The Napoli striker enjoyed a sensational season for the Italian giants as he broke a 66-year record for the most goals in a Serie A season. The 28-year-old was in breathtaking form for the Serie A outfit last season, scoring a record 36 goals in 35 appearances to help Maurizio Sarri’s side to a second-place finish. Higuaín has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in recent seasons but a switch to England has failed to materialise. Reports claims the 28-year-old is ready to quit Napoli, despite his contract running until 2018, and Anfield is his preferred choice with Klopp being the main attraction. But Liverpool's failure to secure European football next season has not put him off a move. Napoli are reluctant to sell their star man, but should he … [Read more...]
Marcus Rashford displays edges him closer to Euro 2016
Marcus Rashford look set for a place in the England squad for Euro 2016 as his impressive displays has caught the attention of England manager Roy Hodgson since he joined with the rest of the team last week. The United man struck inside three minutes on his England debut, sending his team on their way to a 2-1 win over Australia in a friendly on Friday. The Manchester United striker has also impressed with his skill and trickery, his temperament and his willingness to adapt and play anywhere across the forward line when required and can fill the void left by the injury to Danny Welbeck which has so affected England’s plans for France. The England coaching staff are, meanwhile, enthusing about Rashford – who has signed a new contract with United to cap an … [Read more...]
Raheem Sterling puts fate in England psychiatrist as he hopes to shine in France
Raheem Sterling has turned to psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters to help bolster his Euro 2016 chances for the three Lions. England international Sterling admits he was struggling for form and confidence at the end of the season after losing his place at Manchester City under their then-boss Manuel Pellegrini. The most expensive English player in history – costing Manchester City £49 million when he signed from Liverpool last summer – said he welcomed the presence of Peters in the England camp after also working with him when he was at Anfield. That has helped Sterling build up his confidence before the Euros and he has also spoken with Peters - a member of Roy Hodgson’s backroom staff - since joining up with the Three Lions squad at the end of the … [Read more...]
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pledges to play under Antonio Conte next season
The Belgian Euro 2016 goalkeeper has been a target for both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain after a troubled season and an apparent falling out with Stamford Bridge goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon. But the goalie insisted he was going nowhere this summer, saying: “I am at Chelsea. We are going to have a new coach and I have three years left on my contract. If nothing major happens I will stay at Chelsea. “I know that in football things happen fast, but in theory my next season is with Chelsea. I hope we can have a better year and win the Premier League again. It’s going to be very tough. All the teams will be adding new talent, but we are going to come back strong. “After winning the league the previous year by eight points and playing well, this … [Read more...]
Martial to miss Cameroon friendly due to thigh injury
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will not play in France's friendly against Cameroon on Monday due to a thigh injury, says national team boss Didier Deschamps. Martial, who was named to his country's 23-man squad for the upcoming European Championship, is not expected to be a doubt for the tournament, but will not factor against the African side in Nantes. "Martial has pain in his thigh," Deschamps said on Sunday. "He finished the season late. I will not take any risks tomorrow and it is likely that he will not participate in the match. "There is no doubt about Martial's participation in the Euros. His thigh problem is muscular fatigue." The 20-year-old has scored 18 goals in 56 matches for Manchester United since moving from Ligue 1 side Monaco … [Read more...]
No Mamadou Sakho recall- Deschamps
Liverpool French defender Mamadou Sakho could avoid punishment from UEFA this week and wouldn't be considered for selection says French boss Didier Deshamps. Reports in France suggest the defender will be cleared of a doping offence this week after he was found to have a fat burner in a sample he submitted following Liverpool’s Europa League tie with Manchester United at Old Trafford on March 17. Sakho's lawyers believe the contents of the fat burning product are not on UEFA's list of banned substances and feel no further action should be taken, with a decision set for this week. The former PSG defender is now free to resume his career after serving a 30-day provisional suspension and it was claimed that he could be a late call-up to the French squad after … [Read more...]
I am proud to be a Gunner- Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka says it is a "dream" to join Arsenal, now that his transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach has been finalised. The 23-year-old secured a move to Emirates Stadium this week for a reported fee of close to €40million after an impressive four-year spell in the Bundesliga. The midfielder, compared to Andrea Pirlo by former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou, is believed to have sealed the move prior to Euro 2016 and is relishing the prospect of his first appearance under Arsene Wenger. "I feel good, now I'm happy to be a Gunner," Xhaka told Sky Sports News after Switzerland's 2-1 friendly defeat to Belgium on Saturday. "It's been a big week for me, but now it's official and I'm very happy. Arsenal is a big club. I've seen the pitch, it's … [Read more...]