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Club Submit Official €30m Bid For Estranged Arsenal Star

Juventus have made concrete efforts to sign estranged Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, according to reports. The Serie Champions have been linked with a move to the Chilean star who has stalled on renewing his contract at the Emirates, but reports in the Corriere dello Sport claim Juve have now made submitted an official bid for Sanchez. The reports claim that Sporting directors Giuseppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici has made known to the Gunners the willingness of Juventus to sign the former Barcelona forward and has made an initial bid of €30m (£25m). However, the stipulated fee may seem too small for a player of his status but his current contract situation leaves Arsenal is a risky situation and the Italian giants are hoping they will let go of their star-man … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger Reveals What He Told His Players Ahead Of Liverpool Clash

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he told his players to start strongly against Liverpool if they are to have to a good game on Saturday. The Gunners have not been too convincing in the recent weeks, which have raised concerns about their usual slump mid-season. Wenger has warned his stars about starting the game strongly due to the intensity nature of the clash. He said: “It’s always high intensity, very competitive. “Anfield is a special place, always, where the fans are behind their team and the team plays at a good pace. “For us, after a little break, it’s important to switch on quickly. “We have seen that’s not easy – Liverpool have shown that against Leicester. “After a break, it’s important you are ready from the start. For us, … [Read more...]

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte Lays Down Law, Sends Clear Message To The Squad

English Premier League giants Chelsea are now set to remind their players about the rules regarding mid-season breaks after their captain. John Terry appeared to breach club guidelines by going on a skiing holiday. Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte granted his men some extra time off and permission to go away ahead of Monday's Premier League game against West Ham United at the London Stadium. On Tuesday, John Terry posted a picture of himself and wife standing in front of a mountain on his Instagram account with the message ‘great few days away skiing with the family’. He also shared on social media a recorded video of himself going for an evening run in the snow. Actually, Chelsea’s club rules do not allow their players to go skiing or even … [Read more...]

Liverpool Plot Secret Transfer For Highly Rated French Goal Machine

Liverpool have started initial steps to sign Olympique Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette in the next summer transfer window, according to reports. The French forward has been heavily linked to leave the Ligue 1 during the last two transfer windows and reports now have it that the Reds have started significant efforts to see him arrive in England next summer but might face stiff competition from other clubs. French journalist Julien Laurens claimed:"He [Lacazette] will go to England. Liverpool, Arsenal or Tottenham, I don't know. You will have to pay around £40m or £50m." Reports in the Mirror has also claimed that Liverpool representatives has contacted Lyon and made their intentions to sign Lacazette but has decided to make their approach discreet due to … [Read more...]

Arsenal Issues Ultimatum To Arsene Wenger Over His Future

Arsenal have reportedly given Arsene Wenger till the end of the month to decide on his future at the Emirates as they begin search for his replacement. The Frenchman has refused to extend his stay with the Gunners past the current campaign and may finally leave the club in May after spending over twenty years at North London. Wenger has however coyed on commenting on his future which has sparked several speculations regarding his future. There are reports that the Gunners have offered Arsene Wenger a new two-year deal to remain with the club but the Frenchman has not decided whether he will sign or not but reports in the Sun claim that he will have to make a decision very soon as he is expected to meet with the club bosses at the end of the month during the … [Read more...]

4-2-3-1 Formation, Martial Starts In Man United’s Probable Line Vs Bournemouth

Considering that Manchester United have successfully won their last six games in all competitions, they deserve to be considered favorites to make it seven wins on a straightaway when they face Bournemouth in their next Premier League game on Saturday afternoon. The Old Trafford club are just one point behind Liverpool but nevertheless have a game in hand and should take advantage to over take their arch rivals. And as far as Manchester United’s team news is concerned, the trio of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Phil Jones and James Wilson are out injured at the moment. However, according to PhysioRoom, the English defender has a little chance of featuring when they clash with the Cherries. Veteran midfielder Michael Carrick started the EFL Cup final game on the bench … [Read more...]

Former Liverpool Star Predicts West Ham Vs Chelsea Game

Former Liverpool Star Gave 'Favourable' Prediction To Chelsea As They Clash West Ham Michael Owen has stated his prediction for West Ham Vs Chelsea game. Former Liverpool man Michael Owen has predicted  that West Ham will sure suffer a defeat when they meet Chelsea in their next Premier League game. West Ham host their London rivals on Monday night and have already beaten the blues once at home this season in a 2-1 victory in the EFL Cup. The Stamford Bridge club however won the league clash on their own home ground on the opening day of the season by the same scoreline. And  after consecutive draws against Watford and West Brom, the Hammers will be hoping to return to winning ways. Chelsea are firm favourites to win the premier league title this … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Line Up Sensational Swoop For Arsenal Target

Real Madrid are plotting sensational swoop for AS Monaco forward, Kylian Mbappe, according to reports. The French youngster has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates with reports the Gunners will look to sign him in the summer transfer window as they attempt to sign reinforcements in the striking role. Following reports that Alexis Sanchez might leave the Emirates after rejecting a new deal to extend his stay in North London, Arsenal are believed to eyeing a couple of potential replacements for the Chilean, although, Mbappe could be a player for the future. Reports in Spanish outlet Don Balon claim that Real Madrid are set to rival the Gunners for Mbappe's signature; the forward has been in an impressive for AS Monaco this season, scoring 13 goals … [Read more...]

Report: Man United Sure Of Sealing Both Barcelona And Man City Deals

New reports has it that Manchester United are quite confident of wrapping up deals to play Barcelona and Manchester City come this summer. According to The Telegraph, Manchester United chiefs are confident those proposed pre-season friendlies in America will still go ahead. Revelations emerged that the Old Trafford club were in talks with their Spanish counterparts yesterday. And even though nothing has been reportedly formally signed off, agreements in principle is said to have been reached. Biggest clubs in Europe are already lining up their fixtures for the highly-rated International Champions Cup to take place across the globe before the start of next season. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will face up to Jose Mourinho on the west coast. Even … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil Reveals Reason Why He Snubbed Manchester United Transfer

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has revealed he turned down a chance to play for Manchester United, and even snubbed Barcelona due to Pep Guardiola's attitude. Ozil joined the Gunners in 2013 after getting frustrated at his situation at Real Madrid and turned into a key figure at the Emirates due to his creative skills which endeared him to Arsene Wenger since his days at Werder Bremen before his move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The 27-year-old has now lifted the lid on the reason why chose Real Madrid ahead of their fierce rivals, Barcelona during his initial transfer in 2010 in his autobiography titled: ‘The Magic of the Game’ He wrote: ‘Five clubs came to me after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Arsenal were already interested. Manchester United and Bayern … [Read more...]

Talented Player Reveals Reason Why He Rejected Liverpool Move

Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic has revealed he turned the chance to play under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool because he never thought of leaving his current side. The Reds boss is known to be a long term admirer of the American's qualities and wanted to convince Pulisic to join him at Anfield, even saw a bid turned down for the winger during the summer transfer window before he penned a new deal with the Bundesliga. The 18-year-old who joined Dortmund in 2015 under Jurgen Klopp has now revealed he never nursed the idea of leaving Dortmund. ‘I have respect for Klopp and I know him – he was very welcoming to me here – but I was never really thinking about going to Liverpool,’ Pulisic told FourFourTwo. ‘Dortmund have given me everything. If I work very … [Read more...]

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard And Teammate Dropped Rivalry With Tottenham Duo For A Night

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard joins Tottenham duo of Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen for a snap. Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois dropped Chelsea’s title rivalry with Tottenham  to one side as they posed with Tottenham Hotspur defensive duo of Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen for a snap during an event in London. The blues have the upperhand in the title race after their 3-1 victory against relegation candidates Swansea City at Stamford Bridge last weekend, thanks to goals from the trio of Cesc Fabregas, Pedro Rodriguez and Diego Costa. Tottenham on the other hand moved to within 10 points of the west London side with 12 games left to play in the title race, thanks to Kane’s hat-trick in a 4-0 win against Stoke City at White Hart Lane on … [Read more...]

Almos Done: £30 Million Star Expected To Join Manchester United Come Summer

Right now at the moment, Manchester United already have an overcrowded central defense with superb defenders like Rojo, Blind, Smalling, Jones and Bailly fit and around. Therefore, many observers and Old Trafford faithfuls thought everything is fine with the defense department and attention should be elsewhere. However, it seems United manager Jose Mourinho is not looking at things the way many of us are doing. And the Portuguese tactician is ready to further strengthen his back line by signing a world class central defender come summer. Recently, the Sun published a report where they claimed that the ex Chelsea manager wants to sell Daley Blind and replace him with talented Swedish international Victor Lindelof. The Benfica center back, though was so … [Read more...]

Arsenal Legend Makes Shocking Claim About Aaron Ramsey’s Future

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has claimed Aaron Ramsey could help the Gunners attain a top-four spot in the current campaign. The Welsh midfielder has been inconsistent with the Gunners this season due to incessant injuries, and have also been criticised for his lack-lustre performances in recent games. However, Ray Parlour believes Ramsey still got what it takes to help the Gunners to a comfortable league position this season. "He's been in and out the side," he said on talkSPORT. "He's had a few injuries, whether that's to do with the Euros. "He was different class last season, not as much this. Let's wait and see. "He's fit again now, he can play a big part in them getting in the top four." Ramsey was an integral part of the Wales team that got to the … [Read more...]

Bayern Munich Set To Destroy Arsenal Transfer Plans With Move For Promising Winger

Bayern Munich are preparing a summer move for promising Werder Bremen forward Serge Gnabry, according to reports. The German youngster left the Emirates last summer due to his lack of chances with Arsenal and moved to Werder Bremen at the back of an impressive summer with German U-23 team at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. Ganbry has gone on to become a standout performer for Werder Bremen, scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances and  has been touted by a number of clubs in Europe, with reports that his former side. Arsenal are also interested in a transfer but Bayern could thwart the Gunners' move by triggering a rumoured first refusal on the German youngster. Speaking about the possibility of a transfer for Gnabry, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: ‘We have sold him … [Read more...]

Monaco Youngster Reveals Reason Why He Rejected Arsenal Move

Monaco winger Allan Saint-Maximin has revealed he rejected the chance to play for Arsenal because he wanted to remain at Saint-Etienne. The winger was linked with a move away from Saint-Etienne in 2014 with reports of interest from various clubs in Europe but chose to stay with his former side before his eventual move in 2015. Speaking about his decision to remain at Saint Etienne despite interest from most top clubs in Europe, with Arsenal being one of the favorites to snatch his signature. “Saint-Etienne promised me game time, but I was also a year off my deal coming to an end,” Saint-Maximin told France Football, explaining why he turned down the Gunners. “Despite my situation, I still had a lot of big clubs, including Arsenal, who wanted me. “I … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Reveals Shocking Contact With Jurgen Klopp During Summer Window

  Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele revealed he rejected advances from Jurgen Klopp to sign for the Bundesliga side during the transfer window. The 19-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Anfield with reports that the Liverpool boss made efforts to sign him during the transfer window but eventually signed for Dortmund after much speculations surrounding his move. Dembele has now confirmed to have spoken with Klopp during the summer window, he said: ‘I saw Klopp in Paris but I told him I’d made up my mind to sign for BVB,’ The youngster then revealed a keen interest from former Leicester City boss who even made contact with him during the transfer window. ‘No, Ranieri speaks French from when he coached Monaco,” Dembele said of his … [Read more...]

Alas! Mourinho Snubs Chelsea Supporters In New Message To Manchester United Fans

Manchester United Manager Snubs Ex-club Fans In Message To Man United Supporters. Jose Mourinho recently stated that Manchester United fans are the most passionate set of supporters at any club he has managed. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has delivered what could be perfectly described as a thinly-veiled snub to supporters of his former club Chelsea by describing the supporters of the Old Trafford club as the best at any club he has worked at. Mourinho has been in charge at Old Trafford since his appointment as van Gaal’s successor at Manchester United last year's summer. His move to the Old Trafford came in the wake of his sacking by the blues back in 2015 after his second spell at the Stamford Bridge club ended in disappointment. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea Swoop In, Plotting Sensational Summer Move For Another Arsenal Goal Machine

Chelsea are lining up a stunning summer move for Arsenal forward, Alexis Sanchez, according to reports. Reports in the Daily Mirror claim that the Blues have set sights on swooping for the Chilean star who has continued to stall on a new contract at the Emirates. Alexis Sanchez has been continually linked with a move away from the Emirates with reports that he wants a significant bumper pay rise. There have been a host of clubs on the pursuit for the forward and Chelsea have also joined the race. Chelsea are said to preparing for a potential exit of Diego Costa and has lined up Sanchez a replacement at the Stamford Bridge, with reports that the Spaniard might leave the Bridge for a mouth watering fee. However, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant about not … [Read more...]

PL Club Set Surprice Move For Wantaway Liverpool Striker After Jurgen Klopp Revelation

West Ham Set Sights On Wantaway Liverpool Striker After Jurgen Klopp Revelation West Ham are lining up a move for Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge following Jurgen Klopp's revelation about the striker. according to reports. The Reds forward has been left frustrated at his lack of chances under Jurgen Klopp this season and has been tipped to leave the club with reports of serious interest from clubs in the Premier League. Reports in the Clubcall have it that West Ham have now revived their interest in Sturridge after Jurgen Klopp's revelation about the striker's transfer situation. He said: "I have no idea what happens in the summer but it is not only Daniel but a lot of players," he said. "Daniel was not in training for eight or nine days because of a … [Read more...]

Again! Zlatan Ibrahimovic Opens Up About His Future At Manchester United

Manchester United Superstar Opens Up About His Future At The Club Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic remained coy when asked about his future at the Old Trafford club beyond the summer. The Swede legend has been one of the Premier League’s top performing players since arriving Manchester United from PSG on a free transfer last year's summer. The  35-year-old has successfully silenced any doubters about his ability by scoring more than 25 goals in just his first few months at England. The huge forward fired Mourinho's side to EFL Cup victory on Sunday when he scored  twice in Manchester United’s 3-2  victory over Southampton at Wembley. The Swedish striker initially signed a one-year contract with Manchester United last summer, but United have … [Read more...]

Ex Liverpool Midfielder Compares Former Arsenal Captain With One of Chelsea’s Best-ever Players

Former Liverpool Man Compares Former Arsenal Captain With One of Chelsea’s Best-ever Players. Jamie Redknapp heaps lots of praises on Cesc Fabregas following his brilliant attitude for Chelsea this term. Jamie Redknapp has heaped numerous praise on Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas for the strong attitude he has shown at the Stamford Bridge club this season. Fabregas has produced solid displays for his Chelsea side whenever called upon, despite that he keeps struggling to hold down a regular spot in the first team at the West London club. The 29-year-old midfielder was handed a rare start for the blues at the 3-1 victory over Swansea in the Premier League on Saturday and the former Arsenal captain did not disappoint, as he scored the opener to help his … [Read more...]