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Liverpool fans will be angry with Klopp for not signing Davinson Sanchez & Kalidou Koulibaly

Liverpool supporters will not be glad about reports emanating today suggesting manager Jurgen Klopp rejected the opportunity to sign two top-class defenders this summer. The Merseyside giant spent the majority of the summer transfer window chasing targets, unsuccessfully as it resulted, defender Virgil van Dijk, with Premier League side Southampton simply refusing to cash in on the Dutchman. However, reports emanating from Holland claim the Reds did have options lined up – with Ajax star’s Davinson Sanchez among the alternative targets they … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to lose out on Kepa Arrizabalaga

Premier League giant Arsenal are set to lose out on goalkeeper target as he is prepared to sign a new contract that will include a release clause, according to reports. Arsenal and Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid target Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to pen a new contract with Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao. According to a report by top publication Marca, the 23-year-old Bilbao safe hand has all but agreed a new contract with a salary increase amounting to around £2.7million and his buyout clause believed to be about £8.8million will … [Read more...]

Hero Picks Major Chelsea Flaws After Manchester City Defeat

There have been different reactions to Man City's win over Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, and various people are seeing things from different perspectives. And the thoughts of former England international Alan Shearer towards the game is that the premier league champions made some blunders during the summer transfer window which were exposed at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The London club were beaten 1-0 by visitors Manchester City and couldn't earn any point from the clash. Former Blues star player Kevin De Bruyne scored the sole … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Virgil Van Dijk Hints Of Possible January Move

Southampton central defender Virgil Van Dijk has indicated he would be interested in moving to Anfield in the upcoming winter transfer window if the reds can persuade his current side to sell him. Van Dijk was a hot prospect during the summer transfer window after emerging as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. He, however, favoured a move to Anfield after Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reported to have held a meeting with him to convince him to come play at his side. The deal was … [Read more...]

Julian Draxler linked with move to Arsenal in January

According to reports, Arsenal are preparing for the possibility of a winter swap deal, which would see Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German Julian Draxler swap clubs. Alexis Sanchez will see his Arsenal deal expire next summer, and with no renewal looking likely to being agreed, the forward could move on for nothing in July. However, Arsenal could look to act fast by getting something done in January, and as per The Daily Star, they could land a good deal with Frech Ligue 1 giant Paris Saint-Germain involving Julian Draxler. The Germany … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil getting closer to Manchester United move

As per reports from El Confidencial reporter Kike Marin, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is close to a pre-contract deal with English Premier League rivals Manchester United. Germany international midfielder Mesut Ozil, who splits thought among both pundits and fans due to his languid style of play and attitude on the pitch, has been at the Emirates since 2013, when he arrived from Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid for about 50 million Euro. Ozil has since racked up impressive assist figures for the North Londoners, though the club’s recent … [Read more...]

Manchester United star sent home from England National Team duty

The English FA have on Monday night confirmed that Manchester United center-half Phil Jones has returned to Old Trafford due to injury. The 25-year-old central defender has been one of the best performers for United so far this campaign, forming a brilliant partnership with Eric Bailly at the centre of Mourinho’s defence. In fact, Jones has been so brilliant to this point, that he was labelled England’s best defender by national team boss Gareth Southgate a month ago. Having missed United’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Russian side … [Read more...]

Fabregas Sends Messages To Chelsea Fans About Man City Defeat

Chelsea star player Cesc Fabregas is of the opinion that his side's busy schedule played a huge role in making them lose to Manchester City during the weekend at Stamford Bridge. The citizens were able to come over to West London to get all three points from the game after Kevin De Bruyne’s goal in the 67th minute, and Cesc confessed that Pep Guardiola's side is actually a 'great' side. The former Arsenal captain however believes Man City has an edge over his side in the lead-up to the encounter due to their own schedule, with the visitors … [Read more...]

Manchester United face tough January transfer decision, this is why

English Championship side Aston Villa are reportedly interested in securing the permanent signing of Sam Johnstone from Manchester United, but it remains to be seen if a move can be agreed. The 24-year-old goalkeeper has benefited from regular football with the Championship giants, as Sam has continued to improve and develop his goalkeeping skills and confidence, keeping five clean sheets for the Villa so far this League season. He returned this past summer, having spent a few months with Aston Villa last year, and could be seemingly ready to … [Read more...]

Shaun Wright Philip urges players to leave Stamford Bridge

Former Blue Shaun Wright Philips has said young players at Stamford Bridge should leave - because they are not getting chances at the West London club. 21-year-old Ruben Loftus-Cheek, joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan before the beginning of the League season to ensure he could secure regular football. He is one of a number of Chelsea youngsters plying their trade away from the club due to the lack of playing chances at Stamford Bridge. Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips believes he had no other choice and said it is a … [Read more...]

Bad News – Man United Suffers Transfer Blow With Latest Developments

Senegalese youngster Krepin Diatta has been heavily linked with a move away from his Norwegian club Sarpsborg in recent weeks, and there are speculations that premier league giants Manchester United are trying to bring him over to Old Trafford. However, in a new development, his reps have come out to make an attempt to cool the situation. Though Diatta signed a new deal with his Norwegian club back in February, the talented midfielder has made it known that he has the 'dreams' to move to Manchester United, and the club themselves are showing … [Read more...]

Romelu Lukaku in trouble America; fails to appear in Los Angeles court on Monday

Manchester United Superstar striker Romelu Lukaku has denied an excessively loud party allegation in Beverley Hills as he was close to a £75million move from Goodison Park to Old Trafford. The 24-year-old Belgian was arrested over holding an excessive loud noise complaint after allegedly receiving five warnings verbally from police officers over five days. The Belgium international striker failed to appear in the Los Angeles court on Monday but his Attorney, Robert Humphreys, pleaded not guilty on behalf of the Belgian. Manchester United … [Read more...]

Chelsea fear star Striker hamstring injury could see him out of action for long

Premier League Champions Chelsea fear striker Alvaro Morata could miss more than a month with a hamstring injury. The Spain international forward limped off during Chelsea’s defeat to rivals Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, but manager Antonio Conte disclosed said after the match that he decided to take him off for precautionary reasons. But as per the Spanish Football Association, the former Juventus and Real Madrid striker has suffered a grade two hamstring strain causing him to pull out of Spain’s latest international squad. The … [Read more...]

Mourinho Sends Messages About Pogba’s Injury: It Is ‘Good’

It appears Paul Pogba will have to undergo surgery for his hamstring injury after his manager Jose Mourinho admits the issue could be a long-term one. The Portuguese tactician, speaking recently about the midfielder's injury, said the player's current issues could be seen as a sort of blessing for some other players at Old Trafford. Pogba has been sidelined since he was forced off during the 3-0 win over Basel in the Champions League, and despite that he recently posted a video on his social media page that suggests he is getting better, it … [Read more...]

Conte: Doing This Thing With Juventus Is Easier Than With Chelsea

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is already admitting that things won't be easy for him this season with Chelsea, and that it was easier for him to defend his first Serie A title at Turin than it will be with his current club in the premier league. The Italian tactician believes there are bigger rivals in the premier league who invested in their squads during the summer transfer window and would make things really difficult for him this season. While he was still boss at Juventus, Conte was able to beat AC Milan to the 2011-12 Serie A trophy and was … [Read more...]

This Is The First Player Likely To Leave Man United In The January Transfer Window

According to new reports, Aston Villa are determined to keep Manchester United's Sam Johnstone at the Villa Park on a permanent basis following his impressive performances in Steve Bruce's squad. Bruce successfully persuades the red devils to allow the young shot-stopper come over to his side on loan midway through last term, and the talented goalie has since extended his stay at the Championship side as he looks to help bring them back to the English top flight. After an unimpressive start to the new campaign, the Villa Park club have gone up … [Read more...]

He won’t leave by January, club rules out move for another Liverpool’s star player

Italian Serie A Champions Juventus' chief executive has ruled out a winter transfer move for Germany international playmaker Emre Can after failing to secure the services of the Liverpool midfield maestro during the recently shut summer transfer window. Juventus Chief Executive Beppe Marotta does not think Liverpool will allow Emre Can to leave later in January, despite the Germany international midfielder's contract expiring next summer. Marotta informed Premium Sport in an interview "We [Juventus] do not think we [Juventus] are going to make … [Read more...]

We love him, Arsenal Prepared To Offer Fan Favourite New Contract

According to The Mirror, North London giant Arsenal are reportedly prepared to offer England international midfielder Jack Wilshere a new long-term deal after the midfielder’s return from injury. Considering the limited number of minute he has played for the Emirate club in the last few of years, few Gunners players get as much media hype as midfielder Jack Wilshere does. The midfield maestro was supposed to be the next big thing from England when he burst into the limelight several years ago, but a series of serious injuries have put his … [Read more...]

Bad news for Chelsea fans as he plans to exit club at the end of the season

What a nightmare for Chelsea fans as Manchester City claimed a three point 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge. After Chelsea former starlet Kevin De Bryne saw the back of the net. According to stats, Chelsea have dropped more points at home for the season after Burnley netted three goals at Stamford Bridge, in a game that ended 3-2 at the beginning of the season. And according to theSun, Antonio Conte is very unpleased with the way Chelsea management handled transfer business in summer and he is certainly ready to leave Chelsea at the end of 2017 … [Read more...]

Star player confirms rivalry Mourinho has created between these two players.

Manchester United 30-year-old winger Ashley Young has hailed Jose Mourinho ability to have successfully created a rivalry between Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford which have seen both players perform at their very best this season. Rashford has featured more than Anthony Martial, making just six starts in total, but has claimed five goals and two assists, including scoring in the Champions League. Martial and Rashford have both scored five goals for United and Young says their fight for a starting place spurs in every position of United’s … [Read more...]

Football Prediction: 1st October, 2017

England      Premier League (WWW) Arsenal vs Brighton (LLW) - 1 / 1X & Under 1.5 (WWL) Newcastle vs Liverpool (LWD) - 2 DrawNoBet / 2X & Over 1.5 (WWD) Everton vs Burnley (DLD) - 1X & Under 4.5 England     Championship (DLL) Sheffield Wed vs Leeds United (WWL) - 12 / Over 0.5 Spain     La Liga (LLL) Real Sociedad vs Real Betis (WWW) - GG / Home Multi -Goal (1-3) (WWW) Barcelona vs Las Palmas (WLL) - 1 / 1 & Over 1.5 / 1HT / HomeScoreBothHalf (DWW) Valencia vs Ath Bilbao (LDL) - 1X / Home Multi -Goal … [Read more...]

Chelsea Fans Blame Jose Mourinho For Man City Defeat At Stamford Bridge

Former Chelsea star player Kevin De Bruyne scored the winning goal for his current side Man City when both sides clashed at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea fans, of course, are not happy for losing the game. But they are not angry with De Bruyne, but the man called Jose Mourinho. How does this concerns the Manchester United boss? Simply because, he was the one who sold De Bruyne for just £18million three years ago - and the blues fans didn't forget this, expressing their anger on social media. When the Portuguese tactician was still … [Read more...]

Manchester United set to hijack Radja Nainggolan from Chelsea grip

Premier League giant Manchester United could do well to complete the transfer of Serie A giants AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan as an option at wing-back position, as reported by former English Premier League star Shaka Hislop. The former Premier League goalkeeper, who played for teams like London club West Ham, Newcastle and Portsmouth during his playing time in the English Premier League, suggested Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United could sign him to do an upgrade on their left-hand side position. Despite playing a number of formations … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Chelsea eye Florinel Coman

According to reports in British papers, Premier League Champions Chelsea are closely watching the situations of Steaua Bucharest wing ace Florinel Coman. The West London club’s Technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Romania just last week to watch the 19-year-old in action for Steaua in their 1-0 victory over city rivals Dinamo Bucharest. The highly-rated young sensation primarily plays from the left-wing although he is equally played across the front line and has been played five times by Romania's Under 21 team. Steaua Bucharest … [Read more...]

Conte Urged To Sign Player As Competition For Chelsea Star When January Comes

Wayne Bridge thinks Chelsea should sign another striker as an alternative to Alvaro Morata when the January transfer window comes. Although Morata had made a great start at his new side by scoring seven goals in eight matches so far, former Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge believes his old club still lack a direct replacement for departed Diego Costa. Currently, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte only has Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi to call on as a backup to Alvaro, but Wayne expects the attack department should be looked into at the next … [Read more...]