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Big European Sides Want To Sign Arsenal 24-year-old Star

Bournemouth Jeff Mostyn has stated that big European clubs are interested in signing Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal to Bournemouth. Mostyn, who has worked wonders with the South Coast club stated this in a chat with popular online news portal 'Squawka'. In his words, he said: "He’s in the right place now and it’s great for us to have him for the season." "Who knows what will happen after that? I think Arsenal want to make him a new contract offer now and that shows not only is Arsene Wenger aware that he’s getting back to his best, but also that he’s attracting the interest of big European clubs. "Whether we can sign him permanently is the million dollar question and probably the million dollar transfer. I think it … [Read more...]

Time To Sell The Red Who Let Klopp Down To Aid Starman Chances With Liverpool

The football stock of England international Daniel Sturridge since German manager Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool manager in October 2015 has dramatically fallen with the former Manchester City and Chelsea star finding himself on the fringes of the team under the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss. As a result of his limited playing time, Sturridge has been linked with a transfer move to several clubs like Arsenal and West Ham United in the January transfer window that is some few weeks away however Klopp is adamant the striker won't be sold when the transfer window opens on the 1st of January. That was before the emergence of young striker Ben Woodburn, who became the youngest ever goalscorer for Liverpool when he netted in the club's 2-0 win over … [Read more...]

Good News: Injured Arsenal Star Predicted To Make Early Return

Arsene Wenger boys keep displaying outstanding performances this season and are few points away from the EPL table leaders Chelsea. Despite lots of key players missing games due to injury, the squad is still one of the teams being projected to win the EPL this season. Since winning the English Premier League title in 2006, Arsenal has been close several times in subsequent seasons, but injuries keeps hindering the team. And with players like Per Mertesacker, Santi Cazorla, Danny Welbeck and Hector Bellerin missing lots of games due to injury this season, it seem similar things are bound to happen. However, it is being reported that Spanish international Hector Bellerin will be out for a few more weeks, but the latest report from The Daily Mail show Bellerin … [Read more...]

I Would Sign This Skipper Over Chelsea Star For Liverpool, Former Liverpool Defender Discloses

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his wish to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea over his Chelsea counterpart Thibaut Courtois for his boyhood club. Carragher, who is a pundit at Sky Sports was speaking with the news channel as he identified first choice German goalkeeper Loris Karius as the weak link for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side after they conceded three late goals in 15 mins to lose 4-3 thus ending up four points behind leaders Chelsea. Carragher pointed out that he prefers De Gea to Chelsea star Courtois. He said: "Either Courtois or De Gea but I'll go with De Gea." "You could argue he's the best goalkeeper in world football. "I don't think he's had his best season during his time at Man United but he has been the … [Read more...]

Shocking – Arsenal Stars Demand Huge Pay Rise – Reports

Two Arsenal stars, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, have reportedly asked for a huge pay rise from the club as they currently negotiate deals to extend their stay at the club with 18 months left on their contracts. This was revealed by various reports in the British media with London Evening Standard news outlet specifically stating that the two influential players for the Gunners' want their wages to be at par with the £290,000 weekly wages earned by Manchester United and French midfielder Paul Pogba, who sealed a world record £89m move from Italian Serie A champions Juventus to the Old Trafford club in the summer. German playmaker Mesut Ozil is presently on £140,000 a week deal as confirmed by the previously mentioned British paper but moving Paul Pogba's wages … [Read more...]

Massive! Liverpool Star Eligible For Arsenal Move Despite £82m Release Clause

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino reportedly has a release clause of £82m in his contract with his club and could move possibly move to any other club that comes up with the figure apart from Arsenal. According to popular news outlet, The Mirror, if Arsenal should come up with the said figure on Firmino's release clause, he won't to be sold to the North London club as details of the Brazilian international's contract became public knowledge via Football Leaks. It was revealed that Liverpool inserted an anti-Arsenal clause into the contract of the former TSG Hoffenheim star, which says that the £82m buy-out clause can only be triggered "if the interest is not Arsenal". The latest development brings back the memories of the Luis Suarez saga which soured the … [Read more...]

Photo – Chelsea Player Is In Love With This Italian Side, Agent On Possible Transfer

The agent of Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic, Marko Naletilic, has stated that the Croatian international is in love with Italian Serie A side AC Milan with a move to Vicenzo Montella's side a big possibility. Pasalic, who is on a season-long loan to 7-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) champions, has not played for Chelsea at all since he was signed from Croatian side Hadjuk Split in the summer of 2014. The 21-year old was farmed out on a season-long loan to French side AS Monaco last season on the back of another season-long loan to Spanish side Elche. When asked about a potential transfer for his client, Naletilic said: "I’ll tell you that he’s in love with Milan, so that should let you know what Pasalic wants." "Clearly he’s aware of what Milan means in … [Read more...]

Good News: Long Time Arsenal Target Could Be On His Way Out!

With the January transfer window some few weeks away, VFL Wolfsburg and German forward Julian Draxler could be on his way out of his club after he was reportedly booed by fans of the former German Bundesliga champions when he came on as a substitute during his side's league clash with capital club Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Draxler, who is hugely admired by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has been a target for the North London side for ages, clearly stated that he wanted to leave the Volkswagen Arena in the summer amidst the interest from the 2006 UEFA Champions League (UCL) finalists and is presently receiving a rough treatment from the VFL Wolfsburg fans as a result of his statement during the last transfer window. The present development would be music to … [Read more...]

Star Player Could Leave Chelsea Despite Eye-Catching City Performance

Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas was influential for his Chelsea side as they extended their lead at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 win over Manchester City in a match that was described as the battle of the top two favourites as far as the English Premier League (EPL) is concerned however that has not stopped him from being linked with other clubs ahead of the January transfer window, which starts in the few weeks. Fabregas had long been linked with a move away from the 2012 UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners after he found himself on the fringes of the first team under new club manager Antonio Conte with clubs like AC Milan, Arsenal and Inter Milan. He got his chance at the weekend as a replacement for the injured Serbian star Nemanja Matic … [Read more...]

Breaking! Man United Asked To Pay £84m For Star Striker

The president of Serie A side, Torino, has confirmed that Manchester United target Andrea Belotti, has eventually signed a new contract with the Italian club, despite rumours that Manchester United are trying to get his signature for a contract. This season, the 22-year-old striker has been in outstanding form in front of goal for the Turin side. This has led to widespread rumours that English Premier League giant Manchester United, are interested in signing him to the Old Trafford, and the Italy international could be targeted for a move to Manchester United . However, Goal Italia has recently reported that Torino president Urbano Cairo just confirmed that Andrea Belotti has renewed his dedication to his current employers. The official also confirmed that a … [Read more...]

Mourinho Waiting For His Players To Gel, Jermaine Jenas Reveals

Former English Premier league (EPL) player, Jermaine Jenas, who played for teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspurs has stated that the Manchester United team and their new signings are finally starting to gel as a unit. Jenas said this while he was talking about the Red Devils' clash with Everton, which ended 1-1, at the Goodison Park adding that manager Jose Mourinho had been waiting for new recruits such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba to start forging positive relationships on the field of play. "Mkhitaryan adds a different dimension." "I thought Pogba was brilliant with his runs from midfield. It feels like the players are starting to build a relationship. "Their movement, their one-touch passing was breaking down at the final … [Read more...]

Manchester United Stars Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel Rejected By Liverpool

Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness said he turned down the chance to sign both Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was still Liverpool manager. Graeme, who has also played at Anfield as a player, said he rejected both of the men before they moved to Manchester United. Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel became legends at the Old Trafford, but everything would have been different if Graeme Souness had brought them to Liverpool instead at the early stage of their careers. Souness told the Daily Mail: 'Schmeichel wrote to me when I was at Liverpool in the early 1990s. ‘Ron Yeats came into my office and told me there was a young Danish goalkeeper who was a Liverpool fan and was willing to pay his own travel and hotel in exchange for some time with … [Read more...]

Arsenal Boss Wenger Gives Contract Update On Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that the current contract renewal impasse involving his star duo namely Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil is not all about money as he gave update on the situation at hand. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League (UCL) away clash at Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be their last group game as far as Group A is concerned with a victory needed to have any chance of finishing in top spot ahead of leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG). When asked on the contract renewal update, Wenger said: "I would like to say the luxury in the modern game should be it is not only about the money. The players make good money anyway." "The money is good … [Read more...]

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Is One Of The Best Players I Ever Played With – Mats Hummels

Germany and Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has described Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan as one of the best players he has ever played with. Hummels played with the 27-year old Armenian star at German club Borussia Dortmund and saw how his former teammate destroyed opposition defences in the German Bundesliga with 11 goals and 15 assists during the 2015/16 season before he went on to win the Player of the Year award for his stellar performances. Speaking on Mkhitaryan and his limited chances under manager Jose Mourinho at 20-time English champions Manchester United since he made a £26.3m move to Old Trafford. He said: "I saw part of the game against Feyenoord. I saw part of the game against West Ham." "There he was - always good, as he is … [Read more...]

Fellain Is Pathetic, Gary Neville Fumes

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has labelled the club's Belgian midfielder as pathetic after he denied his side all three points in their 1-1 away draw at Everton. Fellaini, who had come on as a substitute to preserve United's 1-0 lead, gave away a late penalty after he tripped Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye in the box thereby handing English left-back Leighton Baines the chance to equalise from the spot for the Toffees and earn a share of the spoils for Ronald Koeman's side. Gary Neville, who is a former Valencia and England coach, was speaking during popular media outlet Sky Sports' coverage of the game. He said: "It’s just rubbish from Fellaini." "It’s obvious – as soon as you commit yourself in the box you’re in danger of giving a … [Read more...]

I’m Going Nowhere, Adam Lallana Debunks Exit Speculation

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with French champion Paris Saint Germain (PSG) with reports of a £40m move for the England international been circulated in the media. Speaking about the transfer speculation, the former Southampton skipper said: "It’s a great compliment to be spoken of in the same breath as a club like PSG with those sorts of numbers, but I’m absolutely loving my football at the minute under this boss and I can only see myself being here for the long term." "I love it here at the minute, especially since the manager has come in. We have each other’s trust and you don’t always get that at clubs. The thought of leaving Liverpool has never entered my mind." The 28-year old reiterated his desire to … [Read more...]

Former Gunners Player Ian Wright Backs Chelsea Over Arsenal For EPL Title

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has backed 4-time English Premier League (EPL) Chelsea over Arsene Wenger's side despite the Gunners' dominant 5-1 win over West Ham United in the London Derby at the Olympic Stadium. Wright shared his opinion on BT Sport as reported by popular news outlet Goal. When asked about Arsenal's chances of winning the league title, he said: No. I don’t think so especially after how Chelsea played. They seem to have the momentum at the moment." "I haven’t seen anything from Arsenal’s last three or four games to make me think they’re there yet." he further added. Second-placed Arsenal closed the gap on Chelsea to three points by virtue of the win over Slaven Bilic's West Ham side after the Stamford Bridge outfit had beaten Manchester … [Read more...]

Costa Has Made New Chelsea Signing, Batshuayi Labeled A Forgotten Man

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who is now a pundit with popular TV outlet, Sky Sports, has praised Chelsea's Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa for his impressive performances adding that his sparkling form has made new club signing Michy Batshuayi a forgotten man. Belgian striker Batshuayi made a £30m move from French side Olympique Marseille in the summer but has hardly had a look-in due to Diego Costa's outstanding form. Carragher was speaking during a Sky Sports' Facebook Live Session. In his words, he said: "You look at Costa. He’s playing as well as any player in the Premier League at the moment, but they do have a £30 million striker on the bench. I haven’t really seen much of him, Batshuayi." "We haven’t seen enough of him. How … [Read more...]

Mourinho Thinks Quality Of Football Does Not Matter This Season

A late equaliser saw Manchester United drawing yet another game in the Premier League against Everton. This means Jose Mourinho side have got just a solitary victory in six league outings, and this of course isn't making Jose Mourinho happy. Sweden International Zlatan Ibrahimovic had given United the lead at Merseyside and the Mourinho boys were trying to hold out a 1 goal lead. Mourinho brought on Marouane Fellaini in the 84th minute to help see out the game, but the Belgian only concede a penalty with his first meaningful contribution to the game in the 87th minute. Leighton Baines duly converted to give Everton an equaliser. Mourinho, commenting about the game, was quoted by The Express: “I am concerned because we don’t get results we deserve,” “When my … [Read more...]

RojoShould Have Been Sent Off – Howard Webb

Former English Premier league (EPL) referee, Howard Webb, has stated that Manchester United's Argentine defender Marcos Rojo should have seen a red card for his two-footed challenge on Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye during their league clash at Goodison Park, which ended 1-1, on Sunday evening. Rojo made the challenge in the first half with scores still goalless before Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke the deadlock for his team just after the interval however the home side rallied and deservedly got their equaliser via a Leighton Baines penalty with full-time approaching after substitute Marouane Fellaini brought down the aforementioned Idrissa Gueye in the box. Webb made this known through his column for The Times newspaper. In his words, he said: … [Read more...]

We Want To Play In The Europa League – Heung-Min Son Reveals

Tottenham Hotspurs forward Heung-Min Son has revealed that his team wants to qualify for the UEFA Europa League after they missed out on qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to French side AS Monaco and German side Bayer Leverkusen. Mauricio Pichettino's side will have to avoid defeat in Wednesday's last group game at home to Russian side CSKA Moscow to seal a UEL spot. The South Korean international revealed this after his team thrashed Welsh side Swansea City 5-0 in an English Premier League (EPL) game on Saturday evening. In his words, he said: "Of course, we want to play in the Europa League ... we're out of the Champions League, so we want to be in it. For the players, it's better when you get to play games. For me it's … [Read more...]

Liverpool Need To Strengthen Their Backline – Jamie Redknapp Insists

Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has disclosed that the Anfield giants will have to strengthen their defence to have any chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. Redknapp said this in his column for popular newspaper Daily Mail while reacting to his former team's capitulation at Dean Court against hosts Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go but ended up leaking three goals to lose the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, who is the son of experienced English manager Harry Redknapp, he said: "Liverpool are not going to win the title this season unless they sort out their defence." "They sorely missed the injured Joel Matip and with two midfielders — Lucas and James Milner — in … [Read more...]