According to reports, Chelsea ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa has been told to return to his club Chelsea’s training base despite his standoff with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. The former Athletico Madrid striker is currently in his country home Brazil and refusing to head back to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after being informed via text message he was not part of head coach Antonio Conte's plans for the new season. The Brazil born Spaniard wanted to force a transfer back to his former team- Athletico Madrid during the recently shut summer transfer window - but the two side’s couldn't agree on a transfer fee, with the Spanish La Liga club under a transfer ban and cannot register new players until January. According to reports, the Spain international striker … [Read more...]
Hero: If Liverpool Want To Win The League, They Must Do This
Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs have been speaking about Liverpool's premier league title hopes for this new term, and he thinks Jurgen Klopp's side will be one of the main contenders for the silverware. Liverpool have made an impressive start to the new season under German boss Jurgen Klopp and have won two of their opening three games. They are currently sitting on the second spot of the premier league table behind Jose Mourinho's Manchester United. The Merseyside club thrashed Arsene Wenger's Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield in their recent premier league game before going on the international break - and this is after beating Bundesliga side Hoffenheim to secure a sure spot in the Champions League However, Giggs made mention that the Reds have a good … [Read more...]
Stoke vs. Man Utd: Stoke City tipped to test Manchester United once again
Premier League giant Manchester United have been in spectacular form this season, but Saturday’s away fixture at Stoke represents their toughest test so far in this new Premier League season. The Potters look like a team that is capable of doing well themselves, notably beating the Gunners at this same venue last month. Like Arsenal, Manchester United do not have a remarkable record at this Stadium. Stoke City followed up that 1-0 victory over the North Londoners by struggling to a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion, with Peter Crouch equalizing in the 77th-minute. City manager Mark Hughes has made a lot of changes at the club since replacing Tony Pulis back in May 2013, but their trademark fighting spirit remains intact. The club reinforced their … [Read more...]
Messi reportedly stopped La Liga side from signing this Arsenal star
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reportedly stopped the La Liga club from signing Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil before the summer transfer window slam shut last week. FC Barcelona endured a nightmare summer transfer window, losing Brazil international Neymar Jr, to French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and failing with efforts to sign Brazilian Philippe Coutinho and Argentine Angel Di Maria. Argentina international Lionel Messi is believed to be annoyed with their transfer activity, with several reports suggesting he is considering his career at Barcelona as a result of their inability to sign several big players. According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Messi’s influence had a bearing on activities that unfolded during the recently closed transfer window. It … [Read more...]
Arsenal star tells club Legends to ‘stop complaining and start supporting’ the club
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has defended his outings for the Premier League club and urged critical Ex- players to stop complaining and start supporting the club. The 28-year-old and his club-mates have been heavily criticized after poor string of performances so far this campaign. Arsenal lost 4-0 against rivals Liverpool in their last English Premier League match. The Germany playmaker wrote on his personal Facebook page, "Personally I've (Ozil) had to accept a lot of criticism during my time in London (at Arsenal)." The Germany international midfielder joined the Gunners four years ago from La Liga giant Real Madrid. Manager Arsene Wenger and Arsenal have been criticized earlier in the season for poor outings that saw the North London club lose at Stoke … [Read more...]
Jack Wilshere rejected £4.68m Birmingham City offer
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere turned down a £90,000-weekly contract bid from Birmingham City to remain on the edge of Arsene Wenger’s squad. Birmingham Offered the England international a whopping £4.67million-yearly contract to join the Championship side. Manager Harry Redknapp was ready to give the midfield maestro a new start after years of frustration at Emirate Stadium. Wilshere’s Arsenal contract runs out this summer, and the 25-year-old Englishman had options to leave the North London club this summer transfer window. But according to the Sunday Mirror, Jack Wilshere was not willing in dropping down to the lower division. The Arsenal man played on loan at AFC Bournemouth last campaign, but he ended the season with an ankle problem that … [Read more...]
Arsenal manager confirms club will revisit transfer for Thomas Lemar
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has confirmed he will renew his interest in t Monaco star Thomas Lemar, after confirming the Gunners submitted a late £92m offer for the Frenchman before Thursday’s summer transfer deadline. The French tactician said the Emirate club met Monaco’s €100m (£92m) valuation for the 21-year-old attacker but that the player himself opted against a transfer away from the French Ligue 1 champions. The Gunners tabled three offers for Lemar earlier this summer – the biggest being valued at about €50m – but even the late offer of about €100m did not materialize. Wenger said on Téléfoot, a French football program: “€100m for Thomas Lemar? Yes, all true (correct), I (Wenger) wanted him (Lemar). He (Lemar) decided to stay (remain) at Monaco. … [Read more...]
Stoke vs. ManUtd: United get injury boost ahead of Stoke City match
Premier League giant Manchester United suffered injury scare to Belgium international Marouane Fellaini, but the midfielder could be fit again for upcoming Premier League fixture vs. Stoke City. The Belgium international could be fully fit for Manchester United's away trip to Stoke City on Saturday after missing Belgium's FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Gibraltar. The 29-year-old midfield maestro was left out of the 9-0 thrashing on Thursday with a 'little injury' but could return to the Manchester United’s matchday squad list in Greece on Sunday night. Belgium National team coach Roberto Martinez gave an update on the Manchester United star's fitness ahead of their qualifying match in Piraeus. "I (Martinez) was talking about Marouane (Fellaini) … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger reveals the main reason why star player snubbed £92m move
According to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Monaco star Thomas Lemar opted to “stay in Monaco” instead of signing for the Gunners. The North London club launched a late £92million offer for Thomas Lemar as the deadline slam shut, as they seek to replace the potential departure of Alexis Sanchez. Alexis Sanchez was close to joining Premier League rival Manchester City, but the Gunners pulled the plug on Sanchez move and that of Lemar after reportedly concluding it was too late to seal a transfer for the latter. Other reports suggest the Monaco star turned down a transfer to the Emirate Stadium, however, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks to confirm as such when he declared that Arsenal could not seek an adequate replacement for the Chile international in … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho faces difficult task winning back hearts of Fans
Merseyside giant Liverpool will this week start the task of reintegrating Brazil international Philippe Coutinho into their team as the fallout from FC Barcelona’s failed approach to sign the playmaker threatens to destabilise his place at the club. The Brazilian on Saturday was officially included in Reds 25-man Premier League squad list for the remainder of the League season and is expected to return after Brazil’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in neighbours Colombia. Although the talented midfielder has not declared openly after failing to seal his favoured transfer, PSG star Neymar said his Coutinho was feeling “disappointed and sad”. The La Liga side were equally willing to make a statement of intent after Neymar Jr’s departure, and see Coutinho an adequate … [Read more...]
Chelsea target set to renew deal with Serie A giant
According to reports from Italy, Juventus defender Alex Sandro is ready to renew his deal with the Italian Serie A champions, including a huge pay rise. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was in the transfer market for a wing back reinforcements ahead of Chelsea’s return to the UEFA Champions League. Juventus star Alex Sandro, who top his wishlist, has grown into one of world football’s best left-backs since joining Juve back in 2015. Juventus were unwilling to sell Sandro this summer, having sold both Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves respectively, the Serie A Giant with offers of up to 70 million Euros having reportedly been rejected by the Turin-based club. Juventus have long stood firm on their stance that if a player hand in a transfer request away from the … [Read more...]
David Luiz follow suit in mocking ‘Rebel’ Striker with Instagram post
Chelsea and Brazil international defender David Luiz has joined goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in poking fun toward ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa, after referring to the striker during an Instagram post signifying the return of club Legend Didier Drogba. Ivorian Didier Drogba has been enjoying his time out at Chelsea's Cobham training ground during the week, with the Phoenix Rising forward working on his fitness following a minor injury. But having been pictured earlier in the week with the man that replaced Costa, Alvaro Morata, the Brazil international defender has joined Courtois in mocking the wantaway striker with a phrase Gerard Pique made popular during Brazilian Neymar's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Luiz re-posted Drogba's picture including the same … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley Explains Why He Snubbed Chelsea On Deadline Day
Everton FC midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley has cleared the air as regards his failed transfer to Chelsea just a few hours to the close of the summer transfer window. Premier League Champions Chelsea had agreed a £35 million transfer fee with Merseyside giant Everton for the England international midfielder, only for the Englishman to pull the plug on the move. The Everton star took to twitter on Saturday afternoon to explain why he did so: ''Contrary to a number of reports in the press (media), I (Barkley) did not undertake a medical (examination) with any (football) club at any point.'' He also said he simply decided that due to the injury he is currently nursing, it would be best for him to decide on his future and assess all options in January … [Read more...]
Liverpool deny Barcelona Philippe Coutinho sale claims
According to reports, Premier League Club Liverpool have refuted claims they put Brazil international Philippe Coutinho up for sale after the La Liga club's director claimed that his asking price was set at £183million. The summer long-running transfer saga came to a temporary halt on Friday evening as the Spanish La Liga club failed to seal a move for the Brazilian before the Spanish La Liga transfer deadline slam shut. The director of professional sports at Barcelona, Albert Soler, claimed during a press Conference on Saturday that his team were put off their chase by Red's huge valuation of about €200. As per a report on Sky Sports News, however, the Merseyside giant remained firm on their stance of not-for-sale throughout the summer transfer window, … [Read more...]
Liverpool demanded a whopping $237M for Philippe Coutinho on Deadline day
Barcelona's attempt to sign Philippe Coutinho was spurned after the Catalan club said Liverpool asked for about $237 million transfer fee. Barcelona Chiefs spoke about the failed move on Saturday in a press briefing. Albert Soler - Club Director of professional sports, and technical secretary for football Robert Fernandez disclosed the monster cash demand for the Liverpool man and also the potential transfer fee for PSG's Angel Di Maria. Soler told reporters he could be here today unveiling two players that have cost the Catalan a whopping 270 million euros, as per Barcelona website. He said it would have been irresponsible of the board if such transfer had materialized and that heads could have rolled at the club. Soler said before the window closed this … [Read more...]
Despite being named in their 25-man Squad list, Diego Costa still does not want to play for Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ready to continue his feud with the Blues as the Telegraph claims he will not be willing to play for the club this league season despite being included in Chelsea’s 25-man squad list for the current Premier League season. As per Daily Telegraph, Chelsea included Diego Costa in their squad list to reduce the impact his legal representatives will have in their effort to force a move away from London, as it means the West London club are not blocking the Spaniard from playing for them. Costa had said previously he is willing to return to Spanish side Atletico Madrid after receiving a text message from Antonio Conte back in June, that he was not part of Conte’s plans this League season. That text from the Chelsea head Coach has … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger confirm Alexis Sanchez will leave Emirates next summer
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the North London club may have to make a “financial sacrifice” with German Mesut Ozil and Chilean Alexis Sanchez next summer. Both stars are into the last 12 months of their current Arsenal contract and are yet to renew their deal at the club. Wenger’s handling of the situation has been heavily criticised by supporters and pundits alike, with the duo being able to leave for nothing next summer if they don’t renew their contract. The Gunners had the opportunity to sell Sanchez during the just concluded transfer window but turned down Manchester City’s bid that could have seen them earn around £60m. And while Arsenal manager didn’t want to talk about the events of the Chilean’s situation, he is aware Arsenal could lose … [Read more...]
Thibaut Courtois confirm Diego Costa is staying at Chelsea in surprise transfer twist
Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois seems to have confirmed that ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa will remain at the club in a surprise summer transfer twist at Chelsea. Diego Costa had been heavily linked with his former side Atletico Madrid throughout the summer after being informed by Antonio Conte via text that his services was no longer in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea even spent £60million on Spaniard Alvaro Morata as Diego Costa’s replacement, but it now seems as though the likelihood of a return to Spain is off. Reports today suggested some disagreement over Costa’s wage demands, while the La Liga club are also under a transfer embargo, so cannot register the Chelsea striker their player until January. Yesterday, the Blues made … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho breaks into tears as Liverpool reject final bid
According to reports in Spain, Merseyside club Liverpool have refused in the final hour of the Spanish transfer market a bid of about 160 million EUR from La Liga giant FC Barcelona for their talented attacking midfielder. The Premier League club denied the La Liga club giants their primary target after the departure of Brazil international Neymar Jr, Philippe Coutinho. French Ligue 1 giant Paris Saint Germain’s timing of the move made it hard for Barcelona to find a proper replacement, even though they earned a massive sum of cash. Dembele was signed from German side Borussia Dortmund as a somewhat replacement, but Brazil international Coutinho was the player that they are obsessed with since his Brazil teammate moved to Paris. As per Mundo Deportivo, … [Read more...]
Santi Carzola missing in Premier League Squad, Wilshere makes Squad
Injured Spain international Santi Carzola has been left out of Arsenal's Premier League squad, but a fit-again England international Jack Wilshere is included. England midfielder Jack Wilshere has been named in Arsene Wenger's Premier League selection, but injured Santi Cazorla was left out. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger indicated Jack Wilshere would be permitted to leave the North London club in the next transfer window if the Gunners received a suitable bid. But with no deal finalized before Thursday's transfer deadline day, Wilshere – red carded in an Under-23 fixture against Manchester City in August - has been added to the 25-man list submitted to the Premier League. Injured Cazorla, who is in the last 12 months of his current Arsenal deal and has … [Read more...]
Done deal: Loic Remy finally joins Las Palmas
Las Palmas have signed Chelsea outcast Loic Remy on a two-year deal on a reported free transfer. The 30-year-old striker passed a medical examination on Thursday evening and will be presented to fans on Saturday. The Frenchman played 32 Premier League matches for the Blues, after joining them for £8.5m from QPR back in 2014 and spent the last campaign on loan at London club Crystal Palace. Remy was also sent out on loan to Newcastle and has played for about four sides in the French Ligue 1. The big striker is the second Ex English Premier League player to join Las Palmas this week, after former Liverpool midfield maestro Alberto Aquilani, was lured to the Ligue 1 outfit. Remy netted seven English Premier League goals in the 2014-15 campaign as the … [Read more...]
Diego Costa named in Chelsea squad, despite major fall out with Antonio Conte
Premier League Champions Chelsea have named ‘rebel’ Diego Costa in their English Premier League squad despite the Spaniard trying to push through a transfer to former side Atletico Madrid. Chelsea forward Diego Costa has not returned to training at all in the new Premier League season, with the relationship between the big striker and the Chelsea boss having broken down. Costa fell out with the Italian tactician over a proposed transfer to a Chinese Super League side in January and was subsequently left on the bench for League match against Leicester City. Antonio Conte later reintegrated the striker, who helped fire the Blues to the English Premier League title, only for the Brazil-born striker to effectively go AWOL at the end of the season after claiming … [Read more...]
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