Chelsea are now reportedly open to the idea of selling Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid in a bid to sign Alvaro Morata next summer. The Blues were understood to be mulling over the potential departure of Courtois to the Santiago Bernabeu following reports that the Belgian star has had initial talks with Real president Florentino Perez. However, Chelsea are now believed to be considering a shock sale as they revive their interest in Morata. Antonio Conte is also regarded as a long-term admirer of the striker who he brought to Juventus before he left the Italian side. Morata has fallen out of favour with Zinedine Zidane and has been benched in recent matches due to his lack lustre performances with reports he is already eyeing a move out of the Santiago … [Read more...]
Club Plot Shock Move For Chelsea Defender, Conte Set To Let Him Leave
West Bromvich Albion are preparing a loan move want away Blues defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to reports. The 32-year-old defender has been tipped to leave the Stamford Bridge after falling down the pecking order under Antonio Conte since the Italian boss began using 3-4-3 formation. Prior reports have it that the Serbian ace will fancy a return to Russia with Zenit Saint Petersburg being the favorites to sign him. Reports in the Daily Mail now have it that the Baggies have also joined in the race to sign Ivanovic and ready to do a deal in the current transfer window. The defender was could not make the squad that beat Hull City 2-0 as Conte preferred to go with Kurt Zouma and Nathan Ake on the bench. West Brom boss Tony Pulis is understood to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Lock Horns With Arsenal Over Top Serie A Star
Chelsea are set to battle Arsenal for the signature of Torino star Andrea Belotti, according to reports. The 23-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move away from the Serie A due to his impressive displays for his club with Arsenal said to in the race to sign him as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez who has refused to renew his contract at the Emirates with reports that he wants a bumper pay rise to stay with the Gunners. Chelsea are also said to preparing for the exit of Diego Costa next summer and also being tipped to move for Belotti who has scored 14 goals in 18 appearances for Torino this season. Reports in the Transfermarketweb claim that the Blues have joined Arsenal in the pursuit of the highly rated striker and could move for … [Read more...]
Manchester United Agree Deal For £35m Rated Chelsea Target
Manchester United have agreed a deal to buy Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Marco Verratti next summer, according to reports in Gazzette dello Sport. The Italian midfielder has been linked with a move away from Parc Des Princes with reports that Chelsea are eyeing a January move for him but backed after some initial failed attempts. Paris Saint Germaine has made two vital signings in the January transfer window which suggests there could be movement in the current squad in the summer which United wants to capitalise on. Veratti was regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe when he joined the French Champions from Pescara in 2012, winning four Ligue 1 titles but has come under criticisms for his displays which has casted a shadow on his future. PSG … [Read more...]
Sure Offer! Liverpool Expected To Get $7.9million-a-year Deal Done
While many Liverpool fans are expecting their club to bring in new players this month, the club seem to be more focused on agreeing new deals with their current crop of key players - which isn't a bad idea in itself. About two days ago, Samba star Philippe Coutinho secured a long term deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2022. Reports suggest that after Coutinho's deal, the Merseysiders are ready to get two more deals done by agreeing contracts with the duo of Lallana and Lovren. Three days back, James Pearce insisted that Liverpool will certainly offer new deals to Adam and Dejan. Additionally, Pearce in a report yesterday via Liverpool Echo reiterated that the duo will be offered extensions. Liverpool have glaringly been shaky at the back and the … [Read more...]
Club React To Chelsea Transfer For Begovic’s Replacement
Galatasaray are plotting a contract renewal for Fernando Muslera in a bid to avoid a potential move to Chelsea, according to reports. Reports in the Turkish press claim that Chelsea are considering a move for the 30-year-old as he is viewed as a potential replacement for Asmir Begovic along with a shortlist of Diego Lopez and Craig Gordon. A member of Galatasaray's board has now admitted to the fact but revealed he will be offered a new contract to fend off suitors. He said: “We are in no rush about it. We’ll sign it tomorrow or at the end of the season. He has one year contract. We want to give him another 5 years. We’ll see what happens.” Muslera is one of the key figure at the Turkish giants and is currently the highest earner at the club but the club … [Read more...]
Micheal Carrick: Why I’m Really Happy For This United Midfielder
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick singled out teammate Paul Pogba’s goal as a positive for Manchester United after his side reached the EFL Cup final on Thursday night despite a 2-1 loss at Hull City. The Frenchman scored a second-half equaliser at the KCOM Stadium after manager Jose Mourinho brought on the world-record signing at half-time with Manchester United trailing 1-0 following Tom Huddlestone’s opener from the penalty spot. The France international finished from close range after the former Tottenham midfielder inadvertently teed up the ex-Juventus star to put a finish past Hull City goalkeeper David Marshall midway through the second half. Even though Oumar Niasse scored a late winner, Manchester United still edged through on aggregate … [Read more...]