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Rumours: Messi coup? Man United and Adidas join forces

Manchester United and Adidas are working on a sensational move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to reports. Marketing Deportivo says Jose Mourinho and United want the Argentine star as his contract - which runs until 2018 - remains in doubt. While there have been ramblings about the Argentine superstar attitude with the situation of "tax hunt" by the Spanish government amidst rumors of him stalling on renewing his contract. This has prompted Manchester United and Adidas on high alert as the sports apparel giants look to lure him away from the Nike kit Catalan club. "Messi's contract renewal has not commenced, they're not even negotiating and there's not even a firm offer on the table", Marketing Deportivo reported. There are still … [Read more...]

Mikel Out? Conte Targets Highly creative South American Defensive Midfielder

Chelsea and Manchester United are set to lock-horn for highly rated Brazilian midfielder Thiago Maia, according to Daily Star. The 19-year old star who is currently one of the hottest player in the Brazilian League was a key part of the Brazilian team that won the gold medal at this past Olympics games. Antonio Conte is reportedly seeking reinforcement in his midfield in January, with report claiming that midfield duo of John Obi Mikel and Cesc Fabregas could be shipped out of Stamford Bridge. The two midfielders have struggled for a starting stating Spot this season, while defensive midfielder Mikel is yet to make any single appearances for the Blues. Thiago Maia who is a product of Santos youth team will certainly find it easy to settle down at Chelsea … [Read more...]

The Renaissance Of Chelsea Star Player

Consecutive loan spells can be seen to be more of a curse than a blessing in most cases, with talented players stuck in loan limbo until they are finally sold to another team where their fate from then on is depended on several factors. One player who isn’t a stranger to such loan spells is Chelsea FC winger turned right-wing back Victor Moses, who was bought by Jose Mourinho from Wigan and after being unable to break into the team was sent on recurring loan spells both in and outside London, after consecutive loan spells at West Ham, Liverpool and Stoke his role under new coach Antonio Conte was still undefined going into the new season. There was barely any huge expectation of him going on to be one of the central figures responsible for the resurgence of a … [Read more...]

Tottenham Probable Line-up Vs Monaco

Tottenham starting eleven Vs Monaco. A resurgent Tottenham turned the tides and came back from losing 2-1 to winning  3-2 in 5 minutes, to keep the tempo going and maybe extend their non losing form in the premier league to outside the league, they would need to have the notch that same spirit at the ancestral Wembley stadium, a champions league home stadium that has not been as benevolent to Tottenham as White Hart Lane. Tottenham only have four poins from four group games,and failure to grab a three-point will see them eliminated if Beryern should win CSK Moscow. Spurs three key players Dembele, Harry Kane and Dele Alli will be fully accessed to see if would be fit to play. Pochettino as this to say  "We must win but we need to see whether players have … [Read more...]

South Ameriacan Star Speaks On Chelsea Victory,says it’s too early to celebrate

With Chelsea new winning formation doing wonders and giving the Blues the desired results, Brazilian centre back David Luiz has come out to warn his fellow players not to get carried away, insisting there is still a long way to go before a champion can be declared. The 29-years old star returned to Chelsea from PSG for a second spell in the summer, for a fee at about £30m. His arrival on the dead-line day was a shock to Chelsea fans and pundits as most claimed Luiz was a panic buy by Antonio Cante, after failing to secure the services AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli and Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. Speaking to Chelsea TV after yesterdays one nil victory over Middlesbrough, Luiz said: "It's important to finish at the top of the league. Of course we are … [Read more...]

Who has the better love story? Yaya Toure and Pep Or Mourinho and Mata

Both players were said to be doomed when their respective coaches were named as new managers at the beginning with the bulky Ivory Coast midfield turismo Yaya Toure and the Spanish midfielder Juan Mata both falling out with their coaches at previous clubs . Yaya has playing time reduced under Pep in Barcelona before being shipped off to Manchester after being unable to displace Sergio Busquets at the base of the Barcelona midfield while Juan Mata after being publicly criticized by Mourinho at Chelsea for his inability to contribute defensively and support fullbacks then later relegated to a long spell on the bench before he was bought by David Moyes. Fast forward three seasons later both Mourinho and Pep are bosses in Manchester of Yaya Toure and Juan Mata in … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea Defensive Target To Sign For Club – Talks On-going

Chelsea hope of signing Bosnian defender Sead Kolasinac has hit the rock, with recent report from talksport.com claiming that the highly rated centre back is planning to pen down a new deal with his German club Schalke 04 . Earlier report had it that Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea and West Ham United were all interested in the service of the 23-years old star, whose current deal with the German side runs out at the end of the season. Speaking to the media, the highly rated defender confirmed that his current club general manager Christian Heidel and his agent have been in touch about a new deal. "I feel good here and Schalke is a great club," Kolasinac told Kicker. "Heidel has already contacted my agent over prolonging my contract. "It … [Read more...]

Good News: Highly rated Italian Star To Join Chelsea In January, Player Ready To Force Move

If rumours making the round are anything to go-by, then Italy and Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi could be heading to Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer window. According to report from Daily Star, the 22-years old star is planning to force a move out of his Italian team to join Chelsea in January. Bernardeschi who has come through the youth rank at Fiorentina to become part of the senior team has been on fine form this season. He scored a brace for the Serie A side last weekend as his team defeated Empoli by 4 goals to nil. Antonio Conte is reportedly planning to reshuffle his team in January with some fresh legs coming in while surplus players going out of Stamford Bridge. Midfield duo  Cesc Fabregas and John Obi Mikel could be heading out … [Read more...]

Highly rated defender signs new bumper Arsenal Deal

Blitzing Spanish right back Hector Bellerin has signed a new  long term deal with Arsenal. While there had been rumours of Arsene Wenger looking to offer a new deal to the fleet footed right back amidst heavy Barcelona and Manchester City interest, Bellerin whose rise to stardom started from last season after being promoted to the senior team. The Catalonia born right back has put in an amazing performance also running into this season until he was injured. It was rumored his agent Albert Botines was in London last week to discuss with Arsenal representatives on terms of a new contract for Hector. “Hector is really playing good football here, he loves the team and is excited with the prospects and wants to remain here for a long time, contract shoud be … [Read more...]

We have to be positive, Star player rallies fans and teammates

Manchester United deserve to be challenging at the top of the Premier League after 3 draws in games with so many chances said Juan Mata. The Spaniard who scored a wonderful goal to open the scoring against the gunners wasn't all pleased when Giroud equalised to give Arsenal a draw . United dominated for most of the match but were unlucky to score a second goal , leaving the Portuguese a heavy heart and in search for a league win against one of the top four teams on the table. According to ManchesterEveningNews, Juan Mata believes it is a similar story to draws against Stoke City and Burnley FC, and if Man United had got what they deserved they would be sitting at the top of the table rather than trying to climb. “We had three games, three draws and I … [Read more...]

Why Coutinho should stay at Liverpool and ignore Barcelona

The Klopp renaissance has swept Barcelona and crucial to that resurrection is a certain Brazilian playmaker by the name of Coutinho. So far, he has had an outstanding season and has a wonderful return on both goals scored and chances created. His performance hasn't gone unnoticed as there has been various flirtations and several attempts by both officials and journos linking the midfield maestro to the Catalan club. Before giving reasons why he shouldn't join the club there are several reasons why he would want to, given that he is a Brazilian and a South American the allure of playing in a traditional club like Barcelona would appeal to his persona for an array of reasons. The climate is a lot more favorable, he has had previous experience of the city having … [Read more...]

Like Sir Alex like Pochettino

Like Sir Alex like Pochettino Sir Alex made the premiership goodbye since 2013 and Manchester United has been reeling ever since, they have struggled to positions of 7th under Moyes, 4th and 5th under Louis Van Gaal and are presently in 6th under Jose Mourinho, but on Saturday the 19th of November a scenario very reminiscent of United under Ferguson unfolded before our eyes at White Hart Lane as Tottenham came back from a 2-1 deficit with over 75 minutes gone to win the game 3-2 in extra time to end their 4 match run without a win. Daniel Levy has struck gold, Pochettino has been stellar since he left Southampton for White Hart Lane, while it might have been seen as underwhelming to finish below Arsenal last season, Tottenham has been translated to a serious … [Read more...]

Chelsea to consider transfer move for highly rated French star – Fans will not like this

In what will seem as a surprise and shock news to Chelsea fans around the globe, young prodigy Kurt Zouma has been linked with a move-away from Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer window. This is according to Goal.com, which claims that Italian side Napoli are interested in securing the services of the French International on a short-term loan. Report has it that the Italian side are unsure of the future of centre back Kalidou Koulibaly and this has urged them to try out Zouma on a short-term basis before considering a permanent move. Zouma broke into Chelsea starting spot last season under former boss Jose Mourinho, but his impressive display was shortened after sustaining a major Knee injury against Manchester United in February, which saw him ruled out … [Read more...]

Report: Personal Terms Agreed, Highly Rated 22-Year-Old Midfielder To Sign For Chelsea In January

Chelsea Italian tactician Antonio Conte is believed to be compiling his transfer request for the winter transfer window as the club is set to back him up in order to win trophies this season. Report according to Turkish media Haberturk via The Transfer Rumour Mill claims that Chelsea are interested in the services of Bayern Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The report claims that the Blues have agreed a personal terms with the sensational midfielder, and it only remain for both club to negotiate a transfer fee. The creative midfielder poor starts to the season has affected his starting spot in Bayern, and Conte is keen on taking advantage of the situation to lure the star to Stamford Bridge in January. Chelsea creative midfielders  Oscar and Cesc … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend made an explanation why Manchester United will regret not signing Liverpool Wonder Boy.

During the tenure of Louis van Gaal, He made a bid for the Senegal international, who later joined Liverpool and have since scored six times,made two assists in ten Premier League appearances. 24-year-old Sadio Mane completed a £34m transfer from rivals Southampton to Liverpool in the summer transfer window. According to sportreview, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright explained why he felt Manchester United did not sign the Senegal International. “He had a spell where he had a little bit of a sulk on,” Wright told The Sun Goals app. “Ronald Koeman had to put him back in his box and make him realise that he has to play for the team. He got Mane going again. What you’ve seen at Liverpool – at a big club – is that he is a big time player. He has gone into … [Read more...]

Mourinho gets a call from legendary player after Arsenal draw

After Giroud heart breaking late equaliser, Manchester United boss was completely deflated. Olivier Giroud who came off from the bench to secure Arsenal a point in the 89th minute, canceling Juan Mata’s early goal, in a match which had looked to be a game-winner for Manchester United. Certainly, United players fonbled in front of goal, but Mourinho insisted they should not feel bad about their overall display. The Man United boss told MUTV. “They feel like it is a defeat and they are very disappointed. “But I told them, the worse feeling is when you are upset with yourself because you didn’t perform or you made big mistakes, but they cannot have that feeling. Mourinho later received a call from legendary player Maradona to lift his spirits. On his … [Read more...]

Manager Claims Chelsea tried to lure 21-year-old with a whopping sum of €50m

In a recent interview with Corriere dello Sport, former AC Milan manager claims Chelsea tried to sign 21-year-old Alessio Romagnoli in what should have been Conte’s first signing of the season during summer transfer window. The 21-year-old strong defender is one of the best Serie A defenders Chelsea have sort after to bolster their denfence. According to sportwitness, the former AC Milan coach was explaining some misunderstanding he had with Silivio Berlusconi, he said - He didn’t want to take Romagnoli for €25m. Honestly at that time that figure was high.” Mihajlović then added that Romagnoli had turned into a super purchase: so much so that this year Chelsea offered almost double to buy him.” Romagnoli having only joined Milan from Roma as somewhat … [Read more...]

Transfer Romour: Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea duo will stay in January

Fabregas who is fit again after he sustained a thigh injury, is believed to be wanted by West Ham with reports claiming Chelsea will fund is wages if he leave on loan. Antonio Conte discarded all rumors relating to Fabregas and Oscar by confirming to Reuters that both players are part of his plan. According to daily star he said - “Oscar's future is Chelsea. Chelsea, full stop. For me, Oscar is an important player in the squad. “He's in good form. It's logical I have to take the starting XI every week, but Oscar is a great player. For me, he stays at Chelsea. “It's important that this message arrives for all. But Oscar will stay with us because I consider him an important player for Chelsea. Chelsea are very active in the title race with two points … [Read more...]

South American midfielder to complete chelsea move? Club boss speaks out ahead of January transfer

Despite various reports linking Brazil and Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar away from Stamford Bridge in January, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has come out to restate that the Brazilian star is going nowhere and that he is part of his plans for the season campaign. According to Daily Star, Italian side Inter Milan are interested in the services of Oscar. The 25-years old star has failed to find a starting spot in Antonio Conte’s preferred 3-4-3 formation in Chelsea’s last five EPL games. Speaking in a press briefing ahead Chelsea tomorrow game against Middlesbrough, Conte said: “Oscar’s future is Chelsea, full stop,” said Conte. “For me Oscar is an important player in the squad. “For me he stays at Chelsea. It’s important this message arrives for all. … [Read more...]

Good news: Chelsea midfield maestro rules out summer Move- Wants To Help Conte Win Trophies

As January transfer window draws closer, various rumors linking players to club have all started. However, Chelsea midfield maestro Eden Hazard has voiced out his mind to potential clubs who are interested in his service, that he is not willing to leave Chelsea at the moment. The 25-years old midfielder has been on fine-form this season, having found the back of the net 7 times in 11 EPL appearances, compared to his 4 in 31 matches last term. The sensational star had a woeful outing last season and as a result, There were much speculations in the summer that the sensational star will leave Chelsea, after a woeful outing last season. Speaking to the Guardian, the highly rated star ruled out every possible move away from Chelsea, insisting that only winning … [Read more...]

Juan Mata scored, admitted he was frustrated with Arsenal draw

Juan Mata admitted he was frustrated seeing  Manchester United draw after Olivier Giroud late header secure Arsenal a point. According to Standard.co.uk, the midfielder admitted that conceding so late goal in the clash was "frustrating" for the home side, but said United should still be happy to draw against a "great" team like Arsenal "It's very frustrating," Mata told Sky Sports after the game. "We were really close to winning but this is the Premier League and every team fights to the end. "When you are winning by one goal you are not in control. We have to take positives from the performance. "We were really close to winning against a great team like Arsenal." In recent times, Manchester United have been on the headlines from Jose Moutinho treatment … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Coutinho to play, Liverpool line-up,team news, injury news vs Southampton

Liverpool have been given a major injury boost in a game against Southampton after talisman coutinho was fit and he will be available to traveled with the rest of the liverpool squad. Klopp is very happy to have coutinho in his squad but Adam Lallana is the main concern, he would miss the match after undergoing a scan on Thursday ruling him out of the match against Southampton. With lallana’s absent, Gini Wijnaldum would handle the midfield, leaving Firminho, Mane and Coutinho up front. This will be the first time Can and Wijnaldum will start together in a competition, a game Jorgen Klopp will closely study to see if they can pair up better. Lovren will today replace Lucas Leiva who may probably come from the bench later in the game. Sadio Mane will be … [Read more...]