Paddy McNair and Donald Love have left Manchester United for Sunderland in a £5.5million double deal, the club have confirmed. Sunderland have completed the signings of Paddy McNair and Donald Love from Manchester United for a combined fee of £5.5million. The defensive duo have signed four-year contracts at the Stadium of Light to reunite with former United boss David Moyes, who succeeded Sam Allardyce as manager in July. "Sunderland AFC have completed the double signing of Paddy McNair and Donald Love from Manchester United for a fee … [Read more...]
Ozil instrumental in Sane Manchester City move
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has said he advised new Manchester City signing Leroy Sane to move to the Premier League. Sane, 20, joined City from Schalke on a five-year deal for a reported £37 million after talking through the move while on a break with Germany international colleagues Ozil and Liverpool's Emre Can. Ozil told Spox: "Naturally, the Premier League was a topic we discussed several times. I told Leroy that I regard it as the best league in the world and that young players can develop well there. "That is why I was happy … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger Talks Up Premier League Challenge
The Premier League title has eluded Arsenal for over a decade and there's hardly non of the EPL-Trophy drought seasons that passed without Arsene Wenger making up excuses for the team's failure to conquer the title. Time was when, we were told that there was inadequate funds to buy players as a result of the Emirates Stadium project. Thankfully, the Stadium was opened in 2006 and our transfer activities is unimpressive hitherto. Since we open the Emirates Stadium, we have seen more notable player's left than were signed. Nasri, Van Persie, … [Read more...]
Chelsea youngster joins Ajax on loan
Bertrand Traore has become the latest young player to leave Chelsea on loan, with Ajax securing his services for the entire season. The 20-year-old striker from Burkina Faso broke into the Blues first team under Guus Hiddink last season and has scored two goals in 10 Premier League appearances for the club. However, he has now been given the tough task of replacing Polish star Arek Milik, who joined Napoli earlier this month following Gonzalo Higuain’s big-money move to Juventus. He will be reunited with coach Peter Bosz, who he played … [Read more...]
Disappointment for Chelsea as Witsel set for Zenit stay
Axel Witsel has informed Zenit St Petersburg he will be staying for at least another season, ending rumours of a summer move to the Premier League. The Belgian had originally asked to leave the Russian outfit , with his current boss Mircea Lucescu saying the midifielder had held talks with two Premier League teams. However, it appears Witsel has now had a change of heart and has not even ruled out the opportunity of extending his current deal. “I want to stay at Zenit for another year and I’m focused exclusively on the mseason that’s … [Read more...]
Joe Allen happy to make Liverpool
Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen has insisted that leaving Liverpool left him with “no regrets” and is looking forward to his time with the Potters. The midfielder, who starred at Euro 2016 for Wales, joined Stoke for a fee of £13million not long after arriving back from international duty. Allen spent four years with the Reds but says he didn’t struggle to make a decision over whether to move or not. “It wasn’t a difficult decision to move and I’m not looking back with any regrets,” he told Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. “I’m excited … [Read more...]
‘Upset’ and ‘Humiliated’ Januzaj set for Manchester United exit
Adnan Januzaj has been left ‘humiliated’ and ‘upset’ by Manchester United as he edges towards a move to Sunderland. Belgian winger Januzaj, who spent much of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, has been told by manager Jose Mourinho that he is not part of his 26-man squad this campaign. United manager Mourinho, who was appointed this summer, prefers working with a smaller squad than usual, and the 21-year-old did not make the cut. The club remain reluctant to sell him however, and would prefer for him to gain experience by leaving … [Read more...]
Juve include Zaza in a bid to land Matic
Juventus have reportedly returned to the table with a fresh bid for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic – and have thrown a striker into the mix. According to the Daily Star , the Italian giants are eager to re-strengthen following the departure of Paul Pogba to Manchester United and are ready to tempt their former boss by offering the chance of a reunion with one of his Euro 2016 stars Simone Zaza. Zaza has attracted interest from likes of Tottenham and West Ham in the past, and is said to be intrigued about the prospect of playing for … [Read more...]
De Bruyne happy to help new City teammate
Kevin de Bruyne is looking forward to providing goals for new summer signing Leroy Sane and has given his Premier League title predictions. Sane is one of eight fresh faces brought in by manager Pep Guardiola over the course of pre-season, and the £37m capture from Schalke is the man that the Belgian is looking forward to playing with the most. “Leroy Sane is a class player. I want him to shine with my assists,” De Bruyne told Sport Bild. “My aim is the title. To reach this it’s important we have new players like Sane or Gundogan.” De … [Read more...]
Claudio Ranieri signs new four-year contract
Claudio Ranieri has signed a new contract with Leicester City until 2020. Ranieri, who signed a three-year deal when he replaced Nigel Pearson as manager last summer, led Leicester to the Premier League title in his first season in charge. The former Chelsea, Juventus and Monaco boss told the club's official website on Wednesday: "From the moment I talked to the owners about their vision for Leicester City, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of for a long time. "The energy that exists at this club -- from the owners and the … [Read more...]
Arsenal keen on Mustafi as replacement for injured Gabriel
Arsenal will step up their pursuit for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi after Gabriel Paulista was ruled out for up to two months. Arsene Wenger’s defensive options are threadbare for the opening stages of the season, with Per Mertesacker set to miss around five months and Laurent Koscielny given an extended break after reaching the final of Euro 2016 with France. Brazil international Gabriel was in line to start as the senior centre-back in the season opener against Liverpool, alongside either Calum Chambers or new signing Rob … [Read more...]
Arsenal defender Gabriel out for up to two months
Arsenal have been given the news that central defender Gabriel Paulista has been ruled out for up to two months with a sprained ankle. The defender was injured in the final minutes of Arsenal’s pre-season victory over Manchester City on Sunday. Initial reports suggested that the Brazilian could be our for an extended period, but the BBC’s David Ornstein (the oracle) reports that Gabriel will miss between six and eight weeks. David Ornstein ✔ @bbcsport_david Arsenal CB Gabriel out 6/8wks - ankle sprain. Not quite as bad as he 1st … [Read more...]
Pogba discusses United return, eyes Individual and team glory
Paul Pogba wants to “become one of the best” after completing his much-anticipated world record transfer to Manchester United. Months of speculation, negotiations and deliberation bore fruit in the early hours of Tuesday morning as the open secret of the 23-year-old’s United return was made official. Four years on from departing Old Trafford without making a first-team start, Pogba signed a five-year contract with the option of a sixth season after United agreed to pay an eye-watering 105million euros (£89million). Juventus revealed the … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign Everton defender John Stones
Manchester City have confirmed that they have signed Everton defender John Stones on a six-year deal. City announced the transfer had been completed shortly after UEFA revealed the club had included Stones in their Champions League squad for the playoff with Steaua Bucharest, with the first leg taking place on Wednesday. City have reportedly paid around £47.5m for the England defender, who will wear the No. 24 shirt, and Everton said they had received a club-record amount. CONFIRMED: John Stones has today joined Manchester City for a … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Icardi not for sale-De Boer
New Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer has insisted that Chelsea and Arsenal target Mauro Icardi will not leave the San Siro this summer. The former Ajax boss was appointed as new manager of the Italian giants after Roberto Mancini left the club after less than two years in charge in his second spell. “Juventus are not unbeatable, sometimes things change. They have a great team and it will be tough, but we want to fight. “We will keep the players who we do not want to sell. Icardi will remain.” The Argentine striker has been linked with a … [Read more...]
Arsenal wiling to sign Mustafi before match against Liverpool
Arsene Wenger is willing to sign Mustafi before his side kick-off against Liverpool as he deals with a defensive crisis. Per Mertesacker is already sidelined with a knee injury while Gabriel Paulista sustained an ankle injury in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Manchester City. Wenger has already shown interest in Roma defender Kostas Manolas and Napoli Kaliduo Koulibaly, both whom are rated 45m each, but Arsene Wenger sees Mustafi as a more affordable option due to his price tag 35m. Mustafi has been heavily linked with Arsenal but the … [Read more...]
John Stones ‘reaction’ after joining Manchester City
With less than a month to the closing of summer transfer window, latest report claims that Chelsea long-term target John Stones has completed a move to Manchester City. This report is according to Sky Sports which claims that the highly rated Centre back signed a six-year contract with the Citizens which will keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2022. Speaking to mancity.com, the England international expresses his joy in his new challenge and promises to improve his game in order to gain ground in city's first eleven. "I'm absolutely delighted … [Read more...]
Manchester United re-sign Pogba for world-record £89m
With just few days to the closing of summer transfer market, the Red Devils have finally secured the services of long term target Paul Pogba. This is according to Sky Sport which claims that the French star has sign a world record deal of 89 million pounds from Italian giants Juventus, beating previous world records set by Christiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale of Real Madrid. The powerful box-box midfielder has been a major target for most European clubs in recent years, with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and … [Read more...]
How Arsenal will line up with Riyad Mahrez, Ramsey Now a Fringe player
Arsenal will go into the upcoming season as contenders that have failed to conquer the prestigious Premier League Title for over a decade and any other European Title – however, the quality of players or manager in the ranks of Arsenal has consistently been of notable quality over these EPL drought years. Arsene Wenger anchored his football ideology on a fluid style of play that sees Arsenal play with a midfield pivot that can retain ball possession and offer threats in attack with mesmerizing creativity. Uniquely known as the “Barcelona” of … [Read more...]
Klopp reveals reasons why he will no longer speak to The Sun
Jurgen Klopp says he will no longer speak to The Sun because of a “private” story the newspaper ran about one of his players. Klopp refused to answer a question from a Sun journalist on Saturday evening after Liverpool thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at Wembley . Merseyside has a tumultuous relationship with the publication since its despicable coverage of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, and the newspaper has been boycotted ever since by the city. “I don’t talk with The Sun anymore,” Klopp said. “I don’t speak with The Sun anymore. You can … [Read more...]
Zabaleta to Stay at Manchester City
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says he will be staying at the club, with boss Pep Guardiola having told him he is part of his plans for this season. Zabaleta, who has one year left on his contract, has been linked with a move to Italy this summer. But the 31-year-old Argentina full-back told the Manchester Evening News: “There was a lot of speculation – that came from the media. “I don’t know how many times I was away to Italy. It was incredible. Every day there was a new club. “I’ve always been away from that because I knew … [Read more...]
Klopp explains Liverpool’s mauling
Jurgen Klopp has explained how Liverpool were thrashed 4-0 by Mainz shortly after beating Barcelona. The Reds slipped to a heavy defeat in Germany on Sunday, with the game kicking off mere hours after the 4-0 victory over Barcelona at Wembley had ended. Klopp had planned to use two different line-ups for the friendlies, but injuries to Daniel Sturridge, Sheyi Ojo and James Milner forced alterations. Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Alberto Moreno, Marko Grujic, Kevin Stewart, Gini Wijnaldum, Danny Ings, Divock Origi and Roberto … [Read more...]
Hazard dazzles in Chelsea defeat of Werder Bremen
Eden Hazard's renaissance continued as Chelsea secured a hard fought 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen in their final pre-season friendly on saturday afternoon. Eden Hazard Antonio Conte named a strong side and they needed just a matter of minutes to open the scoring when Hazard worked a short corner well before cutting inside and lashing an effort into the bottom corner of the net. The Bundesliga side were all at sea at the back and Oscar exchanged passes with Diego Costa to create a yard of space before slotting home to double the Blues' … [Read more...]
Man United confirm Pogba to have medical
Paul Pogba may finally be moving close to securing a world-record transfer from Juventus to Manchester United as the Red Devils confirm an imminent medical. A statement on the United website – under the hashtag ‘Pogback’ – read: “Paul Pogba has been granted permission to have a medical in order to finalise his transfer from Juventus to Manchester United.” The Juve star has been the centre of speculation all summer, with the Red Devils looking to confirm the world record £92million move back to Old Trafford, where he played as a … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho explains Mata’s substitution
Juan Mata was replaced half an hour after coming on for Manchester United in the Community Shield, but Jose Mourinho has explained things. Jose Mourinho says he took off Juan Mata just half an hour after his introduction in order to defend against high balls in the final minutes of Manchester United's 2-1 Community Shield win over Leicester City. Mata was introduced on 63 minutes for opening goalscorer Jesse Lingard, who had taken a knock to his foot, but was hauled off in injury time for Henrik Mkhitaryan as the Premier League champions … [Read more...]
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