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Does Unai Emery deserve more transfer budget

Following the disappointing defeat suffered by the North London outfit Arsenal against their London rivals Chelsea, a major argument has been raised on if manager Unai Emery deserves more transfer funds or not. It would be recalled that the earlier report claims that the Spanish boss will be given 40 million euros to compete in the summer transfer market but after missing out of the Champions League and losing their only chance which is the defeat in the Europa League final it is yet to be decided if the said amount will be raised or not. Some … [Read more...]

Emery might just settle for this Bundesliga defensive rock

English Premier League outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery is reportedly weighing the option of bringing in German Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano for next season's challenge. The Gunners team are desperately in need of quality defenders after their disappointing last season. It has been observed that the Arsenal team conceded a total of 51 goals in the English Premier League during the just concluded season which is the worst record amongst the top six clubs. Confusion trails future of United target at Real Madrid … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Agent Set To Negotiate Sarri Exit At Chelsea

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is on his way out of the club despite leading the West London giants to the Europa League title. Sarri won his first title as a manager after his Chelsea team defeated London rivals Arsenal 4-1 in their Europa League final clash in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Italian tactician has been heavily linked with the vacant managerial job at Italian champions Juventus amidst the uncertainty surrounding his job as the Chelsea manager. According to Sky Italia, his agent Fali Ramadani will negotiate his exit from Chelsea at a … [Read more...]

Revealed: 23-Year-Old Chelsea Target Set To Join Real Madrid On €40m Deal

Lyon defender Ferland Mendy is closing in on a big money transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid according to the latest reports emanating from the media in Spain. Ferland Mendy has been attracting the interest of several Premier League clubs including Europa League winners Chelsea but it seems like the 23-year-old left-back has settled for the top flight of Spanish football. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Mendy will complete a €40m transfer to Real Madrid in the coming days. Real Madrid are in the market for a new left-sided player … [Read more...]

Managerial Race: Chelsea Target On Five-man Shortlist At Espanyol

Watford manager Javi Gracias is reportedly on a five-man shortlist of managers identified as a possible replacement for outgoing Espanyol boss Rubi. Spanish tactician Javi Gracias has done a good job at Watford since his appointment midway into the last campaign. He was appointed the Hornets manager in the wake of the dismissal of Marco Silva who’s now the Everton manager. Javi Gracias led Watford to Premier League survival at the end of last season before leading the club to a comfortable 11th place at the end of the just concluded Premier … [Read more...]

Emery drops transfer bomb after Chelsea thrashing

The statement credited to English Premier outfit Arsenal manage Unai Emery on the summer transfer window is not as palatable as it used to be. The Spanish boss has always been positive about the summer transfer window but the recent defeat to their London rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final makes him deliver a damning message on the future of some of the players. The former PSG boss has made it clear that some of the players will have to leave the club as he unwittingly expressed his disappointment with them. Tottenham now ahead of … [Read more...]

Man United desperate to land La Liga midfield master

English Premier League outfit Man United are reported to be keen on the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit Real Betis Giovani Lo Celso ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils will face competition from North London outfit Tottenham who are also keen to land the star player. It is reported that Tottenham had earlier submitted a 52 million Euros offer for the signature of Giovani Lo Celso but it was rejected by the Spanish La Liga outfit. Man United are now ready to test their luck especially after they have reportedly made … [Read more...]

Solskjaer decides fate of two Man United defenders

English Premier League outfit Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reported to have made a decision over the future of two defenders. Just as it has been hinted, there would be a massive overhaul of the Red Devils team while new faces are expected to come in ahead of the coming season. It has therefore been reported that Eric Bailly will not be part of those that would be asked to leave the club with claims that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will give him a chance to prove himself in the coming season. But the report confirms that star … [Read more...]

Man United get damning reply in bid for EPL star

The interest by English Premier League outfit Man United for West Ham United player Declan Rice has gotten into the ears of the player and he already has a reply. The 20-year-old has been in great form for the London outfit which is the reason why he has caught the attention of a number of top teams in the league North London outfit Arsenal have also indicated interest in the signature of Declan Rice but they are yet to submit an offer for him. However, the player in his response said he will not pay any attention to speculations linking … [Read more...]

Tottenham now ahead of United in landing exciting winger

North London outfit Tottenham are now tipped to be favourites ahead of Man United for the signature of Dutch outfit PSV winger Steven Bergwijn ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils were initially tagged as favourite for the signature of the exciting winger but they seem to have lost their place with the North London outfit already ahead in the chase. The exciting winger helped his team to finish second behind Ajax with his impressive performance and 14 goals, as well as providing 12 assists in 33 appearances. … [Read more...]

Revealed: Spurs In Pole Position For £35m Liverpool Target

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be the favourites amongst all the interested clubs in PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn according to Sky Sports. It was revealed that Spurs are in pole position to sign the young Dutch international player this summer. Tottenham Hotspur will have to fend off the threat of rival Premier League clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool who have previously been linked with the aforementioned Bergwijn. Sky Sports also revealed that PSV are holding out for around £35m for the 21-year-old winger. Steven … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Ex-Liverpool Winger To Leave Middlesbrough THIS Summer

English Championship club Middlesbrough have confirmed that winger Stewart Downing will leave the club this summer upon the expiration of his contract. The announcement was made by the club earlier on Thursday. Middlesbrough will spend another season in the English Championship after they missed out on the playoffs and they have started to shake things up with the exit of their manager and some players. Boro manager Tony Pulis left the club earlier this month after his contract expired having failed in the bid to at least seal a playoff … [Read more...]

Man Utd To Match Man City Offer In Chase For £105m Liverpool Target

Three-time European champions Manchester United are reportedly keen to match rivals Manchester City in the race to sign highly rated Benfica attacker Joao Felix this summer. Portuguese teen sensation Joao Felix is one of the most sought-after players on the transfer market this summer. Benfica is willing to sell him to any one of the interested as long as his €120m (£105m) release clause is met. The release clause was raised to the above mentioned amount after he signed a new contract earlier this season. Premier League giants Liverpool … [Read more...]

Reason why Solskjaer permits Lukaku’s exit

It has been revealed that Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar solskjaer sanctioned the exit of Belgium international Romelu Lukaku for one reason. Romelu Lukaku is keen to leave the Old Trafford at the end of the season as he is reportedly unhappy after an inconsistent performance in the just-concluded campaign. The Red Devils have therefore permitted the Belgium international to leave the club as they have already begun the search for a new striker. However, the latest reports hints that Man United boss permitted Romelu Lukaku to leave the … [Read more...]

Revealed: Chelsea Talisman Hazard Confirms Imminent Exit

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has revealed that he would leave the club this summer after seven years at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian international made this known while fielding questions from reporters after his man-of-the-match performance against Arsenal in the Europa League final played in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday night. Eden Hazard was in superb form as Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 to seal their second Europa League trophy. After the game, Eden Hazard confirmed that he has already told senior Chelsea officials about his decision to … [Read more...]

Arsenal gunning for Bundesliga star

Emerging reports indicate that North London outfit Arsenal are interested in the signature of German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Mario Gotze is a player known with big quality and ability but that has not been seen with Borussia Dortmund like it was in his former team, Bayern Munich. He is struggling to make an impact. The development seems to have gotten to a stage where it is doing further damages to his game and that is why an opportunity is being handed to him to restart … [Read more...]

Bundesliga outfit shifts attention to Arsenal defender

North London outfit Arsenal could be set to lose their star defender Sead Kolasinac ahead of the coming season as German Bundesliga outfit Schalke are planning a swoop for him as soon as the summer transfer window is opened. The Gunners are just beginning to enjoy from the quality of the left full-back and he is already being linked away from the club to return to his former side, where he left about two years ago. Arsenal were able to secure the signature of the Bosnian fullback on a free transfer in 2017 but he is already being missed at the … [Read more...]

Arsenal target given transfer advice by teammate

Bournemouth star Callum Wilson has advised his teammate Ryan Fraser to snub all the interests on the table for him and remain at the club for the coming season. The Scotland international has been linked with a move to North Loudon outfit Arsenal as his contract with the club expires in 2020. He is reportedly on the wish list of manager Unai Emery and a bid would be submitted for him as soon as the summer transfer window is opened. This season has been a great one for Ryan Fraser as he impressed with eight goals and provided 15 assists to help … [Read more...]

Arsenal to swoop for Barcelona star

North London outfit Arsenal are looking to swoop for the signature of Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona star Andrea Gomes in the summer transfer window. Andrea Gomes was away from the camp Nuo all through the 2018/19 season to Merseyside outfit Everton and he has given a good account of himself by delivering impressive performance in the 27 Premier League games that were handed to him. However, it has been reported that the Gunners team will face big competition from their North London rivals Tottenham as they are also keen on Andrea Gomes … [Read more...]

Major twist as Barcelona make big decision in chase of Arsenal manager

Latest report reveals that the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona have dropped their interest in the pursuit of North London outfit Arsenal manager Unai Emery. It was earlier reported that the La Liga side are seeking to land the former PSG and Sevilla boss as they consider parting ways with manager Ernesto Valverde ahead of the coming season but that has been dropped with the club ready to keep faith in him. Barcelona’s attention to Unai Emery is informed by the fact that he had a successful spell at the Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla, … [Read more...]

Solskjaer tells club what he wants to do with unwanted players

A massive clear out is being expected at Old Trafford ahead of the coming season but the rebuilding process will not happen in a rush. The Red Devils boss has not been able to come to terms with the disappointing second half of the season which has forced him to seek a move out of the club for the players he feels are not giving enough in terms of their commitment and sacrifice to the club. However, he has the backing of the club to let go of some players to begin the rebuilding process which will happen this summer transfer window for new … [Read more...]

Man United get legend’s backing in pursuit of Crystal Palace star

English Premier League outfit Man United are set to part ways with Ashley Young and that has forced the team out for a replacement for him. A number of names have been linked for the job but Crystal Palace right full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains a top target, having had an impressive display so far this season for his side. He has been tipped to fill the spot in the right back to guide the Red Devils to glory ahead of the coming season, knowing that the defence was a major challenge for Man United especially in the last few games of the … [Read more...]

“I don’t know” United target replies to transfer reports

English Premier League outfit Man United have been on the radar of Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes with the hope that he would be a part of the rebuilding process at the Old Trafford. Reports claim that Bruno Fernandes will not be at Sporting Lisbon after this season with the Old Trafford named as his expected destination as a result of the strong interest for him. The star player has impressed so far this season which makes him land a number of suitors ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Revealed: £100m … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Wants Derby Stay Despite PL Promotion Heartache

Derby County defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed that he wants to stay at the club beyond this summer despite the fact that the Rams were unable to secure a spot in the Premier League (PL). Fikayo Tomori and Derby were beaten to the Premier League promotion spot by Aston Villa earlier this week via a 2-1 defeat in the Championship Playoff final. In a chat with BBC Sports, Fikayo Tomori was frank in his response to the question about his long-term future at Derby County. Fikayo Tomori signed for the Rams on a season-long loan deal from … [Read more...]

Lukaku takes another action to push for Man United exit

Emerging reports revealed that Belgium international Romelu Lukaku is no longer ready to remain at the Old Trafford for the coming season. A number of efforts have been made by the Belgium international to push for his exit but it seems to be a desperate act by the former Wigan star. The report adds that Romelu Lukaku is ready to take a pay cut to be able to push for his move to the Italian Serie are outfit Inter Milan as he hopes to bring back to life his career. It is claimed that former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is ready to bring in … [Read more...]