According to reports making the rounds in the British media, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will hold a clear-the-air meeting with his players when they all return from international assignment this week. According to British Tabloid The Sun, the French tactician is planning to hold a crucial meeting with his first-team players to reflect on Arsenal’s humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of rivals Liverpool a forthright ago. That scoreline at Anfield Stadium followed the 1-0 defeat to Stoke and left the Gunners in 16th position after three Premier League matches of the new season. Now, the same publication is reporting that the Arsenal boss is planning an important meeting with his star players to avoid the season from becoming a memorable disaster. Players … [Read more...]
Chelsea And Tottenham Failed To Struck Deal For Amazing Star
According to reports from DH, Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier was a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham during the past summer transfer window, but the two English clubs failed with enquiries for him. The news outlet indicates that Meunier was among the top targets for both Chelsea and Tottenham in the summer, but the French heavyweights refused to allow him leave. Nevertheless, the two English clubs put their attentions elsewhere and where able to sign new full backs before the closure of the transfer window. While Chelsea signed Davide Zappacosta from Torino few hours before the transfer window was slammed shut, the White Hart Lane club landed Serge Aurier also from Paris Saint-Germain. During the window, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was … [Read more...]
Stoke City v Man Utd: Star returns to training and another nearing return
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher returned to training at Stoke City after recovering from a knee injury which kept the midfielder out of his National team - Scotland’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania and Malta. Fletcher, 33, has made a decent start to Stoke City career but was limping when he suffered the knock in a 1-1 draw with one of his former clubs West Brom a fortnight ago. Fletcher should, however, be fit enough for selection against his other former club Manchester United on Saturday afternoon. Fellow old boy at Manchester United Mame Diouf, now 29, is also hoping to be fully fit for Mark Hughes ahead of the weekend clash. The wing-back missed the game at West Bromwich Albion with a knee injury and had to … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Seeking Release Clause In New Contract
During the past transfer window, one of the Liverpool stars heavily linked with a move away from Anfield is German midfielder Emre Can. Even though a move failed to materialise before the closure of the English transfer window, the player's contract talks have been dragging on for months now and there are speculations that he could well leave the club in the near future. Can was linked with Serie A champions Juventus during the window, but recently, there were reports that the premier league duo of Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested in him. Emre is currently having a nice time in his career and he helped his country win the Confederations Cup earlier this summer. His contract is expiring next summer and he desires to start earning an … [Read more...]
Liverpool Plans To Sign This World-Class Striker For Major Upgrade
Bayern Munich star forward Thomas Muller was heavily linked with a move away from the German club during the past summer transfer window, but he chose to remain with the Bundesliga champions for this season. However, there are possibilities that the player will leave the German capital in the near future, and it appears his next destination will be the English premier league. According to reports (via the SportsBILD), the premier league trior of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have made enquiries about the availability of the striker during the summer transfer window. It was said that all three sides submitted their respective enquiries following indications that the talented player was available. However, in the end, the German champions chose to keep him in … [Read more...]
Manchester United star to miss Champions League Opening fixture
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will miss United’s UEFA Champions League opening tie against FC Basel next week after Mourinho’s side opted to withdraw it’s original appeal over Jones two-game ban. UEFA handed the defender the ban for reportedly insulting an official following United’s Europa League final win over Dutch giant Ajax in May. The England international already missed United’s UEFA Super Cup defeat in the hand of European Champions Reaal Madrid at the beginning of August as a result. UEFA then reviewed the application after the game. UEFA, However, have now stated that United have withdrawn its appeal against defender Phil Jones’ suspension. As well as being given a two-match ban, the 25-year-old versatile defender was also fined … [Read more...]
Manchester United manager aims dig at old foe Arsene Wenger
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has refuted claims he is a short-term coach and aimed a dig at rival managers Arsene Wenger, who has not won the Premier League title since 2004. The former Chelsea boss has never spent beyond four full years at any of the clubs he has been, confirming the notion that the Portuguese does not lay the foundation for long-term success. But the United boss has rubbished those talks, quoting the successes a lot of his former clubs have enjoyed in recent years after his exit. The Portuguese tactician also stressed that remaining at a cub for too long – (Arsene) Wenger, who was once called a ‘specialist in failure’ by Jose Mourinho, has been at the North London club for 21 years. ‘If people (fans) say that because I … [Read more...]
Arsenal star to miss several months after sustaining shoulder injury
Another Arsenal star has joined Spain international Santi Cazorla on the long-term treatment table as the North London club look to re-discover their form after the international break. The Arsene Wenger tutored side have started the 2017/18 Premier League campaign in an underwhelming fashion after winning just one of their three early season matches of the new season. So far, what English Premier League giant Arsenal have escaped during the international break is any further injuries to regular first team players with Arsenal versatile midfielder Santi Cazorla expected to remain on the treatment table for several months. However, the midfield maestro will be joined on the sideline by Krystian Bielik who is now recuperating from surgery after going under the … [Read more...]
Hero: If I Were Klopp, I’ll Start This Player Against Man City
English clubs are getting set to return back to league duties and would continue from where they stopped prior to the international break. Jurgen Klopp is ready to lead his men to the Etihad Stadium to clash with Manchester City, and we look forward to who will come out on top. Liverpool were brilliant in their last top flight game against Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, thrashing the gunners 4-0 at Anfield despite playing a Champions League game the same week (which they won, against Hoffenheim). However, Man City have got a new and improved look, and they are definitely going to give the Merseyside club some difficulties at the Etihad. Liverpool defeated City at Anfield last term and earned a point away from home as well. And we look on to what they can do … [Read more...]
Arsenal Vs. Bournemouth: Arsenal’s Strongest Possible Line-up in 3-4-2-1 formation
Premier League giant Arsenal defeated former Premier League Champions Leicester City in the opening match of the English Premier League season but then lost to teams like Stoke City and Merseyside giant Liverpool. The North London club are now six points behind high flying Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United and must improve big time if they are to compete favourably for the English Premier League title. As far as the Gunner’s team news is concerned, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger decided to drop to the substitute bench record breaking summer signings like striker Alexander Lacazette and Kolasinac against Liverpool in their last Premier League match. We can expect the two-star players to return to the starting eleven to take on AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea suffer decisive blow in pursuit of £60million-rated star, Champions League finalists table new long-term contract
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Brazil international and Juventus defender Alex Sandro, with Juventus ready to offer the left back a new long-term contract. As per the Daily Star, the Serie A champions are preparing a new huge deal, with the left back having made himself as one of the best defenders in Europe, with the form he’s shown during his time in the Serie A before Chelsea started pursuing the 26-year-old in a bid to reinforce the team. Chelsea were unable to sign the Brazilian, with the Londoners unsuccessful in their bid to lure him into accepting to join them, the defender before the summer transfer window closed last Thursday, according to the Daily Star, with Chelsea even ready to pay as much as … [Read more...]
Arsenal plan contract discussions with nine players
North London giant Arsenal have started working towards renewing contracts early enough in a bid to prevent a similar scenario that played out this summer. Arsenal had three highly rated players with deals set to run out next summer and aimed to keep them this summer and risk losing them for nothing at the end of this summer, as against cashing in on them now for huge fees. Chile international Alexis Sanchez and Germany international Mesut Ozil eventually stayed at the North London club, but England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was sold to the Reds for £35million after he turned down a new contract. As per Daily Mail, the Gunners have already started considering renewing the deal of players whose contracts expire in 2019. Nine Arsenal players in … [Read more...]
Arsenal receive injury boost ahead of next Premier League match
Arsenal and Chile star Alexis Sanchez has eased worries over a possible ankle injury. The South American is presently away with his national team on international duty, and according to reports, the Chilean limped off a training session at the weekend. The Chile international forward was later seen wearing an ice pack on his leg (ankle), raising concerns that he could be ready for a long spell on the sidelines. But the Barcelona summer target has now returned to training with the National team and should feature in their key FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia on Tuesday night. The Arsenal star will then head back to the Emirates to be examined ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at the Emirate Stadium. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea star returns to London after failed summer transfer, reconciliation talks set to start
As per reports emanating out of England via top news outlet The Daily Mail, Chelsea outcast Diego Costa has returned to the City of London today, home of Chelsea FC. The want-away striker has been out of favor with the Chelsea manager after his outspoken public outbursts and forced summer transfer to former club Atletico Madrid. Blues head coach Antonio Conte is believed to have forgotten about the striker, as he continues to work diligently to prepare his side for both the hectic new season where his team will challenge for the Premier League title and UEFA Champions Leagues. The Spain international striker has been in homeland Brazil for the past couple of months, after reportedly submitting his transfer request to the West London club. It’s believed … [Read more...]
Controversial striker set for showdown peace talks with Chelsea to save his FIFA World Cup dream
According to reports, Chelsea controversial striker Diego Costa will commence peace talks with his club as he looks to save his FIFA World Cup hopes. The ‘rebel’striker was unable to seal a transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid after both clubs could not agree a transfer fee. But as per Daily Express, Costa is now willing to backtrack on his long-running feud with Chelsea FC. The report states that friends of the Brazil-born Spaniard have urged him to go back to England and resolve his differences with the club. And the resolution would also involve dropping legal action against the club over the transfer tussle. The Spain international striker has been frozen out at the club since the end of last season when informed him his services were no longer … [Read more...]
Chelsea Have Opportunity To Sign Tottenham Superstar Next Summer
Apart from Harry Kane, another Tottenham star who had been linked with Chelsea is Toby Alderweireld. And even though a deal wasn't struck during the past transfer window, Alderweireld's agent Stijn Francis recently said his client could leave White Hart Lane next summer. Chelsea have been credited with interest in the defender, with the Evening Standard reporting last month that the premier league champions were considering a move. And speaking recently (as quoted by The Mirror), his agent Stijn Francis hailed the player as a player with an impressive statistics who deserves a buoyant deal, or else should be given a transfer. Francis made a further revelation: "Seven or eight big European clubs are interested in signing [Toby]... not many central … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Rival Champions League Finalists For Amazing Star
Some hours ago, it was reported that the premier league duo of Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in Liverpool’s Emre Can despite that the German was linked with Serie A champions Juventus for much of this summer. Tuttosport (via the Mirror) made it known that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on Can's situation and are monitoring him as he enters the final months of his contract at Liverpool. Champions League finalists Juve have long been linked with a move for the midfielder and will be able to open contract talks with him next January if he does not put pen to paper on a new contract at Anfield. It is understood that the Turin-based club are being confident about their chances of signing the Germany international in … [Read more...]
What A Miss: Liverpool Could Have Signed This Defender, But This Happened
According to reports coming from Italy, Inter Milan star player Zinho Vanheusden was a target for Liverpool during the summer transfer window and the Merseyside club desire completing a deal for the centre-back to get him to Anfield. However, it was said that the Italian club blocked the move and refused to get it sanctioned. Vanheusden was also linked with a move to Southampton earlier in the summer, but he is said to be highly regarded at San Siro and the Serie A club are planning to tie him down to a new contract. The 18-year-old's deal expires in 2019 and the reds had hoped that they’ be able to sign the teenager and add him to Jurgen Klopp's squad. However, Inter Milan do not want to lose him yet. The reds have apparently been scouting the Belgian … [Read more...]
Club Set For Deal With Liverpool For Talented Player
The English transfer window had been slammed shut last Thursday, but it is understood that Liverpool star player Lazar Markovic could still complete a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce this week following the club's interests in him. According to reports coming from Turkey, Fenerbahce have made an offer to take Markovic on loan for the rest of the term and want Liverpool to allow him to leave Anfield. It was also added that the Turkish heavyweights have the intention of signing the Serbian permanently in the summer. Lazar did spend some time on loan with Fenerbahce back in 2015/16. Unfortunately for him, his season there was ended prematurely as a result of a hamstring injury. Some days back, the 23-year-old was linked with reuniting with Marco Silva at … [Read more...]
Star striker omitted from Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League squad despite playmaker’s plea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has left out ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa from Chelsea’s 25-man UEFA Champions League squad list despite playmaker Eden Hazard calling for his return to the team. The West Londoners submitted their squad list for the European top flight competition today with Diego Costa, a notable absentee. It comes following the fallout from coach Antonio Conte telling the Spaniard via text message he has no future at the club. The striker is presently staying in Brazil and refusing to go back to London to join up with the squad. The Blues were expected to cash in on Costa during the summer window, but a move couldn’t be agreed, which means the want-away striker remains a Chelsea player until at least January. But it looks like Chelsea … [Read more...]
Shocking! Injured Liverpool star left out of UEFA Champions League squad
There have been concerns over the severeness of Liverpool star Nathaniel Clyne's back injury after he was dropped out of the Reds UEFA Champions League squad. Jurgen Klopp’s side submitted their 25-man squad list to UEFA, but the England international’s name was not included, along with want-away winger Lazar Markovic whom the Merseyside club could not sell in the recently closed summer transfer window. England international midfielder Adam Lallana was named in the squad despite still out injured with a thigh problem, when examined last month, was expected to remain out for about three months, while youngsters Sheyi Ojo and Ryan Kent have also been added to the squad list despite being out on loan at Championship side Fulham and German side Freiburg … [Read more...]
Turkish Heavyweights Set For Deal For Chelsea Duo Before Close Of Turkish Window
During the past transfer window, Chelsea were trying to offload some of their stars either on loan or permanently, but some deals won't sail through successfully. The duo of Baba Rahman and Kenedy were very much linked with moves away from Chelsea during the window, but nothing could happen before the deadline. Versatile left-winger Kenedy was sent home from the Blues pre-season tour of the Far East after making inappropriate comments on social media about China which generated some issues that forced Chelsea to quickly issue an apology. The samba star was touted for a loan move to Newcastle, but it is understood that Chelsea paused his move after Antonio Conte missed out on potential replacements including Antonio Candreva. Talented left-back Baba … [Read more...]
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