England and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has disclosed why Brazilian Philippe Coutinho is now under pressure to join Spanish La Liga giant FC Barcelona. The former Liverpool Captain said the Catalan club have told the Brazilian to sign “now or never” thereby putting the attacker under immense pressure to force his way out of Anfield Stadium this summer transfer window. Barcelona have targeted the Liverpool man as they seek to reinforce their squad following Neymar’s €222 million transfer to French Ligue 1 giant Paris Saint Germain. But Reds owner, Fenway Sports Group, FSG, have insisted the 25-year-old attacker will not be sold. Notwithstanding FSG's stance on this transfer saga, the Brazilian has issued a transfer request. The former England … [Read more...]
Liverpool ace still confident on joining La Liga Giant
Brazil and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho seems to be well on his way to sign a €100+ million contract with Spanish La Liga giants F.C. Barcelona. The Brazil international midfielder has been on Barcelona's searchlight since the start of the summer transfer window and could replace country mate Neymar Jr after his world transfer record move to Paris Saint Germain. According to a report on ESPN, the 25-year old attacker wants to abandon Jurgen Klopp's team for the Barcelona jersey, as he recently handed in a transfer request to the Reds. However, Liverpool has reportedly denied his transfer request with the hopes of keeping him at Anfield Stadium. Philippe Coutinho’s profile of quick feet, dribbling technique and creative passing skills fit in perfectly … [Read more...]
Arsenal give up on 21-year-old winger deal
According to the Daily Mail, North London giant Arsenal have accepted defeat in their chase of Monaco star winger Thomas Lemar. The Emirate club have all but given up on their efforts to sign the France international forward this summer transfer window, after failing with several offers. They have now accepted that the French giant are unlikely to cash in on Lemar before next summer and that the situation is unlikely to change, regardless of what happens with his club-mate Kylian Mbappe, who is desperately wanted by rivals Paris Saint-Germain and European Champions Real Madrid. The Gunners had offers of £30m, £40m and £45m turned down by the reigning Ligue 1 champions and now seem ready to move on from that situation. The final few weeks of the summer … [Read more...]
Boss reveals Liverpool are likely to make more signings before August 31
With the summer transfer window set to close on the 31st of August, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to strengthen his squad with more quality signings in the coming weeks. Liverpool have so far signed Dominic Solanke from Chelsea, Mohamed Salah from AS Roma and Englishman Andrew Robertson, but are still lacking in some major areas. This was seen clearly during Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Watford in their first Premier League match of the season, with their lack of stability in defense, in particular, showing the need to sign another centre-back. And speaking to newsmen after the season opening match, Jurgen Klopp admitted the Reds were pursuing transfer deals, but stressed that signing a fresh defender may not solve his team’s set-piece … [Read more...]
Arsenal midfielder wanted as midfielder accepts he will be moving on this summer
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has stepped up his bid to sign England midfielder Jack Wilshere, after it emerged the midfield maestro is ready to leave Arsenal. The midfielder was left out of the team which defeated Leicester City and is also being chased by Premier League clubs like West Ham, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated that the 25-year-old midfielder is not fully fit after fracturing his leg back in April. But Jack Wilshere reportedly told friends and colleagues he is set and available to be selected. A source close to Jack told SunSport: “Jack is fit. He (Wilshere) is raring to go but has not been included in the playing squad. “Wenger told the public that he (Wilshere) isn’t ready, but Jack (Wilshere) is … [Read more...]
Chelsea to hijack £25m rated midfielder’s deal from Spurs & Liverpool
How much more transfer business will Chelsea manager Antonio Conte get to do before the summer transfer window slams shut? The Italian tactician will undoubtedly be ramping up the pressure on the Chelsea board on Saturday evening after the Blues were beaten 3-2 by Burnley at the Bridge in the opening fixture of the new campaign. The former Juventus manager has only managed to sign striker Alvaro Morata, midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, and defender Antonio Rudiger this summer, while they all replaced outgoing stars: John Terry, Nemanja Matic, and Spaniard Diego Costa. On Saturday, news outlet, the Telegraph has linked the Italian with a lot of possible transfer deals, as Conte could hijack transfers from Spurs and Liverpool, while Leicester City’s Danny … [Read more...]
Sad news as Arsenal midfielder wants Barcelona move
According to the Daily Star, Arsenal and Germany international midfielder Mesut Ozil is keen on a transfer move to FC Barcelona. The former Real Madrid star is out of contract next summer but has been heavily linked with a transfer away from the Emirates Stadium this summer transfer window. The Gunners are hoping to tie their attacker down in another long contract but Spanish publication Don Balon are reporting that the player’s representatives has offered the former Bayern Munich man to rivals FC Barcelona, as they look to strengthen their attacking line, following the exit of Brazil international Neymar Jr to French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain for a world transfer record breaking £198m. The news outlet says that the North London club player does not … [Read more...]
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