpool substitute Divock Origi scored in the final minutes of their game against hosts Newcastle United to give his side a 3-2 win … [Read more...]

Deal On: Agent confirms Arsenal talks for star midfielder

It has been revealed by the agent of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain star Adrien Rabiot that talks have been held with the North London outfit Arsenal. The agent who confirmed the talks held noted that a number of clubs are interested in the signature of the star player and he is already in talks to have his option before the coming season. It is no longer news that Adrien Rabiot is seeking a move out of Paris as he has already fallen out with the club and has the backing of his family to find his way out. United risks losing … [Read more...]

Mo Is Fine: Liverpool Star Could Still Feature THIS Season

Liverpool manager has allayed fears over the health situation of star player Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian international was stretched off during the 3-2 win over hosts Newcastle United in their Premier League clash at the St. James Park on Saturday evening. In his post-match thoughts, the German tactician told reporters that Salah is fine and that he was in the dressing room watching the game when they walked in shortly after the five-goal thriller with the Magpies. Klopp and his players have to dig deep to secure a 3-2 win over their … [Read more...]

Deal On: agent speaks on Laurent Koscielny’s Arsenal future

Laurent Koscielny has arguably been the best defender at the North London outfit Arsenal over the years but there are concerns that it could come to an end with his contract with the club set to run out as soon as the season ends. The France international had returned to action at the end of last year following his Achilles injury but his presence is already making big difference. While the Gunners team have got the option of extending his stay at the club until after coming season, Laurent Koscielny's agent has stated that a decision on his … [Read more...]