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United make big transfer U-turn ahead of summer window

Manchester United is one of the clubs that was expected to engage in the last winter transfer window but that did not happen as they hope to storm the coming summer window for more reinforcement. Right from the last summer transfer window at the beginning of the season, the attention of the Red Devils were paid to their defence with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting that the club must bring in quality defenders. The Portuguese boss blamed the defenders during the time he struggled to win games before his sack which is the reason why the … [Read more...]

Arsenal have this advantage for Europa League qualification

The North London outfit Arsenal lost their first leg of the Europa League tie by 3-1 to French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes and they will be hoping to turn the table around when they welcome the French side to the Emirates Stadium later this week. The bid to do this has been made easy with the Gunners team set to have French striker Alexandre Lacazette back from his suspension ahead of the game on Thursday night. The former Lyon striker was sent out in Arsenal’s game against BATE Borisov and was meant to miss out of the round of 16 but the ban has … [Read more...]

Club Legend Wants Chelsea Stay For Hudson-Odoi

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Stamford Bridge amidst the intense transfer rumors linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Frank Lampard told TalkSport that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi should stay at the club to realize his huge potentials. The Chelsea legend has been earning rave reviews in the media after leading Derby County to contention for the playoffs in the fight for Premier League football next season. Lampard was named the Derby County manager last … [Read more...]

United told how to get rid of Sanchez

Manchester United are reported to be willing to part ways with Chile international Alexis Sanchez at the end of the season on a loan deal but they have been told how to be profitable in doing so. The Chile international joined the Old Trafford from the North London outfit Arsenal in the January winter window of 2018 but he has not been the player the Red Devils thought they bought as he has not lived up expectation. Having handed him some opportunities and the free hand to return back to his best, he is yet to deliver and the interim boss Ole … [Read more...]

Arsenal lead race in hunt for Brazilian teenager

The North London outfit Arsenal are set to storm the summer transfer window for more additions but that is not to say they have got all the funds available as it is suggested that they will be careful in their spending. Reports claim that Gunners manager Unai Emery has his attention on Brazilian teenager Gabriel Martinelli who has been impressive for Sao Paulo-based Ituano, a fourth tier side. The Daily Mail reports that the Gunners will move in for Gabriel Martinelli as the Spanish manager is very much interested in him ahead of next … [Read more...]

Chelsea Need Hazard To Win Trophies – Club Legend

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that the Blues need players like Eden Hazard to win major trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League. In his recent interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Didier Drogba pointed out the importance of keeping Hazard at Stamford Bridge. Drogba went on to say that he would understand if the Belgian international opts to seal a transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. The former Chelsea striker was responding to questions about the long-term … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Bayern Munich vs Liverpool: Home Side Slight Favourites

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are slight favourites ahead of their Champions League meeting with Liverpool at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Bayern Munich and Liverpool are two of three teams that have won Europe’s top tier competition five times alongside Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona. The Bavarian giants will host Liverpool in the second leg clash billed for the Allianz Arena after both sides played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their last 16 tie in February. Bayern Munich have won all their games since … [Read more...]

Why United should no longer seek for Nemanja Matic’s replacement

Manchester United have enjoyed the services of Nemanja Matic since his arrival at the club from the West London outfit Chelsea. He has been a major part of the first team both during the reigns of former manager Jose Mourinho and the current interim boss. Nemanja Matic is one of United’s most criticized players, yet he has kept the dedication and commitment for the club to his chest. However, Scott Mc Tominay has been the player emulating the former Chelsea star which is the reason why the West London outfit have no reason to seek for a player … [Read more...]

Why Emery is not good for Arsenal, former Real Madrid star

Arsenal is a big club in the English Premier League that should be known with big-names but that will not work with the Spanish manager Unai Emery because he is not a manager that can cope with that. This is according to former Real Madrid star Michel Salgado who claims that the Spanish manager failed to succeed at the French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain because the club has a number of star players he could not manage. It would be recalled that Unai Emery had clashed with Brazilian international Neymar because he could not bend nor … [Read more...]

Man United step up interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka

English Premier League outfit Man United are now desperate to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the coming summer transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed so far in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace and it is reported that the club is giving up on retaining the star player ahead of the coming window as the Red Devils have been knocking at their door for the player since the last January winter transfer window. Aaron Wan-Bissaka was meant to replace Diogo Dalot at the half of the season and the … [Read more...]

How Emery plans new approach ahead of PL games

There are 8 games left until the end of this season’s Premier League and Arsenal manager Unai Emery is planning a new approach for the games, starting with the Newcastle tie in order to be able to finish strong. The target for the Gunners is to finish in the top four so as to be able to secure qualification to the Champions League next season. While it is yet to be met but the North London outfit are on a course which is the reason why all is being done to ensure a smooth finish. How Arsenal will secure a top four finish, Xhaka As a … [Read more...]

UEFA begins investigation against Rennes after trouble

French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes could be hit with UEFA’s hammer if found guilty as it is reported that the Europe League organizers have opened proceedings against them for the trouble that ensued at the game on Tuesday night against North London outfit Arsenal. The Gunners team were defeated 3-1 away from home after their host came from behind to have the day and the hand hope for a quarterfinals qualification. UEFA said it has charges against the home team for field invasion by supporters which contravenes Art 12(2) of the UEFA Disciplinary … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Facing Bayern At The Wrong Time

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamman believes that Premier League giants Liverpool are facing German champions Bayern Munich at the wrong time ahead of their Champions League second leg last 16 clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Dietmar Hamman played for both Liverpool and Bayern Munich during an illustrious playing career. The ex-German international star won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005. Dietmar Hamman was part of the Liverpool side that came from three goals down to beat Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Make Contact For £100m Chelsea Talisman

European champions Real Madrid have reportedly made the first contact with Chelsea in their quest to sign Blues talisman Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopens in the summer. This is according to the report from trusted media portal Goal. It was revealed that the possibility of Hazard moving to Real Madrid in the summer has soared following the appointment of his football idol as the new manager at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian international star has previously talked about how he idolised Zinedine Zidane while he was … [Read more...]

Agent reportedly readies £100m offer from Man United for Insigne

It is reported that the agent of Lorenzo Insigne is set to bring in a £100 million offer to the Italian Serie A outfit Napoli from English Premier League outfit Man United. It is understood that the Red Devils are keen on the signature of the star attacker and has been on his case since he joined the Serie A outfit in 2006. There are suggestions that Lorenzo Insigne is increasingly becoming more frustrated at the Serie A outfit Napoli and will seek a move away from the club as soon as a luring offer is tabled for his signature. Man United … [Read more...]

Liverpool Must Improve Against Bayern

Liverpool have to improve against German champions Bayern Munich to have a chance of going through to the next round in the Champions League according to defender Virgil Van Dijk. The Dutch international talked about the last 16 tie between Liverpool and Bayern Munich during a press conference on Monday. Van Dijk also pointed out the importance of an away goal against the Bavarian giants at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich will have to score two goals if the Reds manage to find the back of the net. Ian Wright reveals one good thing … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Boss Makes Winning Start At Roma

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri began his managerial reign at Italian Serie club AS Roma with a win after guiding the capital club to an important victory over Empoli on Monday night. Roma defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in their Italian Serie A clash with both goals coming in the first 33 minutes of an eventful game. Italian international winger Stephan El Shaarawy scored the first goal of the new Roma managerial tenure of Claudio Ranieri after he gave his side a ninth-minute lead. The lead lasted for just three minutes before Empoli … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Arsenal seal deal for 22-year-old midfielder

North London outfit Arsenal have confirmed the transfer of young midfielder Gedion Zelalem from the cub to MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City. It has been reported earlier that talks were ongoing between the two sides for a permanent deal for the star player and it has now worked out as Gedion Zelalem ends his six years stay at the Emirates Stadium The 22-year-old showed the potential of a promising future but he was unable to break into the first team due to the many options available in the Arsenal team, a reason that contributed to why he was … [Read more...]

Something Is Wrong With Liverpool Loanee – Besiktas Manager

Besiktas manager Senol Gunes believes that something is wrong with Liverpool loanee Loris Karius following his poor performance for the club in their last league game, a 3-2 win over Konyaspor. Loris Karius is on loan at Besiktas from Liverpool having joined the Turkish Super Lig giants at the start of this season in the wake of the arrival of Alisson Becker from AS Roma. Senol Gunes faulted the German shot-stopper Karius for his part in the two goals conceded by Besiktas. Loris Karius was mainly at fault for the 20th-minute equaliser from … [Read more...]

Arsenal send scouts to watch Spanish player

North London outfit Arsenal are reported to have sent their scouts to the Italian Serie A to watch AC Milan star Suso again ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The Gunners have been linked with the star player since the last January transfer window but a deal failed to pull through as the Arsenal team were not ready to fund the deal. Arsenal boss Unai Emery had explained that the club were not ready for any major deals in the last winter window but promised the fans to expect more signatures in the summer window which is the reason why … [Read more...]

How To Stop In-form Liverpool Star Revealed

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is one of the best form players in the Premier League in the last two months. The Senegalese international has been too hot for Premier League defenders but the end to the oppression suffered at the hands of Mane might be best after they were given the method needed to nullify the former Southampton star. Sadio Mane is in the best spell of his Liverpool career following his £34m transfer from Southampton in 2016. He has scored seven goals in his last six league games at home. China Offer Revealed For … [Read more...]

How United produced the best professional

English Premier League outfit Man United have been tipped to have produced one of the best professionals of the game by the club legend Ryan Giggs. According to Ryan Giggs, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best professional he has ever played with as a teammate in his entire career. It would be recalled that Cristiano Ronaldo had his first best career at Man United before moving away to join Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid. He played alongside Ryan Giggs at the Old Trafford where they enjoyed the success of the Premier League and the Champions … [Read more...]

Klopp Shuts Down Injury Fears On Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has cooled down the injury fears on Reds midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. England international Oxlade-Chamberlain has not played competitive football for Liverpool this season following a long-term knee problem. He returned to action for the Liverpool u-23s on Friday afternoon in their league clash with Derby County only for him to last just 41 minutes. He was withdrawn four minutes earlier than scheduled as a precaution. Several Liverpool fans have been left worried as a result but Klopp has allayed … [Read more...]

United make drastic transfer decision on star forward

Emerging reports claim that English Premier League outfit Man United are considering a decision to send Chile international Alexis Sanchez away from the club on a loan deal with a conclusion almost reached. The former Barcelona forward joined the Red Devils in the winter transfer window of 2018 but has not made any meaningful impact at the club despite having a big financial demand which remains a burden to the club. Serie A Midfielder Back On Liverpool Radar It was earlier suggested that he was affected by the defensive approach employed … [Read more...]

23-Year-Old Chelsea Target Opts For Man United Transfer

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio favours a move to three-time European champions Manchester United according to reports coming out of the Spanish media. Don Balon claim that the Spaniard favours a move to Manchester United over other clubs if he decides to leave Real Madrid. Spanish international Marco Asensio has been previously linked with a move to Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard with recent reports suggesting that the player could be used by Real Madrid as a makeweight in a possible deal for … [Read more...]