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Real Madrid In Swap Deal Bid For Chelsea Talisman

European champions Real Madrid are ready to do a swap deal in the quest to sign Chelsea forward Eden Hazard. The Champions League holders are long-term admirers of the Belgian international star and El Gol Digital claim that the Spanish giants are ready to capitalise on the Blues interest in playmaker Isco Alarcon in the bid to sign Eden Hazard. It was revealed that Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is ready to give up Spanish international star Isco and €150m (£136m) to sign Hazard. Earlier this week, some media reports revealed that … [Read more...]

Chelsea Revive Interest In Serie A Striker

Premier League giants Chelsea have revived their interest in Italian Serie A striker Gonzalo Higuain ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to start in eleven days time. The Juventus loanee is on a season-long loan deal at seven-time European champions AC Milan at the moment. AC Milan paid €18 (£16.3m) for the loan deal with the option of making it permanent for €36m (£33m). Gonzalo Higuain, 31, has struggled to perform for Milan on a consistent basis after a great start to his career at the San Siro. The Argentine international … [Read more...]

United issues open cheque to big manager

Manchester United are desperate to replace former manager Jose Mourinho as soon as possible and they are reported to be ready to hand an open cheque to Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to have him join the Old Trafford, The Telegraph claims. The Portuguese manager was sacked some days back after the embarrassing 3-1 defeat in the hands of long-term rivals Liverpool. However, Tottenham manager is one of the big names in the club’s list of potential managers that would be approached for the job and in his case, United are ready to make him the … [Read more...]

Man United gunning for in-demand English forward

This coming winter transfer window promises to be a very busy one for English Premier League side Man United as they are believed to be ready to support their caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer . Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over from manager Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese boss was sacked owing to bad results and most especially the 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool. However, Bristol City striker Antonie Semenyo is reported to be top in the list of potential arrivals at the Old Trafford with a move expected to be made for him … [Read more...]

United show interest in technically gifted South American winger

Italian Serie A champions Juventus winger Douglas Costa is latest to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after the sack of manager Jose Mourinho few days back. The Red Devils now have a new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who took over from the Portuguese manager and he has been saddled with the responsibility of ensuring the United team return to winning ways. Reports have it that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be handed big support with funds ahead of the winter transfer window so as to add more strength to his team knowing that they … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal cannot sell Ozil on a permanent deal

It has been hinted that the North London side Arsenal are in the bid of parting ways with German international Mesut Ozil but they have been limited in their decision to only sending him on a loan move. The former Real Madrid star has been severally criticized for his poor outing and it seems that has got manager Unai Emery more frustrated to make him consider parting ways with him. While the Gunners are keen to secure a replacement for him, they are still faced with the fact that Mesut Ozil cannot leave on a permanent deal because of his big … [Read more...]

Sky Sports reporter give big hint on Arsenal January transfer plans

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has given a major hint on the transfer plan of the Gunners team ahead of the winter transfer window. He made it clear that the Arsenal team will have some additions in the transfer market if they are able to secure the right player they wish for. The Gunners boss Unai Emery has impressed his employers with a very good start of the season which makes the board consider to hand him more additions knowing that they have lost some players to injury. It is worthy to note that England international Danny Welbeck … [Read more...]

Man United in for business with offer for 25-year-old defender

Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United are now willing to make a bid for Raphael Varane ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in the coming weeks. According to the reports, a deal for the Real Madrid central defender will have him become the world most expensive defender. The Red Devils have just parted ways with manager Jose Mourinho after seeing bad results and they are reported to be willing to hand funds to new manager to secure the signature of defenders for the second stanza of the season. AC Milan interested … [Read more...]

Liverpool Eyeing Move For In-form Striker

Premier League leaders Liverpool are reportedly plotting a move for one of the most in-form strikers on the European football scene. The Reds are said to be on the trail of Red Bull Salzburg striker Munas Dabbur. This is according to the report from Sam McGuire of Football Whispers. It was revealed that Liverpool’s head of scout Barry Hunter has travelled to Austria on several occasions to run the rule over the Israeli international star who has netted three goals in 12 appearances for his country. Munas Dabbur is one of the lethal … [Read more...]

Five goals in two matches: What Emery must do to help his leaky defense

Arsenal manager Unai Emery was made to pay for his team's defensive fragility by Tottenham last night. His local rivals scored two goals against his side in yesterday's EFL Cup fixture. The former Sevilla manager has a very strong attacking frontline that scores goals for fun but his defence has left so much to be desired. To be fair to the Gunners boss, injuries to key players has depleted the team but that isn't a good excuse for the recent shocking display we've seen at the back since the start of the campaign. The ability to find quick … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker set to dump Stamford Bridge after meeting with Arsenal legend

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is currently on loan at Spanish side Valencia, but things haven't been going well for him. He has scored just three times in all competitions and Valencia manager Marcelino is reportedly set to terminate his loan deal with the club. The Belgium striker, despite all his efforts and impressive performances last season with BVB, failed to convince Maurizio Sarri he deserves a place in the manager's team. In fact, Batshuayi's problem at Stamford Bridge started right from the days of Antonio Conte. The Italian … [Read more...]

Liverpool Striker Open To Rangers Move

Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is open to the idea of joining Scottish Premier League giants Rangers when the transfer window reopens in the next two weeks. This is according to the Daily Mirror which claimed that the England international player would welcome the opportunity to swap England for Scotland where he will definitely get more first team opportunities. Solanke, 21, wants to join Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard in Scotland. Former Reds skipper Gerrard is the Rangers manager after he was appointed in the summer. He’s said to be … [Read more...]

Everton Player Sale Could Boost Liverpool Hopes For PSG Star

Liverpool could benefit from Merseyside rivals Everton as they continue to pursue a possible move for wantaway Paris Saint Germain (PSG) midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The Sun claim that the French capital club have already accepted that Adrien Rabiot won’t extend his PSG contract and they are on the search for his replacement. One of the possible replacements for Rabiot is an Everton player. It was further revealed that PSG have made a shortlist of four players in their bid to replace the 23-year-old. The list of midfielders include Idrissa … [Read more...]

Scottish Giants Make Move For Liverpool Striker

Scottish Premier League side Rangers have reportedly made a move in their quest to sign Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke when the transfer window reopens at the start of next month. According to the publication from Football Insider, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has asked Liverpool for Solanke to be loaned to Ibrox for the second half of the season. This is in stark contrast to the recent interview from the former Reds skipper. Gerard had denied transfer rumours linking his club with a move for the Nigerian-born England international … [Read more...]

Crystal Palace Confident Of Securing Transfer For Chelsea Winger

Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace are certain that they will secure the return of Chelsea winger Victor Moses back to Selhurst Park when the mid-season winter transfer window reopens next month. This is as per the report from the London Evening Standard. Crystal Palace are said to be keen to sign the recently retired Nigerian international who has found first team opportunities hard to come by under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri since the Italian tactician took charge in the summer. Sarri has already told him to look for a new … [Read more...]

See how Manchester City are in surprise mission to help bolster Liverpool’s squad in January

Manchester City are in fierce battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title this season but the Citizens are surprisingly set to help Jurgen Klopp bolster his team in the upcoming transfer window. What's the story Manchester City have reportedly shown their desire to capture two Lyon midfielders Houssem Aouar and Tanguy N'Dombele in January window, that's according to Manchester Evening News last month. City's manager Pep Guardiola was impressed with the performance both players put up against his team in the Champions League … [Read more...]

Emery finally reveals the truth on January transfer plans

Arsenal manager had earlier made the plans of the club secrete on the expectations ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. But with latest developments, he has admitted that a number of signings could be done especially in the defensive department to help strengthen his side. The Gunners team have made good progress this season, losing three games in all with the last being the 3-2 defeat to Southampton at St Mary last weekend but they have been advised by pundits to have more additions in the team. Arsenal to … [Read more...]

German international transfer hint dropped after Emery’s decision

There is a fresh indication that North London side Arsenal will have German international Mesut Ozil sold in January when the winter transfer window reopens. This was a strong claim by Steve Nicol who drew his speculation from the fact that the former Real Madrid star was not included on the bench in Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. This adds to the fact that the German international was an unused substitute in Arsenal’s game against Bournemouth. Giving reasons for his decision to drop Ozil, … [Read more...]

No more Arsenal move for £25m-rated star player

English Premier League side Arsenal will no longer have the signature of German Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund star Julian Weigl in the coming winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. This is after reports claim Julian Weigl has decided to remain with his Borussia Dortmund side and will not seek a move away anymore. It was earlier thought that the Gunners will land the highly rated midfielder as they are set to depart with Aaron Ramsey at the end of the season and with Egypt international Mohamed Elneny pushing for a move … [Read more...]

Napoli chief reveals Man United’s £95m bid for 27-year-old

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentis has confirmed that Manchester United had submitted a bid for Kalidou Koulibaly before the departure of manager Jose Mourinho. The former United boss was keen on having the signature of the star defender as he believed that his defence was part of his problem at the club. United from the start of the season add more quality to their defence as they struggled with Marcos Rojo, Phils Jones and Chris Smalling who were all battling with fitness. The Red Devils were left with no choice than to show the … [Read more...]

How this player could mean the end for Arsenal’s highest paid player

Arsenal are reportedly in the race for Real Madrid's playmaker Isco in the upcoming winter transfer market The Spanish midfielder faces a bleak future at Santiago Bernabeu as he's not getting along with Santiago Solari, who replaced Jullen Lopetegui last month. He is reportedly set to put an end to his five-year partnership with the European Champions. Premier League title holders Manchester City and Chelsea are said to be in the race for his service as both clubs wants to improve their respective team by January. Arsenal are also said … [Read more...]

Man United monitoring £18m rated star

English premier League side Manchester United are reported to be monitoring the situation with Turkish outfit Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak with the possibility of having him join the Old Trafford when the winter transfer window eventually reopens. The Red Devils have been in crisis with their defence which ensured they shipped in 29 goals in 17 games in the Premier League and as a result, manager Jose Mourinho has been sacked. Before his sack, the Portuguese boss blamed the defenders for his woes and made efforts to have new additions but … [Read more...]

Thierry Henry turns attention to Arsenal, Chelsea for defensive crisis

Head coach of the French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is reported to be seeking for solution for his defensive crisis at his former side and the West London club Chelsea. Thierry Henry has lost a number of games since taking charge at the Ligue 1 side and has pointed to his defence as the loophole in the team which must be well handed. This makes him turn his attention to Chelsea defender Gary Cahill who is reported to be on his way out of the Stamford Bridge. United make big decision on Paul … [Read more...]

Real Madrid eyeing latest Arsenal star

Spanish giants Real Madrid are reported to be eyeing Arsenal star player Lucas Torriera with the hope of luring him away from the club as early as in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. Lucas Torriera only joined the North London side in the summer window and has since established himself in the club under manager Unai Emery. His presence in the team has not gone unnoticed as he has helped the Gunners stabilize their midfield and the defence which is obvious for all to see in addition to his outstanding performance with … [Read more...]

United keen on £25m-rated African defender

English Premier League side Manchester United are keen on the signature of Porto central defender Moussa Merega with the hope of sealing a deal when the winter transfer window reopens in coming weeks. The Red Devils have been struggling with their blunt attack composed of Belgium international Romelu Lukaku and Chile international Alexis Sanchez and they hope to find a solution to that with Moussa Merega. The Mali international has been fantastic for his side this season which gives him the attention from a number of top sides. Deal … [Read more...]