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Chelsea Defender Eyed By Real Madrid In Free Transfer Move

European champions Real Madrid are eyeing a free transfer move for Chelsea defender David Luiz according to reports coming out of the media in Spain. Real Madrid have been linked with big money moves for the likes of Neymar (Paris Saint Germain), Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) and Eden Hazard (Chelsea) and the Spaniards will also try to cut costs by targeting free transfer players like David Luiz. El Gol Digital claim that the Los Merengues are potentially eyeing four free transfer moves this summer. David Luiz, Aaron Ramsey … [Read more...]

Tottenham In Pole Position For £15m-rated Chelsea Target Max Aarons

Tottenham Hotspur are overwhelming favourites to sign highly rated Norwich City fullback Max Aarons according to reports from the British media. The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season for the Canaries in the second-tier of English football this term. The Daily Mirror believes that Spurs are leading the race for the young English talents ahead of other interested clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea. It was further revealed that Norwich City have slapped a £15m asking price on the player. Young English fullback Aarons has helped … [Read more...]

Philippe Coutinho Not For Sale, Josep Maria Reveals

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that unsettled midfielder Philippe Coutinho is not for sale despite numerous transfer rumours linking him a move away from the club. The latest development on Coutinho is a big blow to Chelsea who were hoping to explore the option of signing the Brazilian international star when the summer transfer window comes calling. Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke about Coutinho and his struggles at the club while he was on Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. The Barca supremo confirmed that Premier League … [Read more...]

Liverpool To Battle Four Clubs For €70m Defender

Premier League table toppers Liverpool are reportedly prepared to do battle with other interested clubs in their quest to sign highly rated Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt. Don Balon claim that the Reds will fight it out with clubs like Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea for the right to sign the young Dutch international centre back in the summer. Matthijs De Ligt, 19, has been in superb form for his Ajax Amsterdam side this season and it’s not surprising that a lot of clubs are lining up … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Surprise Threat For €120m Attacker

Five-time European champions Liverpool have a surprise threat to deal with in their bid to sign Benfica whizkid Joao Felix following the news that fellow Premier League club West Ham United have joined the race to sign him. This is according to the publication from the stables of Spanish media outlet AS which claimed that the Hammers have joined more illustrious clubs like Liverpool. Joao Felix, 19, is one of the most sought-after talents on the European football scene following a series of impressive performances for Portuguese Super League … [Read more...]

How Real Madrid Could Sign Chelsea Star In £100m Deal

Champions League holders Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing one of their long-term transfer targets when the summer transfer window comes calling in few months time. According to the publication from John Cross of the Daily Mirror, the Spanish La Liga giants believe that they are on course to sealing the transfer of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in the summer. He further added that the Los Merengues are ready to spend as much as £100m to sign the Belgian international attacker. Eden Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to … [Read more...]

€40m Roma Sensation Attracting Chelsea Interest

Premier League giants Chelsea are the latest club to show an interest in AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo if reports in the Italian media are anything to go by. Italian media portal Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Blues have joined the race for the highly rated Italian junior international midfielder. Nicolo Zaniolo has been in very good form for AS Roma since he joined the Italian capital club from rivals Inter Milan in a cash-plus-player deal which saw Belgian international Radja Nainggolan move in the other direction. Solskjaer … [Read more...]

Reason why Arsenal are desperate to land Serie A forward

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are desperate to land Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta attacker Duvan Zapata in the coming summer window. Duvan Zapata emerged as a shock target for the North London outfit as they are reported to be preparing another bid for him ahead of the next transfer market after failing in January. The Gunners are lacking strength in the attack which is the reason why they are desperate to land new attackers so as to give support to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Why Arsenal Players should … [Read more...]

Bayern To Renew £35m Interest In Chelsea Winger THIS Summer

Five-time European champions Bayern Munich will renew their interest in talented Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the summer according to reports emanating from the British media. The Daily Mail revealed that the Bavarian giants will return with a £35m bid for the England junior international when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Chelsea would be hoping to fend off the interest of the Germans in Callum Hudson-Odoi just like they did in the winter transfer window. The Blues were said to have rejected at least five separate bids … [Read more...]

€300m Transfer Raids On Chelsea, Spurs Planned By Real Madrid

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are eyeing possible transfer raids on two major Premier League sides namely Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the summer as part of the plan to bolster their squad. This is according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague who spoke about Real Madrid and their transfer plans while he was on BBC 5Live. According to him, Real Madrid have set aside a whopping sum of €300m to sign Paris Saint Germain (PSG) forward Neymar who they see as the number one candidate to replace the departed Cristiano … [Read more...]

Club Legend Narrates How Liverpool Missed Out On Deadline Day Transfer

Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has narrated how the Reds missed out on the signing of Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam on deadline day while he was in charge. Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish reminisced about missing out on a deadline day transfer for Charlie Adam in his column for Sunday Post. He talked about how the Reds missed out on a transfer for Charlie Adam in January 2011. According to him, talented midfielder Charlie Adam was at Blackpool at the time but the Tangerines didn’t sanction the transfer for the Scottish … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Juventus Threat For £30m-rated Italian Midfielder

Premier League leaders Liverpool will have to contend with the threat of Italian Serie A champions Juventus in their quest to sign highly rated Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. The 18-year-old is on the payroll of Italian Serie B side Brescia at the moment. Sandro Tonali has drawn comparison with Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo with his style of play. Italian media outlet Calciomercato revealed the interest of the Old Lady in Sandro Tonali. Why Chelsea Winger Could Replace Compatriot Neymar At PSG Brescia owner Massimo Cellino … [Read more...]

€70m Liverpool Bid For Lorenzo Insigne Rejected

Five-time European champions Liverpool have been handed a big transfer blow on their pursuit of highly rated Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne. Italian international Insigne is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in Italy. According to Italian news outlet La Repubblica, the Reds made an indirect bid of €70m which was eventually rejected by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis who value the player at €150m. It was revealed that Liverpool made the bid through super agent Mino Raiola who involved the player’s father. Napoli boss … [Read more...]

How Rangers Could Sign Ryan Kent

Scottish Premiership giants Rangers are plotting a summer move for Liverpool winger Ryan Kent according to reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. Ryan Kent is on a season-long loan at the Europa League campaigners from Liverpool at the moment having joined the Scottish team at the start of the season. Rangers manager and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard spoke in glowing terms about Ryan Kent during his post-match thoughts after his team dispatched St Mirren in their league game at the weekend. Done Deal! Liverpool Striker … [Read more...]

The reason why Wenger’s sack was unfair

Latest developments from the Emirate Stadium prove that the English Premier League outfit Arsenal were unfair to have asked their former manager Arsene Wenger to leave. Arsene Wenger announced his decision to quit as Arsenal boss at the end of last season but it was revealed that he was forced to do that and not his wish. The French manager left the job for his poor performance despite being the most successful manager the club has ever had. Most of the excuses given for the lack of qualitative performance is because of the fact that there … [Read more...]

Why Marko Grujic Could Leave Hertha Berlin In The Summer Revealed

Hertha Berlin chief Michael Preetz has confirmed that the club would like to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic on a permanent basis after impressing at the German Bundesliga club. Michael Preetz is the sporting director at German capital club Hertha Berlin. Preetz spoke about Marko Grujic in his latest interview with German newspaper Kicker as he stated that Hertha Berlin officials are happy to have the player at the club. The Hertha Berlin sporting director confirmed that they have been impressed with the young Serbian midfielder … [Read more...]

Why Mourinho would be proud despite United sack

English Premier League outfit Manchester United parted ways with Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho in December last year and immediately called on former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace him immediately. The former Chelsea boss might still be jobless but he would be proud after learning that the new interim manager has his eyes on one of the players he has always cried to the board to buy. This means he actually knew what was right for the club as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seem to be all over Harry Maguire after describing him as … [Read more...]

33-Year-Old Chelsea Defender Closing In On Summer Move To Palace

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is reportedly on the verge of joining fellow London club Crystal Palace in the summer. According to the publication from popular English news outlet The Sun, Crystal Palace are lining up a free transfer move for the retired England international centre back. It was revealed that the former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers player could leave Chelsea to join the Eagles on a free transfer in the summer. Gary Cahill has less than six months left on his current Chelsea deal and it’s almost certain that the Blues … [Read more...]

The Reason why 19-Goal Chelsea Loanee Stayed At Villa Revealed

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has revealed the reason behind the decision to snub several offers from Premier League sides in favor of staying with the Midlands club at the end of the just concluded January transfer window. Tammy Abraham is on loan at Aston Villa from London club Chelsea at the moment having joined them at the start of this campaign. The England international attacker will remain with Aston Villa until the end of the season. In his latest interview with Express & Star, Tammy Abraham spoke in glowing terms about … [Read more...]

€18m Sevilla Midfielder Eyed By Chelsea In Potential Summer Swoop

One-time European champions Chelsea are said to be plotting a summer swoop for in-form Sevilla midfielder Pablo Sarabia according to reports coming out of the media in Spain. According to the publication from Spanish media portal Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea want to boost their midfield options with the signing of the Spaniard. Pablo Sarabia has a release clause of €18m in his present contract with Spanish La Liga giants Sevilla. The release clause in his Sevilla contract rises to €22m for the last two weeks of the transfer window. … [Read more...]

The two players that can help Arsenal’s Champions League bid revealed

Liverpool legend has in his opinion stated that the return of English Premier Lesage outfit Arsenal to the Champions League next season is possible irrespective of the negative result. This is coming after Arsenal were defeated 3-1 against Man City and immediately slipped to sixth place in the league table, a development that is will spell doom to the club’s Champions League hopes. According to the former Liverpool player, French striker Alexandre Lacazette and Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and French striker Alexandre … [Read more...]

£142m Chelsea Target Set For Crunch Talks

Unsettled Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is set to hold crunch talks with club manager Ernesto Valverde over his lack of playing time at the club. According to the publication from Spanish media outlet SPORT, the former Liverpool playmaker will meet with the Barcelona manager to discuss his long-term future at the club. Brazilian international Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League with clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea following his recent struggles at the Nou Camp. Painful reason why … [Read more...]

How Batshuayi Could Be The Striker Solution At Palace

Crystal Palace striker Michy Batshuayi believes that he could be the answer to the striking problems at the club following his move from Premier League giants Chelsea last month. The Belgian international attacker joined the Eagles on loan from Chelsea for the rest of this campaign on deadline day of the winter transfer window. Speaking after his cameo appearance in his first game for South London club Crystal Palace, the 25-year-old is certain that he would be the man to get goals for the Eagles on a consistent basis. The former Borussia … [Read more...]

£50m Striker Warned About Liverpool Move

RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick has sounded a note of warning to in-demand striker Timo Werner about a move to the Premier League. German national team player Werner is one of the most exciting young strikers in world football and he has been attracting the interest of several European sides including Premier League table toppers Liverpool. The RB Leipzig striker has scored 11 goals in 19 league appearances for his German Bundesliga club since the start of the season. Ralf Rangnick believes that Timo Werner will be better served rejecting … [Read more...]

27-Year-Old Defender Close To Summer Exit At Liverpool

Liverpool defender Joel Matip is set to leave the club at the end of this season according to the media reports emanating from Italy. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claim that the Reds want to offload the Cameroonian international centre back at the end of this season. Joel Matip has 18 months left on his current deal with the Merseysiders but the Reds want to sell him in the summer when he has one year to go on his Liverpool contract. Virgil Van Dijk: the most underrated defender in the world The 27-year-old signed for Liverpool … [Read more...]