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17-Goal Chelsea Target Signs Permanent Deal At Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has signed for the German Bundesliga club permanently despite the transfer rumours linking him with a move to several clubs on the European football stage. The announcement of his permanent deal was made earlier on Wednesday afternoon. Luka Jovic initially joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Portuguese giants Benfica on loan for two years until this summer with the obligation to make it permanent and the Germans have decided to turn his loan move to a permanent one earlier than planned. The 21-year-old has … [Read more...]

Liverpool Plotting €25m Summer Move For Bundesliga Star

Premier League title chasers Liverpool are eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Julian Brandt ahead of the resumption of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to widespread reports in the media. The specific publication from FourFourTwo claimed that the Reds want to sign the young German international. Julian Brandt has been in very good form for Bayern Leverkusen this season in their quest for a Europa League spot at the end of this German Bundesliga season. The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in addition to 14 … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Star Backs Mourinho For Bayern Job

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has backed Jose Mourinho for the Bayern Munich job. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, ex-German international Ballack said that Mourinho would be the perfect man for the Bayern Munich managerial role. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has been linked to the Bayern job as a replacement for current boss Niko Kovac who’s under serious pressure to keep his job. Niko Kovac has struggled to impress as the manager of the Bavarian giants since he took the job … [Read more...]

Chelsea Eyeing €70m Move For Hazard Replacement

West London giants Chelsea are reportedly eyeing highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from popular English news outlet Daily Mirror which claimed that Chelsea are not willing to let Eden Hazard leave this summer. It was further revealed that the West Londoners will target the aforementioned Pepe as his replacement though Chelsea are still yet to find out whether they will be able to sign new players this summer. Chelsea have been … [Read more...]

Solskjaer reveals the next step after UCL exit

English Premier League outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that he has got a lot of jobs to do after their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The Red Devils were dumped out in a 4-0 aggregate after a 1-0 defeat at eh Old Trafford in the first leg and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that he has a job to lift the players up so they can face the challenge remaining until the end of the season. He confessed that the team had gambled as he stressed that should the players had … [Read more...]

Solskjaer backs De Gea after Messi’s mistake

EPL outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea after a blunder against Barcelona in the Champions League clash which led to a goal by Argentina international Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi had scored two goals in the first half of the game before Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho drove home another wonder strike against Man United to make it 3-0. The Red Devils have now been eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat at home and another 3-0 at the Camp Nou. Manager Ole Gunnar … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bows to Barcelona for Champions League win

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the supremacy of Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona over his team as he tipped them to win the Champions League this season. This is coming after the Spanish giants secured a 3-0 win over the Red Devils at the Camp Nou earlier on Tuesday night to proceed to the semi-finals of the competition where they will be facing the winner between Liverpool and Porto. Man United were outplayed by Barcelona and this has been admitted by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who claims that they have git a dangerous … [Read more...]

Valverde sent message to United after Messi trouble

There is no doubt that Man United were given much trouble by Argentina international Lionel Messi when they clashed against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. In addition o the threat and impressive performance, Lionel Messi scored two first-half goals to help his team with a dream move to the semi-finals in a game that ended 3-0. It would be recalled that Lionel Messi was fingered as the major threat even before the game and the Red Devils were handed advice by pundits and former players on how to stop him … [Read more...]

Arsenal target told he can leave Nou Camp

North Londo outfit Arsenal have received a major boost after learning that their major defensive target Samuel Umtiti will be available in the coming summer transfer window. Samuel Umtiti has been on the radar of a number of teams including Man United who are his long-term suitors and Juventus but the Gunnera team are tipped to be favourites as they are reported to have established contact with the player's camp. Samuel Umtiti is no longer favoured in the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona and has been told that he is no longer needed at the … [Read more...]

Arsenal to lift Europa League, former player predicts

The North London outfit Arsenal has since lost out of the English Premier League title and they are no longer in any of the Cup competitions including the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup but that is not to say that they will go trophyless, according to former defender Per Mertesacker. Arsenal are currently in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and have already seen a 2-0 defeat in their home against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli with the second leg expected to go down later on Thursday night. Per Mertesacker said the Unai Emery team have got … [Read more...]

Rio Ferdinand predicts United, Barcelona game

Man United will have their last opportunity to remain in the Champions League this season and also to forge ahead to the Semi-finals when they clash with Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona later on Tuesday night. The first leg of the quarter-finals which was played at the Old Trafford ended in a 1-0 score, in favour of the Spanish side and they are set to play the second leg at their home with a major advantage of an away goal. However, Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has predicted that his former team will emerge victorious at the end of the … [Read more...]

Journalist justifies United’s bid for 20-year-old over-priced Sancho

English Premier League Man United are reportedly desperate to land England international Jadon Sancho as the star player is impressing so far this season. Jadon Sancho has been the revelation of German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund this season and his performance has caught the attention of a number of top European clubs ahead of the coming summer window. The Red Devils have insisted on securing the signature of the star player and they are ready to pay as big as £100 million of the asking price to land him with manager Ole Gunnar … [Read more...]

Why United have reasons to be worried about Messi

Pundits have opined that Man United have got reasons to be worried about the threat posed by Argentine international Lionel Messi ahead of their Champions League second leg clash at the Nuo Camp. The Red Devils have been underdogs since the first leg and that is still unchanged despite the fact that it did not reflect on the 1-0 scoreline at the Old Trafford. It is already suggested that the Red Devils could pose a surprise when they storm Spain as they have done that already in the round of 16 where they defeated Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint … [Read more...]

United risks losing transfer target

The emerging report claims that Merseyside outfit Liverpool are ready to hijack a deal to secure the signature Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma central defender Kostas Manolas ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Kostas Manolas has been on the radar of a number of top sides as he has impressed so far this season and has shown he has the quality to play at a big stage. Man United were earlier tipped they would land the star player as they have a big need of central defenders but there are fears they might not land him anymore because of … [Read more...]

Revealed, What De Gea is doing ahead of Barcelona clash

Man United are ready for a big clash against Barcelona later on Tuesday and they face a major threat against Argentina international Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi has been in fine form for the team and he has been identified as a major player that can help his team secure a win against Man United. However, it has been revealed that Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea is determined to ensure his team qualify to the next round and he is reported to be doing an extra and special training that will have him stop Lionel Messi from scoring goals. … [Read more...]

Kane-less Tottenham Still A Threat – Ex-Chelsea Star

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne believes that North London giants Tottenham Hotspur are still a threat without star striker Harry Kane. The former Chelsea player spoke about Tottenham Hotspur in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Spurs. Both teams meet for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. The two sides met last week at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for what was their first leg meeting and it ended in a 1-0 win for … [Read more...]

Inter Milan Make First Move For 19-Goal Chelsea Target

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are the first club to make a move for highly-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe according to the reports coming out of the media in France. Ivorian international Pepe has had a season of his life for Lille this term and it’s not surprising that the major European sides are on his trail. The specific report from France Football revealed that one of those interested clubs has made the first move to sign Pepe. Inter Milan have put in an official bid for the in-form Lille winger in their quest to usurp other … [Read more...]

Man Utd Ruled Out Of Race To Sign £142m Chelsea Target

Three-time European champions Manchester United have reportedly been ruled out of the running for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. This is according to reports emanating from the media in Spain. Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League after failing to impress at Barcelona. The Brazilian joined Barcelona from Premier League leaders Liverpool in a deal reported to be around £142m. According to Spanish media outlet Sport, Manchester United have pulled out of the race thereby leaving the likes of French Ligue 1 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Join Arsenal In Race To Sign €35m Ajax Winger

West London giants Chelsea are reportedly the latest European club to show an interest in Ajax Amsterdam winger David Neres. According to widespread reports, David Neres is the subject of transfer speculation with several Premier League clubs keen on his signature. Major Premier League sides like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have been mentioned as a possible transfer destination for the young Brazilian attacker. Ajax Amsterdam are reluctant to lose the services of one of their best players but the Dutch Eredivisie giants could do … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Playmaker Will Stay At Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho won’t leave the club when the transfer window reopens this summer according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. In his recent interview monitored by popular media platform Goal, Bartomeu revealed that the former Liverpool playmaker will stay at Barcelona beyond this summer. Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League having failed to light up the Spanish La Liga following his expensive move to Barcelona at the start of last year. The Brazilian international player signed … [Read more...]

Sarri Made No. 1 Managerial Target At Roma

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri could take over at Italian Serie A giants AS Roma next season after he was made their number one managerial target. This is according to the publication from trusted Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport which claimed that the Blues manager has replaced Antonio Conte as their top managerial priority this summer. AS Roma are looking for their next permanent manager following the sack of Eusebio Di Francesco. Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is a boyhood AS Roma fan and the Italian manager is in … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: FC Porto vs Liverpool: Away Win On The Cards

Premier League leaders Liverpool took a big step towards the Champions League semifinals following their 2-0 win over FC Porto in the first leg of their last eight tie. The Reds are in the driving seat for a last four place ahead of the second leg at the Estadio Dragao in Portugal. Portuguese champions FC Porto host Liverpool at a stadium which saw them lose to the Reds by five goals last season. Liverpool beat FC Porto 5-0 at the same venue as Wednesday night’s game. 16-Goal Chelsea Talisman Tipped For Ballon d’Or Award The Reds … [Read more...]

Liverpool Backed To Reach Champions League Final

Liverpool legend John Arne Riise has revealed that the Reds will reach the Champions League final this year just like they did in 2018. Riise talked about Liverpool ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal second leg meeting with Portuguese champions FC Porto. Liverpool are in pole position to secure a last four berth in the competition having already won the first leg 2-0 at Anfield. Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino scored the goals for Liverpool as they established a foothold in the quarterfinal tie. In the exclusive interview with … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Is One Of World’s Best

Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has hailed the quality of Andrew Robertson and his contribution towards the Reds’ quest to win both the Premier League and Champions League titles this season. Riise was a former Liverpool left-back and the Norwegian was part of the Reds squad that won the 2005 Champions League final at the expense of Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. Liverpool came from three goals down in the first half to score three second-half goals within six second-half minutes and force extra time. The Reds went on to prevail … [Read more...]

The amount Pogba’s World Cup boot goes for in auctioning is incredible

It has been revealed that Paul Pogba will release is boot with which he played the summer World Cup and won for auction later in Paris. The auction house has therefore stated that the boot could go up for about 50,000 Euros as the fee would be used to help high school students who have little difficulties. More to the boots are the two Juventus rigs that would be auctioned out later on April 29. The auction house has therefore hinted that the organization always work for typing people who have got great prospect but have little … [Read more...]