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Arsenal make u-turn in decision for Denis Suarez

The North London outfit Arsenal are reported to have made a u-turn in their decision to keep Spanish player Denis Suarez ahead of the coming season. The Gunners were able to capture Denis Suarez on loan from Barcelona and had the option of signing him on a permanent deal but that will no longer happen, according to claims that he has not been able to impress manager Unai Emery. Denis Suarez has just been able to earn six appearances since joining the Emirates Stadium with no start yet to his name. He has worked with the Gunners boss in Sevilla … [Read more...]

How Hector Bellerin’s pace developed, Des Ryan

Arsenal Academy head of sports Des Ryan on Spanish right full-back Hector Bellerin seems to have an explanation for why his pace for the North London outfit Arsenal was discovered along the line. The pacy wing-back joined Arsenal from Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in 2011 to be with the Academy until he was handed the opportunity of first-team football. No doubt that his pace is a major factor that was considered by the former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. Des Ryan, therefore, noted that from the inception, Hector Bellerin was identified as a … [Read more...]

Arsenal have first summer target in place

North London outfit Arsenal have got their first summer transfer target to move in for with interest in Spanish La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid star Gelson Martins who is on loan with French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco. Gelson Martins has been on the radar of the North London outfit for many months with an inquiry reported to have been made in the last January winter transfer window but the Gunners could not forge ahead with an offer because of their financial restrictions. £2m Chelsea Bid Rejected For 19-Year-Old Striker Now that the Gunner … [Read more...]

Salah Backed To Return To Scoring Form

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will soon rediscover his killer instincts in front of goals according to teammate Virgil Van Dijk. Dutch international Van Dijk told reporters in his latest interview via Goal that Mohamed Salah will return to his best and that other teams would be delighted to have a quality player like the Egyptian international in their ranks. Salah failed to hit the target for the fifth league game in a row during the weekend’s win over Fulham. He has scored just three goals in his 11 games for Liverpool in all … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Is Top-Six Material – Club Legend

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Shaun Derry is sure that Eagles right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has the quality to play for a top-six team in the Premier League. Crystal Palace legend Derry told Express Sport that both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Wilfried Zaha can play for a big club in the Premier League. Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has enjoyed a remarkable rise at Selhurst Park this season in what’s his first campaign as a Premier League footballer. The 21-year-old broke into the first team at the start of this season and he has not … [Read more...]

Liverpool Mental Strength Praised After Three Straight Wins

Liverpool defender Trent Alexandre-Arnold has lauded the mental strength shown by the Reds in the last one week. Alexandre-Arnold and his Liverpool teammates have maintained their push for major honours in two competitions. The England international right-back spoke about the new-found mental strength from Liverpool during his recent interview monitored by Goal. According to him, the progress made by Liverpool in the last week was due to the mental strength displayed by the team. Chelsea Still Lack Cutting Edge - Sarri Liverpool … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Close To Ending Inter Feud – Agent

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is close to ending his feud with the club according to his agent and wife Wanda Nara. His agent was on Canal 5 programme Tiki Taka and she talked about the situation of her client/husband at Inter Milan. Wanda Nara also confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled between Mauro Icardi and Inter Milan officials for Friday. Mauro Icardi has been at loggerheads with Inter Milan since he was dropped as the club’s captain thereby leading to intense transfer rumours linking him with a move to other major European … [Read more...]

Top-Four Finish Is Possible – Chelsea Defender

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is adamant that the Blues can finish in the top four places at the end of this current Premier League season despite the latest setback against Everton. Azpilicueta and Chelsea came unstuck against the Toffees in their Premier League clash at the weekend to dent their top-four hopes. In his recent interview via Goal, the Spanish international reiterated his belief that the Blues can still make the Champions League next season via the Premier League. He urged his Chelsea teammates not to concentrate on … [Read more...]

Chelsea Winger Added To England Squad

Young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been added to the England squad ahead of their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro. The Three Lions of England squad has been hit by several withdrawals prompting the call-up for Hudson-Odoi. The 18-year-old was initially called up to the England U-21 squad by manager Aidy Boothroyd ahead of the friendly games with Poland and Germany before being elevated to the senior squad on Monday. Callum Hudson-Odoi expressed his delight at the new development in an … [Read more...]

Everton Midfielder Hails Fantastic Display vs Chelsea

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has hailed his team’s fantastic display against Chelsea in their Premier League clash at the weekend. The Toffees were able to dent Chelsea’s top-four aspirations with a 2-0 win at home. Senegalese international Gueye was named the Man-of-the-Match for his display against Chelsea. Gueye tweeted his MotM Award on Monday as he praised the Toffees performance at the Goodison Park on Sunday evening. Everton secured their first league win at home since January with the victory over Chelsea. Arsenal, City … [Read more...]

Again, Zlatan takes swipe at United, says they complain a lot

Former Manchester United player Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken a swipe at the club’s legend, describing them as being in the spotlight for too many complaints. Referring to the Man United class of ’92, Zlatan Ibrahimovic said they must learn to stop having a say in everything that concerns the team, noting that their criticisms are becoming unbearable. The famous ’92 set of Man United comprises of David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes. The set is mostly remembered for their success in winning a number … [Read more...]

Solskjaer ready to let player leave but for one condition

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly hinted that he is ready to allow Andreas Pereira to leave the club on a season loan but under the condition that he signs a new deal with the club. The Sun claims that the Red Devils wants Andreas Pereira to sign a four-year contract extension at the Old Trafford as he is seen as a player with a big future. Andreas Pereira has long been seeking a regular playing time which is the reason why he has been pushing for a move away from the club. The Red Devils have already … [Read more...]

Solskjaer must now meet these two conditions to get United job

There have been lots of debates over who takes the job at Man United as the permanent boss despite having interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of the team. The Red Devils had announced, following the sack of former manager Jose Mourinho that they will seek a new manager ahead of the coming season as they brought in former forward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take charge of the team on an interim basis. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer immediately took charge and transformed the team to a winning side. With hope almost lost, the former forward brought … [Read more...]

Why Pogba, Solskjaer could clash at United

There are fears that Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could clash with French international midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of coming season. This is after the World Cup winner was missing in the Red Devils game against Wolves where they were defeated on Saturday night. It is claimed that should the former Red Devils forward will not accommodate poor performance from Paul Pogba should he land the job on a permanent deal. It would be recalled that Paul Pogba had a very slow start of the season where his performance was below … [Read more...]

Pochettino hints who will scale through between Barcelona, Man United

Manchester United have been drawn against Spanish giants Barcelona for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after the Red Devils were able to defeat Paris Saint Germain in the round of 16. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has tipped the La Liga outfit ahead of his Premier League counterpart to go ahead in the quarterfinals and to go ahead to win the Champions League. Should the Spanish giants lift the Champions League, it would be the sixth time they will be doing that in their history. Man United winning the race to land this … [Read more...]

French defender heading to Manchester

Emerging reports hint that France international defender Samuel Umtiti favours a move to either of the Manchester clubs like City and United which are both favourites in his pursuit ahead of the coming summer transfer window. With suggestions that he is about to leave the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona, he is reportedly ready to move to the English Premier League with the hope of landing a new challenge, if reports according to Italian media outlet Calcio Mercato, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News is to be believed. Why Liverpool … [Read more...]

Big boost for United ahead of Barcelona clash

Man United were able to secure a magical qualification to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champion League after a stunning defeat of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint German. The Red Devils had lost the first leg of the round of 16 at the Old Trafford by 2-0, yet they secured qualification to the next round with a 3-1 win at the French capital. They have therefore been drawn against Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona which promises to be a big test for interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with suggestions that he might not be able to fly past … [Read more...]

Solskjaer’s job linked to Tottenham boss

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has hinted that Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is still available for the permanent job at the Man United ahead of the coming season. The Red Devils had parted ways with Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho last year December which made it compulsory for a replacement. Former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was brought in to take charge of the team immediately. The former United forward started on a good note with a number of wins as well as qualification to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, a development … [Read more...]

Mertesacker makes incredible revelation about Arsenal Academy

Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker and current Academy head coach has explained all that is happening in the club’s Academy, stressing that it is not limited to the success on the pitch for the gifted youngsters. The former defender noted that much is being done to prepare the young lad for life off the pitch despite having it in mind that future Arsenal fans are being developed. He noted that it would be a delight to see Arsenal produce medical doctors despite being professional footballers so that any player who does not make it in … [Read more...]

Emery turns attention to La Liga defender

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is reported to have turned his attention to La Liga outfit Getafe defender Djene Dakonam ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The North London outfit boss has been interested in the star defender for a long time which is the reason why he embarked on a scouting journey to watch the star player in their goalless draw against Valencia on Sunday. The Gunners and Barcelona had submitted formal offers for Djene Dakonam in the last summer transfer window and they are set to battle again in this coming window with … [Read more...]

No more English teenager deal for Man United

English Premier League outfit Man United have learned that they will no longer have the signature of Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon ahead of the coming season. The Red Devils have been linked with the star player for a number of months as they wish to strengthen their defence but Ryan Sessegnon will not be available because of his decision to remain in London and not move elsewhere. Ryan Sessegnon is also being wanted by North London outfit Tottenham but from every indication, he would be staying put with Fulham where he is hoping to continue … [Read more...]

The secret of what Ozil does to opponents revealed

English Premier League outfit Arsenal Spanish defender Nacho Monreal has hailed German international Mesut Ozil for the quality he brings to the Arsenal team since. The former Real Madrid star has faced his most challenging Arsenal career this season as he was relegated to the bench and almost left out of the Unai Emery team. The Gunners boss had complained about the performance of the German international to the team, noting that he does not contribute as much as he earns at the club. United set to table offer for box-to-box Serie A … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Players Named In Team Of The Week

Two ex-Chelsea players have been named in the Team of the Week for the latest set of games in the Premier League. Five league games were played for Matchweek 31 due to FA Cup commitments on the part of Premier League clubs but that has not stopped popular media outlet Goal from compiling the list of players for the Team of the Week. Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice were named on the list. Ake and Rice were previously on the books at Chelsea. Nathan Ake had a great game for Bournemouth in their … [Read more...]

They Function Like A Five-A-Side Team – Liverpool Legend Rips Into Chelsea

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has slammed Chelsea after their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton in their Premier League clash on Sunday evening. Everton secured their first league win at home in over two months with an impressive victory over Champions League-chasing Chelsea. The last home win for the Toffees was in January against South Coast club Bournemouth. Everton were buoyed by a timid second-half performance from Chelsea with Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson getting the goals for the Toffees just after the halftime interval. … [Read more...]

Chelsea Midfielder Pulls Out Of England Squad

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has pulled out of the England squad ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers with the Czech Republic and Montenegro. Loftus-Cheek will miss out of the Three Lions’ games after he suffered a knock in Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Everton in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. The Chelsea midfielder came on as a second-half substitute in the defeat to the Toffees. England have been hit with three withdrawals ahead of the aforementioned games. Apart from Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the … [Read more...]