If rumours making the round is anything to go by, then Chelsea attacking midfielder Charly Musonda could make a return to Stamford Bridge in January, after a successful loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis. According to report from Spanish paper AS via Daily Star, Musonda has traveled back to Stamford Bridge to have his injury assessed and treated. The highly rated Belgian is currently struggling with knee injury and as a result, he has only featured eight times for the La Liga team this season. The 20-year old Belgian is highly rated at Stamford Bridge and the Blues sees him as one of their future stars. Chelsea have rejected numerous bid for the player in recent times including a bid from Premier League arch rival Arsenal. Speaking concerning the … [Read more...]
John Obi Mikel To Complete Chelsea Exit In January
Chelsea forgotten midfielder John Obi Mikel could find the exit door to Stamford Bridge in January, if his current situation with the Blues do not improve. The powerful midfielder has struggled to make any impact on the Blues team this season. He is yet to make any single appearance on the pitch and he has not even make the substitute bench under Antonio Conte’s regime. Speaking to Goal in response to rumours linking the Nigeria national team skipper away from Stamford Bridge, his agent John Shittu admitted his client could leave in January or summer. He also said a lot of offers have been made for Mikel services from top clubs. “There are a few clubs in Europe and Asia, they are numerous and are interested in him because he is a quality player, aged only … [Read more...]
Klopp Bags November Manager Of The Month Award Nominee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the manager of the month award as far as the month of November is concerned as he aims to win the award for a second time this season. Klopp saw off the challenges of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and Tottenham Hotspurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to win the September player of the month. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager was also nominated for the month of October but lost out to his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. Klopp has been nominated for the month of November alongside title rivals namely Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Antonio Conte of Chelsea as well as Sunderland boss David Moyes. Liverpool won two … [Read more...]
Juan Mata Sends Congratulatory Message To Teammates After Win
Manchester United and Spanish playmaker could not hide his joy after his side booked their place in the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a dominant win over London club West Ham United. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French forward Anthony Martial scored twice as Jose Mourinho's team ran out 4-1 winners despite the fact that the Portuguese manager was absent due to a one-match ban he got for kicking a water bottle in frustration during an earlier clash between the two sides on Sunday evening. The match turned out to be a stroll eventually for Manchester United especially in the second half, which saw three unreplied goals for the Red Devils (2 goals for Ibrahimovic and 1 goal for Martial) as they bounced back from former United youngster Ashley … [Read more...]
Gunners Interested In Algerian ‘Left Back’ Faouzi Ghoulam – Reports
English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal are one of a number of top European clubs interested in signing highly rated Algerian left back, Faouzi Ghoulam, who features for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, as per the report in the news outlet Daily Star. The 25-year old Ghoulam has developed into a key performer for UEFA Champions League (UCL) hopefuls Napoli since he joined them from French side Saint Etienne in January 2014. Arsenal have two international left back options in Spaniard Nacho Monreal and Englishman Kieran Gibbs though the former is presently the first choice however that has not stopped the reported interest in Faouzi Ghoulam. Since joining Napoli in almost three years, Ghoulam, who has made 23 appearances for the Desert Foxes of Algeria, has … [Read more...]
Niklas Sule Wanted By Antonio Conte In January
Latest report according to goal.com claims that the Blues have reignited their interest in securing the services of Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule. The highly rated star was a prime target for Antonio Conte last summer, but the star reportedly turned down move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently on a fine run-of-form in the EPL, having conceded just a goal in their last seven matches. Italian tactician Conte is reportedly not still satisfied with his defense line and he wants to strengthen it during the winter transfer window. The duo of John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are aging and their contract will run out at the end of the season. Report has it that Chelsea have no plans of extending their contract and as a result, new defenders will be needed … [Read more...]
German Club Keen On United Misfit Rojo
German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in Manchester United's Argentine left back Marcos Rojo. Rojo has had a rocky time at Old Trafford since he made a £16m move from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon despite his versatility as he can play at both left back and centre back. The 26-year old recently made his way back into the Manchester United team under manager Jose Mourinho as a result of injuries. It remains to be seen if the Red Devils would be willing to let go of the player unless UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaigners Bayer Leverkusen are ready to pay a big sum for his services with Manchester United interested in recouping all or the majority of the transfer fee spent to pay for his services. Marcos Rojo, who is the … [Read more...]