Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hinted that Chelsea are ready to bring in a replacement for want-away Brazilian playmaker, Oscar. Following reports that Oscar could set to leave the Stamford Bridge to seal a transfer to Chinese Super League to join former Blues boss, Andre Villas-boas at Shanghai SIPG in a deal worth £52million. The Blues are reportedly preparing deals to replace the playmaker and Conte has now revealed he might have found a perfect replacement in the attacking midfield for the Blues. Asked if he’d discussed replacing Oscar with the Chelsea board, he said: ‘Yes, I always talk with the club, with the board. ‘I explain my thoughts with every situation. It’s normal with a club, you try to make the best decision. ‘There are situations that … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Revealed The Fate Of Players Future At Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho just confirmed that the duo of Luke Shaw and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will both remain unavailable for Manchester United’s English Premier League clash against West Brom this Saturday. We think the red devils are going to have a good time at The Hawthorns on Saturday evening, considering their victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Luke Shaw has continuously struggled with injuries, while Mkhitaryan on the other hand has only recently been left on the sidelines after he was forced off the pitch against Tottenham following a challenge from Spurs' Danny Rose. Speaking in his press conference prior to the game, the Portuguese tactician ruled the duo out. Presently, the pair of Shaw and Mkhitarayn are both vital … [Read more...]
West Ham Ready To Swoop For Estranged Blues Star
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi could be set for a switch to West Ham during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old striker has had a torrid start to life at the Stamford Bridge and has barely started a game for the Blues since his arrival from Marseille during the summer. However, West Ham who were actually beaten to the Belgian's signature has now rekindled their interest following his lack of chances with the Blues. Although, Batshuayi has reportedly held talks with the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge about his future with the club. The 23-year-old may continue to find life difficult at Chelsea due to Diego Costa's electric form. Reports in the Sun have it that Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is desperate looking to bring in more firepower in … [Read more...]
Arsenal Team News, Injury Update, Starting XI vs. Man City
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that injured players like Skhrodan Mustafi and Aaron Ramsey will still miss the huge clash with title rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening in what is a week 17 fixture in the English Premier League (EPL) this season. The 67-year old also stated that the players available to him are the ones he employed during the last league game against Everton at Goodison Park on Tuesday and that there are no additions as none of his injured players have recovered in time for the game against Pep Guardiola's team. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the game, Wenger said: "Ahead of Manchester City we should have the same squad who went to Everton." "Nobody (is) back, Ramsey is not back in … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Chelsea Probable Line-up vs Crystal Palace, Chelsea To Crush Palace If They Field This XI
The Blues are set to face another London side in Crystal Palace but the match is not expected to spring any surprises, owing to the level of consistency in Chelsea's current squad. Probable line-up in a 3-4-3 formation Courtois- Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill- Fabregas, Kante, Alonso, Moses- Hazard, Pedro, Costa. In goal as usual, Thibaut Courtois is expected to keep his place in between the sticks for Antonio Conte's side. David Luiz will continue to marshal the defence alongside Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta as they look to get another clean sheet against Palace at Selhurst Park. Cesc Fabregas has been tipped to start ahead of Nemanja Matic in this fixture after his recent heroics alongside N'Golo Kante who still holds the best winning … [Read more...]
Breaking! Liverpool Set To Rescue Starman
English Premier League (EPL) side Liverpool have been placed on alert after the agent of transfer target and Brazilian star Gabriel Barbosa revealed that his client could leave his Italian side Inter Milan in the January transfer window, which is expected to open on the 1st of January, 2017, as per the report from Football Italia. According to his agent, Wagner Ribeiro, Gabigol as he is popularly called has been left humilitated by the lack of playing time at the San Siro and would be looking to move after playing just 16 minutes of Italian Serie A action. Gabriel Barbosa regarded as one of the biggest prospects in Brazilian football sealed transfer to Inter Milan during the summer in a deal worth €30m however he has found limited playing opportunities at his … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Mourinho Finally Revealed His Plans For January Activities
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho dropped a major hint that he is not "chasing" Southampton FC captain Jose Fonte in the January transfer window. As January approaches, speculations and rumours keep revolving round the Old Trafford. While Saints skipper Jose Fonte was continually linked with a move to United, the trio of Morgan Schneiderlin, Memphis Depay and Bastian Schweinsteiger were among those linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Nevertheless, the Portuguese coach seem not to be interested in participating heavily in next month's transfer activities. "No, I am quiet and calm and see what happens," he said when asked about incomings. "As I was saying, I would like to keep my squad the same. "But as a manager I never feel I have the right … [Read more...]
Breaking: Unhappy Arsenal Target To Confirm Surprise January Move?
This could finally be the time English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal get their hands on long term target Julian Draxler with reports claiming that his present club VFL Wolfsburg from the German Bundesliga is ready to let him leave the side for as little as £25m in the January transfer window, which is expected in the next few weeks. Draxler, who made the move to VFL Wolfsburg from fellow German side Schalke 04, has endured a frustrating season so far after he angered fans when he openly spoke about leaving the club in the summer prompting fans to boo him. A move would undoubtedly be the best and most obvious solution for the three parties involved (Julian Draxler, VFL Wolfsburg and the fans). The 23-year old attacking midfielder has been linked with the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Potential Target Hold Talks With Rival
Ivorian and Atalanta midfielder Frank Kessie, who is a strong Liverpool target, has held talks with English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea through his agent according to reports emanating from the Italian media. According to Correire dello Sport, his representative Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials in London to talk about the potential transfer of the player to Stamford Bridge ahead of the January transfer window, which is scheduled to open on the 1st of January, 2017 despite the interest from league title rivals Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side have been strongly linked with Frank Kessie for the past weeks with a fee of around £22.5m mooted as the transfer fee that would be required for him to leave his Italian Serie A side Atalanta when the … [Read more...]
4-2-3-1 Formation, Mourinho Gets Double Injury Boost.
Ahead of the game against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, United manager Jose Mourinho has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference this afternoon. The Portuguese tactician confirmed a huge injury boost with the news that Chris Smalling is set to return to the squad after finally recovering from a troublesome broken toe which has held him off in recent weeks. Since United’s 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge back in October, Smalling has been on the sidelines. However, the defender is now back and is expected to feature in the West Brom game. His return comes at the prefect time since Eric Bailly won't be with the squad on the trip to West Brom. Bailly was forced off shortly after half-time against Crystal Palace in midweek, and … [Read more...]
Klopp Determine To Get 23-Year-Old Brilliant Forward, Deal Could Be Finalized In January
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in signing Ghanaian star Frank Acheampong, who plays for Belgian side Anderlecht, to bolster his squad with the January transfer window around two weeks away from opening on the 1st of January, 2017. Klopp has openly discussed the prospects of strengthening his attacking options at Anfield and is now targeting the 23-year old, who can play as a left sided defender or a left winger, according to popular news outlet The Sun. The report further added that the Ghanaian utility player is valued at a cheap fee of £6m considering the way the transfer market is at the moment. Liverpool are without a shadow of doubt at the front of the queue though other sides like English championship club Newcastle United and … [Read more...]
Arsenal Ready To Spend Big On 22-Year-Old 5f Tall Midefielder In Surprise Deal
North London club Arsenal will compete with city rivals and English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea for the race to win the signature of Italian Serie A star Diego Laxalt ahead of the January transfer window, which is expected to pen in two weeks' time according to reports coming out of Italy. 23-year old Laxalt, who has just one cap for the Uruguay national team, plays for Genoa and has impressed this season in the colours of his side prompting interest from European heavyweights such as Arsenal and Chelsea. The attacking midfielder has so far scored 1 goal in addition to 2 assists so far this season. Chelsea reportedly want the left-footer to replace Brazilian midfielder Oscar, who has been lined with the Chinese Super League while Arsenal would like to … [Read more...]
Manchester United Return For Starman As Striker Aims Premier League Comeback
New report emanated recently that sensational striker who had once made a mark in Man Utd, Tottenham and Fulhum-Dimitar Berbatov, desires to play in the Premier League again. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker wants a Premier League comeback, and he is hoping a return to Manchester United can help him achieve his aim. The Bulgaria international played for the red devils between 2008 and 2012, but is presently a free agent after leaving Greek club PAOK in the summer. However, he is reportedly interested to return to the English top flight - where he also played for Tottenham and Fulham - and is not ready to quit football despite the fact he will turn 36 in January. Berbatov, according to a Bulgarian news outlet Sportal, will visit Carrington next week to … [Read more...]
Mikel Reveals How Winger’s Departure Helped Victor Moses At Chelsea
Juan Cuadrado's departure from Chelsea helped Victor Moses' form at Stamford Bridge, according to Mikel Obi. Moses has enjoyed an unprecedented success with Chelsea this season and has become a vital part of Conte's 3-4-3 formation but Super Eagles skipper and club teammate believes the departure of Juan Cuadrado to Juventus made it easier for the winger to break into the first team. He told Standard Sport: "This is the happiest I have seen Victor at the club. You can really the notice the change in him at the training ground. Chelsea has gone 10-game winning spree in the Premier League using the 3-4-3 formation which Moses has being deployed to the right wing-back and has paid off remarkably for the Blues. Mikel further revealed: "It was a key moment … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £30m Bid For Highly Rated Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly made Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Veratti a top target in January. Reports in Daily Mail claim that the Blues are growing increasingly confident of signing Veratti from Ligue 1 champions, PSG during the January transfer window with the French outfit asking for over £30 million. However, the Premier League table toppers believe they can sign the French midfielder for under £40 million. The 24-year-old midfielder has doubts over his future with PSG due to attacks from the French media. Donati Di Campli told Rai Sport: ‘Verratti wants to win at PSG,’ ‘However, if these attacks from the French media continue then Marco will evaluate his position and will probably leave Paris.’ The coach of the Italian national side, … [Read more...]
Photo – Blues Star Eden Hazard Returns To Training Ahead Of Palace Trip
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Belgian attacker was side-lined from the Blues trip to Stadium of Light last Wednesday after suffering a knock in training but has now returned to action and is in contention to face Palace at Selhurst Park. When asked on the absence of Hazard from their victory over Sunderland, Antonio Conte told Sky Sports: ‘I don’t think so. For this game he couldn’t play. ‘There are no easy games, for this reason we must pay attention.’ Reports in the Metro claim, the Blues forward was spotted running at the Cobham training facility with indications he will be part of the squad that play Palace on Saturday. In related news, reports in the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hijacks Liverpool Move For Franck Kessie
Chelsea are set to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The 19-year-old midfielder looks to be on his way to Stamford Bridge following reports in the Corriere dello Sport that the player's agent, Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials this week to thrash details of a potential move to London in January. Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the midfielder but it appears the Blues are ready to nick the midfielder in the next transfer window. The Ivorian star has been an integral part of Atalanta squad this season, as they sit sixth in the Serie A, scoring five goals in 11 appearances this season. However, Kessie is set to feature for Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations next month and … [Read more...]
Manchester United Closing In On January Deal, Mourinho Eager To Let Go
Jose Mourinho led Manchester United to receive yet another boost on Wednesday night as the United boys beat their opponent Crystal Palace in an English Premier League game. Despite making the Manchester United management to cough out huge amount of money in the summer window transfer to bring in players like Paul Pogba, the Portuguese tactician has failed to wholly convince since being handed the managing baton at Old Trafford. With so much deadwood picked up during the post-Sir Alex Ferguson period, the Daily Telegraph said something that tickles pundits. The Daily Telegraph insisted that Morgan Schneiderlin’s unhappy stay at the Theatre of Dreams is set to come to an end as he closes in on a £24m move to Everton. Even though he was one of the most … [Read more...]
4-2-3-1 Formation: Key Player Dropped, One Change For The Gunners in Arsenal Probable Line-up Vs Manchester City
Brazilian defender Gabriel would likely continue to deputise for injured German star Skhrodan Mustafi at the heart of Arsenal defence ahead of their crucial English Premier League (EPL) clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening in what would be a week 17 fixture. Mustafi, who was signed from Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia for a princely sum of £32m during the transfer window earlier in the summer, has been an ever present fixture in the Arsenal side making 12 league appearances before sustaining a hamstring injury in Arsenal's last league game at home against Stoke City which eventually ended 3-1 in the Gunners' favour. The previously mentioned Gabriel replaced Mustafi for the last league game against Everton at Goodison Park but … [Read more...]
Mourinho Eager To Get Former United Youngster Michael Keane Back To Old Trafford
Manchester United seem to enjoy signing former players for a higher price than at which they were let go, and a clear instance was seen when France International Paul Pogba was signed at a world record fee in summer. Now, they are back in their usual habit. But this time around the management don't have the intention of splashing as huge as £89 million. The Sun recently reported that Manchester United are set to move for Burnley star Michael Keane. The 23 year-old left Old Trafford in 2015 after making just one appearance for United, and has since thrived at Turf Moor. Keane has been instrumental in Sean Dyche's defensive line and he had even earned a call-up to the England squad.Of course, Mourinho is quite aware that his defense rank needs to be … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Barcelona Star Ivan Rakitic Revealed Decision About Deal
Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic has been linked away from Camp Nou and it is stated that teams like Manchester United, Juventus and Chelsea are interested in getting his signature. Nevertheless, Mundo Deportivo reported that Ivan Rakitic is set to dismiss interest from Jose Mourinho and sign a new deal at Camp Nou. The Croatian has been a key player since his arrival from Sevilla in 2014 but has unfortunately recently lost importance following the signings of other players like Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez. This season however, Rakitic who was rated €44M has started 10 of Barcelona’s 15 La Liga games and can still be seen as a key part of the squad therefore it is expected that he would sign a new deal at the club. This season in La Liga, he has scored two goals, … [Read more...]
All Set: United Ready To Announce The Signing Of Talented Striker Daishawn Redan
Reports recently emerged that English Premier League side Manchester United are close to bringing in teenage Ajax star Daishawn Redan. Squawka stated that the striker “turns 16 in January and is believed to have decide that he would like to join United". Additionally, it was reported that Redan had gained the attention of a handful of top European clubs and they are keeping an eye on him. Nevertheless, Dutch side Ajax desire to keep the youngster to themselves for the time being. The talented teenager has made 23 appearances for the Netherlands at youth level—most recently for their under-17s—and has scored 18 superb goals. United officials were reportedly tipped off about Redan by former Ajax scout Henny De Regt. De Regt now works in the Manchester United … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 559
- 560
- 561
- 562
- 563
- …
- 633
- Next Page »