With the January transfer window some few weeks away, VFL Wolfsburg and German forward Julian Draxler could be on his way out of his club after he was reportedly booed by fans of the former German Bundesliga champions when he came on as a substitute during his side's league clash with capital club Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Draxler, who is hugely admired by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has been a target for the North London side for ages, clearly stated that he wanted to leave the Volkswagen Arena in the summer amidst the interest from the 2006 UEFA Champions League (UCL) finalists and is presently receiving a rough treatment from the VFL Wolfsburg fans as a result of his statement during the last transfer window. The present development would be music to … [Read more...]
Star Player Could Leave Chelsea Despite Eye-Catching City Performance
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas was influential for his Chelsea side as they extended their lead at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 win over Manchester City in a match that was described as the battle of the top two favourites as far as the English Premier League (EPL) is concerned however that has not stopped him from being linked with other clubs ahead of the January transfer window, which starts in the few weeks. Fabregas had long been linked with a move away from the 2012 UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners after he found himself on the fringes of the first team under new club manager Antonio Conte with clubs like AC Milan, Arsenal and Inter Milan. He got his chance at the weekend as a replacement for the injured Serbian star Nemanja Matic … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Chelsea And Arsenal Target Linked With Juventus Move
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea, who have won their last eight league games, and fellow London side Arsenal have been linked with Corentin Tolisso, a midfielder with French side Olympique Lyon, for a very long time however if reports coming out of Italy is anything to go by the 27-year old may be on his way to Turin to link up with Italian Serie A champions Juventus despite the strong interest from the previously mentioned English clubs. Tolisso has been in sparkling form this season for his French side having weighed in with seven goals and three assists in all competitions prompting interest from some of the European heavyweights with the start of the January transfer window some few weeks away. Italian media outlet Tuttosport had already stated … [Read more...]
Breaking! Man United Asked To Pay £84m For Star Striker
The president of Serie A side, Torino, has confirmed that Manchester United target Andrea Belotti, has eventually signed a new contract with the Italian club, despite rumours that Manchester United are trying to get his signature for a contract. This season, the 22-year-old striker has been in outstanding form in front of goal for the Turin side. This has led to widespread rumours that English Premier League giant Manchester United, are interested in signing him to the Old Trafford, and the Italy international could be targeted for a move to Manchester United . However, Goal Italia has recently reported that Torino president Urbano Cairo just confirmed that Andrea Belotti has renewed his dedication to his current employers. The official also confirmed that a … [Read more...]
Mourinho Waiting For His Players To Gel, Jermaine Jenas Reveals
Former English Premier league (EPL) player, Jermaine Jenas, who played for teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspurs has stated that the Manchester United team and their new signings are finally starting to gel as a unit. Jenas said this while he was talking about the Red Devils' clash with Everton, which ended 1-1, at the Goodison Park adding that manager Jose Mourinho had been waiting for new recruits such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba to start forging positive relationships on the field of play. "Mkhitaryan adds a different dimension." "I thought Pogba was brilliant with his runs from midfield. It feels like the players are starting to build a relationship. "Their movement, their one-touch passing was breaking down at the final … [Read more...]
Manchester United Stars Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel Rejected By Liverpool
Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness said he turned down the chance to sign both Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was still Liverpool manager. Graeme, who has also played at Anfield as a player, said he rejected both of the men before they moved to Manchester United. Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel became legends at the Old Trafford, but everything would have been different if Graeme Souness had brought them to Liverpool instead at the early stage of their careers. Souness told the Daily Mail: 'Schmeichel wrote to me when I was at Liverpool in the early 1990s. ‘Ron Yeats came into my office and told me there was a young Danish goalkeeper who was a Liverpool fan and was willing to pay his own travel and hotel in exchange for some time with … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Gives Contract Update On Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that the current contract renewal impasse involving his star duo namely Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil is not all about money as he gave update on the situation at hand. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League (UCL) away clash at Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be their last group game as far as Group A is concerned with a victory needed to have any chance of finishing in top spot ahead of leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG). When asked on the contract renewal update, Wenger said: "I would like to say the luxury in the modern game should be it is not only about the money. The players make good money anyway." "The money is good … [Read more...]