Chelsea hunt for additional fire power up front that could serve as a better back up to Diego Costa is set to be signed. According to Daily Star, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is currently monitoring the situation of Sampdoria forward Luis Muriel but will have to wait until summer transfer to make move for him. Report has it that Conte want to see the star performances this season and make a judgment on him at the end of the season campaign. The 25-year old South American star joined Sampdoria in 2015 from Udinese for £10m. The Colombian forward has been on fine form for the Serie A side this season having found the back of the net six times in 14 league appearances. Chelsea sign 23-year old striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille last summer for £33m but the … [Read more...]
Finally Wilshere Wants New Contract At Arsenal
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal to fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Bournemouth has said his aim is to pen a new deal with the North London outfit. The 24-year old's current contract runs out at the end of 2018 and the Arsenal academy product wants to use his loan spell at Bournemouth to get back to full fitness and prove to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that his long-term future lies at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere, who has had to battle with a lot of injuries in a relatively short time, made this known in an interview with Sky Sports. Reacting to Arsene Wenger's comments that he would be given a new contract said that: "At the moment, my head is in Bournemouth." He further told Sky Sports … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Add More Power To His Midfield
In the summer transfer window, Manchester United splashed a huge amount of money to bring a superb midfielder in the person of Paul Pogba to the Old Trafford from Juventus . The Frenchman keeps improving rapidly and Jose Mourinho side still have a handful of options in the midfield. However, the United boss is still looking further to strengthen his central midfield, and two players are in the limelight. According to the Sun, Mourinho wants to bring Nigerian International John Mikel to United, despite the fact that the Super Eagles captain has not played a single game for Chelsea this season. Reports also emerged that Jose Mourinho is also considering signing Leicester City star Danny Drinkwater. 29-year old Drinkwater is a flexible player who can … [Read more...]
Update – Liverpool Linked With January Move For Red Hot Star
Celtic star Moussa Dembélé is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment and the latest suitor to be linked to the young striker is Anfield giants Liverpool as per the report from Scottish media outlet Glasgow Live. In-form Dembélé, who has also been linked with top European sides like Arsenal and Manchester United, would cost Liverpool around £40m with the January transfer window fast approaching. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the French youth international and he would be hoping he can seal a deal for him quickly so as to further boost his side in their pursuit of honours. The 5-time European champions are presently 2nd on the league table and a point off leaders Chelsea in addition to booking their semi-final … [Read more...]
Leicester City To Land Wilfried Ndidi Ahead Of Chelsea
English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City are reportedly close to sealing a mouth-watering deal for Super Eagles star Wilfried Ndidi from Belgian side Genk ahead of current league leaders Chelsea. The 19-year old has been a solid performer for Genk since he joined the club thereby attracting the interest of well established European sides like 2012 UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea and English league holders Leicester City. According to respected Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur, Leicester City have done enough to win his signature ahead of Chelsea with a deal now very close. If his Leicester City move sees the light of the day, he is expected to be a direct replacement for French midfielder N'Golo Kante, who made a move to Chelsea during … [Read more...]
Breaking: Liverpool targets Moussa Dembélé in January, Klopp eager to sign him
Information coming out of Glasgow indicates that Liverpool FC are planning a £20Million January bid for Celtic's French sensation; Moussa Dembele. This will be a new Scottish transfer record if it materialises. However, doubts remain over the likelihood of such deal happening. First, Liverpool are the most prolific side in the EPL. And this has been achieved with Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi playing nominal roles. Hence the question; do Liverpool need another striker? Besides, Dembele, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, was recently quoted by the Glasgow Evening Times to have stated his desire to remain at Celtic's Old Farm home. However, despite his public statement to the contrary, this transfer could still happen. The huge transfer fee … [Read more...]
Liverpool Roberto Firmino And Joel Matip To Return Soon From Injury
Liverpool’s chances of getting maximum 3 points in Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth has been boosted with the return to action of forward Roberto Firmino and center back, Joel Matip who were both left out of the team’s Tuesday night’s 2-0 EFL Cup quarter final win over Leeds as a precaution. Firmino picked up a minor calf injury in Liverpool’s league win over Sunderland last Saturday. He is, however, set to be named in the starting XI in Sunday's match against Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth who lost to Arsenal in their last league match. The Brazilian’s return is a significant boost following the ankle injury picked up by his compatriot, Philippe Coutinho in the same match. The two Brazilians and Senegal's Saido Mane have impressively led the line for … [Read more...]