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Star player now happy at United after Mourinho’s exit

There are indications that the wish of French international Paul Pogba has been met as he is reported to be willing to remain at the Old Trafford and play for Manchester United. Before now, the former Juventus player was pushing for a move out of the Old Trafford as a result of the rift with former manager Jose Mourinho having told the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to sanction his move. Paul Pogba fell out with the Portuguese manager at the start of the season and they were seen to have had an exchange of words as well as the … [Read more...]

AC Milan interested in another Chelsea player

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata would welcome a return to Italy following the interest of seven-time European champions AC Milan. Italian media outlet Calciomercato claim that AC Milan are interested in the Spanish international player. The Italian Serie A giants will have to pull the plug on any potential transfer for the 26-year-old till the summer due to financial fair play rules. AC Milan already have Juventus loanee Gonzalo Higuain and young striker Patrick Cutrone in their attacking ranks. Argentine international star Higuain is … [Read more...]

Newcastle United Eyeing January Transfer For Chelsea Loanee

Newcastle United are plotting a move for Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to begin as from next month. Tammy Abraham is currently on a season-long loan at English Championship outfit Aston Villa from Premier League giants Chelsea. The 21-year-old joined Aston Villa on deadline day of this summer’s transfer window. He has been attracting interests from the Premier League in the wake of his sensational form for the Midlands club. Tammy Abraham has scored 12 goals in his first 16 games for Aston … [Read more...]

Wolves In Loan Bid For Liverpool Midfielder

Newly promoted Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a loan move for Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana. According to the publication from hitc, England international star Lallana could join Wolves on a short-term loan until the end of the season. Wolverhampton Wanderers have exceeded expectations in their first season back in the Premier League under Portuguese tactician Nuno Espirito Santo. The Midlands club are presently the best team on the Premier League table outside the famed top six clubs namely … [Read more...]

Three-Step Liverpool Transfer Policy Revealed

The transfer policy adopted by Premier League leaders Liverpool have been revealed. The three-step policy was disclosed by popular English media platform The Times and it has served the Reds well with signings such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, Alisson Becker and many more. According to The Times, the first step of the Liverpool transfer policy is that the player must be wanted by the Liverpool manager. Secondly, the player must also interest the Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). This means that the owners have the right … [Read more...]

Arsenal tipped to win race for £42m-rated forward

North London side Arsenal have been tipped to win the race for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe once the winter transfer market reopens in coming weeks. The Gunners are faced with competition from other Premier League sides Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich who are all keen in the signature of the prolific forward. The West London side are keen to have Nicolas Pepe join the Emirates Stadium with England international Danny Welbeck already out as a result of a knee injury he sustained which … [Read more...]

Arsenal not giving up on Serie A forward, Emery wants transfer in January

English Premier League side Arsenal are reported to still be in the hunt for Napoli centre-forward Dries Mertens ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The North London side are looking forward to adding options to their attack especially with the long lay-off of England international striker Danny Welbeck as a result of a knee injury he sustained. Also, the fight for the top four spots in the Premier League table gets more intense by the day and the Gunners are making efforts to reinforce so as to be able to … [Read more...]

Juventus Make First Move To Sign Chelsea Target

Italian Serie A giants Juventus have reportedly made the first move in the race for Sporting Braga FC of Portugal attacker Trincao ahead of the winter transfer window scheduled to begin in two weeks time. Italian media portal Calciomercato claim that Juventus have already opened talks with the agent of the young striker. Super Agent Jorge Mendes is the agent of the 18-year-old forward. The report stated that Juventus have opened talked with Portuguese Super Agent Mendes in the quest to sign Trincao. 2012 European champions Chelsea had … [Read more...]

Chelsea Face Arsenal Threat For 21-Year-Old Serie A Winger

Former European champions Chelsea will have to contend with the threat from London rivals Arsenal in the pursuit of AS Roma winger Cengiz Under. This is according to the publication from the popular English news portal Guardian which claimed that the potential transfer could be around £54m. Cengiz Under has become a key player for Italian Serie A giants AS Roma since he signed for the club from Turkish side Bursaspor during last summer’s transfer market. He was an integral part of the Roma squad that reached the semifinals of last season’s … [Read more...]

Chelsea star wants Serie A return , might force move out of Chelsea

With interest from Seven-time European champions Ac Milan, Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has said he would welcome a return to Italy. This report was revealed by Italian media outlet Calciomercato , as they claim that AC Milan are interested in the Spanish international player. The Italian Serie A giants will have to pull the plug on any potential transfer for the 26-year-old till the summer due to financial fairplay rules. AC Milan already have Juventus loanee Gonzalo Higuain and young striker Patrick Cutrone in their attacking … [Read more...]

Monaco target Chelsea and Arsenal stars, Can they save Henry’s job

Former Arsenal and World Cup winning striker Thierry Henry has endured the worst start to his managerial career. He was hired by struggling Ligue 1 side Monaco in October to save them from the relegation zone but he hasn't looked like the best man for the job. The Frenchman has overseen 12 games with Monaco in all competitions and he recorded just two victories, leaving the team helplessly in the 19th position. Things aren't working out as planned for the former Les Blues striker but he's hoping to get some quality players in the winter … [Read more...]

Gerrard Provides Update On Liverpool Player Transfer Rumours

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has addressed transfer rumours linking the Scottish giants with a short-term move for Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke when the transfer window reopens at the start of next month. The Reds legend responded to those rumours in his latest interview monitored by the Daily Mail as he revealed that Liverpool have not said that the England international striker is available for a transfer. Dominic Solanke has repeatedly linked with a loan transfer to Scottish Premier League outfit Rangers next month as a replacement … [Read more...]

Just In: United get new manager

There are indications that Manchester United have secured a new interim manager that will take charge of the team until a permanent manager is recruited. The Red Devils parted ways with Jose Mourinho as a result of the slow season and bad results from the Old Trafford which leaves them in sixth position in the Premier League table. The Portuguese boss had a controversial season with his rift with players and the media, in addition to the dramas on and off the pitch which drew negative attention to him. However, United could be set for a new … [Read more...]

Agent Dismisses January Exit For Chelsea Target

Premier League giants Chelsea have been dealt a huge blow in the chase of Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj following the news that there’s a clause that prevents the Blues from signing players from the Italian Serie A outfit. The clause was made known by Mario Giuffredi during his recent interview with Italian news portal Calciomercato. Mario Giuffredi is the agent of Albanian international right-back Elseid Hysaj. Giuffredi ended the transfer rumours linking his client with a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window by revealing the said … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Monaco To Plot Loan Bid For Another Chelsea Striker

French Ligue 1 strugglers AS Monaco are plotting a loan bid for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to start as from the 1st of next month. Belgian international attacker Batshuayi is on a season-long loan deal at Spanish La Liga giants Valencia at the moment. The 25-year-old has not enjoyed the best of times at the Mestalla and recent reports claim that Valencia want to terminate his loan contract midway into the deal. He has been restricted to just four league outings this season with most of … [Read more...]

Good News! Liverpool Target Won’t Sign New Contract

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) sporting director Antero Henrique has revealed that wantaway midfielder Adrien Rabiot won’t sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes. Henrique made this known in an interview with Yahoo Sport. He revealed that the young French midfielder has told the club that he wants to leave on a free transfer next summer. Antero Henrique also revealed that Adrien Rabiot knows the consequences of his contract stance before adding that the 23-year-old would be frozen out of the PSG team. He has scored two goals in 21 … [Read more...]

Man United in shock bid for No.7 Brazilian star

English Premier League side Man United are in a shock bid for Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona superstar Philippe Coutinho so as to return him back to England in January when the winter window reopens. Philippe Coutinho only joined the Spanish giants from Liverpool in January earlier this year but the Red Devils believe they can lure him away from the Camp Nuo in January. Liverpool To Challenge Man United For Serie A Defender The Red Devils are believed to be preparing for the departure of French midfielder Paul Pogba who might be on his … [Read more...]

United keen on 19-year-old midfielder

Middlesbrough has got a promising midfielder named Marcus Tavernier who is already being linked to English Premier League side Manchester United ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. The Red Devils have identified the star player as a good fit for the club as they seek to strengthen the team with the hope of having them form a formidable team in the future. Man Utd strip star of his shirt number as he may be shown the exit door soon Marcus Tavernier has started the season on a good note and has impressed so … [Read more...]

Arsenal representative arrive in Italy with £29m bid

English Premier League side Arsenal are reported to have stormed the Italian Serie A side Roma with a bid of about £29 million for the signing of Cengiz Under ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens coming weeks. The North London side had early sent their scout to watch the player and they have been impressed with the report gotten about the 21-year-old star who is already interesting a number of top European sides, according to Sky Sports. Again! Arsenal’s £29m offer for outstanding winger rejected According to reports, the … [Read more...]

Arsenal ready for prolific Salzburg attacker competition

English Premier League side Arsenal are reported to be interested in the signature of RB Salzburg attacking midfielder Hannes Wolf and are ready to face competitions from other suitors. Reports according to The Mirror state that the Gunners will face competition from Tottenham, Southampton and Everton for the player who has impressed so far this season. The 19-year-old is one of the most promising talents in Europe at the moment having displayed some qualities with his side and helped them to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League … [Read more...]

Guardiola Could Hijack Transfer Of Liverpool Target

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could be set to hijack the transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcon following the news that the Citizens have joined the race to sign the player. Spanish newspaper AS say that Manchester City and Guardiola have already made contact in the bid to sign the unsettled Isco. Premier League sides Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea were heavily linked with the 26-year-old before the interest of Manchester City became public knowledge. Spanish international Isco is having a rough time at the Estadio Santiago … [Read more...]

Injury Crisis: Spanish Giants To Swoop For Chelsea Defender

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona want to sign out-of-favour Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen when the transfer window reopens in two weeks time. Popular English media portal Talksport say that the Catalans are targeting a move for the Danish international defender in a bid to ease their defensive crisis. Barcelona are currently left with just two centre-backs namely Gerard Pique and Cristian Lenglet following the recent injury to Belgian international defender Thomas Vermaelen to add to the injured France World Cup winner Samuel … [Read more...]

Zola Confirms Interest In £30m-rated PL Striker

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has confirmed the Blues interest in Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson few weeks before the winter transfer window reopens. The current Blues’ assistant manager spoke about Callum Wilson during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash with Bournemouth on Wednesday night. Chelsea took on the South Coast club at Stamford Bridge with a place in the last four of the competition up for grabs. According to Italian tactician Zola, Callum Wilson is a quality striker and he’s a person of … [Read more...]

Barcelona Target Replacement For Ex-Liverpool Player

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly eyeing some players from Lyon thus putting the future of Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho at the club in doubt. Coutinho, 26, has not really performed as expected since his multi-million pound move from Premier League giants Liverpool in the penultimate transfer window in January. According to the publication from Teamtalk, Barcelona will run the rule over three players from French side Lyon when both sides meet in both the first and second legs of the Champions League in February 2019 and … [Read more...]

What £50-rated star discussed with Mourinho before sack

It has been revealed that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho had a discussion with Ligue 1 outfit Lyon winter Memphis Depay before his eventual switch to France. Memphis Depay parted ways with the Old Trafford in 2017 with a fee of £16 million after failing to impress at the club and immediately returned to his best at the start of his life with the Ligue 1 side. Therefore it was revealed that before his departure, he held talks with the Portuguese international and told him he was leaving. But most importantly, he told Mourinho that he was … [Read more...]