Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Belgian attacker was side-lined from the Blues trip to Stadium of Light last Wednesday after suffering a knock in training but has now returned to action and is in contention to face Palace at Selhurst Park. When asked on the absence of Hazard from their victory over Sunderland, Antonio Conte told Sky Sports: ‘I don’t think so. For this game he couldn’t play. ‘There are no easy games, for this reason we must pay attention.’ Reports in the Metro claim, the Blues forward was spotted running at the Cobham training facility with indications he will be part of the squad that play Palace on Saturday. In related news, reports in the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hijacks Liverpool Move For Franck Kessie
Chelsea are set to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The 19-year-old midfielder looks to be on his way to Stamford Bridge following reports in the Corriere dello Sport that the player's agent, Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials this week to thrash details of a potential move to London in January. Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the midfielder but it appears the Blues are ready to nick the midfielder in the next transfer window. The Ivorian star has been an integral part of Atalanta squad this season, as they sit sixth in the Serie A, scoring five goals in 11 appearances this season. However, Kessie is set to feature for Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations next month and … [Read more...]
Manchester United Closing In On January Deal, Mourinho Eager To Let Go
Jose Mourinho led Manchester United to receive yet another boost on Wednesday night as the United boys beat their opponent Crystal Palace in an English Premier League game. Despite making the Manchester United management to cough out huge amount of money in the summer window transfer to bring in players like Paul Pogba, the Portuguese tactician has failed to wholly convince since being handed the managing baton at Old Trafford. With so much deadwood picked up during the post-Sir Alex Ferguson period, the Daily Telegraph said something that tickles pundits. The Daily Telegraph insisted that Morgan Schneiderlin’s unhappy stay at the Theatre of Dreams is set to come to an end as he closes in on a £24m move to Everton. Even though he was one of the most … [Read more...]
4-2-3-1 Formation: Key Player Dropped, One Change For The Gunners in Arsenal Probable Line-up Vs Manchester City
Brazilian defender Gabriel would likely continue to deputise for injured German star Skhrodan Mustafi at the heart of Arsenal defence ahead of their crucial English Premier League (EPL) clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening in what would be a week 17 fixture. Mustafi, who was signed from Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia for a princely sum of £32m during the transfer window earlier in the summer, has been an ever present fixture in the Arsenal side making 12 league appearances before sustaining a hamstring injury in Arsenal's last league game at home against Stoke City which eventually ended 3-1 in the Gunners' favour. The previously mentioned Gabriel replaced Mustafi for the last league game against Everton at Goodison Park but … [Read more...]
Mourinho Eager To Get Former United Youngster Michael Keane Back To Old Trafford
Manchester United seem to enjoy signing former players for a higher price than at which they were let go, and a clear instance was seen when France International Paul Pogba was signed at a world record fee in summer. Now, they are back in their usual habit. But this time around the management don't have the intention of splashing as huge as £89 million. The Sun recently reported that Manchester United are set to move for Burnley star Michael Keane. The 23 year-old left Old Trafford in 2015 after making just one appearance for United, and has since thrived at Turf Moor. Keane has been instrumental in Sean Dyche's defensive line and he had even earned a call-up to the England squad.Of course, Mourinho is quite aware that his defense rank needs to be … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Barcelona Star Ivan Rakitic Revealed Decision About Deal
Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic has been linked away from Camp Nou and it is stated that teams like Manchester United, Juventus and Chelsea are interested in getting his signature. Nevertheless, Mundo Deportivo reported that Ivan Rakitic is set to dismiss interest from Jose Mourinho and sign a new deal at Camp Nou. The Croatian has been a key player since his arrival from Sevilla in 2014 but has unfortunately recently lost importance following the signings of other players like Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez. This season however, Rakitic who was rated €44M has started 10 of Barcelona’s 15 La Liga games and can still be seen as a key part of the squad therefore it is expected that he would sign a new deal at the club. This season in La Liga, he has scored two goals, … [Read more...]
All Set: United Ready To Announce The Signing Of Talented Striker Daishawn Redan
Reports recently emerged that English Premier League side Manchester United are close to bringing in teenage Ajax star Daishawn Redan. Squawka stated that the striker “turns 16 in January and is believed to have decide that he would like to join United". Additionally, it was reported that Redan had gained the attention of a handful of top European clubs and they are keeping an eye on him. Nevertheless, Dutch side Ajax desire to keep the youngster to themselves for the time being. The talented teenager has made 23 appearances for the Netherlands at youth level—most recently for their under-17s—and has scored 18 superb goals. United officials were reportedly tipped off about Redan by former Ajax scout Henny De Regt. De Regt now works in the Manchester United … [Read more...]