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Manchester United Joined The List Of Teams Fighting To Sign Talented German Star

According to The Sun, Bayern Leverkusen's youngster Julian Brandt has caught the attention of some well-known top European clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton, and all of which are interested in signing him. Even though he is just a young man, talented Brandt has already worked hard to be an influential player for his club and has presently made 12 appearances in the Bundelisga so far this season for Bayern Leverkusene. The player has scored twice and has provided six assists. His splendid performances has caught the attention of some major big clubs in the English Premier League as the Sun rightly revealed that English teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton have all sent scouts to watch him play for his … [Read more...]

Roma Set To Swoop For Chelsea Talented Midfielder

Roma are reportedly considering a loan move for Charly Musonda in January. The Chelsea midfielder has returned from Real Betis after a dry loan spell during the first half of the season and he is currently training with the Blues squad. Musonda who started life in La Liga on an impressive note began to struggle for form and fitness in the new season, only managing to start one game in the top flight this term. It is understood that Roma views the youngster as a replacement for Mohammed Salah who will go on international duties with the Egyptian national team at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Conte has also hinted that Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be allowed to leave on loan next month in order to gain more experience. “I'm sure that Ruben has great … [Read more...]

£55M Star Transfer: Man United Finally Made A Decision

With the next transfer window just few days away, more interesting dramas are unfolding. And beaming the light at English Premier League giant Manchester United, when we thought out-of-favour Anthony Martial would sail away from Old Trafford without issues, a report just revealed the club will turn down any requests to take the player on loan during the January transfer window. Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho already revealed that he is good with his present team and won't want anyone to leave - it seem he is really serious about it. Considering the fact that though players like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are not getting first team action, he still doesn't have the intention of letting them go out on loan. The Daily Mail revealed that the duo of … [Read more...]

Breaking! How Win Spur Arsenal To Compete In The Premier League Title Race

Arsenal skipper Laurent Koscielny is banking on the late win against midlands club West Brom at the Emirates Stadium to kickstart his side's push for the league title after a wretched run of two successive away losses to Everton and Manchester City. Speaking with the club's official website after the game, which was won via a late goal from Oliver Giroud, the Frenchman said: "The confidence will come back when you win and the most important thing now is to continue to win games in a row so that hopefully we can get into the first position." "We lost the first game of the season and we came back with a good run and a lot of wins. We lost two games in a week last week and it was very important to come back with a win. "We kept our calm and we know you can … [Read more...]

Breaking! Liverpool Identify 19-year-old As Replacement For Defensive Minded No.21 Player

Anfield giants Liverpool have reportedly identified highly rated youngster Joe Gomez, who has been unlucky with injuries in the last two years, as a replacement for Brazilian star Lucas Leiva with the 29-year old linked to a January transfer move away from the Reds. Lucas Leiva is the club's longest serving player having joined from Gremio in 2007 however is time at the club could be up with a reported loan move to San Siro. Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan in the offing after he has only started three league games for the Jurgen Klopp's side. According to reports, Liverpool see Joe Gomez as a defensive replacement for Lucas Leiva. Former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is impressed with the 19-year old since he completely recovered from a … [Read more...]

Breaking! Club Set To Purchase £55M United Star Striker From Old Trafford

Manchester United forward Martial has scored just one goal this season for the club as it appears he hasn't found his feet in the squad. Following a 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Old Trafford on Monday, it is obvious that the United team as a squad are finding back their influence in the EPL, and it was remoured that coach Jose Mourinho desires bringing out those that aren't moving with the flow. Martial was brought to Old Trafford for £55m, but it seems he hasn't been utilized much by the Portuguese coach. He is of course frustrated and it appears he would be leaving soon. And according to Daily Mail, La Liga side Sevilla are interested in him and wants him on loan in January. Last season under former coach Louis van Gaal, Martial was very vital in the … [Read more...]

Breaking! Chelsea Lines Up Replacement For Wanted International No.1

Chelsea have set sights on a summer deal for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois, according to reports. Following reports that Courtois could be on his way to Real Madrid next summer, the Blues have reportedly lined Oblak as his replacement. The Belgian said in September that he could consider a move back to the La Liga in future. although he has moved to debunk reports he will be leaving the Stamford Bridge anytime soon. Real Madrid who are prohibited from making transfer in January are believed to have held talks to sign Courtois next summer when their ban is lifted. It is understood that Antonio Conte is prepared for an offer for Madrid and have lined up a number of potential replacements for the … [Read more...]

Conte Opens Up On Transfer Plans for Michy Batshuayi

Antonio Conte has revealed that Michy Batshuayi will not be sent on loan in January. The 23-year-old striker who only just joined Chelsea from Marseille last summer transfer window, has not had the best of time due to his lack of playing chances. However, Conte has insisted that Batshuayi will not leave the club next month. ‘I won’t let him go on loan,’ said the Chelsea manager. ‘He’s a new player for Chelsea and to go on loan now is a defeat for the club and for me. Every decision I make is because I want to win. I try to make the best decision for the team but I am sure Michy will have the possibility to play in the future. ‘I wanted to give him the opportunity to play and have another appearance and it happened at the end. ‘We have to continue to … [Read more...]

Agent Finally Revealed If James Rodriguez Would Join United Or Not

In recent weeks, James Rodriguez has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid as it is reported that different top teams have their eyes on him. Two English Premier League clubs that topped the chart for the most likely clubs to get him are Manchester United and Chelsea FC. Nevertheless, Portuguese influential agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that the Colombian won’t leave Real Madrid in January. This season, Rodriguez has been struggling to feature regularly in Zinedine Zidane’s team. But it just seemed the French coach don't have a place for him yet in the first XI. This prompted Rodriguez to vent his frustration and announced that he could consider leaving the club come January. It was speculated that Manchester United are interested in getting his … [Read more...]

Arsenal Target William Carvalho To Remain With Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal target and Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho will stay with his Portuguese unless his €45m release clause is met following the resurrection of transfer talks concerning the 2016 European Championship winner according to reports. The Portuguese international has been a long term target for English Premier League (EPL) sides but he has so far remain with Sporting Lisbon. The latest transfer rumours involve him being linked with heavyweight sides like London clubs Chelsea and Arsenal as well as Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window, which starts on Sunday, January 1, 2017. As reported from SAPO Desporto, William Carvalho won't leave Portugal until his release clause is met with club president viewing him as one of the key … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane: Liverpool Plan To Replace Mane During The Upcoming African Cup Of Nation

Liverpool have made plans to cater for the absence of summer signing and Senegalese star Sadio Mane with the former Red Bull Salzburg and Southampton player scheduled to miss a month of action due to his involvement with his country in the upcoming 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mane, who is the Reds' top scorer with eight league goals, will however still feature for the next three games against Stoke City, Manchester City and Sunderland before he will depart for the aforementioned 2017 AFCON. Speaking about Mane's absence and the plan to replace him, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: "He's a winger, so a very offensive player, outstanding player, very good, can play in the half-space, can do everything." "If we had five other wingers to replace him … [Read more...]

Crystal Palace Targets Arsenal Kieran Gibbs In January Transfer

Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs has been reportedly linked with a move to fellow London side Crystal Palace in the January transfer from the Emirates Stadium, having played second fiddle to Spanish defender Nacho Monreal for the better part of his three years stay. Crystal Palace are dangerously close to the bottom three in the English Premier League (EPL) with the Selhurst Park outfit currently occupying the 17th position prompting the club to sack former manager Alan Pardew as head coach to usher in former England boss Sam Allardyce. To this effect, the former Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers manager is expected to stamp his authority on his new signing by bringing in more players in his bid to stave off the relegation … [Read more...]

Chelsea Keeping Tabs On Veteran Bundesliga Free-kicker

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to monitor Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanopglu. Reports in the Daily Mirror have it that Antonio Conte has sent scouts to keep tabs on the impressive midfielder. Calhanoglu has been on Chelsea's radar for a while and Conte beleives a deal to bring him to the Stamford Bridge could materialise. Arsenal are also keen admirer of the attacking midfielders qualities and may also content with the Blues for his signature. Although, the Gunners have abundant talent in the attacking midfield positions The Turkish star is known for his passing and free-kick abilities and has continued to be an impressive performer for Leverkusen this season, with four goals and four assists in 13 Bundesliga appearances so far. Reports … [Read more...]

Finally, President Breaks Silence About €64M Man United Targeted Star Striker

Manchester United are occasionally in the news if it's about next month's transfer window- as there are lots of players linked with a move to the club. One of them is Edinson Cavani. But unfortunately for the red devils, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi recently revealed that the striker will commit his future to the Ligue 1 side. Cavani current contract with PSG will expire in 2018 and speculations have been around that the 29-year old striker is moving to Old Trafford. But Al-khelaifi, PSG president, has cleared the air about the issue. Speaking about Cavani to Le Parisien, he said “He is one of the strongest attackers in the world and we have no intention of letting him go. "We want to keep all our top stars and we are working towards to extending our … [Read more...]

Wenger Confirmed No Contract For This Arsenal Player Yet!

North London side Arsenal have still not offered English midfielder Jack Wilshere a new contract at the club amidst the fact that his present deal is set to run out at the end of next year thus joining the likes of Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez and German playmaker Mesut Ozil in the category of players with current deal running till the summer of 2018. Wilshere, who is an academy product of the club having joined at a young age, has had to deal with various injury problems over the last five years prompting him to go out on a season-long loan to South Coast club Bournemouth at the start of the present season so as to build up his fitness levels. Speaking at a press conference recently on the 24-year old, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated that Wilshere would … [Read more...]

Chelsea Intensify Chase To Sign Powerful Box-To-Box Midfielder

Chelsea have reportedly renewed their interest in Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Reports in the Times newspaper claims that the Blues will make a take-it or leave offer for the midfielder next month after missing out on him during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is keen to bring in a new central midfielder in the winter window as replacement for Oscar who has joined Shanghai SIPG. Although, Nainggolan had earlier debunked reports that he will be moving in January. ‘I’d rather stay at Roma until the end of the season,’ Nainggolan told Fan magazine. ‘There are no reasons to leave at the moment.’ Despite his latest comments, the Blues are said to be keen on their efforts to lure him to the Stamford Bridge. Chelsea has also shown … [Read more...]

Transfer Update: Two Big European Clubs Clashed Just To Sign This United Midfielder

After committing a blunder against Everton at Goodison Park by giving out a penalty within seconds of being brought into the game, Marouane Fellaini has been constantly exposed to ridicule by United faithfuls. But despite all these, it is ironic to know that teams are still struggling to get him to their own sides. Two big teams reportedly in a tussle to get his signature are Serie A giants- AC Milan and Inter Milan. And as it stands, both Milan giants are supposedly fighting to sign the Belgian midfielder. It is so surprising, considering the things on ground. The two Milan clubs have agreed to meet his the £120,000 a week wage demands that was set by his agent. This showed that both Italian clubs value Fellaini much more than many United faithfuls does. And … [Read more...]

Injury News: Jose Mourinho Confirms Seniorman Injury

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has confirmed that versatile player Wayne Rooney was not part of the team's 3-1 victory over Sunderland on Boxing Day because to a thigh injury. The Portuguese tactician added that there are slim chances that Rooney will be back for the game against Middlesbrough on New Year's Eve. The red devils claimed all 3 points as they played host to Sunderland on Monday. Left-back Daley Blind opened the scoring door for Mourinho's men before Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored two goals in the second half to give the team an easy win. United are currently on a five-match winning streak in all competitions. Mourinho was however forced to omit the red devils captain from the squad to face the Black Cats. The England … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Reveals Why Batshuayi Did Not Start Against Bournemouth

Antonio Conte has revealed that Michy Batshuayi did not start the game against Bournemouth because he is still adapting to life in the Premier League. Following Diego Costa's suspension for the match against the Cherries, there were suggestions that Batshuayi will be given the opportunity to start the game and impress the Italian boss in the process but it appears Antonio Conte thinks otherwise. He said: ‘This is the first time we played without a real forward, we tried this in training and I think for us at the moment this situation is the best, but I don’t forget Michy because he is a young player with great talent,’ ‘He is adapting to this league and it is football, in the future I trust in him.’ Goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard ensured the Blues … [Read more...]

Breaking! Arsenal Biggest Star Reveals His Biggest Club Pal

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, who recently returned from an ankle injury in the 3-1 win over Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium, has disclosed his best pal at the club in a recent interview with popular English tabloid The Sun. Bellerin came to Arsenal at a very young age of 15 from the Barcelona Academy and has impressively worked his way into the first team squad thus making him one of the first names on the starting line-up. When asked who his best pal was, Bellerin responded by naming fellow Spanish international Nacho Monreal. In his words, he said: "My best friend at the club is probably Nacho, not only because he plays in similar positions. He has given me loads of advice. We really connect outside the pitch, he’s a great person. "He is just a … [Read more...]

Read Liverpool vs. Stoke City Preview

Anfield giants Liverpool will entertain Stoke City in a week 18 English Premier League (EPL) fixture on Tuesday evening at Anfield knowing fully well that anything other than three points is not good enough. The Reds managed by former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss go into the game on the back of two successive wins against Middlesboro (3-0 away win) and Everton (1-0 away win in the Merseyside Derby) and can't afford any more slip-ups at home after their last league game ended in a disappointing 2-2 draw against West Ham United. The last gasp Merseyside win over Everton courtesy Senegalese star Sadio Mane last Monday took Liverpool to within 6 points of league leaders Chelsea however the Stamford Bridge outfit's 3-0 thrashing of Bournemouth in a Boxing Day … [Read more...]

Breaking! Manchester United Deal For Star Player Halted!

According to latest developments, Victor Lindelof’s United move has been presently halted because of a disagreement between Benfica and the defender's former club Vasteras. Lindelof speculated move to Manchester United keeps getting stronger as numerous events indicates that he would eventually be a red devil player in January. But in the twist of event, it is now reported that Portuguese side Benfica are locked in conflict with Lindelof’s previous club because of a €250,000 payment which was never given to them after a bonus clause was reached amongst them. Things are not as light as we thought, because Vasteras are taking Benfica to court over the month and given that he is being linked with a £38m move to Man United, from which Vasteras may be owed a … [Read more...]