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Paul Pogba is welcomed, Juventus captain

Emerging reports coming from Italian outfit, Juventus might again unsettle Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba as he has been told he is free to return to the club. Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini says Pogba will be welcomed back if he makes the bold decision to quit the Old Trafford at the end of the season. The World Cup winner had a big money move with a fee of £89 million from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016 but has yet to settle and prove himself at the club. It has become a more disturbing situation for Pogba who is at … [Read more...]

Arsenal chief, Raul Sanllehi speaks on January market

Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi has spoken on the plans of the club for the coming winter transfer market which will be opened in January next year. He hinted the possibility of having some engagements in the window but stressed that it would be subjected to the decision of a whole lot of professionals who will only act in accordance with the club’s objectives. According to him, the team of professionals are currently engaging in a lot of analysis to know what is needed of the team and the available in the market before proceeding. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]

Man United Face Juventus Test For €150m Defender

Manchester United will reportedly have to fend off Italian champions Juventus in their pursuit of Barcelona defender Jordi Alba. According to the report from Italian news outlet Tuttosport and monitored on teamtalk, Juventus are keen on a transfer for the Spanish international left-back. Barcelona are sweating on a new deal for the 29-year-old with his current contract scheduled to expire at the end of the 2019/2020 season. Jordi Alba joined Spanish champions Barcelona from fellow La Liga side Valencia in 2012 and has become one of the key … [Read more...]

Star player to leave Liverpool on free transfer at the end of the season

Liverpool defender and Spain international, Alberto Moreno has been in a contract extension discussion with Liverpool for a while, however, a new report from the Mirror has confirmed that Liverpool have refused to reach an agreement with the player. Alberto Moreno's current contract will expire at the end of this season but Liverpool's refusal to give him a contract extension means he will be a free agent at the end of the season. The report added that the Reds will allow him a free hand to negotiate deals with foreign clubs from the 1st of … [Read more...]

United dealt major blow in player’s pursuit

There are indications that Manchester United will no longer succeed in their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake who seems to be interesting other Premier League club. The 23-year-old is reported to be destined for a return to Chelsea having left the Stamford Bridge for the Vitality Stadium in 2017. United and Tottenham were reported to be the leaders in the race for the player according to Daily Telegraph before Chelsea surfaced in what seem like an attempt to claim what belongs to them. Chelsea have an agreement to resign the … [Read more...]

Why Unai Emery delights in Ramsey’s contract mess

It is no longer news at Arsenal that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Ramsey’s contract already runs into the last months with a deal not agreed for an extension as efforts to hold talks with the player failed over personal terms. It is revealed that the player was offered a deal worth £185,000-a-week which he rejects in demand for a higher figure. However, it has been revealed as reported by Tribalfootball that manager Unai Emery is well delighted with the development as he will not favour a … [Read more...]

Maurizio Sarri to make this player his number one transfer priority

Chelsea new coach, Maurizio Sarri is already making a list of players he is likely to sign in the January transfer window. According to a recent report from The Express, the Italian tactician is planning to make Poland International and Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piatek is number one player to sign come January. Sarri wants to sign Piatek as another option to the Blues attack since the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have refused to perform in the current campaign. Krzysztof Piatek, 23, came into the limelight following his … [Read more...]

Why United not bothered about De Gea’s failed contract talks

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea seems to have made up his mind to leave the Old Trafford this season but that might not happen as the club have all it takes to keep him for a longer period of time. De Gea’s contract runs into the last months and there is still no agreement between him and the club because of his decision to walk away. The Spanish goalkeeper was offered a whopping sum of £375,000 per week deal to remain at the Old Trafford but that is not attractive enough to lure him to remain at the club. However, United have … [Read more...]

Mourinho seeks help from Chelsea pal to lure big target to United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to have Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic at the Old Trafford. Mourinho is a big fan of the player and he is ready to break the club’s transfer record to sign him having received the backing of the club. The United boss demonstrated his strong desire to have the player by travelling to East Europe to watch Savic play for Serbia against Montenegro. The UEFA Nations League ended 2 - 0 in favour of Serbia. Savic would have been a Red Devil by now should his asking price had not … [Read more...]

Ramsey not alone at Arsenal’s exit door

Arsenal contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey seems not to be the only player who is currently at the exit door of the Emirates Stadium as he might be joined by Danny Welbeck if reports from the Mirror is anything to go by. Danny Welbeck is running through his last year at the Emirates Stadium and he is yet to reach an agreement with the club, placing him in the same situation with the Wales international. It seems confirmed that Ramsey will be leaving the North London club in the January transfer window after the club failed to agree on a deal with … [Read more...]

Pogba’s agent could stop United’s dream signing

Manchester United’s dream signing and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt could end up not joining the Old Trafford side because of Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent. De Legt is being admired by Manchester United and they have muted having his signature in the summer but that could suffer a setback, knowing he shares same agent with the French midfielder. Raiola has not had a good history at United from the days of Alex Ferguson and the situation seem unmanaged with the controversies at the club involving former Juventus midfielder, Pogba. The … [Read more...]

Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon

Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club … [Read more...]

Barca dash Liverpool hope, said they never had the intention of selling £125 million target

A new report from the Spanish club, Barcelona have disclosed that they never had the intention of selling Croatia international, Ivan Rakitic. English football clubs, Liverpool alongside Man United and French club, PSG had shown interest in the 30 years old star but with a report from Barca sports director, Pep Segura, he made it know that they have never had the intentions of letting go of Ivan Rakitic. This came after Diaro Sport had claimed Barca will sell the Croatia star after the world cup in Russia. It was reported that PSG had shown … [Read more...]

Why Chelsea Alonso shuns Real Madrid

Chelsea fullback Marcos Alonso shunned reports linking him to a return to Real Madrid as his contract at the Stamford Bridge runs to an end. Alosno was on the radar of the Spanish giants and the speculations that they are back for his services has surfaced. In his reaction, he made it clear that he wants to remain at the West London and will not consider any offer available for him. He noted that he has two years to the end of his career, yet there is a new deal for him by club to have him extend his stay. Alonso said he expects a new … [Read more...]

Update! Bellamy reveals Ramsey’s decision on Arsenal stay

Former Wales captain Craig Bellamy, a close pal to Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey has revealed the decision of the player on the future at the club. Bellamy revealed that Ramsey, whose contract ends next year June has made up his mind to leave the Emirates Stadium. The former striker expressed sadness over the development as he thinks the Wales international will be a good fit in Arsenal under the new style introduced by Unai Emery. However, he noted how difficult it is for the player to have a change of mind with big clubs already … [Read more...]

United open talks with Juventus chief over deal

It has been revealed that Manchester United have open talks with departing Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta over a possible switch to the Old Trafford. It is no longer news that the Departing Juventus chief will be leaving the Italian outfit. According to the Independent, the Red Devils have held talks with Marotta to help the club in remodelling their football structure after concluding in-house talks. United also set their eyes on Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici who has had successful records with the club’s transfer … [Read more...]

Man Utd face Tottenham battle for Bournemouth defender

Manchester United are reported to be keeping tab on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The Red Devils are expected to face a tough competition from Tottenham for the player with reports that manager Mauricio Pochettino has made the 23-year-old his top target. The former Chelsea defender has been in fine form and Jose Mourinho has made him a target against the January transfer window. The Portuguese manager will be counting on his past relationship to convince the player having worked together at the Stamford Bridge when the Ake was much … [Read more...]

What Chelsea fans believe about Eden Hazard transfer

When Antonio Conte was Chelsea coach, Eden Hazard was not all that keen at staying at Stamford Bridge with Conte not really giving so much role like Sarri is doing. In fact, had Antonio Conte remained as Chelsea manager, Eden Hazard would have left for Real Madrid. However, the arrival of Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea made the 27-year-old change his decision by staying put at Chelsea. So far this season, the Belgium international has done well for himself, finding the back of the net 8 times already. But Hazard in a post-match statement … [Read more...]

Juventus shock Pogba, reject him

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has shocked the football world by stating that they are not interested in bringing back controversial Manchester United midfielder to the club. Juventus had signed Pogba from United before the Red Devils got him back on a big money deal. However, the World Cup winner has been a subject of controversies since returning from Russia for the world biggest tournament with his reported rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player had threatened to leave the club after he was stripped off the captain band … [Read more...]

Why De Gea might leave United anytime soon

There are suggestions that Manchester United first choice goalkeeper, David de Gea might leave the Old Trafford anytime soon. This is coming after it was reported that the United chiefs are sweating to have him sign a new deal with the club. It has been reported that the Spanish goalkeeper wishes to leave the club as he is fed up with the controversies and bad result. However, latest report reveals that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had wished the player was sold last season as he was unwilling to block the player’s … [Read more...]

The message Zidane sent to United will shock you

It has been revealed that former Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has told Manchester United to keep their job as he has no desire to have a switch to the Old Trafford. Zidane was earlier lined up as a replacement for embattled United manager Jose Mourinho who was tipped to be sacked but things has soon changed. The club owners have made it known that the Portuguese manager will not be sacked even if things continue the way they were, confirming that he will be given more time at the club. It has been a sour season for United under the … [Read more...]

Abramovich may have found the perfect replacement for Diego Costa

Chelsea have been struggling with a perfect striker since the departure of Spain international, Diego Costa. Spain International, Diego Costa was a prolific goal scorer at Stamford Bridge before he was sold by the Blues former coach, Antonio Conte in a controversial manner. Following the departure of Diego Costa, Chelsea signed his fellow countryman, Alvaro Morata to the squad but since his arrival at Chelsea, Morata has been struggling to perform. Alvaro Morata, who was great at Real Madrid doesn't have the confidence to score in … [Read more...]

Chelsea on alert as £7.2 a year midfielder rejects offer

Chelsea have been linked with moves to sign Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Adrien Rabiot. A new report from France has made it known that 23-year-old midfielder, Adrian Rabiot has refused to accept a contract extension deal from the French club, Paris Saint Germain. The young midfielder is keen on leaving the Ligue1 despite PSG increasing his pay wage to £7.2 million per year. According to the term of Adrien Rabiot contract, his stay at PSG will come to an end at the end of this season but the Ligue 1 toppers want him to stay, it now looks … [Read more...]

Sarri hands Chelsea list of players ahead of transfer

The Winter transfer window will be opened in the next three months, January to be precise and football clubs are already preparing ahead. According to a report from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea new coach, Sarri Maurizio has handed the Blues his transfer list ahead of the January transfer window. A close look at the list once again showed Sarri Maurizio love for players in the Italian Serie A league. The former Napoli boss has given the Blues a go-ahead to sign Poland international, Krzysztof Piatek from Genoa and Daniele Rugani from Italian … [Read more...]

Three reasons Liverpool should sign Aaron Ramsey

Liverpool have once again been linked with a move to sign Arsenal star, Aaron Ramsey. English football club, Arsenal have had a fall out with their star player, Aaron Ramsey and there is no hope that they will be returning to the discussion table. This means the Welshman will be out of Emirate at the end of the season. Although some Gunners teammates like Alex Iwobi still hope that Ramsey will have a change of mind and stay put at the Emirate stadium. Liverpool had shown interest in Aaron Ramsey last season but Arsenal turned down the … [Read more...]