Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben stated that he expects his countryman Memphis Depay to prove himself if he manages to secure a move away from Manchester United. Depay failed to show his worth since he moved to United from PSV in 2015. He was often benched under the tenure of former United coach Louis Van Gaal, and hasn’t been able to establish himself under the present boss Jose Mourinho. The Dutchman has nevertheless been linked with a move to Everton with other clubs, and he is expected to leave the Old Trafford in January. However, speaking recently about his situation, Robben believes he’ll be able to recover if he joins another club. “He is a very talented player,” he said. “It’s a pity it didn’t work at Manchester until now. He’s playing very few … [Read more...]
Chinese Clubs In Transfer Battle To Sign ANOTHER Blues Star
Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua are in battle to try lure Chelsea skipper John Terry to China. The Blues skipper has been dropped to the bench for the most time under Antonio Conte and has reportedly been told by the club that this season will be his last at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Express has now claimed that former Blues boss Felipe Scolari and Sunderland ex-manager Gus Poyet are keen to bring the 36-year-old to the far east. Terry had earlier snubbed a deal to the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande about a year ago but a deal is understood to be considerable since his future with Chelsea looks uncertain. The English defender could earn around £11.9m a season after tax if he decides to join Chelsea teammate, … [Read more...]
Man United Closer To Signing £42M Highly Rated Defender As Club President Jets In For Talks
According to new reports in Portugal, Manchester United are edging closer to a deal for Sweden defender Victor Lindelof after Benfica’s president jetted into England for talks with the Red Devils. 22-year old Lindelof has became known popularly as one of the brightest young talents in Europe. And even striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while speaking about his fellow countryman just last month, said Lindelof is ready to make the step up for a ‘big club’. Defender Victor Lindelof keeps attracting the attention of so many clubs in Europe, especially for his impressive performances this season at his club Benfica. The Swedish international already has 11 appearances for his country. Portuguese outlet O Jogo reported recently that Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira … [Read more...]
Conte Lifts Lid On His January Transfer Plans
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he will make some possible transfers in January. Having started life in the Premier league with a bang, the Italian boss is set to hold talks with Chelsea board over possible transfer reinforcements in the January window. Following their 11th straight victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday, the Blues are now seven points clear off their rivals on the league table after 16 games. And the club owner, Roman Abramovich has impressed with their performances so far and now willing to give Conte a considerable large transfer war chest in a bid to improve the squad as they go on another tile challenge in the second part of the season. When asked about his January plans, the 47-year-old boss told the club's website: “We must … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic: This Is What Surprised Me Most At Man United
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintained his fine goalscoring form against West Brom in a premier league game on Saturday with a brace. With just over four minutes played, the hugeman scored his first with a header that was put in by Jesse Lingard, and scored his second in the 55th minute. The brace means he now has 12 goals so far this season in the EPL and third in the goalscoring chart. Considering that this is his first term in the EPL, he could be graded above average. Now at the ripe old age of 35, Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims he's like red wine and only getting better. "I'm settling in. I feel happy, I feel good," he said, per Manchester Evening News. "Even if I'm 35, in my mind I'm 20. I think I could play also at 50, but it won't be down to … [Read more...]
Liverpool To Fend Off Barcelona, City Interest In This Star Player
English Premier League (EPL) side Liverpool are ready to offer their star man Philippe Coutinho a new contract with the club after the former Inter Milan man was linked with Spanish and Copa Del Rey champions Barcelona as well as fellow league side Manchester City. Brazilian star Coutinho has been in superb form this season having contributed 5 goals and 5 assists in just 13 league games before he succumbed to an ankle problem in his Liverpool side's 2-0 home win over struggling Sunderland at Anfield last month. His performances have not gone unnoticed prompting the interest from European heavyweights like Barcelona and Manchester City and French champions PSG. According to the Daily Star, Coutinho, who only signed a contract extension 18 months ago, would be … [Read more...]
Bayern Munich Hijack Chelsea Bid For Bundesliga Ace
Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £20million deal to sign Chelsea's top target Niklas Sule. Antonio Conte has been stunned to signature of the highly-rated Hoffenheim centre-back by German Champions ahead of the January transfer window. Reports in the Daily Mail last week suggested the Blues were ready to move for Sule with a £30million in the offing but Bayern has now hijacked the deal, though it was understood that Blues technical director Michael Emenalo was keen to sort out the deal and Conte is said to be an admirer of the 21-year-old who could perfectly fit into his 3-4-3 formation. German news outlet, Bild has now reported that Sule has agreed to join Bayern Munich with the transfer set to be confirmed in the early days of the Winter … [Read more...]