Ex-Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has recently drawn a comparison between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and legend Eric Cantona. Ibrahimovic's brace against West Brom on Saturday made his total goals for Manchester United in all competitions 16, since his arrival at the Old Trafford in July. The Swedish legend reportedly enjoyed a humoured exchange with Cantona back in the summer, who claimed that there could only be one king in Manchester. Zlatan responded in typical Zlatan fashion, claiming that he would be the ‘God’ of Manchester instead. Writing for the Daily Mail, former Liverpool midfielder Redknapp, stated that Zlatan reminds him of Eric Cantona so much. “We had this idea that Zlatan was a bit of a bad boy but he is the ultimate pro. He has his own trainer … [Read more...]
Gary Neville: This Chelsea Star Is Premier League’s Best Player
Former Valencia boss Gary Neville has claimed Chelsea striker Diego Costa is the best player in the Premier League. The Spain international is topping goalscorers' chart in the league with 13 goals in 17 appearances for the Blues so far this season. Costa has helped Chelsea to several wins this season alone and are seriously contending for the title after their torrid display last season. Reports in the Daily star have it that the former Manchester United defender was asked on social media on who is the best player in the Premier League and Neville replied: 'Costa' Neville had a torrid time in the Spanish La Liga while managing Valencia and left them almost swimming in relegation waters. Costa has been in red-hot form for the Blues who are currently on … [Read more...]
Liverpool To Rival Arsenal For This Highly Rated 22-year-old
Liverpool will battle with Arsenal for highly-rated 22-year old Belgian goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert, who presently plays for Standard Liege in the Belgian Jupiter League with the Gunners viewing him as the long term successor to current first choice shot stopper Petr Cech, whose contract expires in 2019. Hubert has been in impressive form for his side having played 33 appearances since his move in 2012 thereby attracting the attention of English heavyweights like Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners have had him watched on numerous occasions including the recent 2-2 draw between Standard Liege and Genk with the goalkeeper getting glowing recommendations from Arsenal scouts. For Liverpool, their goalkeeping situation has come under a lot of criticism in recent … [Read more...]
Serie A Midfielder Opens Up On Interest From Chelsea
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has revealed there was interest from the Blues during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is said to be an avid admirer of the Belgium international and could be move for him next summer. Nainggolan is known for his physicality and composure in the midfield and has attracted interest from a host of European clubs too. Speaking about the possibility of a transfer, the 28-year-old said: “Was I close to moving to the Premier League? There was contact, but then I quickly decided to remain.” “He already wanted me when he was the Juve manager, but I’d already said I would never leave Roma for Juve. Now he tries to get me to Chelsea.” Although, the defensive midfield role is currently being occupied by … [Read more...]
Mourinho Revealed Why He Ignored United Starman Against West Brom Clash
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has finally explained why he dropped star player Juan Mata when the team clashed against West Brom on Saturday. The Portuguese tactician led his boys to pick up the full three points at The Hawthorns with a brace from Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Regular Ivorian powerhouse Eric Bailly missed the game due to injury, but the duo of Daley Blind and Juan Mata had to settle for a place on the bench. However, speaking about his decision to play Lingard, Mourinho said it was all about trying to break down a well organised West Brom side. "[He is] a different player than Juan [Mata],” Mourinho said. "Both very good players obviously but different players. "Against Palace we thought it was more important to have … [Read more...]
Arsenal Starman Persuade Ballon D’or Nominee About Possible Transfer
Ballon d'or nominee and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed how he is being wooed by Arsenal vice-captain and France national team colleague Laurent Koscielny. Griezmann, who finished in third place behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'or 2016 award, made this known in a chat with France Football magazine after he was named the 2016 French Player of the Year. While fielding questions from colleagues Koscielny cheekily asked: "If you want to discover a new league, why not do it at Arsenal with us?" In his response, Griezmann stated that: "For Arsenal, he speaks to me about them often. But I feel good at Madrid. I do not want to leave. I feel calm here. The little one (baby girl) has just arrived, I am playing … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Set To Dump These Two Defenders, Pundit Claims
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp insists that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will try to replace his two centre-half Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones with someone more reliable at the back in this transfer window. Ivorian Eric Bailly is injured while Mourinho decides benching Daley Blind occasionally, but prefers using the duo of Rojo and Jones at the heart of the defence. Both of them also featured in Saturday's 2-0 victory over West Brom, where they managed keeping a clean sheet. However, Redknapp seem to believe that the Portuguese coach will bring in another good centre-half to pair with Bailly for United, as he feels that Manchester United will sure do better without this current pair and Mourinho will be on the look out to replace these … [Read more...]
Chelsea Goal Machine Set To Be Offered A New Bumper Deal
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to sign a new contract extension that will keep him at the club till 2021. Costa has been in an electric form for the Blues, scoring 13 goals so far this season and is set to be rewarded for his display with a new bumper deal at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Daily Mail suggests that the club chiefs are impressed by the striker's recent form and hope he signs another two-year extension to his current deal which ends in 2019. Costa had earlier suggested he could leave the Blues last summer in favour of a return to his former club, Atletico Madrid following their poor defence of the Premier league title last season. However, the 28-year-old is set to given a bumper pay rise in a bid to tie him on a long term. Costa … [Read more...]
Arsenal Target This Star Player As Replacement For Sanchez Or Ozil
Arsenal have reportedly looking at the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus as a replacement for either Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez as both players continue to delay signing a new contract extension with the Gunners. Chilean forward and his German playmaker counterpart Mesut Ozil and widely regarded as the club's best players however both Arsenal stars have just 18 months left on their respective contracts with their deals expiring at the end of next season. The North London club are quietly confident the duo would sign a new contract however they don't want to put their eggs in one back, which is why their interest in Marco Reus is a back-up plan in the event that either Sanchez or Ozil fail to agree a new deal with the club according to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Tracking Fenerbahce Defender Ahead Of January Move
Chelsea have made initial steps to sign Simon Kjaer ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. The Blues are very keen on signing a centre-back next month and has marked Fenerbahce defender Kjaer, who has impressed for the Turkish giants since he joined from Ligue 1 side, Lille during 2015 summer transfer window. The defender was monitored by a host of European top clubs with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly tracking the Danish star but recent reports have it that the Blues have made contact with Kjaer over a winter move. Chelsea might sweat on convincing the 27-year-old defender to make the switch as it is understood that Fenerbahce are not desperate to sell him and hold out for an astronomical fee since Kjaer still have three … [Read more...]
Match Hero Finally Revealed What Mourinho Told Him Before Kickoff
Jesse Lingard has revealed what Jose Mourinho told him before United’s victory over West Brom on Saturday. Jose Mourinho gave the Englishman an opportunity to prove his worth by handing him a start at The Hawthorns, and Lingard in return made the most of his opportunity particularly by providing an assist for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first goal. In recent times, the youngster hasn’t been able to fight his way into the squad. Nevertheless, he provided the perfect cover for Henrikh Mkhitaryan who is currently with an injury. Jesse Lingard, while commenting on the West Brom game, revealed that coach Jose Mourinho spoke to him about feeding off his striker’s movement to find space for himself. "The manager just told me to make sure I noticed the gaps so I could … [Read more...]
Here Is The United Player Making Man United Win Matches Recently, Legend Reveals
According to new reports, Liverpool FC Legend Steven Gerrard thinks a midfield trio is a far better option for Manchester United following another impressive show from Michael Carrick in their 2-0 victory over West Brom on Saturday evening. Though United coach Jose Mourinho began the season with Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in midfield, he has recently begin using the trio of Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera and Pogba. With Carrick in the midfield, the red devils have still not lost a game and their win against West Brom saw them pick up three consecutive league games for just the second time this season. Steven Gerrard, speaking about the Englishman, insists he is now Mourinho’s key man at Old Trafford. "Jose at the start of the season tried to play … [Read more...]
Breaking! Chelsea Battle Liverpool For Unsettled French Midfielder
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea has been strongly linked with unsettled Inter Milan midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia as a potential replacement for outgoing Nigerian midfielder John Mikel Obi ahead of the January transfer window expected next month. The French international midfielder Jeffrey Kondogbia made a multi million pounds move to Italian Serie A side Inter Milan from French side AS Monaco at the start of last season however he has not lived up to his reputation at the San Siro with former Juventus manager Antonio Conte ready to give him an escape route from his predicament in Italy. He is likely to replace John Mikel Obi, who has spent over a decade at the club and has been linked with a move away with just six months left on his … [Read more...]
Breaking! United Closing In On €80m Rated Star
Manchester United are reportedly closely in on Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez, who presently plays for current European champions Real Madrid in the Spanish Primera Division, ahead of the January transfer window next month. Rodriguez has found playing opportunities hard to come by under French manager Zinedine Zidane and is open to a move away from Santiago Bernebeu when the transfer window opens on the 1st of January, 2017. The former AS Monaco and FC Porto star was the main man at the last FIFA World Cup in Brazil as he burst onto the scenes after scoring 6 goals to emerge topscorer thereby leading the Colombian team to their first ever quarter-final appearance in the tournament. The tournament earned James Rodriguez a £63m move to 11-time European … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Delivers Key Update About His Future
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has revealed he will 'think about offers' to open the door to a Chelsea move. The Blues have previously scouted the Colombian midfielder but a move for the 25-year-old did not materialise. However, Rodriguez has grown frustrated at his lack of chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. When asked about his future, he replied: “I can’t promise I will stay at Real Madrid. I have offers and seven days to think [about them].” It is understood that a £75 million could be in the offing for Real Madrid if they decide to let go off the midfielder. But Zidine Zidane has suggested otherwise earlier this month, he said: “He [Rodriguez] is going to stay here.” Reports in the Sun claimed the Colombian further thought about … [Read more...]
This United Player Is Giving Mourinho A Big Selection Headache
Ex-player Danny Murphy thinks Jesse Lingard has given Jose Mourinho a selection headache following his fine performance against West Brom on Saturday. The winger was given an opportunity to prove himself at The Hawthorns, and he utilised the opportunity perfectly to prove his worth. His perfect cross to huge Ibrahimovic gave United the opening goal in the first half. Even when many of us thought Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s injury would see Juan Mata find his way back into the squad, United boss decide deploying Lingard as he believed he’d be better suited for West Brom’s style of play. However, Murphy, speaking about Lingard's display, claims he has made a solid case as he fights for his place in the side. “He has great pace and willingness to get in behind … [Read more...]
Arsenal Ready To Snatch This English Star From Man United
Arsenal are interested in signing English international winger Jesse Lingard as the North London side target player reinforcements in the January transfer window next in a bid to rescue their failing league title push this season. According to The Sun newspapers, Jesse Lingard's current contract at Old Trafford will expire at the end of next season and with no contract renewal in sight Arsene Wenger could take advantage of the situation to make a swoop for him. This is coming on the back of a reported United interest in Arsenal and German playmaker Mesut Ozil with the report saying the interest in Lingard is as a revenge to that interest in the former Werder Bremen and Real Madrid star. Arsenal have a lot of work to do if they are to end their 13-year wait for … [Read more...]
Man United Urged To Give This Star Player More Time
Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben stated that he expects his countryman Memphis Depay to prove himself if he manages to secure a move away from Manchester United. Depay failed to show his worth since he moved to United from PSV in 2015. He was often benched under the tenure of former United coach Louis Van Gaal, and hasn’t been able to establish himself under the present boss Jose Mourinho. The Dutchman has nevertheless been linked with a move to Everton with other clubs, and he is expected to leave the Old Trafford in January. However, speaking recently about his situation, Robben believes he’ll be able to recover if he joins another club. “He is a very talented player,” he said. “It’s a pity it didn’t work at Manchester until now. He’s playing very few … [Read more...]
Chinese Clubs In Transfer Battle To Sign ANOTHER Blues Star
Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai Shenhua are in battle to try lure Chelsea skipper John Terry to China. The Blues skipper has been dropped to the bench for the most time under Antonio Conte and has reportedly been told by the club that this season will be his last at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Express has now claimed that former Blues boss Felipe Scolari and Sunderland ex-manager Gus Poyet are keen to bring the 36-year-old to the far east. Terry had earlier snubbed a deal to the Chinese Super League with Guangzhou Evergrande about a year ago but a deal is understood to be considerable since his future with Chelsea looks uncertain. The English defender could earn around £11.9m a season after tax if he decides to join Chelsea teammate, … [Read more...]
Man United Closer To Signing £42M Highly Rated Defender As Club President Jets In For Talks
According to new reports in Portugal, Manchester United are edging closer to a deal for Sweden defender Victor Lindelof after Benfica’s president jetted into England for talks with the Red Devils. 22-year old Lindelof has became known popularly as one of the brightest young talents in Europe. And even striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while speaking about his fellow countryman just last month, said Lindelof is ready to make the step up for a ‘big club’. Defender Victor Lindelof keeps attracting the attention of so many clubs in Europe, especially for his impressive performances this season at his club Benfica. The Swedish international already has 11 appearances for his country. Portuguese outlet O Jogo reported recently that Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira … [Read more...]
Conte Lifts Lid On His January Transfer Plans
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he will make some possible transfers in January. Having started life in the Premier league with a bang, the Italian boss is set to hold talks with Chelsea board over possible transfer reinforcements in the January window. Following their 11th straight victory over Crystal Palace last Saturday, the Blues are now seven points clear off their rivals on the league table after 16 games. And the club owner, Roman Abramovich has impressed with their performances so far and now willing to give Conte a considerable large transfer war chest in a bid to improve the squad as they go on another tile challenge in the second part of the season. When asked about his January plans, the 47-year-old boss told the club's website: “We must … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic: This Is What Surprised Me Most At Man United
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic maintained his fine goalscoring form against West Brom in a premier league game on Saturday with a brace. With just over four minutes played, the hugeman scored his first with a header that was put in by Jesse Lingard, and scored his second in the 55th minute. The brace means he now has 12 goals so far this season in the EPL and third in the goalscoring chart. Considering that this is his first term in the EPL, he could be graded above average. Now at the ripe old age of 35, Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims he's like red wine and only getting better. "I'm settling in. I feel happy, I feel good," he said, per Manchester Evening News. "Even if I'm 35, in my mind I'm 20. I think I could play also at 50, but it won't be down to … [Read more...]
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