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Confirmed: Manchester United Agree Stunning Deal For Wantaway Real Madrid Midfielder

Manchester United have agreed a summer move for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, according to reports. The Colombian star has been linked with a move out of Santiago Bernabeu due to his lack of chances under Zinedine Zidane, with suggestions that there is cold blood between Rodriguez and his boss. Reports in Diario Gol claim that Manchester United have agreed to sign Rodriguez next summer after meeting his agent Jorge Mendes who also acts as Mourinho's representative. The report suggest that the move will fast-tracked due to the cordiality between Manchester United and Mendes. There are speculations that Rodriguez is keen on leaving the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and will fancy a move to Premier League, as Chelsea and Manchester United circle … [Read more...]

Euro Chief: This Is Why I Rejected Chelsea Move For TOP Defender

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed that he blocked Chelsea's move for Kalidou Koulibaly because he could not find a viable replacement. The Senegalese defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge in recent seasons, with reports that Antonio Conte even tried to sign him during the last summer transfer window. Koulibaly has been a key figure at Napoli, with his solid displays in the Serie A. Upon his arrival at the Stamford Bridge, Antonio Conte identified several defenders to bolster Chelsea's backline after a disastrous season under Jose Mourinho. Kalidou Koulibaly was one of the defenders eyed by Conte during the summer, but failed in his attempt to sign the highly-rated defender and signed David Luiz from Paris Saint … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Held Secret Meeting With ‘Foreign’ Club, Determined To Leave Chelsea

According to new reports coming from Belgium, Chelsea star player Eden Hazard has reached an agreement with La Liga giants Real Madrid to join the club this summer. The Belgian news outlet 'Sports / Football Magazine' reveals that during the last year's November international break, Eden Hazard held talks with one of Real Madrid top chiefs in Brussels. He is said to held a secret talk with the club's director general Jose Angel Sanchez, who told the Chelsea forward that the Spanish club are regarding him as the perfect successor to world best player Cristiano Ronaldo on the left flank. It was also added that his potential salary at the club was also discussed. Few weeks ago, it was reported in Spain that Real Madrid French boss Zinedine Zidane told the … [Read more...]

Bayern Munich Ready To Beat Chelsea To TWO Major Targets This Summer

Bayern Munich are plotting a summer move for duo of  Chelsea targets, Marcos Verratti and Tiemoue Bakayoko, according to reports. The German giants are preparing for life without Xabi Alonso, who announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season and have identified Marcos Verratti has a viable replacement for the Spaniard. Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti is said to be a long-term admirer of the Italian midfielder due to his all-round abilities and will try to beat the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona to his signature next summer. Reports in SportBild claim that the German giants are monitoring Verratti but fear they might be put off by Paris Saint Germain's valuation of the star and will also target Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko who is also been … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Creates New Achievement For Chelsea – Fans Will Like This

Many people already think Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte deserves to be the manager of the year in the footballing world. And not just because he was able to turn around the fortunes of his new club in his first season at Chelsea and England, but because he was able to help his men to bring out the best in them. Last season when current Man United boss Jose Mourinho was still boss at Chelsea, many of the boys endured a very tough season that saw them ended on the tenth position. The likes of Eden Hazard, Diego Costa, Victor Moses, and even Cesc Fabregas, struggled before the arrival of Antonio Conte at the Stamford Bridge club last summer. The players are having a nice time this season, and they are on their way to win the premier league title and the FA Cup … [Read more...]

Bad News For Manchester United Ahead Of Man City Clash

As this season approaches it end, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not the happiest manager right now due to a handful of his men getting injured in such crucial time of the season. As his side get set to play Manchester City on Thursday in a match that could determine if his side can finish in the top four or not, the Portuguese manager has confirmed that another of his influential players - in the person of Paul Pogba, won't be available for the game at the Etihad Stadium. The France international will be out of the crucial Manchester derby due to injury picked during their last game. He was forced off during their weekend victory over Burnley, and Mourinho, speaking ahead of the important derby, said Pogba will not be fit to be featured in the … [Read more...]

Finally, Club Grants Chelsea Permission To Sign Player

According to new reports coming from English media, Premier league table leaders Chelsea have been finally granted permission to take AFC Wimbledon's Toyosi Olusanya on trial. The Stamford Bridge were reportedly impressed by Toyosi after he featured against them in an FA Youth Cup game a year ago. It was added that the duo of Chelsea and Manchester City have sent their respective scouts to watch the young teenager play, and he is said to have impressed the blues scouting network. Chelsea's boss Antonio Conte is said to desire watching the 19-year-old more closely, and the west London club have beaten Manchester City into taking Toyosi on trial. Even though the starlet has made just a single first team appearance, Chelsea are said to have been trying to sign … [Read more...]

Bastian Schweinsteiger Wants TOP Man To Leave Manchester United Next Summer

Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has called on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to move to the MLS following his nasty injury. The lanky Swede has been ruled out for nine months after sustaining a knee injury during their Europa League clash against Anderlecht, ending his career at the Old Trafford. Schweinsteiger who left United due to lack of playing time under Jose Mourinho joining Chicago Fire in American MLS. The German has now claimed that the 35-year-old could join him in the United States, he said:“Definitely. Players like him are certainly very important in a league like MLS. He’s a professional sportsman and really gives you a lot of quality on the field. “He may be [a bit eccentric] and sometimes I think he does it on purpose, but … [Read more...]

Wife Of Manchester United Target Reveals Where Her Husband Will Play

One of the players who have been linked with Manchester United in recent times is Columbia star James Rodriguez. He is expected to move to Old Trafford at the end of this season, but right now, his wife said the Real Madrid Star is keen to remain with the La Liga giants. In their El-classico against Barcelona last weekend, the Columbia international scored a sensational goal against Lionel Messi's side. However, the 25-year-old has struggled for regular game time under Madrid's French boss Zinedine Zidane this term. As this season approaches it end, James has only start just nine games in the Spanish La Liga. Since he is a talented star who performs well whenever he was call upon, a handful of top clubs desire capitalizing on his lack of playing time at … [Read more...]

Barcelona Flies Into London To Swoop For This Key Arsenal Player

Barcelona have sent representatives to tie a summer deal for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin, according to reports. The 21-year-old arrived at the Emirates from Barca's famous La Masia academy alongside Jon Toral and has risen through the ranks to become of their best players at the Emirates. Bellerin cemented his place in the starting eleven following inconsistent displays and injuries from Mathieu Debuchy and Carl Jenkinson who has had a torrid time at the North London side since last season. It is understood that Barcelona are keen on landing their former academy graduate this summer, as they look to find a viable replacement for Dani Alves who left the Catalan giants for Juventus in 2015. Reports in Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim that Barca have … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger Reveals Why Robin Van Persie Joined Manchester United

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has claimed he sold Robin Van Persie to Manchester United in 2012 because of the striker's age. The forward left the Gunners to the Red Devils much to the dismay of Emirates faithfuls who left betrayed by the former skipper, who had earlier decried the club's transfer plans. Arsene Wenger has now come out reveal he decided to sell Van Persie because he was ageing and did not want to tie him on a long-term deal. The French boss said: ‘I let Van Persie go in the last year of his contract because Van Persie was 29, going on 30 and he was signing a long-term contract. Van Persie did well at the Old Trafford the following season, scoring 26 goals to help them to a Premier League title. Arsenal are in similar situation with Alexis … [Read more...]

Legend: This Is Why Chelsea Are Better Than Tottenham Hotspur This Season

Chelsea moved back to being seven points clear at the top of the premier league table after yesterday's win against Southampton at Stamford Bridge before closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur play Crystal Palace. The White Hart Lane have been a threat to the West London Club's ambitions this current campaign, almost stopping Antonio Conte's side from emerging to the FA Cup final last week at Wembley. And while some thinks Mauricio Pochettino's side are much deadly than Antonio Conte's, Ray Wilkins is of the opinion that the Stamford Bridge club have been better than Spurs this term because of their lack of European football. As the season approaches it end in the premier league, Chelsea Antonio are firmly in pole position to claim the premier league crown and … [Read more...]

Abramovich Wants This Star Player To Remain At Stamford Bridge Next Summer

According to Chelsea former assistant manager Ray Wilkins, Chelsea billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich is desperate to make Belgium star Eden Hazard stay put at Chelsea despite all. The Belgian is under contract at the west London club until 2020, and the Italian manager Antonio Conte is insisting that his side are not interested in selling Hazard. La Liga giants Real Madrid have been seriously linked with the player in recent times. News from the Spanish media reveals that Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has made Hazard a priority ahead of the summer transfer window, and has told the club president to bring the Belgian down to west London. The Real Madrid chief has reportedly sworn to do all he could to make Hazard come to the La Liga. And Hazard … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Wants To Sign Serie A Wizard Ahead Of Jose Mourinho

Chelsea are preparing a summer move Manchester United target and Inter Milan winger, Ivan Perisic according to reports. The Croatian has been heavily linked with a move to the Old Trafford in recent times, with strong indications that Jose Mourinho is keen to land him as one of his major targets during the next summer. The Portuguese boss was spotted in Croatia during the last international break, fueling reports that Perisic will join United next summer. But reports in the Corriere della Sera claim that Chelsea have moved quickly to swoop for the winger and are ready to meet Inter Milan's valuation of around  £55million for the player. Antonio Conte has always made clear his plans to bring in players to the Stamford Bridge next summer, and even revealed … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star: No, I Don’t Want To Be Chelsea’s Next Captain!

It is now official that Chelsea longtime captain John Terry is leaving the club at the end of this season. The prominent issue right now is not about seeking a replacement at the back (since the likes of David Luiz made him sit on the bench this season already), but getting a permanent captain this summer. Defender Gary Cahill is the one who has captained Conte's side for the majority of this current campaign when Terry was sitting on the bench. So, he is more likely to be the appointed one. However, Belgium international Eden Hazard shouldn't be ignored because he has captained his national team and might be considered also. However, the Belgian winger, who has been in fine form that made him enjoyed a fine season at the west London club says that he is … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Have This To Say About Tottenham Deadly Striker

Chelsea's youngster Nathan Ake talks about David Luiz's help ahead of their FA Cup semi-final game with Tottenham at Wembley, and also noted some things about Spurs deadly striker Harry Kane. He revealed that he received words of guidance from David Luiz ahead of the game which saw his side emerged victorious. Ake, who was thrown in at the deep end against Mauricio Pochettino's side, was drafted in to the starting XI for the big match due to the absence of Gary Cahill. The 22-year-old however performed well above average even while being under pressure. We also look on if Nathan can keep his place and begin featuring regularly in Antonio Conte's squad, since he has spent a great part of this season sitting on the bench. However, Ake had a nice time on the … [Read more...]

After Chelsea’s Kante Won The PFA Award, Tottenham Fans Took To Social Media To Rant

It is no longer news that Chelsea midfielder and France international N’Golo Kante went home with the PFA Player of the Year award on Sunday, and different reactions are here already. And now, some Tottenham Hotspur fans have taken to social media to disagree with the choice. Kante, in his first season at Chelsea, won the individual accolade, being preferred to others including his Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard. And following Tottenham Hotspur's 4-2 defeat to Chelsea last Saturday at the FA Cup semi final at Wembley, Tottenham fans disagreed with the Frenchman receiving the main award, and insists that Kante made little impact at the Wembley game. Since arriving at Chelsea last summer, Kante has been a key member of Conte's squad and played a pivotal role … [Read more...]

Manchester United In Advanced Talks To Sign Box-to-box Midfielder

Manchester United are on the verge of signing Monaco star Bernardo Silva next summer, according to reports. The midfielder has been an impressive figure with the Ligue 1 side, drawing interest from several clubs in Europe. Reports in France Football claims that the Red Devils are in advanced talks to sign Silva next summer. It is understood that the deal could cost them around £42.5million and United are willing to meet this valuation. Bernando Silva has been a key part of Monaco's wonderful run in the Champions League and also in the French Ligue 1, where they are currently at the top of the league. The Portuguese arrived Monaco in 2014 on an initial loan move from Benfica before making the deal permanent six months later. The Ligue 1 side is … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Manchester United Target Makes BIG Statement Over His Release Clause

Torino forward Andrea Belotti has insisted he is not worth his £84million release clause amid speculations over a potential move to the Premier League. The Italian striker has been heavily linked with away from the Serie A, due to his impressive form with Torino, scoring 25 goals in the Serie A. Chelsea and Manchester United have linked with a move for Belotti and will have to pay around £84million for the striker, but the 24-year-old believed otherwise. ‘To be honest, no (I don’t feel I am worth it),’ Belotti told Mediaset. ‘But given the way the transfer market has developed, increasingly ridiculous sums are being spent. ‘The cost of players has gone up far too much.’ Arsenal are also said to be nursing the idea of moving for the Torino forward … [Read more...]

Manchester United Will Be Giving Star Player A ‘New Shocking Choice’

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been given a 'new choice' to make at the club. According to new reports, the Old Trafford club have held talks with the Swede legend over a coaching position at the club following his devastating knee injury. The former Barcelona striker is expected to be out of the pitch for up to a year after suffering a severe damage to his knee ligaments during their Europa League quarter-final game against Anderlecth. The former Sweden international is out of contract at the end of this current campaign, and as things stands now, it is unlikely that Manchester United will give him a new deal because he isn't expected to return back to the pitch any time soon. Other quality strikers like Everton's Romelu Lukaku and … [Read more...]

HUGE Blow For Arsenal As Summer Target Closes In On Foreign Move

Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following reports that Paris Saint Germain have held talks with the forward. The Gabonese has been linked with a move away from Bundesliga outfit in recent seasons, as several clubs in Europe have shown interest in signing him. Arsenal have been credited with a major interest for Aubameyang, with confirmed reports that they tried to sign during the last summer window. Aubamenyang is regarded as one of best strikers in Europe, due to his impressive displays for Dortmund. Manchester City and Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the Dortmund forward. Reports in France Football claims that Paris Saint-Germain have moved ahead of the Gunners … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation,Chelsea To Field This Creative Star vs Southampton

Despite all odds, Chelsea successfully evicted London rivals Tottenham Hotspur from the FA Cup last weekend. They return to premier league duties when they host Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's boss chose to rest a handful of his key players against Tottenham in the semi final encounter at Wembley. So, we're expecting stars like Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas to return to the starting XI when they clash with Mauricio Pochettino's side. Chelsea's temporary skipper Gary Cahill wasn't fielded in the FA Cup match due to illness and it was young Dutchman Nathan Ake who was used in his place. Nevertheless, Cahill is expected to be fit against the Saints and start the match. Eden Hazard is expected to get back to the starting XI while … [Read more...]