Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is of the opinion that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are the only teams capable of overhauling title leaders Chelsea in the Premier League title race. Ahead of Chelsea's clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night, Conte's men are still eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal. The Blues will also host Arsene Wenger’s men in their next home game at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur on the other hand are still nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea after the Spurs were 2-0 winners against the pacesetters earlier this month. Last season, Tottenham finished in third place in the table as they challenged Leicester City for the title throughout the 2015-16 campaign. Now speaking … [Read more...]
Agreement Finally Reached – Man United Poised To Seal €45million Star Signing
Apart from Lindelof, Manchester United have also been looking to sign Benfica right back Nelson Semedo in this winter transfer window. However, latest reports indicates that the Portuguese international will not be joining this January. Nevertheless, the Old Trafford club have reportedly reached an agreement with Benfica which will see the 23-year-old classic defender arrive Old Trafford in the summer. London Evening Standard‘s Goncalo Lopes - a Portuguese journalist, stated: "Manchester United are poised to sign Nelson Semedo after coming to an agreement with Benfica." Semedo is a versatile talent. He is solid at the back and is also productive in the attacking third. So he will definitely be a brilliant long term replacement for Antonio … [Read more...]
Chelsea Plotted Deadline Loan Move For Serie A Winger
Chelsea are plotting a loan move for Inter Milan winger, Jonathan Biabiany before the end of the January transfer window. Reports in the Sky Sport Italia claim that the Blues are looking to sign the winger as a cover in wide areas as they remain clear at the top of the Premier League. It is understood that Blues boss Antonio Conte wants to increase his options on the flanks having lost Oscar earlier this month, leaving him with Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro to operate on the wings in his 3-4-3 formation. Although, Biabiany might not be a regular if he decides to join Chelsea due to the presence of bigger stars in the Blues squad but he has made three appearances for Inter season which could prompt his transfer. Chelsea are also considering at the … [Read more...]
Good News – Chelsea Brilliant Target Open To Summer Move, Agent Reveals
Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is eyeing summer move to the Premier League, according to his agent Mario Giufredi. The defender has been linked with a move to the Premier League with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal believed to be interested in the full-back. His agent has now revealed a summer move is possible for Hysaj. ‘Chelsea and Arsenal? We are happy to hear his name being linked to these big clubs, let’s see what happens this summer,’ Giuffredi told Radio CRC. ‘At the moment, Hysaj is fully concentrated on Napoli and he wants to finish off this season on a high. ‘For me the January transfer market does not exist, all the big moves happen during the summer transfer window. ‘Once the season begins, coaches want to have concentrated … [Read more...]
Club Block Chelsea’s Transfer Deal For Top Defender
Evra Talks About Coming Back To Man United: His Agent Confirms Talks With Mourinho
Federico Pastorello - Patrice Evra’s agent, has recently revealed that the Frenchman held talks with United boss Jose Mourinho earlier this January ahead of a potential move to Manchester United over the January transfer window. It was widely speculated that the 35-year-old left back who is approaching the end of his contract with Serie A side Juventus, was determined to on to end his career at Old Trafford. However, he ended up signing an 18-month contract with French club Olympique Marseille last week, after his two and a half seasons stay at Juventus. However his agent Pastorello stated that things could have turned out differently for Mourinho and Evra. “There was contact between the player [Evra] and Jose Mourinho,” he said. “If there had been [an] … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Arsenal Complete Two January Transfers Before Deadline
According to latest reports, Ligue 2 side - Tours, have signed Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer on loan for the rest of the season - and they confirmed the news on their official twitter handle. However, It will only be a temporary loan deal for the Algerian. He is going on to play again in Ligue 2 - having had a spell with Arles Avignon in Ligue 2 before he joined Arsenal. The 19-year-old is a versatile talent. Even though he is usually played as a central midfielder, he is also capable of playing out wide. He is both an excellent passer of the ball and a tough tackler - and has recently returned from the AFCON where he was part of the Algeria squad. Bennacer has been able to make just one senior appearance for the Gunners under Arsene Wenger - which was … [Read more...]