English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea are reportedly interesting in Burnley's highly rated defender Michael Keane with the January transfer window some few weeks away but will have to see off the interests of fellow EPL sides Leicester City and Everton according to news outlet The Mirror in what is a three-way battle for the 23-year old English centre-back. Keane, who is a former Academy graduate at 20-time English champions Manchester United, is reaping rewards for series of impressive performances in the colours of Burnley's claret and blue. This is highlighted by his debut invitation to the England national team setup by new manager Gareth Southgate in October as a replaced for injured Stoke City right back Glen Johnson though he didn't make an … [Read more...]
UCL Matchday 6 Fallout: Arsenal Stars Knew About PSG Scores At HT, Starman Reveals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that the players knew about group rivals Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s surprising halftime result at home to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. Holding made his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut and helped his side to a 4-1 win over hosts FC Basel in what was their final group game as far as Group A is concerned. Summer signing Lucas Perez was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick on his first UCL start for Arsenal while Nigerian international Alex Iwobi added a fourth strike for his debut UCL goal before Seydou Doumbia got a late consolation for the home side. The result ensured that Arsenal finished top of Group A ahead of French champions and former leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG), who recovered from a … [Read more...]
Report: Chelsea To Sanction Move For £35m Rated Star – Conte Wants Him In His Starting XI
With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as target. The Blues are in hunt of top quality defender that could serve as back up to struggling Gary Cahill. According to report from the Mirror, Chelsea will have to mass out a huge sum of about £35m if they are lure their defensive target Ben Gibson away from Middlesbrough, although the club have no intention of selling him in the winter transfer. Chelsea have been on a fine run of form of late, having won eight league games on a row conceding just two goal. It is however though that Italian tactician Antonio Conte is still not satisfied with his defensive options. Chelsea defensive duo of John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic have struggled for game time in … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard Reveals His Season Target With Diego Costa
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed his agreement to share out the individual awards with teammate, Diego Costa. The duo of Hazard and Costa are currently in impressive form for the Blues who sit three points clear off Arsenal. The Belgian attacker has now lifted the lid on the relationship between himself and Diego Costa, he said: ‘I’ve now got (eight) goals this season. Not bad, eh? But records have never been important for me – I just hope we win the title at the end of the season, ‘I have almost as many goals as Diego Costa. If I get the chance to score I won’t pass it up. But I’ve told Diego: “Finish the season as the league’s top scorer – then I’ll be named Footballer of the Year!” ‘Seriously, we are all in top form. We are playing some … [Read more...]
Marouane Fellaini Slams Chelsea’s David Luiz For Bad Tackle
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has ripped into David Luiz for his tackle on him when they clashed at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. Luiz was at the receiving end of a horror tackle from Sergio Aguero which sparked a brawl during the match between Manchester City and Chelsea last Saturday. The FA has now banned Aguero for four matches after receiving a red card for the tackle on the Brazilian defender. Fellaini is also been criticized for his clumsy tackle that gave away a penalty in the late minutes of Manchester United draw against Everton last Sunday. Reacting to the incident, the Belgian told Sky Sports: ‘When I see David Luiz, if i do that it’s a red card – eight games,’ Fellaini told Sky Sports. ‘It’s always … [Read more...]
Madrid Transfer Unlikely For Arsenal Star Due To Barcelona Links
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderón has revealed that it is highly unlikely that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who has been heavily linked with the 11-time European champions, will make a move to the Santiago Bernebeu due to his ties with Spanish champions Barcelona having spent three years between 2011 and 2014 before sealing a transfer to Arsenal in a deal worth around £35m during the summer of 2014. The former president was speaking to reporters as he added that he has already asked at Real Madrid about an interest in Sanchez and the answer was negative. In his words, he said: "He was playing with Barca as you know,’ he said. ‘I don’t think he will come back. "Talking to Real, I don’t think they are thinking of a transfer or a signing. "He’s a … [Read more...]
Photo-Chelsea Starman Scoops Another Premier League Award
Chelsea star Victor Moses has been named the Premier League's African Player of the Month for November. Moses who has been a fan favourite at the Stamford Bridge due to his impressive performances under Antonio Conte and it appears the Nigerian international is benefiting from the Blues 3-4-3 formation. The 25-year-old had earlier picked up the PFA player for the month of November award and yet again won the African Premier League player for November ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama and Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe. The Nigerian returned to the Stamford Bridge after been loaned out severally in previously. Despite being deployed to the ring-wing back position and has been pivotal to his team success despite being an … [Read more...]