Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho reportedly on the radar for Southampton. Reports in France claims that the Reds defender could be on his way out of Merseyside and the Saints have emerged as favourites to sign him. Sakho has had torrid time at Anfield since Jurgen Klopp this season due to his behaviour. The Reds boss was disgusted with the defender’s attitude and sent him home from the club’s pre season tour in United States of America; subsequently he was banished to the Under-23 where he has remained and has not made single appearance for the first team this season. The arrival of Ragnar Klavan and Joel Matip also further pecked the French defender's progress at the Anfield. Earlier reports suggested Galastaray were leading the race to sign the 26-year-old … [Read more...]
Chelsea Makes Transfer Recall For Budding Youngster
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has recalled midfielder Charlie Colkett from Bristol Rovers The youngster joined the League One outfit last summer on a season long deal but his loan deal has been cut short by the Blues. Rovers boss Darell Clarke revealed Colkett has returned to his parent club after activated the clause to recall him despite spending on a half season. Clarke told the Bristol Post: "It's disappointing to lose Charlie but we have a great relationship with Chelsea and I understand where they are coming from. "I believe he would have played a fair amount of games for us between now and the end of the season. "He's been recalled and I wish him all the best because he is a fantastic lad, who is a credit to Chelsea Football Club. "With a bit of … [Read more...]
Official Man United Confirmed: First Deal Finally Done!
So far in this month's ongoing transfer session, Manchester United have been quiet at the market front. Even though different players have been linked with the club right from last year, the red devils are yet to make an official signing into Old Trafford. Nevertheless, with the first piece of official business of the month finally confirmed by the management, it seems things are about to change and the Old Trafford faithfuls can be pleased that business is finally underway at the Old Trafford. United stated on their official Twitter account that goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has officially joined Aston Villa until the end of the season. Aston Villa who are struggling this season and have been seeking a goalkeeper to stop goals from coming in, seem to regard … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Reveals His Next Possible Destination
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has hinted he will prefer a move to Manchester United ahead of Chelsea. The Blues are believed to be monitoring the Turkish midfielder as Antonio Conte looks to shove his squad following the exit of Oscar and Mikel Obi to the Chinese Super League. The 22-year-old midfielder has been one of the names mentioned to join the Blues but he has now revealed he will find it hard to turn down the opportunity to join the Red Devils in the transfer window. ‘Barcelona and Manchester United are huge clubs it would be different to turn them down but I have not said anything about any transfers or anything of the sort,’ Calhanoglu told Lig TV. Calhanoglu is famed for his ability from set pieces and can play in a number of … [Read more...]
Man United Moves In To Agree HUGE €48M Star Signing From Italy
Since last month, it has been heavily reported that Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new central defender when the winter transfer window comes. One super defender that has been linked with a move to Manchester United is Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. Nevertheless, there are indications that the deal to bring the Swedish defender into Old Trafford is not going as smoothly as expected. Therefore, new sources revealed that the red devils are now interested in signing Roma star Kosatas Manolas. The Sun reported that United boss Jose Mourinho has moved in with an offer of €38million to agree the signing of the Greek center-back. In last year's summer transfer window, United tendered their interest of signing Manolas who is regarded as one of the best … [Read more...]
Transfer Update: Arsenal In Talks Over Deal For Box-to-box Midfielder
According to reports, Arsenal are in talks with Rangers FC over a loan move for Spanish star player Jon Toral. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder spent the first half of the season on loan at Granada in Spain, and he is now ready for another temporary switch away from the Emirates. Sky Sports reports that the Scottish club are interested in signing the Spaniard on a short-term deal and the negotiations over the loan deal have kicked off and would be finalized soon. Back in 2011, Arsenal scooped Toral from the highly-rated Barcelona academy but he is however yet to make his senior debut for them. He made just six appearances for Granada, scoring just once. It is important for the midfielder at this stage to get regular games under his belt, so Arsenal … [Read more...]
Experienced Midfielder Confirms Chelsea Exit With Open Letter On Social Media
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has confirmed his move to Chinese Super League club, Tianjin TEDA. The Nigeria international took to the social media to confirmed his exit from Chelsea after spending over a decade at the club. Mikel was frozen from the Blues starting squad since the arrival of Antonio Conte in the summer, and the Italian boss favoured N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas and Nathaniel Chalobah in the midfield ahead of him. The 29-year-old is set to earn a staggering £140,000 a week at the Chinese club. A initial confirmation has done through a picture shared on Chinese website Webo, where Mikel was pictured holding a Tianjin club jersey alongside a club official. The Super Eagles skipper won two Premier League titles, four FA Cup … [Read more...]