Chelsea have started initial talks to sign Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore, according to reports. The Blues are desperately in need on a pacey winger to act as cover for Victor Moses and Marco Alonso and have set sights on the 20-year-old who joined Boro last summer on a £7million deal from Aston Villa. Traore has been a key figure for Aitor Karanka's side, making 16 appearances this season and has raised eyebrows of top clubs. Prior reports had suggested that the Blues boss Antonio Conte was chasing West Ham’s Michail Antonio but has since shifted sights as the Hammers are not willing to let their star man leave in the January transfer window. Reports in the Sky Sports have it that the Blues have started talks with Boro to sign the former … [Read more...]
Manchester United Star Set To Leave To China In Shocking Mega-Money Move
An exclusive report by The Sun revealed that United star player Ashley Young is the latest Premier League player being targeted by a mega-rich Chinese club. With players like Oscar and Mikel already in China this month, it was revealed that due to the big money coming from China, a number of Premier League clubs are worried about losing some of their top talent. The Sun confirmed that Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng are putting to the table an offer to sign Man United star Ashley Young this January. This season so far, Young has started just five games for Mourinho side with only two of them coming in the Premier League. The player struggled to force his way into the plans of the Portuguese tactician. Since that’s the case, it isn't wise … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Eager To Seal £61m Replacement For Diego Costa
Antonio Conte has told Chelsea to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, according to reports. Reports in Spain have it that Conte has asked the Blues board to increase their efforts to sign the Spaniard striker has a replacement for the embattled Diego Costa. Reports in Sport Witness claim that Morata is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu having started just 10 games in all competitions upon his return from Juventus last summer, which has sparked suggestions that he wants to leave Madrid. It is understood that Conte is keen on bringing Morata to the Stamford Bridge at the next summer transfer window and has told the hierarchy at Chelsea to sign him. However, same report also suggested that the Blues may be put off Real's valuation for the 24-year-old which … [Read more...]
Injury News: Klopp Gives Latest Injury Update On Senior Defender
Jurgen Klopp gives an injury update on England defender Nathaniel Clyne. The Liverpool manager is optimistic that Clyne will be available when his side meet Swansea City at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Clyne was forced to sit out Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Klopp started Trent Alexander Arnold at right-back in the absence of Clyne and the 18-year old did well against Anthony Martial. The England International has been ever-present at full-back in the Premier League this term and has provided in 20 top-flight two assists. However, speaking at his pre-match media conference ahead of the Red's trip to Plymouth Argyle in their third-round replay on Wednesday night, the boss provided an update on Clyne’s … [Read more...]
Chelsea Line Up World Class Replacement For Want Away Striker
Chelsea are ready to swoop on Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller as replacement for Diego Costa who might leave the club. Reports in the Daily Express have claimed that the Blues have set the sights on bringing the German star to the Stamford Bridge, following speculations about the future of Diego Costa. Costa has been linked with a move out of the Stamford Bridge due to his training pitch spat with Antonio Conte over fitness issues, and Tianjin Quanjin owner Shu Yuhui has revealed the Chinese club has contacted the likes of Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani in time past but the deals fell through. He told Tianjin Sports Channel: ‘Our club had a massive investment plan for the new season but it was tightened up by the new rules, ‘I made an appointment with … [Read more...]
Manchester United Reject £13M Bid For 22-year-old
According to latest reports, Manchester United have rejected a bid from Ligue 1 side Lyon for Memphis Depay. A report in The Daily Mail revealed that the French side put in an initial bid of £13m with other bonus payments added. However, Manchester United are adamant that they won’t accept anything less than £17.5m. The standard fee set by the red devils seems to be beyond the reach of the Lyon board. Back in June 2015, former boss Louis van Gaal paid PSV Eindhoven £25m to secure the winger's signature. Unfortunately before the end of last season, he had dropped out of the first team picture. Now coach Jose Mourinho has decided that Depay was surplus to requirements but he finding a buyer that is willing to match the terms of his four year contract won’t … [Read more...]
“Here Is Why Liverpool Do Well Against Title Rivals” Liverpool Legend Reveals
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident that Jurgen Klopp's squad will continue to have success against their direct rivals After Sunday afternoon’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, Carragher thinks his former club are suited to playing against their title rivals. Liverpool got the first-half lead through a powerful penalty kick from assistant captain James Milner after the midfielder steered a powerful shot past United goalkeeper David De Gea following Pogba’s handball. Unfortunately, Klopps men couldn't hold on for three points after huge Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a header with just six minutes remaining at Old Trafford on that Sunday afternoon. Since Klopp took over the mantle of leadership at Anfield back in October, … [Read more...]