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Jose Mourinho Will Not Sign His Favourite Target This Summer

Manchester United will not be signing Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale this summer, according to transfer expert, Guillem Balague. The Red Devils have been on the trail of Bale for a while, dating back to his time at Tottenham Hotspur before he moved to the Bernabeu for a world record deal. United were believed to have continued to track his progress with a view of swooping for him at the slightest opportunity. The 28-year-old has been tipped to a move away from the La Liga giants this summer with reports that the club hierarchy are frustrated at … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Midfield Star Undergoes Liverpool Medical After Agreeing £48m Switch

According to the Liverpool Echo, Naby Keita has undergone a medical examination after Merseyside giant Liverpool agreed on a club transfer record deal to sign the midfield maestro from RB Leipzig but he won’t arrive Anfield until next summer. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been pursuing Keita all summer after identifying him as one of his primary transfer targets, but the Reds found it hard to agree on a transfer fee with RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga outfit refused to cash in on the midfielder this summer and turned down some bids from the Reds … [Read more...]

Man United Urged To Complete Transfer For De Gea’s Replacement

Manchester United have been urged to complete a stunning transfer move for Leicester City goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. The Danish shot-stopper has been tipped with an Old Trafford move this summer following reports that David De Gea might complete a shock move to Real Madrid after holding several talks with the club over a possible move. Schemeichel has been in the between the sticks for the Foxes since their days in the Championship up until they lifted the Premier League title. The 30-year-old has been hailed for his impressive skills … [Read more...]

Liverpool table second bid for star player after initial offer was turned down

Liverpool have stepped up their offer for Monaco starlet Thomas Lemar to more than £64.6million and are now forcing a deal to be sealed before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday. According to Telegraph Sport, an initial offer of £55million for the starlet was turned down by the French Ligue 1 club earlier this summer, but the Reds have returned with an improved bid and are aware that the France international would like to leave the Ligue 1 club. Sources in France say an offer is now in excess of £64.6million although AS Monaco have … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Make Bid For £30M-Rated Star Player

Swansea City star striker Fernando Llorente has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and has been strongly linked with Stamford Bridge club in recent times. And in a new development (via Independent), the blues are set to make a concrete offer for the Spanish star. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is still determined to add more quality to his squad and still want to strengthen his attacking options before the transfer window closes on Thursday. And it is understood that the Italian manager thinks Fernando is an ideal mentor and back-up … [Read more...]

Wenger set to anger fans as Arsenal place £90m on quartet

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are prepared to cash in on four players for a combined transfer fee of £90m, but manager Arsene Wenger isn’t planning on replacing them this summer. The Arsenal manager has suggested recently that he was not thinking about bringing in any more players until he’d sold his deadwood as he felt the team was too large. The pair of Lucas Perez and Kieran Gibbs are first team squad members that are expected to leave this summer, and it seems like they are finally about completing transfers away from the Emirate … [Read more...]

Chelsea confident of signing box-to-box midfielder in next few days

Premier League Champions Chelsea remain confident of securing the services of England international midfielder Danny Drinkwater and reportedly feels Leicester City are only delaying to sell as they are seeking for a replacement. The Leicester City star emerged as a transfer target for the Blues after the West Londoners sold Serbian Nemanja Matic to Premier League rivals Manchester United. The 27 years old, helped the Foxes win a remarkable Premier League title back in 2016 and has grown into one of Leicester’s most important players since … [Read more...]

Good News – Liverpool Complete Star Player Signing

According to new reports, premier league side Liverpool have agreed on a fee with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig to sign their star player Naby Keita after the player emerged as a target for the Reds this summer. However, it was added that the move will not go through until the summer of 2018. Jurgen Klopp's side have reportedly paid an excess that goes beyond the £48 million release clause that was in the player’s contract next year to make sure they will be the ones to get his signature ahead of any other interested club. This move by … [Read more...]

Manchester United Target Can Move On Loan Before Transfer Deadline

Manchester United have been alerted to the availability of Bayern Munich star player on loan before the end of summer transfer window, according to reports. The 19-year-old has cut a frustrated figure at the Allianz Arena due to his lack of chances under Carlo Ancelotti, sparking several speculations over his future. Despite the German giants' brilliant form last season, Sanches could only manage just 25 appearances across all competitions and has failed to live to the expectations of his €35million price-tag. However, a host of clubs in … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepared to make concrete offer for talented striker

According to the Independent, Chelsea are ready to make a substantial bid for Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente before the summer transfer window closes this week. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is determined to reinforce his forward line before the summer transfer window slams shut on Thursday and sees Llorente as a proper mentor and deputy for record transfer signing from Real Madrid Alvaro Morata. Antonio Conte signed the Swansea striker for Serie A giant Juventus and the forward impressed for his club last campaign, netting 15 goals in 33 … [Read more...]

Manchester United Reach Agreement With La Liga Giants For Box-to-box Midfielder

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Valencia over a loan deal for Andreas Pereira, according to reports. The Brazilian star has been tipped to leave the Old Trafford in the coming days as he is not guaranteed a first team place ahead of the new season. Pereira did well to win the hearts of some fans in the La Liga with his impressive displays for Granada, where he netted five goals in all competitions last term, although he could not save them from getting relegated to the Segunda division. According to Spanish-based … [Read more...]

Arsenal expecting £70million-plus-player offer for contract rebel

Premier League rivals Manchester City are not giving up in their chase of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez and will reportedly offer the Gunners £70m-plus-player bid before the summer transfer window closes. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that the Chile international will not be sold severally in recent weeks, but there is still a pointer that attacker could be on his way out before the window closes on August 31. The 28-year-old versatile midfielder made his first Premier league start of the season on Sunday but could not stop his team … [Read more...]

Klopp Set To Smash Liverpool’s Club-record Transfer Once More

Monaco star player Thomas Lemar is a hot prospect this summer after emerging as a target for a handful of top clubs across Europe. Right now, the Telegraph are reporting that Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have made an enquiry for the Frenchman and might bring him to Anfield before Thursday. Lemar enjoyed a largely successful campaign with Monaco last season and played a big role in their ability to win the Ligue 1 title ahead of PSG. The winger also played a role in them reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League surprisingly. The France … [Read more...]

Liverpool prepare record transfer deal for Monaco starlet after Arsenal abandon pursuit

According to the Daily Telegraph, Liverpool have contacted Monaco and are preparing a club transfer record deal for French man Thomas Lemar. The forward was one the few players that impressed for AS Monaco last season as they overcame Ligue 1 and performed well in the UEFA Champions League. Despite their season, AS Monaco have sold a lot of first-team stars this summer transfer window and more stars could yet leave before the summer transfer window slams shut. Thomas Lemar finished as a primary target for Arsenal earlier this summer, with … [Read more...]

Liverpool shareholder tells club to sell Brazilian to Barcelona

Famous Liverpool shareholder, basketball star LeBron James have told the Merseysiders to cash in on Brazil international midfielder Philippe Coutinho and let him join FC Barcelona this summer transfer window. The Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball star became a shareholder at the Anfield club back in 2011. According to Mundo Deportivo, James has told FSG he thinks they should negotiate with FC Barcelona and let him leave the club before the summer transfer window closes next week. The attacking midfielder has been the subject of three formal … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Liverpool Reportedly Agree star player move

According to reports, Liverpool have agreed talks with FC Barcelona over a transfer for Brazil international Philippe Coutinho, after positive talks between Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group and Coutinho's agents. As per Sport, the Reds will sign a quality replacement for Barcelona bound Coutinho before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday, then the Brazilian will be permitted to leave for a deal worth around €150 million. The same Publication claim, the Reds want to replace Coutinho before he leaves to avoid paying over-inflated … [Read more...]

Arsenal want £40m plus £1 for contract rebel, not Sanchez

According to reports, Arenal are demanding about £40million plus £1 from rivals Liverpool for England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Express Sport claims Oxlade-Chamberlain desire to leave the North London club after turning down an improved £180,000-weekly contract. The North Londoners are yet to decide on whether to sell him before the summer transfer window closes next week or keep him at the club to run out his existing deal and lose him on a free next summer. Premier League pair of Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly keenly … [Read more...]

Chelsea face serious risk of losing £40m striker; Premier League rivals hijack transfer

According to reports, Merseyside giant Everton are trying to hijack Chelsea’s approach for Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as they attempt to replace departed striker Romelu Lukaku. Everton have already splashed about £150m this summer transfer window on Gylfi Sigurdsson, Davy Klaassen, and, Michael Keane, but it looks as though manager Ronald Koeman still desire one more quality addition to his team. As per The Mirror, the Toffees are now attempting to hijack Chelsea’s £40m Vardy move and believe that they are favourites in that former … [Read more...]

Chelsea consider last-minute bid for Arsenal contract rebel following massive wage demands

The future of Chile international superstar Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal remains up in the air despite several months of contract negotiations. The 28-year-old forward has entered the last 12 months of his current Arsenal contract and wants more than £400,000-weekly to remain at the Emirate Stadium. Transfer discuss are still ongoing and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still very hopeful that the Manchester City target will remain at the North London club. But three top European clubs are still trying hard to lure the Chilean away from the … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger set to sell Arsenal star to Chelsea

According to reports, Arsene Wenger and Arsenal are set to cash in on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Premier League Champions Chelsea this week. The Mirror claimed on Sunday that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would not sell the forward to Liverpool, who are also reportedly interested in the versatile midfielder, as they feel they are direct rivals for a top 4 spot. The report says that Wenger sees the Blues as title contenders while selling the forward to Klopp’s team would further strengthen a fellow top four contender. Antonio Conte’s side … [Read more...]

Man United Given Fresh Hope In Pursuit Of Portuguese Midfielder

Manchester United have received fresh boost in their pursuit of Andre Gomes following reports that Barcelona rejected Juventus' bid for the midfielder. The 24-year-old arrived at Camp Nou last season from Valencia but has struggled for game-time at Barca due to his lack-lustre displays and has been tipped to make a move away from the club this summer. Manchester United are one of the clubs to have been credited with an interest in the Portuguese star, as Jose Mourinho tries to conclude his summer business with a fourth signing. Reports in … [Read more...]

Chelsea At Advantage To Complete Star Player Signing With £35M Ahead Of Liverpool

Arsenal star player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer and has emerged as a target for both Liverpool and Chelsea. The player has been in the news recently, and the latest being said of him now is that premier league champions Chelsea are in pole position to get his signature ahead of Liverpool. Chelsea have seen an initial bid for the Englishman rejected by Arsenal, and it is understood that they are yet to make an improved offer for him. However, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has … [Read more...]

Liverpool manager believes Gunners will test their strength

Jurgen Klopp believes Arsene Wenge’s men still represent a huge test for his team’s Premier League title credentials despite their UEFA Champions League absence. The North London club finished a disappointing fifth in the English Premier League last campaign and failed to finish in top four, thereby failed to qualify for European football’s top competition for the first time since manager Arsene Wenger took over as head coach back in 1996. But the former Dortmund tactician maintains Wenger's men are still one of Premier league’s best teams and … [Read more...]

Arsenal to sell 25-year-old defender if they can recoup £34million fee

According to reports, Arsenal are willing to sell defender Shkodran Mustafi in the next couple of days so long as they can recover the £34million they spent on the German last summer. The Germany international defender has divided opinion amongst Gunner fans since joining the Emirate club last summer, and injury worries disrupted his first season in the Premier League. Mustafi, 25, struggled in the second-stanza of last season after sustaining an injury before December and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has failed to rule out a shocking exit … [Read more...]

Chelsea boss tells club to reinforce team; says he can’t win the league with 11 players

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has increased the heat on the Stamford Bridge club's board to sign quality players by warning it will be 'impossible' to negotiate through four competitions with only '11 or 13 players.' The West London club have already splashed more than £120m this summer transfer window on defender Antonio Rudiger, midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, and striker Alvaro Morata, but having lost long serving captain John Terry and Central midfielder Nemanja Matic and with Spaniard Diego Costa away without leave, the Chelsea boss is keen on … [Read more...]