Ivorian and Atalanta midfielder Frank Kessie, who is a strong Liverpool target, has held talks with English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea through his agent according to reports emanating from the Italian media. According to Correire dello Sport, his representative Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials in London to talk about the potential transfer of the player to Stamford Bridge ahead of the January transfer window, which is scheduled to open on the 1st of January, 2017 despite the interest from league title rivals Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side have been strongly linked with Frank Kessie for the past weeks with a fee of around £22.5m mooted as the transfer fee that would be required for him to leave his Italian Serie A side Atalanta when the … [Read more...]
4-2-3-1 Formation, Mourinho Gets Double Injury Boost.
Ahead of the game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, United manager Jose Mourinho has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference this afternoon. The Portuguese tactician confirmed a huge injury boost with the news that Chris Smalling is set to return to the squad after finally recovering from a troublesome broken toe which has held him off in recent weeks. Since United’s 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge back in October, Smalling has been on the sidelines. However, the defender is now back and is expected to feature in the West Brom game. His return comes at the prefect time since Eric Bailly won't be with the squad on the trip to West Brom. Bailly was forced off shortly after half-time against Crystal Palace in midweek, and … [Read more...]
Klopp Determine To Get 23-Year-Old Brilliant Forward, Deal Could Be Finalized In January
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in signing Ghanaian star Frank Acheampong, who plays for Belgian side Anderlecht, to bolster his squad with the January transfer window around two weeks away from opening on the 1st of January, 2017. Klopp has openly discussed the prospects of strengthening his attacking options at Anfield and is now targeting the 23-year old, who can play as a left sided defender or a left winger, according to popular news outlet The Sun. The report further added that the Ghanaian utility player is valued at a cheap fee of £6m considering the way the transfer market is at the moment. Liverpool are without a shadow of doubt at the front of the queue though other sides like English championship club Newcastle United and … [Read more...]
Arsenal Ready To Spend Big On 22-Year-Old 5f Tall Midefielder In Surprise Deal
North London club Arsenal will compete with city rivals and English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea for the race to win the signature of Italian Serie A star Diego Laxalt ahead of the January transfer window, which is expected to pen in two weeks' time according to reports coming out of Italy. 23-year old Laxalt, who has just one cap for the Uruguay national team, plays for Genoa and has impressed this season in the colours of his side prompting interest from European heavyweights such as Arsenal and Chelsea. The attacking midfielder has so far scored 1 goal in addition to 2 assists so far this season. Chelsea reportedly want the left-footer to replace Brazilian midfielder Oscar, who has been lined with the Chinese Super League while Arsenal would like to … [Read more...]
Manchester United Return For Starman As Striker Aims Premier League Comeback
New report emanated recently that sensational striker who had once made a mark in Man Utd, Tottenham and Fulhum-Dimitar Berbatov, desires to play in the Premier League again. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker wants a Premier League comeback, and he is hoping a return to Manchester United can help him achieve his aim. The Bulgaria international played for the red devils between 2008 and 2012, but is presently a free agent after leaving Greek club PAOK in the summer. However, he is reportedly interested to return to the English top flight - where he also played for Tottenham and Fulham - and is not ready to quit football despite the fact he will turn 36 in January. Berbatov, according to a Bulgarian news outlet Sportal, will visit Carrington next week to … [Read more...]
Mikel Reveals How Winger’s Departure Helped Victor Moses At Chelsea
Juan Cuadrado's departure from Chelsea helped Victor Moses' form at Stamford Bridge, according to Mikel Obi. Moses has enjoyed an unprecedented success with Chelsea this season and has become a vital part of Conte's 3-4-3 formation but Super Eagles skipper and club teammate believes the departure of Juan Cuadrado to Juventus made it easier for the winger to break into the first team. He told Standard Sport: "This is the happiest I have seen Victor at the club. You can really the notice the change in him at the training ground. Chelsea has gone 10-game winning spree in the Premier League using the 3-4-3 formation which Moses has being deployed to the right wing-back and has paid off remarkably for the Blues. Mikel further revealed: "It was a key moment … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £30m Bid For Highly Rated Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly made Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Veratti a top target in January. Reports in Daily Mail claim that the Blues are growing increasingly confident of signing Veratti from Ligue 1 champions, PSG during the January transfer window with the French outfit asking for over £30 million. However, the Premier League table toppers believe they can sign the French midfielder for under £40 million. The 24-year-old midfielder has doubts over his future with PSG due to attacks from the French media. Donati Di Campli told Rai Sport: ‘Verratti wants to win at PSG,’ ‘However, if these attacks from the French media continue then Marco will evaluate his position and will probably leave Paris.’ The coach of the Italian national side, … [Read more...]