Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described the situation as rubbish transfer reports linking the club with a move for Arsenal and English winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with just 18 months left on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium. The former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss shut down rumours when he was asked during his latest press conference ahead of the mammoth clash with Manchester City on New Year Day's eve (Saturday, December 31, 2017). In his words as reported by RTE Sport, Klopp said: "I don’t usually say anything about transfer rumours but I can make an exception. Nonsense." "This kind of thing I think a lot about but I say nothing because it is really not interesting what I think about this. "You (the media) are already on a path … [Read more...]
Arsenal Are Now Favourites To Win The Title Race This Season…
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the target for the North London side this season is to go on better by landing the English Premier League (EPL) title thereby ending a 13-year wait for the title to follow-up from second position behind surprise winners Leicester City last season. The 34-year old star was speaking in an interview with his club's official website recently. He said: "I think it’s been the unity of the team throughout the year." "We’ve got a great bunch of players and unity in the team. "This was something which stands out for me. "We’ve been in difficult moments but the spirit is so good that we’ve been able to react." Speaking further on the team's target ahead of the remainder of the league season, the Czech … [Read more...]
Man United Might Spend €70Million On Victor Lindelof
Manchester United began an unimpressive campaign under Jose Mourinho this season, but as time flies by, it is glaring that they are getting better and better. Despite that, it is still important that Mourinho needs to add more power to his squad, and should utilise the January Transfer window extensively. And as expected, lots of speculations had been made, with different fantastic players linked with a move to Old Trafford. One of the top stars heavily linked with a move is Benfica's Victor Lindelof. However, BBC Sport reported earlier this week that Manchester United will not be signing the Swedish international in January. The reason given is that coach Jose Mourinho does not really need to buy a defender because he already has lots of options at his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £5 million bid For Ricardo Orsolini
Chelsea have made £5 million bid for Ascoli winger Ricardo Orsolini. Reports in Italy have it that the Blues have made contact with Ascoli to sign the 19-year-old who is seen as a long-term replacement for Pedro at the Stamforf Bridge. According to Sportitalia the English giants are vying for the signature of Orsolini with AC Milan who also keen on luring him to the San Siro. Parma scout Andrea La Spisa has also revealed earlier this month that the Gunners are watching the winger and could move for him soon. The 19-year-old winger has been a brilliant figure for his club in the Serie B, scoring four goals for his club this season. The youngster has attracted a lot of interest from clubs in Europe and Ascoli wants to tie him to a new deal despite just … [Read more...]
AS Monaco Down Play Chelsea’s Interest On Tiemoue Bakayoko
AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has down played his chances of joining Chelsea in January. Following reports that the Blues are considering a move for the 22-year-old midfielder in the winter window, with claims that club technical director Michael Emenalo has scouted him on several occasions this season. However, Bakayoko has revealed he has no plans to leave in the January transfer window, pouring cold water on reports linking him to a Premier League move next month ‘The idea of an exit crossed my mind at the start of the season,’ he told Eurosport. ‘I didn’t know what the club wanted to do with me. Maybe I wasn’t putting in the necessary effort. ‘What triggered everything was the confidence of the coach. That changes everything. I needed to … [Read more...]
Man United And Man City Tussle To Sign Alex Sandro
It was reported that both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing Juventus defender Alex Sandro. Both Manchester teams need him quite well. Since City's left-backs Aleksandar Kolarov and Gael Clichy are both over the age of 30, City coach Pep Guardiola desires freshening up his full-back options. For United on the other hand, though coach Jose Mourinho has tried different players at left-back, it is still obvious that he isn't dotting on Luke Shaw.Alex Sandro presently has six international caps for his country Brazil, and he turns 26 in January. Though he is agreed to be just reaching his peak years, the fact remains that he isn't like a 20-year old with no experience - but being a young man at 26, he has lots of experiences in his … [Read more...]
Ten Clubs Ready January Swoop For Chelsea Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea are considering a loan move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek with about ten teams ready to swoop, according to reports. The 20-year-old has failed to nail a spot under Antonio Conte despite being tipped for great things from the academy system, making just one appearance since the start of the season. Antonio Conte has earlier hinted at a possibility of a loan deal for the youngster while praising his abilities. “I'm sure that Ruben has great potential," Conte said. "I think it's important to show this, to improve a lot on different aspects. Now he's in our squad. This season, he had a few injuries. "But now he's in good form and I count on him. "There will be a moment when I speak with my club and take the best decision, but I count on him because I … [Read more...]