With just few days to the closing of summer transfer market, the Red Devils have finally secured the services of long term target Paul Pogba. This is according to Sky Sport which claims that the French star has sign a world record deal of 89 million pounds from Italian giants Juventus, beating previous world records set by Christiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale of Real Madrid. The powerful box-box midfielder has been a major target for most European clubs in recent years, with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all interested in the services of the 23-year old star. Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho has been a big fan of the French star and wanted to sign him during his days as Chelsea boss in Stamford … [Read more...]
How Arsenal will line up with Riyad Mahrez, Ramsey Now a Fringe player
Arsenal will go into the upcoming season as contenders that have failed to conquer the prestigious Premier League Title for over a decade and any other European Title – however, the quality of players or manager in the ranks of Arsenal has consistently been of notable quality over these EPL drought years. Arsene Wenger anchored his football ideology on a fluid style of play that sees Arsenal play with a midfield pivot that can retain ball possession and offer threats in attack with mesmerizing creativity. Uniquely known as the “Barcelona” of England, Arsenal have retained this philosophy over the years as orchestrated by Arsene Wenger. Accused of being frugal in the transfer market despite a heavy transfer war-chest, Arsene Wenger seems to be in tune with the … [Read more...]
Klopp reveals reasons why he will no longer speak to The Sun
Jurgen Klopp says he will no longer speak to The Sun because of a “private” story the newspaper ran about one of his players. Klopp refused to answer a question from a Sun journalist on Saturday evening after Liverpool thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at Wembley . Merseyside has a tumultuous relationship with the publication since its despicable coverage of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, and the newspaper has been boycotted ever since by the city. “I don’t talk with The Sun anymore,” Klopp said. “I don’t speak with The Sun anymore. You can listen. “It’s not because I’m with Liverpool now. It’s because of a few things that will happen in the next few days or few weeks, I don’t know.” Follow Oddschecker ✔ @Oddschecker Klopp refusing to talk to the … [Read more...]
Zabaleta to Stay at Manchester City
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says he will be staying at the club, with boss Pep Guardiola having told him he is part of his plans for this season. Zabaleta, who has one year left on his contract, has been linked with a move to Italy this summer. But the 31-year-old Argentina full-back told the Manchester Evening News: “There was a lot of speculation – that came from the media. “I don’t know how many times I was away to Italy. It was incredible. Every day there was a new club. “I’ve always been away from that because I knew from the first day it was my decision (to stay). “I had been told by the new manager that I was part of this squad for this season, so I am more than pleased for this because City was my priority. “I know I only … [Read more...]
Klopp explains Liverpool’s mauling
Jurgen Klopp has explained how Liverpool were thrashed 4-0 by Mainz shortly after beating Barcelona. The Reds slipped to a heavy defeat in Germany on Sunday, with the game kicking off mere hours after the 4-0 victory over Barcelona at Wembley had ended. Klopp had planned to use two different line-ups for the friendlies, but injuries to Daniel Sturridge, Sheyi Ojo and James Milner forced alterations. Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Alberto Moreno, Marko Grujic, Kevin Stewart, Gini Wijnaldum, Danny Ings, Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino all featured in both friendlies, and the manager believes fatigue was a factor “It wasn’t all that great for us,” Klopp admitted. “We were all aware this was going to be hard. Playing Barcelona the night before … [Read more...]
Hazard dazzles in Chelsea defeat of Werder Bremen
Eden Hazard's renaissance continued as Chelsea secured a hard fought 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen in their final pre-season friendly on saturday afternoon. Eden Hazard Antonio Conte named a strong side and they needed just a matter of minutes to open the scoring when Hazard worked a short corner well before cutting inside and lashing an effort into the bottom corner of the net. The Bundesliga side were all at sea at the back and Oscar exchanged passes with Diego Costa to create a yard of space before slotting home to double the Blues' advantage with just 10 minutes on the clock. But the hosts soon came back into the game as Zlatko Junuzovic rattled the crossbar courtesy of a long-range strike and Sambou Yatabare fired wide after Willian's loose … [Read more...]
Man United confirm Pogba to have medical
Paul Pogba may finally be moving close to securing a world-record transfer from Juventus to Manchester United as the Red Devils confirm an imminent medical. A statement on the United website – under the hashtag ‘Pogback’ – read: “Paul Pogba has been granted permission to have a medical in order to finalise his transfer from Juventus to Manchester United.” The Juve star has been the centre of speculation all summer, with the Red Devils looking to confirm the world record £92million move back to Old Trafford, where he played as a youngster. Club statement on Paul Pogba: bit.ly/2awA7S0 #MUFC 3:00 PM - 7 Aug 2016 Manchester United @ManUtd This comes after new boss Jose Mourinho confirmed that United would be making another signing before the … [Read more...]