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Chelsea Open Contract Talks With £100m-rated Attacker

West London giants Chelsea have opened contract talks with talismanic attacker Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from French media outlet Le 10 Sport which claimed that the Blues want to secure the future of the Belgian international player. Eden Hazard has less than 18 months on his Chelsea contract and he has been linked with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. Recent reports had claimed that Chelsea will only sell Eden Hazard for at least £100m if he fails to sign a new deal this summer. No Juventus … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star On Three-man Barcelona Transfer Shortlist

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has been named on a three-man transfer shortlist at Barcelona according to reports emanating from the Spanish media. The Spanish champions are said to be keen to sign a backup for first choice left-back Jordi Alba and they have drawn up a list of three players to that effect. Spanish media outlet Sport claim that the three-man shortlist includes Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno, Arsenal star Nacho Monreal and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis. Jordi Alba is the undisputed first choice at left-back and … [Read more...]

No Inter Feud With Chelsea Target

Inter Milan director Beppe Marotta has denied that there’s a rift between the club and unsettled striker Mauro Icardi who has been linked with a move away from the club. Beppe Marotta is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan. He occupied a similar role at Italian champions Juventus until the end of last year when he left the Juventus Stadium to join Italian Derby rivals Inter Milan. Beppe Marotta told Sky Sports Italia that there’s no rift between the club and Argentine international Mauro Icardi and that … [Read more...]

Liverpool Warned Over Timo Werner Pursuit

Premier League leaders Liverpool have been cautioned in their chase for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner according to reports coming out from the media in Germany. Timo Werner has been in superb form for his German Bundesliga club this season and that has led to interests from major European sides like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Dietrich Mateschitz has told the interested clubs that Timo Werner won’t be sold at a cheap transfer fee. By the summer, Timo Werner will have just one year left … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho will ‘returns’ to management

There is every indication that former Man United manager Jose Mourinho would be returning back to football management ahead of next season after a major hint was dropped. It is no longer news that the Portuguese manager was fired by the Red Devils last year December as a result of poor results and rifts with players at the club. He has since then been jobless till now. However, former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has hinted that the former Man United and Chelsea manager could return back to the club. What has Mourinho turned … [Read more...]

The one thing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that United fans are furious about

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been loved by the club and fans since he took over the job from former manager Jose Mourinho on December last year. This is because he has been able to return the club back to winning ways as well as give them hope of a Champions League football next season. However, the manager has made a claim on the future of Antonio Valencia at the club which has got the fans furious and talking. Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win The former Red Devils forward hinted that … [Read more...]

Transfer: Romelu Lukaku tops Inter Milan wish list

At the point when Belgium international Romelu Lukaku is getting settled at the Old Trafford, he is linked with a move to the Italian Serie A with reports that he is a major target of Inter Milan ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Romelu Lukaku has not been the same player he was when he first arrived the Old Trafford with this season becoming one of his worst in his career, owing to the fact that he was unable to find his goalscoring form under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just as it was under former manager Jose Mourinho at the … [Read more...]

Marouane Fellaini tells United what they miss with Chinese Super league statement

Belgium international Marouane Fellaini has made a statement to Chinese Super League by scoring a goal in his debut game for his Shandong Luneng team. Marouane Fellaini left the Old Trafford in February for a move to the Super League with a fee of £10 million after he was unable to make a starting shirt with the Red Devils under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Belgium international had wished to remain at Old Trafford but there was a refusal to grant him his wish of a 2-year contract extension as a result of his game which cannot … [Read more...]

Solskjaer gives major hint on Valencia’s United future

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given a hint on what should be expected as regards the future of the club’s captain Antonio Valencia at the end of the season. With his contract expected to run out in the coming summer, Red Devils' boss cannot categorically confirm if the star player would be handed a new deal or not. This hints that he could be on his way. The fact that Valencia has only featured eight times this season as his being dropped by former manager Jose Mourinho means he is not a major part of the team and might not be … [Read more...]

Torino Closing In On £8.7m Transfer For Ola Aina

Italian Serie A club Torino are closing in on a permanent move for Chelsea loanee Ola Aina according to the report emanating from British media. Popular media channel Goal claim that Torino are ready to make the player’s loan transfer a permanent one in a deal that could be as much as £8.7m. The 22-year-old has been in superb form for Torino this season and Walter Mazzarri’s side would like to take up the option of making the deal permanent. He has made 23 appearances for Torino in all competitions. Chelsea want to sell some of their … [Read more...]

Arsenal prepare huge offer for Nacho Monreal’s replacement

North London outfit are keen on replacing Spanish left full-back Nacho Monreal before his exit from the club and have identified Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico as the ideal man. The Gunners are therefore reportedly preparing an offer ahead of the summer transfer window to have the club make a switch. Nacho Monreal is over 30 and has got injury concerns which hint that his time at the club is running out fast and the club are avoiding to be caught unaware especially now that the chances of a Champions League football for next season is … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to sign Brazilian teenager

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reportedly interested in the signature of Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli ahead of the summer transfer window. Goal reports that the 17-year-old has been on the radar of the North London outfit and they are now ready to move in with a bid of about £4 million for his signature. It is claimed that the Gunners are not alone in the race of the star player as other South American sides as Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Santos are also interested in his signature ahead of the summer … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Cash Out On Loan Players

Five-time Premier League winners Chelsea have concluded plans to cash out on two of their loan players. According to the report from popular media platform Goal, Chelsea will sanction the permanent transfer of both Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer. Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer are just two of the several Chelsea players on loan at various clubs in and around Europe. Super Eagles of Nigeria fullback Ola Aina is on a season-long loan deal at Italian Serie A club Torin, while England u-21 international Kasey Palmer is on loan at English Championship … [Read more...]

Why David De Gea should not be blamed for contract delay

Man United are currently sweating to secure a new deal for star goalkeeper David De Gea as it is being delayed due to the terms of the goalkeeper. Before now, David De Gea was bent on leaving the Old Trafford as a result of a rift with former manager and he was ready to leave even if he was handed a deal that will make him the highest payed player in the world. With the sack of the Portuguese manager, the Red Devils management had hope of retaining David De Gea but he yet did not give in until they triggered a clause in his contract which … [Read more...]

Manchester United on the brink of sealing deal for Zito Luvumbo

Manchester United could seal a deal for Angola teenager Zito Luvumbo after giving him the opportunity for a trial following his impressive performance so far. Zito Luvumbo is 17 but has caught the attention of the Premier League giants. He has been training with United’s U18s this week after he impressed at the COSAFA Cup- the Council of Southern African Football Association last year at the U17 and U20 levels. It is reported that Watford, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon are also interested in his signature but the Red Devils already have him at … [Read more...]

Man United Considering Approach For Ivan Rakitic

Three-time European champions Manchester United are said to be considering an approach for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. According to popular English news outlet Daily Mail, Manchester United have serious interest in the Croatian international player and they want to make a move for him. It was also revealed that Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are favourites for Rakitic who has a Barcelona contract that does not expire until the end of the 2020/21 campaign. He could be linked up with international teammates Marcelo Brozovic and … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard Is No.1 Transfer Target At Real Madrid

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is the number one transfer target for European champions Real Madrid according to reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. London Evening Standard claim that the Belgian international star has returned to the top of the list of transfer targets at Real Madrid ahead of the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Eden Hazard has openly talked about the possibility of signing for Real Madrid as he described it as a dream move for him. He has stalled on a new contract at Stamford Bridge. Betting … [Read more...]

Man City Monitoring €60m Chelsea Target

Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly monitoring the situation of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic who has been in sensational form for his German Bundesliga club. This is according to the publication from Goal which claimed that Manchester City could make a move for him in the summer. It was revealed that left-back and defensive positions are the priority for Manchester City ahead of this summer’s transfer window but the addition of a new striker like Luka Jovic has not been ruled out. The Serbian international … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskajer tells Andreas Pereira about the transfer decision to make

English Premier League outfit boss United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reported to have told Andreas Pereira not to leave the club at the moment but to extend his deal during talks he held with the player. There have been concerns over the future of Andreas Pereira at the Old Trafford but that is not to worry about as the manager has told him that he would be having more game time to play for the team. Why Arsenal, United January business is bad This is an opportunity for Andreas Pereira to prove his potential and regain his stance in … [Read more...]

Arsenal to raid Celtic following Rodgers exit

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to raid Celtic of their star player Kieran Tierney who has become a force to reckon with in the Scottish league. It is claimed that the North London outfit will have a bid submitted for the star player in the coming summer window as they are confident the deal will fall through owing to the fact that the team have lost their manager Brendan Rodgers and most players might be seeking to move as well. Celtic on Tuesday lost their manager to English Premier League side and former Champions Leicester … [Read more...]

Man United still keen on this Barcelona star

It is claimed that Manchester United are still keen on the signature of Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic and they are believed to be keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer winter window. Ivan Rakitic has been linked away from the Camp Nou since the last winter transfer window and it has become more likely he would be leaving the club now with the signature of Ajax star Frenkie de Jong who could now be more considered for the middle while the Spanish giants are also looking forward to landing Saul Niguez from Sevilla in the coming summer window. … [Read more...]

Romelu Lukaku makes “Ronaldo transfer decision”

Manchester United and Belgium international forward Romelu Lukaku has have decided to make the same decision as Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. The star player is being rumoured to be seeking an exit from the Old Trafford owing to his lack of playing time under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Man United are yet to get the feel of their £75 million paid to Everton for the signature of Romelu Lukaku in 2017 as expected and it seems it is already gearing towards the end for the Belgium … [Read more...]

Arsenal, Chelsea gunning for Brentford winger

Brentford winger Said Benrahma has set the two London giants Arsenal and Chelsea on a collision part as both teams have indicated interest in securing his signature in the coming summer window. Said Benraham added more intensity to the competition between the two clubs for his signature and his value by bagging his first hat trick in the Champions League on Saturday. The Bees had secured the signature of Said Benraham for just £2.5 million from French Ligue 1 outfit Nice but has proven to be more than the bargain by impressing in the … [Read more...]

Midfielder Calls For Total Liverpool Focus In Title Bid

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has called for total focus and concentration from his teammates in their quest to win the Premier League title. The Reds have 18 league titles from the Old Division but they are yet to win the Premier League trophy since English top flight football was revamped ahead of the 1992/93 season. Naby Keita made a rallying call for a focused and concentrated title charge in a chat with the official website of Liverpool. The Guinean international midfielder could win the Premier League title in his debut campaign for … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Dropped For El Clasico

Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcon has been left out of the European champions’ squad for the El Clasico clash with rivals Barcelona on Wednesday night. Real Madrid will host Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in what is the second leg of their Copa Del Rey round of eight clashes. Barcelona are the defending champions but they were only able to play a 1-1 draw in their home leg on the 6th of February. Isco recently returned to Real Madrid training having missed some games with a back injury but he has been dropped from the 20-man … [Read more...]