English Premier League Arsenal will have to fend off the challenges of other European heavyweights like French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and fellow league side Manchester City in the race to sign in-form Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang next summer. Aubameyang is widely regarded as one of the leading marksmen in world football and has netted 99 goals in 163 matches for the Signa Iduna Park outfit. According to popular German news outlet Bild, Borussia Dortmund are resigned to losing the Gabon striker in the summer. Arsenal's competitors namely Manchester City and French champions PSG had earlier expressed their interest this summer but the former Saint Etienne of France star stayed at his German club. As per a report from … [Read more...]
Alan Pardew Singles Out Blues Midfielder For Praise Despite Defeat
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has hailed N'Golo Kante after his side defeat to Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Blues cruised to their 11th straight win in the league after Diego Costa's header in the first half gave the visitors a slim victory over Palace and Alan Pardew has singled out Kante for praise in the game. Pardew told Sky Sports: ‘Kante in the midfield, he’s just such energy he had at Leicester last year, he’s bought that here,’ ‘He fills a lot of holes that go unnoticed.’ The 25-year-old French midfielder has continued to impress for Chelsea since he joined in the summer transfer window and continue to have decent stats in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. In related news, Diego Costa has overshadowed Didier Drogba's 50-goal record … [Read more...]
Chelsea Line Up Move For Impressive French Midfielder
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Monaco midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko. Reports have it that Antonio Conte has identified the 22-year-old midfielder has a possible replacement for Oscar who had already confirmed he will leaving Chelsea despite recent reports from China about the some uncertainties in the deal. Having hinted earlier that the Blues are already looking for an ideal replacement for the Brazilian playmaker, various names has popped up as a possible replacement for the China-bound 25-year-old midfielder with the likes of Marco Veratti and Diego Laxalt topping the list for the Blues. But recent reports from France has now suggested that the Italian is lining up a move for Bakayoko, who is said to preferred due to his physicality and … [Read more...]
January Transfer: This Target Playmaker Will Help United Score More Goals
This season so far, Manchester United are finding it difficult in scoring more goals. The Red Devils’ return of 22 in the Premier League is fewer than any of the sides above them. Therefore, a wise action Mourinho is expected to take is to get a player good in scoring lots of goals, or one that makes it easier for those around him to score. This therefore strengthen the link United have with West Ham star Dimitri Payet. According to The Mirror, United boss Jose Mourinho wants the £35m-rated Payet at Old Trafford. Additional, French news outlet Le10Sport, claimed that West Ham may be open to a deal – so long as Anthony Martial heads in the opposite direction as a direct replacement. The Frenchman has been outstanding so far this season. He has 55 chances created … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Be Without Key Player For Cherries Clash
Chelsea are set to be without Diego Costa in their next match against Bournemouth on Boxing Day. The Spain International picked in fifth yellow card of the campaign in the game against Crystal Palace and will be suspended when the play against the Cherries in their Boxing Day fixture. Costa has now been in an impressive form for the Blues this season, scoring 12 goals in 16 games before their clash against Crystal Palace during which he was shown a yellow card for kicking out at Joe Ledley in the first half of the match. The caution now implies that Antonio Conte will have to go with out of favour Belgian striker, Michy Batshauayi who is yet start a game in the Premier League since he moved there from Marseille in the summer. Though, Costa had a … [Read more...]
Breaking: 25-Year-Old Starman Finally Talk About Possibly United Move!
The English duo of Manchester United and Chelsea FC are interested in getting the signature of Real Madrid's James Rodriguez. Nevertheless, new reports stated that Rodriguez has no plans to leave the Spanish side in January. The Colombia international who was signed for £60million after the 2014 World Cup has scored just twice so far this season, since it seem he isn't part of Zinedine Zidane's favorites. Rodriguez's challenges at Real Madrid has led to speculations that he could be about to make the switch to the Premier League. However, Rodriguez insisted he's happy in his present club despite struggling to make his mark. “When you want to play at a club like Real Madrid, you always have to know that it’s a team that wants to win titles, and is used to … [Read more...]
Conte Hints At Replacement For Want-away Playmaker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hinted that Chelsea are ready to bring in a replacement for want-away Brazilian playmaker, Oscar. Following reports that Oscar could set to leave the Stamford Bridge to seal a transfer to Chinese Super League to join former Blues boss, Andre Villas-boas at Shanghai SIPG in a deal worth £52million. The Blues are reportedly preparing deals to replace the playmaker and Conte has now revealed he might have found a perfect replacement in the attacking midfield for the Blues. Asked if he’d discussed replacing Oscar with the Chelsea board, he said: ‘Yes, I always talk with the club, with the board. ‘I explain my thoughts with every situation. It’s normal with a club, you try to make the best decision. ‘There are situations that … [Read more...]