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How United plan to deal with David De Gea in contract rebellion

English Premier League outfit Manchester United have not been able to agree on a new deal with Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea with time already running out. David De Gea earlier had a rift with former boss Jose Mourinho and pushed for a move away from the club but the manager has been sacked and he is yet to put pen to paper despite the plea and efforts by the club to convince him. The Red Devils were left with no choice than to trigger a 12-month extension in his contract in November with the hope that he could be convinced but that has not … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal may miss out on target, agent reveals

The agent of Arsenal target Nicolas Tagliafico has revealed that the North London outfit might miss out on the player because of the interest coming from Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid. The Ajax left full-back is one of Arsenal’s top priorities in the coming summer window having monitored him in the last winter transfer window but were limited to certain transfer policies. The North London outfit made it clear that funds were not available for the winter transfer window but boasted of being active in the coming summer window with Nicolas … [Read more...]

Juventus Plotting Summer Raid For Liverpool Target Isco and Marcelo

Italian Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly eyeing a double swoop on European champions Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from popular Italian news portal Tuttosport which claimed that the Italians will raid Real Madrid for the duo of Isco Alarcon and Marcelo. Spanish international Isco has not had the best of times at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season especially since club manager Santiago Solari took over in October. Ex-Real Madrid winger Solari was initially appointed … [Read more...]

Bayern In €120m Bid For Liverpool Target Marco Asensio

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are ready to spend as much as €120m (£104m) on Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. Don Balon claim that the Bavarian giants want to capitalise on his situation at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to swoop in on him during this summer’s transfer window. Bayern Munich have already made contact with the player over a possible move to the Allianz Arena. Marco Asensio has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. The player that could cost … [Read more...]

End of the road for Arsenal as Nicolas Pepe heads to Bayern Munich

Arsenal’s hope of snapping up French Ligue 1 forward Nicolas Pepe has been dashed with the latest report claiming that he is destined to sign for German Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The North London outfit have been on the radar of the star player for a couple of months with suggestions that a deal would be concluded in the coming summer window as the Gunners team would be actively involved. A report according to Le 10 Sport, via Calcio Mercato the German Bundesliga outfit have defeated the likes of Arsenal, PSG … [Read more...]

Monchi finally reacts to reported Arsenal move

An emerging report claims that Monchi has reacted to the reported linking him to the North London outfit Arsenal by accepting to join the club as the technical director. The need for Monchi came up after Sven Mislintat announced his decision to leave the job as head of recruitment at the Emirates Stadium in January with claims that he is at loggerheads with some of the club’s chiefs over transfer decisions. Monchi who is currently with Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma is believed to be one of the best in that position in the game owing to his … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Ajax prodigy ruled out of Arsenal move

It has been confided that Ajax director and former Gunners Marc Overmars was stopped from having a switch to his former team as the new technical director. Marc Overmars was earlier linked with the job with claims that he is ready to move in but Ajax were unwilling to part ways with him because of how valued he is at the Amsterdam club. The former Arsenal player has been a major force at the club and a revelation since taking up the role as he has helped the club financially as well as in the recruitment of players. Inter Milan in for … [Read more...]

Mourinho Backs Hazard For Real Madrid Move

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has thrown his weight behind a possible Real Madrid transfer for Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Mourinho spoke about the Belgian international attacker in an interview with media outlet DAZN on Sunday. According to him, Eden Hazard has the quality to play for European champions Real Madrid. Mourinho also said that Hazard is an ambitious player and that the move to Real Madrid will be good for him. Eden Hazard played for Jose Mourinho in his second spell as the Chelsea manager between 2013 and 2015. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Delighted With Old Trafford Draw

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is happy with the outcome of the Reds’ Premier League clash at Manchester United. In his post-match thoughts with the Liverpool website, the Liverpool left-back expressed his delight with the goalless draw with Manchester United in their league clash at Old Trafford. He further stated that there was an opportunity to secure the maximum points but they are happy with the point which took Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table. The Scottish national team skipper went on to say that Liverpool started … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal may no longer secure this Aaron Ramsey replacement

Replacing Wales international Aaron Ramsey is a major concern for North London outfit Arsenal in the coming summer transfer window. The former Cardiff City midfielder has already agreed to a move to the Italian Serie A outfit Juventus at the end of the season, making it necessary for the Gunners team to have him replaced owing to his importance in the team. However, the Gunners had indicated interest in Spanish La Liga outfit Villarreal star Pablo Fornals with claims that they were preparing a bid to land him as soon as the summer transfer … [Read more...]

Why United have reasons to be disturbed over Paul Pogba

One of the reasons why Man United fans have got smiles on their faces aside the wins is the impressive performance by French international Paul Poga in recent time, especially under the interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The same cannot be said of the former Juventus star at the start of the season owing to his rift and loggerhead with former manager Jose Mourinho. With the situation returning to normal, Paul Pogba has shown his true quality and what he is made of as he has inspired his side to 11 wins in their last 14 games which have … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Arsenal to seal deal for star defender

It has been revealed that North London outfit Arsenal are set to hand a new and improved offer to England international Rob Holding as a way of rewarding him for the good form. Although Rob Holding has been out of action after suffering cruciate knee ligament injury since December last year, he was impressive at the start of the season and proved he has a big future at the club. The 23-year-old had established a good relationship with Sokratis Papa before the retinue of captain Laurent Koscielny from injury in the early part of the season. … [Read more...]

Man United ahead of Liverpool, make contact for star player

Manchester United are believed to have gone ahead of Liverpool in their bid to secure the signature of Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes by making a contact with the player. The Red Devils and the Merseyside club have both indicated interest in the Portuguese international with claims that they will both make moves as soon as the coming summer transfer window is opened but United have moved a step forward with an inquiry of his availability. Bruno Fernandes is known to be one of the best players in the Portuguese League and has impressed … [Read more...]

Inter Eyeing €50m Summer Swoop For Chelsea Target

Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly eyeing a summer move for highly rated Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa. According to the publication from Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Inter Milan want to do a deal for the Italian international in the summer. Federico Chiesa is the son of former Italian national team player Enrico Chiesa and he’s the talisman for Serie A club Fiorentina. He has been in very good form this season especially since the turn of the year. The 21-year-old has scored 10 goals this season including a … [Read more...]

30-Year-Old Liverpool Midfielder Linked With Southampton Return

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana could return to former club Southampton when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Daily Mirror claim that the Saints could welcome England international Lallana back to the club this summer. The 30-year-old has endured a frustrating spell at Liverpool due to several injury problems. Adam Lallana helped Southampton gain promotion to the top flight of English football in 2012 before enjoying his best season for the Saints during the 2013/14 season. He helped Southampton to the eighth spot at the end … [Read more...]

Liverpool Chief Provides Update On Summer Transfer Plans

Liverpool chief Billy Hogan has provided a big transfer update that will be music to the ears of the Reds’ faithful. Billy Hogan is the managing director at Liverpool and he has revealed that manager Jurgen Klopp will have money to spend when the transfer window reopens. This is coming on the back of recent reports that Liverpool manager might not be able to strengthen his team adequately due to the planned development on their Stadium. Billy Hogan allayed those fears in his recent interview with FCbusiness as he confirmed that funds will … [Read more...]

Napoli Supremo Backs Sarri For Chelsea Job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not in doubt that Maurizio Sarri is the best man to take Chelsea forward despite the recent run of poor results in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. De Laurentiis is certain that Sarri will make Chelsea a better team and that he loves his job to a fault. The Napoli owner spoke about Chelsea and Sarri during an interview with Sky Sports Italia. On a potential meeting with Chelsea in the Europa League, Aurelio De Laurentiis said that it would be fun to play the Blues in the final of the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Double European Threat For €100m Player

Five-time European champions Liverpool have to contend with the threat of two European clubs in their quest to sign in-form Portuguese international player Bruno Fernandes who plays for Sporting Lisbon FC of Portugal at the moment. The threat of the two European clubs was revealed by Portuguese media outlet Record. It was revealed that Italian Serie A giants AC Milan and Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are also keen on the player who has a release clause of €100m at Portuguese Super League giants Sporting Lisbon. Other Premier League … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Out Of Fiorentina Game Amidst Transfer Rumours

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has been ruled out of the game against Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A amidst the intense transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club. The ex-Inter captain will sit out the game on Sunday night with an alleged knee problem thus making it the fourth successive match that the Argentine international player will miss dating back to last month. As a result of his recent struggles at Inter Milan, Mauro Icardi has been touted as a possible signing for major European sides like Real Madrid, Juventus, … [Read more...]

Chelsea Considering Holland As Sarri Replacement

Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly considering Steve Holland as a temporary replacement for Maurizio Sarri if the Italian tactician is dismissed from his post as the Blues manager. This is according to the publication from the Daily Telegraph. Steve Holland is not a stranger to the Chelsea managerial setup having previously held the assistant manager’s role at the club. The 48-year-old is currently the assistant manager to Three Lions of England boss Gareth Southgate. He was part of the England team that finished fourth at last … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Revelling In New Role Under Sarri

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is enjoying his new role under Maurizio Sarri despite widespread calls for him to return to his former position at the club. The French World Cup winner has played in front of the back four for the entirety of his Chelsea career until Italian tactician Sarri was appointed the Blues boss last summer. He has given Kante a more advanced role in midfield following the acquisition of Italian midfielder Jorginho from Napoli. Jorginho followed Sarri from Napoli to Chelsea and he has been played in the same role that … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target On Fire For Milan

AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek continued his rich vein of form for the Rossoneri in their league clash with lowly Empoli on Friday night. The Polish international striker opened the scoring from eight yards out four minutes into the second half before Chelsea-linked player Frank Kessie and Samu Castillejo added further goals to make it a comprehensive 3-0 win over the visitors at the San Siro. Piatek has now scored seven goals in six games for AC Milan since he joined the seven-time European champions last month. He was linked with a … [Read more...]

Big Wenger’s PSG claim made

It has now been confirmed that former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not become the sporting director of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain as speculated. There were rumours that the French man is being considered to pick up the job with PSG seeking for a new and experienced person to handle the position. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelafia has stated that the club have no intention to recruit the former Arsenal boss, noting that the club already have a sporting director, Antero Henrique who is still loved at the club. Torreira … [Read more...]

Arsenal reach conclusion on technical director?

Emerging reports hints that the North London outfit Arsenal have reached a conclusion on who to name as the club’s technical director with Monchi mentioned, according to Daily Mail. Monchi is the current director with the Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma but he has indicated his interest to quit the job for the North London, having met with the required standard and experience. A number of persons were named for the job with former arsenal Marc Overmars and also linked but Monchi seems to have won the race. After defeat United to … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal Europa League draw is good for transfer business

Arsenal have been drawn to face French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes in the round of 16 of the Europa League competition. This is after the North London side secured qualification from the round of 16 after beating BATE. The Gunners have now qualified for the next round with two encounters against Rennes. More to the game is the fact that the North London fans will be seeing one of Arsenal’s major targets Ismaila Sarr as he is expected to be in action for the two legs. Matteo Guendouzi reacts to switch to PSG Italy vs Poland - check out … [Read more...]