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French World Cup winner To Reject New Chelsea Contract

Chelsea have been rocked by the news that striker Olivier Giroud will reject a new deal to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal is expected to run out. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, the French World Cup winner is not ready to commit his immediate future to Chelsea having struggled for regular playing time this season. In a recent interview, Olivier Giroud narrated how he has been frustrated at his lack of playing time at Chelsea this season. Giroud signed for West London giants Chelsea in January 2018 in a … [Read more...]

Unai Emery gets transfer kitty boost

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been hinted that he could have an increase in the transfer budget that was initially promised him if he is able to ensure qualification to the Champions League in the coming season. The Gunners boss was initially told he would have £40 million to engage in the summer transfer window as the club have got limited funds. But with the hope of qualification, there would be a need to boost the squad to be able to face the challenge ahead for European competition and the Spanish boss has been told he would now have £70 … [Read more...]

Arsenal to swoop for this Ramsey replacement

Latest report hints that North London outfit Arsenal are ready to swoop for Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The move for Kerem Demirbay is a bid to have Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey replaced ahead of the coming season. The former Cardiff City midfielder has already agreed to join Italian Serie A outfit Juventus on a four-year deal after refusing to extend his stay with the North Londoners. Kerem Demirbay has been impressive since he joined the German Bundesliga side and has … [Read more...]

Unai Emery told why he must play Ozil in Napoli clash

North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been given reasons why he must play German international Mesut Ozil in their Europa League second leg clash against Napoli later on Thursday. The Gunners team had secured a 2-0 advantage in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium but there are suggestions that they will have a real test when they play at Naples because Napoli will be waiting to give them a real test. Paul Merson has therefore warned manager Unai Emery that the World Cup winner must be in the team, especially ahead of Armenian … [Read more...]

United told when they will win trophies

English Premier League outfit Man United have been told not to expect to win a trophy anytime soon because they still have a big job to do. This is according to Graeme Souness who gave his reaction to the Red Devil’s defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. Man United were defeated 3-0 with two goals coming from Argentina international Lionel Messi which means they will have to wait until next season to be able to play a European competition. Two major players leaving Arsenal Although, the Red Devils are in the … [Read more...]

United now told to come for this Napoli star but on one condition

English Premier League outfit Man United have been hinted that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale in the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils have long been in the pursuit of the Senegal international defender with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting on his signature. The interest from the Portuguese boss was confirmed by Napoli president but it did not work through. Man United have now been told that Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale but they will have to meet with … [Read more...]

Solskjaer hoping to lure AC Milan star player

It has been reported that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing all in his power to lure AC Milan right full-back Davide Calabria to the Old Trafford in the coming summer transfer window. Davide Calabria’s contract at the San Siro is gradually running out and the club are making efforts to convince him to remain with a new deal but talks are still underway as an agreement is yet to be reached. David Calabria impresses at the Italian Serie A outfit and has got a contract with the club until 2020 but there is an urgent need for a new … [Read more...]

How Solskjaer deceived United like Mourinho

Former Man United midfielder Paul Ince has opined that his former team were deceived by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the current team is no different from what they had when manager Jose Mourinho was in charge of the team. It would be recalled that Jose Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils management in December last year and was immediately replaced by the former Red Devils forward on an interim basis where he performed impressively and won games, in addition to ensuring they play better. The Red Devils in his first few weeks won a number of … [Read more...]

United legend urges Pogba to leave

France international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba has been unwittingly advised by former player Paul Ince to leave the club noting that he deserves to be in a better team. The World Cup winner has been struggling to make an impact in the Man United team as he was part of the squad that were defeated 3-0 by Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona earlier this week. Paul Pogba started very slow at the start of the season under former manager Jose Mourinho but he immediately returned back to is best when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as he … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Thrash Portuguese Opponents To Secure Last Four Berth

Premier League leaders Liverpool have secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals following the thumping win over their Portuguese opponents. Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 away from home in what was the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds had earlier won the first leg at Anfield 2-0 with goals from Guinean international Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. Brazilian attacker Firmino scored again in the second half to extend the Reds’ lead having come on as a second-half substitute for Divock Origi. Sadio … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Attacker On Target Twice As Quadruple Dream Ends

Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling continued his good goalscoring form for both club and country during the Champions League quarterfinal tie with North London giants Tottenham Hotspur after he scored two goals in the unfortunate aggregate defeat to their Premier League opponents. Sterling hit a first-half brace but it was not enough for Manchester City who crashed out of the Champions League via the away goals rule despite beating Spurs 4-3 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash. Tottenham Hotspur had won the first leg … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Frustrated With Lack Of Playing Time

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has tried out over his lack of playing time at the club since the start of the current season. Giroud talked about the lack of first-team opportunities that he had to endure at Chelsea in his latest interview ahead of the Blues' Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with Slavia Prague FC of Czech Republic. According to the French World Cup winner, he’s frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge. Giroud started this season as the second choice striker behind Alvaro Morata and he has maintained that … [Read more...]

Barcelona, Dortmund In Race To Sign Ex-Chelsea Player

Spanish champions Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are in a race to sign Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis according to reports coming out of the media in Germany. Filipe Luis is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer and he has been touted as a possible transfer addition to the playing squad at Barcelona and German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The 33-year-old has been a wonderful player for Atletico Madrid since he signed for the club in 2010. The Brazilian international player joined Atletico Madrid from fellow Spanish La … [Read more...]

Mane Equals African Record With Porto Strike

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane continued his good form for the Reds this season after he scored the opening goal during the convincing win over Portuguese champions FC Porto in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Mane was amongst the goals as Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 at the Estadio Dragao on Wednesday night and a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese outfit. The Senegalese international scored the opening goal of the game to take his knockout stage tally to 10 goals thus becoming the third African to reach that … [Read more...]

Champions League: Klopp Hails Fantastic Porto Performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his players after their phenomenal performance against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League. Klopp hailed his side following the comprehensive win over FC Porto which sealed the Reds' semifinal berth. The German tactician was full of praise for his players during his post-match press conference after the Champions League second leg clash played at the Estadio Dragao. Liverpool had won the first leg 2-0 through first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino and they had to … [Read more...]

Arsenal won’t give up on Ramires, he is coming

It has been reported that North London outfit Arsenal are keen on the signature of Brazilian outfit Bahia star Eric dos Santos Rodriques, known as Ramires ahead of the coming summer transfer window. It is reported by The Mirror that Ramires has been on the radar of the North London outfit for a while but they are now ready to land him this summer window. The interest in the star player was made public by Brazilian outfit Bahia executive director Diego Cerri who described him as a young boy of great potential with the quality that will make him … [Read more...]

Arsenal, Everton to go head-to-head for £43m Ajax star

Two Premier League teams Arsenal and Everton have been tipped to go head-to-head for the signature of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech as soon as the summer transfer window is reopened. Hakim Ziyech has been impressive for Ajax and he was a major part of the team that scaled through o the semi-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night against Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. This season has been one of the best for Hakim Ziyech as he has scored about 19 goals and provided 20 assists which makes him one of the best in the league and a perfect fit … [Read more...]

What Gary Neville said about United defence, Pogba is shocking

Man United suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals clash and that has got everyone at the Old Trafford disappointed. The Red Devils earlier suffered a 1-0 defeat at home in the first leg before the scoreline was raised to 4-0 after the second leg. It was obvious that the Barcelona were a better team as they outplayed the Pole Gunnar Solskjaer team. Man United legend Gary Neville is none former player who was disappointed and could not hide his feelings about the … [Read more...]

Arsenal back in for £30m Mainz star

Latest report hints that North London outfit Arsenal are back in the race for German Bundesliga outfit Maiz star Jean-Philippe Gbamin ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Jean-Philippe Gbamin has stood out in the German Bundesliga outfit and with Mainz with impressive performances all-through and that is the reason why he has been able to win the attention from top European sides. The North London outfit Arsenal are reported to have been in pursuit of the star player for the past 12 months but they have not succeeded in snapping him up … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Star Delivers Champions League Blow To Rivals Man Utd

Liverpool fans would have been delighted after one of their former players delivered a knockout blow to the chances of fierce rivals Manchester United in this season’s Champions League. Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has not enjoyed the best of careers at the Nou Camp since his big transfer from Liverpool last year but the Brazilian would have been elated with his performance in the second leg Champions League last eight clash with Manchester United. The Brazilian national team player scored one of the goals as Manchester United were … [Read more...]

Arsenal Backed For Europa League Title Ahead Of Chelsea

Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has backed the Gunners for the Europa League title ahead of other contenders like Napoli and West London giants Chelsea. Ex-German international centre back Mertesacker talked up North London giants Arsenal for the Europa League title during an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal. Per Mertesacker retired from football at Arsenal at the end of last season and he’s currently the Academy manager at the North London outfit. Arsenal are the third favourites for the Europa League title behind … [Read more...]

Long-term Injury Absentee To Return To Liverpool Squad

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that long-term injury absentee Joe Gomez will return to the Reds squad for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with FC Porto on Wednesday night. Klopp revealed that Joe Gomez is ready for the Liverpool squad during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the game against Portuguese champions FC Porto. Joe Gomez could play a part in the game though he’s not expected to be named in the starting XI for the FC Porto game. Liverpool are in a good position to secure a last four place in the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Are The Best Team In Europe – Sergio Conceicao

FC Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has described Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe following their phenomenal achievement on both the local and continental scenes. Sergio Conceicao talked about the quality of the Liverpool team during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The FC Porto manager would be hoping to lead his team to victory over Liverpool during the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds have a comfortable lead over FC Porto … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Slavia Prague: Home Win On The Cards

Europa League favourites Chelsea are in a good position to secure a semifinal spot in the competition ahead of Czech side Slavia Prague. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 courtesy an 86th-minute strike from Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso. The Blues might have to depend on winning the Europa League to seal a return to the Champions League stage due to the fact that a top-four finish in the Premier League is highly unlikely with the way things are at the moment. Chelsea are in a battle with other major Premier League teams like Tottenham … [Read more...]

Club Legend Reveals Best Player At Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Senegalese international star Sadio Mane is the best player at Premier League leaders Liverpool this term ahead of star man Mohamed Salah. The former Reds centre back said that he’ll pick Mane over Salah as the best Liverpool player while he was doing his punditry job on Sky Sports. According to the Liverpool legend, the goals scored by Mane has been very important especially in the past weeks. Sadio Mane has been the form player for Liverpool since the turn of the year. Arsenal … [Read more...]