Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side will be a “challenger” this season after declaring this is “my squad”. This season will be Klopp’s first full campaign in charge having replaced Brendan Rodgers on October 2015 and the former Borussia Dortmund his happy with the stamp he has put on his Anfield squad. He has brought in several new faces and claims he now has a “special quality” that was missing last season. After finishing 21 points behind the champions Leicester in eighth, Klopp says there will be no excuses for Liverpool this time around as he looks to “fight” on all fronts. “This is my squad now,” Klopp told the Daily Mirror. “After all the transfers, this time it is my team. “There are probably no players here any more I don’t want. … [Read more...]
Conte calls on players to have the right mindset against Real Madrid
Antonio Conte has called on his Chelsea team to use their heads to overcome Real Madrid in Michigan tonight. Conte has steered his side to three straight pre-season wins, the most recent of which was against Liverpool in the International Champions Cup in California on Thursday morning. Chelsea now take on Champions League holders Real this evening, with Zinedine Zidane's men having tasted defeat in their opening International Champions Cup game with Paris Saint-Germain this week. To add, Los Blancos will be missing stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as the pair continue to enjoy their extended break following their exploits for their respective nations Portugal and Wales at Euro 2016. Despite the short turnaround in time following their last … [Read more...]
Ajax lastest to be linked with Liverpool reject Balotelli
The search for Mario Balotelli’s next club continues, with Ajax the latest to be linked with a move for the Liverpool reject. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has reportedly told the Italian striker that he does not feature in his plans at Anfield, with Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola having recently offered the 25-year-old to Napoli and Ajax. However, with Arkadiusz Milik’s impending arrival at the Stadio San Paolo from Amsterdam, a move to the Eredivisie outfit appears more likely. Ajax are looking to reinvest the earnings from the sale of the Polish international, but will struggle to get their hands on the Italian, according to Il Telegraaf. It is believed that Ajax will consider making an approach for the Balotelli, but will move on to other targets if … [Read more...]
‘Important’ Mahrez 100℅staying with us – Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri says that he is 100% sure that Riyad Mahrez will stay at Leicester City. The PFA Player of the Year has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, with reports suggesting that a deal has been agreed with the player. Other stories on Saturday morning say that Leicester will offer Mahrez £100,000 a week to stay at the club, vital after the departure of N’Golo Kante. BeIn Sports report that Ranieri has told them that Mahrez will stay at Leicester. Claudio Ranieri tells @beINSPORTS he is "100 percent sure" @Mahrez22 will stay at #LCFC . End of. 11:57 PM - 29 Jul 2016 Ranieri also spoke to Sky Sports News HQ about the future of Mahrez. Unsurprisingly, he believes it is in the winger’s best interests to stay at Leicester. “I speak … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba saga set to drag on as agent denies done deal
Paul Pogba has continued to troll Manchester United and their fans with his prospective transfer set to drag on for a few more days. There is no agreement in place between Juventus and United for the player, but discussions are believed to be ongoing and a deal is expected to be finalised early next week. The France international, a former United academy graduate, has been identified by Jose Mourinho as a key component of his new-look midfield. United though will have to pay a world-record transfer with the Serie A side wanting in the region of £100million for the 23-year-old and while the saga has become frustrating for United officials and fans the player himself, who is on holiday in LA seems to be enjoying the pursuit. Pogba, who on Thursday … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic in United squad for Galatasaray game in Sweden
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United fans are waiting for his debut in his native Sweden on Saturday. Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United fans are every bit as excited as he is for his debut ahead of his first appearance for the club against Galatasaray in his native Sweden. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain man has been the biggest acquisition of the transfer window thus far for United, who signed the classy striker on a free transfer from the French champions at the start of July. Ibrahimovic missed the first part of United's pre-season – a trip to China in which they only played one game in a 4-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund as inclement weather saw the cancellation of their second against cross-town rivals Manchester City – but was … [Read more...]
Raiola claims journalists are ‘parrots’; no agreement for Pogba
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has denied any deal for his client is done between Juventus and Manchester United. Sources have said the clubs have agreed to all the details on Paul Pogba's world-record transfer, with the midfielder set to undergo a medical exam to complete the move to Old Trafford. But Raiola said on Twitter on Friday that the deal was not yet complete, while also criticising the media coverage. After calling journalists "parrots," the agent wrote: "No deal done between Clubs. Its a game between Italy press and UK press who announce it first and who is worse." Journalist = parrots No deal done between Clubs Its a game between Italy press and UK press who announce it first and who is worse. - Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) July 29, … [Read more...]
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