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United Transfer Chief Holds Renewed Talks With Italian Giants Over Explosive Star

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has met with the agent of Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic to thrash out a potential move, according to reports. The 28-year-old has been a subject of interest from the Red Devils all summer window but Inter Milan have coyed on a deal, holding out for a crazy bid before allowing the move materialise. It is understood that Manchester United have tabled a latest offer believed to be around £ 39million for the winger while Inter Milan are holding out for a fee around £48 million. United … [Read more...]

Star player gives Arsenal fans extra boost with serious workout after training

Manchester City target Alexis Sanchez handed Arsenal fans a huge boost by participating in full training this afternoon - and then working out heavily in the gym. The former Barcelona star may not be available to feature in Saturday's game against Stoke, but he is working very hard to return to full fitness after an abdominal problem. No doubt the forward is working hard, judging by his latest Instagram post which was uploaded from Arsenal's training ground. Sanchez is shown topless in a video that lasted for 14 seconds recovering his … [Read more...]

Expert Confirms Popular Liverpool Transfer Update

The Times football expert Paul Joyce has confirmed that Liverpool are on the lookout for a new midfielder - and it's not Naby Keita. RB Leipzig refused to change their stance of 'none of our players will be sold this summer' and not Liverpool's big bids could make them have a change of heart. It is however understood that Liverpool have moved on (even though there are speculations that they will come again for the Guinean next summer) putting their focus on other midfielders. The future of both Philippe Coutinho and Emre Can at Anfield is … [Read more...]

Euro Giants Make Last-ditch Attempt To Sign Man United Hero

Real Madrid are trying a last-ditch attempt to lure Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea to the Santiago Bernabeu, according to reports. The Spaniard has been a subject of interest from Real for a long time, and even came close to joining them in 2015; the keeper has since then been linked to make an audacious move to the Bernabeu this summer. Reports in the Sun claim that Real Madrid who were linked with a move for AS Monaco youngster Kylian Mbappe and have turned their attentions to signing De Gea. Real's interest for the United … [Read more...]

Arenal, Liverpool eye PSG 23-year-old star – report

According to The Gambling Times, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all held initial discussions with Ligue 1 side Paris St-Germain for German Julian Draxler. The 23-year-old attacker faces being dropped down the pecking order at the French Capital club following the world transfer record acquisition of Neymar Jr from FC Barcelona. But the German’s agent Roger Witterman has tried to play down rumour over his client’s future at the club. The German has been strongly linked with a transfer to Arsenal ever since bursting … [Read more...]

Man United Want To Sell This Star To Fund Fourth Signing

Manchester United are considering offloading Luke Shaw in order to raise funds for a fourth signing this summer, according to reports. The left-back has struggled for playing time under Jose Mourinho last season, and even failed to create an impression at the Old Trafford. Reports in the Daily Record claim that the defender could be allowed to move this summer, as they hope to bolster their ranks ahead of the season. Having just featured once for the Red Devils between December and March, Shaw has been tipped to make a move away from Old … [Read more...]

Former Reds forward says Klopp should allow player join Club

Former Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy believes unsettled attacker Philippe Coutinho must be sold to FC Barcelona this summer since the Brazilian has his heart set on a bid that is too good to reject. Coutinho has been the subject of about two failed offers from Camp Nou and is yet to play for the Reds this season due to a back injury. The Spanish giant have kicked off their season with two losses to European Champions Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup ahead of the new League season, and Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is expected to … [Read more...]

Juan Cuadrado linked with Arsenal move… Once again

According to reports in Italy, Arsenal are planning a late move for Juventus star Juan Cuadrado. Arsenal have been constantly linked with the Chelsea flop this summer, and transfermarketweb.com in Italy are the latest publication to try and keep the speculation going, claiming the Gunners are preparing a “last-minute bid” to sign him. A transfer away from Juventus for Cuadrado doesn’t seem to make sense. The player only joined the Serie A champions permanently earlier this summer, after a clause in his loan deal with his former London club was … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepare £120,000 a week deal for Tottenham star – report

Chelsea are reportedly set to offer Tottenham Hotspur star Danny Rose a deal worth £120,000 weekly to tempt him away from the North London club this summer transfer window, as per British outlet Evening Standard. British Tabloid Evening Standard is reporting that the Blues are ready to double the player’s wages but that the West Londoners are likely to find it hard to convince Tottenham to cash in on the defender this summer transfer window. The same publication claim that Tottenham are not expected to consider any bids from the Blues for the … [Read more...]

Injured Chelsea duo hands Conte major boost by scoring in secret friendly 

Belgium international Eden Hazard stepped up his injury return by scoring in a secret friendly match organized by the West London club against a QPR youth side at the Chelsea's Cobham training ground. The Blues won 8-0. Hazard has been out injured since June with an ankle problem with manager Antonio Conte keen on having his star man back after a rather poor start to the Premier League season in the 3-2 loss to Burnley. Sunday's London derby against rivals Tottenham Hotspurs is still unlikely, but the Belgian look ready to play some part in … [Read more...]

Deal Done: Chelsea Set To Announce Official Deal For Midfielder

According to new reports, premier league champions Chelsea are ready to make an official announcement of the outgoing transfer of talented youngster Jordan Houghton in the coming days. Doncaster Rovers F.C have recently made it known that they have agreed to terms with the Stamford Bridge club over the England Youth International joining them on loan until January 2018. Houghton spent a part of the 2016-17 campaign on loan with the newly promoted League One club, and had to return to west London after picking up an injury on his knee during … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker could be charged to court by club for no-show

According to Ray Wilkins, Diego Costa could be charged to court by the London club for “swanning around on a beach” in his hometown in Brazil instead of returning to training. The Former Chelsea player hit out at the Spaniard for not returning to the club and train while still a Chelsea FC player. Chelsea have fined the striker £300,000 for not coming back to the club for pre-season training last month. Ray Wilkins told talkSPORT: “I (Wilkins) can’t quite understand this situation. “He (Costa) is still a Chelsea player. They (Chelsea) … [Read more...]

Chelsea boss furious as Juventus turned down his £73m bid for 26-year-old defender – report

Premier League Champions Chelsea have seen their latest effort to sign Alex Sandro from Serie A giant Juventus once again rejected. The Blues have been chasing the left-back since early in the summer transfer window. Offers of £52million and £61million respectively have been turned down by the Serie A giant with head Coach Max Allegri keen to keep hold of the defender. But, as per Italian publication Calciomercato, the West Londoners have tabled a third offer for the Brazilian, reportedly worth £62m up front plus add-ons. The Serie A … [Read more...]

Shocking! Wenger willing to take a £200 million gamble on out-of-contract Arsenal trio

According to reports, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to take a £200 million gamble on keeping his out-of-contract stars at the club and insists he has the full support of the Arsenal board. Wenger has begun this League season with some of his best legs heading into the final 12 months of their current deal. Superstars like Chilean Alexis Sanchez, German Mesut Ozil and Englishman Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all leave for free next summer if new contracts are not signed, seeing the Gunners write off about £200 million worth of business … [Read more...]

Man United Emerge As Shock Candidates To Sign Veteran Winger

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could turn to Bayern Munich winger, Arjen Robben as he hopes to bring in a new face on the left wing, according to reports. The United boss has continually talked about his intentions to sign a fourth player this summer, with suggestions that he wants a left winger following strong links with Inter Milan winger, Ivan Perisic. Reports in the Daily Mail claim that Mourinho could turn attention to signing Arjen Robben from Bayern Munich. The duo of Mourinho and Robben have a working relationship from their … [Read more...]

Chelsea Failed In The Attempt To Sign Top Target

Andrea Belotti has become a hot prospect this summer after emerging as a target for a handful of top clubs across Europe. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is understood to be interested in bringing the Italian striker to Stamford Bridge and the player has been linked with the premier league champions for some time. In a new development, there are reports that the Stamford Bridge club have been warned they will have to pay the player's £88million release clause if they want to secure his services after failing in an initial attempt to get him. It … [Read more...]

Wantaway Liverpool midfielder set to miss Crystal Palace match amid transfer link

Unsettled Brazil and Liverpool midfield maestro Philippe Coutinho will miss Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace with a back problem as rumour continues about his future. Spanish La Liga giant FC Barcelona have confirmed they are "close" to signing the Brazilian. The 25-year-old handed in a transfer request just last week, days after the Merseyside club turned down a £90 million offer from the Catalan club. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said "It's a very tough situation, but we (Liverpool) have nothing new to say. It's not … [Read more...]

£30m Target Waiting On Mourinho To Launch Stunning Move

Barcelona attacking midfielder Arda Turan is keen on moving to Manchester United this summer, according to reports. The 30-year-old has been tipped to make a move away from the Camp Nou after struggling to get games with the Catalan giants since he moved there from Atletico Madrid. Prior reports in Spanish outlet AS claim that Jose Mourinho is keen on adding Turan to his ranks this summer and a move could materialise due to a working relationship between the Portuguese and Turan's agent, Jorge Mendes. Reports in Turkish news outlet Futbol … [Read more...]

Costa To Chelsea: This Is What I Want

Diego Costa has been in the news for some time and he has recently released an official statement asking Chelsea to give him the chance to make a move back to his former Spanish club Atletico Madrid. His future has been up in the air right from the end of last campaign and it is understood that Serie A side AC Milan are interested in bringing him over to San Siro even though he has made it known that he prefers going to Madrid. Earlier on in the summer, it seems as if the Madrid club would sign the striker and register him to their squad when … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho Shift Focus On Signing Highly-rated Winger After Failing To Sign Perisic

Manchester United have turned their attention to sign AS Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar, according to reports. According to Daily Record, United boss Jose Mourinho is considering a move for the Frenchman after failing to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for a left-sided winger this summer as Mourinho looks to sign a fourth player this summer following the arrival of three players. Inter Milan are said to be confident on tying Ivan Perisic to a new deal in order to fend off interest from Manchester … [Read more...]

Chelsea Confidence Of Completing £30M Deal For Talented Player

Leicester City star player Danny Drinkwater has been in the news recently after emerging as a target for premier league champions Chelsea this summer. He has been strongly linked with making a move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes, and in a new development, the Mail Online are reporting that the Blues are confident of finalising a deal worth around £30 million for him. It was suggested that Antonio Conte's side will offer an initial fee of £25 million that will include £5 million in add-ons. Last summer, the Englishman … [Read more...]

Report – Liverpool Close To Sealing Deal For Superb Star

It is glaring that Liverpool need to bring in a new midfielder before the end of this summer transfer window of which Jurgen Klopp has publicly admitted that he would like signing a new midfielder into his squad. This season will obviously be a busy one for the Reds, coupled with Champions League football, and Klopp needs a handful of superb options in his team. Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has handed in a transfer request to the club, and even the future of Emre Can is not yet settled at Anfield, with Juventus seemingly bent on … [Read more...]

Man United Facing Uphill Task To Completing £36.5m Transfer Move

Manchester United facing an uphill task to sign Barcelona star Sergi Roberto, with reports that the Catalan giants are keen on holding onto the player. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho has revealed his intentions to sign a fourth player this summer, following the arrivals of Victor Lindelof, Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic to the Old Trafford. United are believed to be considering a move for Roberto who has been tipped to make move away from the Camp Nou following the arrival of Nelson Semedo who will take his place at the right-back … [Read more...]

C. Ronaldo Wanted Man United To Sign This Player

Cristiano Ronaldo wanted Manchester United to sign Real Madrid teammate, Gareth Bale this summer, according to reports. The 27-year-old was tipped to make an audacious move to Santiago Bernabeu this summer following suggestions that the hierarchy at Real Madrid are open to allowing him leave this window due to his incessant injuries that has marred his stay at the club. Jose Mourinho was said to be keen on bringing Bale to the Old Trafford this summer but the winger rejected United's advances as he came out to reveal that he is happy at … [Read more...]

Liverpool: We Will Sell Coutinho To Barcelona On One Condition

Philippe Coutinho's future at Liverpool is still uncertain and the player has been constantly in the news. The latest being said about him now (via Diario Gol) is that the reds could agree to sell him to the Catalan giants only if they are willing to send Ivan Rakitic to the opposite direction. It was said that Liverpool will receive a fee of £100 Million for the Samba star, and will want Barcelona to include Rakitic in the deal. The report added that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the Croatian midfielder and believes the … [Read more...]