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United ready for Pogba sale, hand major condition

The emerging report claims that English Premier League outfit Man United are now ready to hand Spanish La Liga giants their wish to land Paul Pogba in the coming summer transfer window. It is rumored that Paul Pogba is on his way to join the Los Blancos as they have already launched an "Operation Pogba" with a bid also being prepared. The former Juventus player also seems to be tired of working with the Red Devils and he is allegedly pushing his way out of the club. Mourinho’s biggest transfer regret revealed It is claimed that the … [Read more...]

Zidane final speaks on Paul Pogba joining Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has reacted to claims that France international Paul Pogba would be leaving Man United to join his team at the end of one season. The speculations have been unending as it is claimed that an agreement would be reached in coming weeks to have the World Cup winner sign for the Los Blancos. It would be recalled that the former Juventus star earlier fuelled the speculations as he stated in public, his wish to work under the football legend at Real Madrid. Zidane Reunion Is Perfect For Real Madrid – … [Read more...]

Done Deal!!! United target agree major deal

Manchester United's chase of PSV star Hirving Lozano has now hit the dead rock as he is reported to have agreed on a move to the Italian Serie A outfit Napoli ahead of the summer transfer window. It has been revealed that the Red Devils have been in the chase for Hirving Lozano since the last summer transfer window but they have not been successful. Hirving Lozano is a player every big side will want to have because of his quality and personality both on and off the pitch. Deal done!!! Man United to conclude a €10m deal for star … [Read more...]

Deal On: Solskjaer makes get me plea for Sporting Lisbon midfielder

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer has made a get me plea to the club management to secure the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes in the coming summer transfer window. Bruno Fernandes has been on the radar of the English Premier League defending champions Man City but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to land the star player ahead of their Manchester rivals. The star midfielder is one of the biggest names in Portugal having impressed so far this season. He was linked to a number of English Premier League teams in the last … [Read more...]

Deal On: Solskjaer keen on Juan Mata stay

While a deal is yet to be confirmed, Man United manager Ole Gummar Solskjaer has expressed his desire for Spanish star Juan Mata to remain at the club ahead of the coming season. Juan Mata was a major part of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer team that had a winning streak when he first took over the job from former boss Jose Mourinho. The former Red Devils forward stated that he hopes Juan Mata is able to agree on a deal with the club to have him stay put as his contract with the club expires at the end of the season. De Bruyne Narrates How He … [Read more...]

Deal On: PSG, Chelsea Plotting Swap Deal

French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Chelsea could be involved in a swap deal involving one player on both sides. This is according to the publication from popular French news outlet Le10sport which claimed that Willian and Julian Draxler can move in the other direction. It was revealed that Chelsea are keen on a move for German international Julian Draxler who has been a bit-part player for PSG for the majority of his time with the French capital club. A €40m transfer is enough for the former Schalke 04 player. No Deal: … [Read more...]

Deal Close: Ex-Liverpool Boss Hints New Contract At Newcastle United

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has hinted that he’s close to signing a new deal with the Magpies. The former Liverpool manager made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Liverpool game on Saturday evening. Benitez and his Newcastle United team welcome Premier League title chasers Liverpool to St. James’ Park on what’s a big game for the visitors as the race for the league title hots up. Spanish tactician Rafael Benitez has spent over three years as the Newcastle United manager and his contract is expected to … [Read more...]

Deal On: Chelsea To Open Contract Talks With 22-Year-Old Midfielder

Chelsea have concluded plans to open contract talks with midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. This is according to a publication from The Sun as the Blues tried to avoid a similar situation like that of young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Recently capped England international Hudson-Odoi has one year left on his current contract with Chelsea and the West Londoners might need to decide whether to cash in on him or let him run down his contract in the event that the Blues Academy player doesn’t sign a new deal. Balanced Tie: Chelsea Secure Away Draw … [Read more...]

Done Deal: Liverpool Target Agrees Six-Year Contract With Real Madrid

Premier League title chasers Liverpool have been handed a big transfer blow after one of their targets agreed to a contract with Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has been a long-term target for Liverpool and the Reds are almost certain to miss out on his signature to Real Madrid It was revealed that the player has agreed to a six-year deal with the Los Merengues ahead of a summer move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. This is according to popular Spanish newspaper AS which claimed that the deal will … [Read more...]

Deal On: Frankfurt Target Swap Deal In €60m Transfer For Chelsea Target

German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have requested for a swap deal as they try to sell in-form striker Luka Jovic to Real Madrid this summer. This is according to widespread reports coming out of the Spanish media. Luka Jovic was formerly on a two-year loan spell at Frankfurt from Portuguese giants Benfica having joined the Germans in the summer of 2017 but that deal has been made permanent for just €7m towards the end of last month. The young Serbian international striker has been in superb form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season … [Read more...]

Best Player: Rodgers In Tribute To Sterling Ahead Of Crucial League Clash

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has praised the quality shown by Raheem Sterling in recent seasons as he described him as one of the world’s best players. According to him, Raheem Sterling has improved a great deal under the guidance of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Brendan Rodgers and Raheem Sterling worked together at Liverpool until 2015 when the latter left to join Premier League champions Manchester City. Rodgers and Sterling were a major part of the Reds' close title challenge during the 2014/15 Premier League … [Read more...]

Deal On: PSG Eyeing £85m Summer Swoop For Chelsea Target

French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are said to be plotting a summer move for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly according to reports emanating from the media in France. Koulibaly is one of the most sought-after defensive players ahead of the resumption of the transfer window this summer. According to Le10sport, PSG want to rebuild their defence this summer with club skipper Thiago Silva likely to leave at the end of this season. It was revealed that Kalidou Koulibaly has been identified as the quality replacement for the Brazilian … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Watford: Home Win Most Likely

Champions League chasers Chelsea can make a big step towards sealing a spot in Europe’s premier club competition when they welcome Watford in a Premier League clash billed for Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues are in a very good position to qualify for the Champions League next season with two games left to play this season. Chelsea have two points more than nearest challengers Arsenal and they welcome a Watford team with a poor record at Stamford Bridge. Watford have won none of their last eleven games at Chelsea and they have lost … [Read more...]

Difficult Rival: Liverpool Hailed By Guardiola As Title Race Hots Up

Five-time European champions Liverpool have drawn the praise of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as the Premier League title race enters feverpitch as from this weekend with two games left to play. Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Liverpool during his pre-match press conference ahead of the league game at home to Manchester City. According to him, Liverpool are the most difficult rival that he has had to face in his managerial career. Pep Guardiola has one of the most attractive managerial CVs in the history of club football having … [Read more...]

Two Great Teams: Guardiola Lauds Barcelona, Liverpool After UCL Classic

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was full of praise for rival team Liverpool in the wake of their Champions League semifinal first leg clash with Barcelona on Wednesday night. Guardiola lauded two great teams Barcelona and Liverpool during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the Citizens' Premier League clash with Leicester City on Monday night. According to him, the two teams were incredible and that he enjoyed watching the game which Barcelona won 3-0 courtesy a fantastic brace from Lionel Messi. Pep Guardiola was … [Read more...]

He’s No Robot: Sarri Explains Hazard’s Decision

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has explained the reason behind his decision to drop star player Eden Hazard from his team for the crucial Europa League semifinal clash with German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. The biggest news on Thursday night was the omission of Hazard from the Chelsea starting XI for the Frankfurt game. When asked about his decision to drop Hazard from his starting XI during his post-match press conference, Sarri told reporters that Eden Hazard is not a robot and that the Belgian international can’t play 75 matches … [Read more...]

No Favours: Benitez Focused On Getting Result vs Liverpool

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez doesn’t have any plans to do his former club a favour when Liverpool travel to the North East to take on his team. Benitez and Newcastle United will host Liverpool who are on the hunt for the Premier League title alongside defending champions Manchester City. There have been suggestions that the former Liverpool manager will do his old team a big favour when they visit St. James’ Park on Saturday evening. In his pre-match press conference ahead of the game between Newcastle United and Liverpool, the … [Read more...]

Deal On: Chelsea, Man Utd Eyeing £36m Transfer For Real Madrid Loanee

Two Premier League sides namely Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez according to widespread reports emanating from the media in Spain. James Rodriguez is on a two-year loan deal at German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich from Real Madrid at the moment but the Bavarian giants are not willing to make his loan spell a permanent one. Bayern Munich were said to have paid £11m for the loan deal with the option of making it a permanent transfer for £36m. Liverpool Backed For … [Read more...]

These two Arsenal stars in shock exit list

North London outfit Arsenal will do away with Nigerian international Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan at the end of the season if the call by the club legend Charlie Nicholas is to be obeyed. The Gunners are yet to be sure of their fate for the Champions League next season as they are yet to be in the top-four while it is unsure if they will win the Europa League for automatic qualification. The Arsenal legend is of the opinion that the two Arsenal stars have not been giving their best, hence, do not deserve to be in the team ahead of the … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil speaks on Ramsey’s Juventus move

North London outfit Arsenal are set to bid farewell to Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey as he is having his last season at the Emirates Stadium. The former Cardiff City midfielder failed to agree on a deal to extend his stay at the North London and that led to his talks with the Italian Serie A outfit Juventus before a four-year deal was signed. One can boldly say that Aaron Ramsey has played his last game for Arsenal as he is already injured and out of the season. Done Deal: Chelsea Loanee Joins Metz In €6m … [Read more...]

Balanced Tie: Chelsea Secure Away Draw At Frankfurt

West London giants Chelsea will have to see off German opposition Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg if they want to keep up their hopes of winning a second Europa League title at the end of this season. Eintracht Frankfurt have been the surprise team of this season’s Europa League title and they showed that it was no fluke in the first half of the game against Chelsea. Star striker Luka Jovic has been constantly linked with clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona following his good form for the Germans this term. Mourinho Drops Some Hint … [Read more...]

Deal ON!!! Arsenal to swoop for young Lyon sensation

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to swoop in for French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon youngster Yad Lochereau, if reports according to o Foot Mercarto is to be believed. The North London outfit are keen on more additions ahead of the coming summer transfer window but it is unclear if Yad Lochereau is the kind of player they will be moving for as he is still a young lad and might not be able to meet with the competition in the team. Zidane, Madrid chiefs clash over Pogba Yad Lochereau is reported to be training with Lyon’s U17 team but … [Read more...]

Deal On!!! Arsenal deal for right-back facing Man City competition

North London outfit Arsenal are reportedly in a bid to land Strasbourg right-back Kenny Lala in the summer transfer window. Arsenal as a team is set to storm the summer transfer window in order to add more strength to the team ahead of the coming season as they have been shaky in the defence with the least clean sheets amongst the top six teams. Kenny Lala has impressed his French side and he is reportedly seeking a move away from France as he has never had a career outside his home country. Club pull out of Chelsea's star player race for … [Read more...]

Done Deal!!! Paul Pogba’s replacement seen

There are suggestions that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has begun the search for a replacement for French midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Paul Pogba is keen to leave the Old Trafford after this season and has his sight on moving to the Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid in the coming summer transfer window after making it public that he wants to work under Zinedine Zidane. The results suffered by the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer men have also made it difficult to convince Paul Pogba to remain at the club while some … [Read more...]

Mourinho takes swipe at former United players

Former Man United manager Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at former Red Devils players Paul Scholes and Gary Neville over lack of success in their management career. Both former players have been critical of the Portuguese boss in the past but they were able to prove they can do it when handed the opportunity to take charge of clubs. It would be recalled that Gary Neville was handed the opportunity of managing Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia but he could not last more than 16 league games at the club while Paul Scholes also walked away from … [Read more...]