Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that his Belgian star Divock Origi, who has scored 5 goals in his last 5 games, only has a little knock after he was substituted during his side's 3-0 away win over Middlesbrough at The Riverside. Klopp was speaking with the club's official website after the game. He said: "I don't think [he is injured], no. A little knock and a little bit of pain. We wanted to change Sadio but then Divock was on the floor." Liverpool's next four fixtures are against Everton (Merseyside Derby), Stoke City, Manchester City and Sunderland with the last three games expected in the space of less than a week. To this effect, the former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss spoke on the busy schedule and he was surprisingly positive. He said: "The … [Read more...]
Courtois Sends Message To Fans Over His Future At Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has issued a heart apology for his the comments he made about his future during the summer. The Belgian had earlier talked up on his chances of returning to Spain which caused suggestion that he could move away from Stamford Bridge when his current contract expires in 2018. Courtois signed for Chelsea in 2011 from Genk but was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid where he spent three successful years and returned to Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho, helping the Blues to a glorious Premier League title but clearly became frustrated as they lost their steam in the 2015/16 season which led to the sack of the Portuguese boss. In the summer, the Belgium international said he might be considering his … [Read more...]
Liverpool Faces Challenge In Race To Sign Highly Rated Virgil Van Dijk
Anfield giants Liverpool are one of the many teams interested in the signature of Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk, who currently plays for South Coast club Southampton having moved from Scottish Premier League (SPL) champions Celtic. As per the report from Daily Record, Liverpool will have to fight for their transfer target with the likes of Manchester United, Everton Manchester City and Chelsea with the report claiming that 2-time English Premier League (EPL) champions Manchester City are ahead of the queue for the transfer of the Dutchman due to his preference to play under the Citizens manager Pep Guardiola. Virgil Van Dijk's stok has risen since his move to Southampton from Celtic and has grown to become one of the best centre backs in the EPL. He has formed … [Read more...]
La Liga Star João Cancelo Not Optimistic About United Transfer
During the approach of the transfer window, different dramas are being staged between clubs and their players. At some points, we see situations where the player desire leaving the club but the club want him to stay. But actually, the opposite is happening at Valencia presently. During the past few months, speculations were spreading that João Cancelo was being linked to top European clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United and Manchester City. It is obvious that United's boss Jose Mourinho and City's manager Pep Guardiola could arguably do with a right back, Manchester United especially if Matteo Darmian returns to Italy, so the speculations deserves attention. On Tuesday, Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Cancelo could be sold so Valencia would be … [Read more...]
Blues Player Michy BatshuayiTo Snub January Move
Belgian star Michy Batshuayi is set to remain and fight for his place at Chelsea according to reliable reports. Batshuayi arrived Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 side, Marseille during the last summer transfer window but has not nailed a spot in the starting eleven due to the brilliant form of Diego Costa. Costa is currently the top scorer in the Premier League and has continue keep the Belgian striker on the bench, sparking speculations that he might leave for loan in January. Reports in Goal.com claim that Batshuayi is being touted by a host of English clubs and also from clubs from Italy and France. However, it has emerged that the 23-year-old is prepared to remain at Chelsea and fight for his place. Though, Antonio Conte has been naming the same starting … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Reveals Selling Oscar Could Weaken Chelsea Squad
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has warned Antonio Conte that the departure of Oscar will damage his Chelsea squad. The Brazilian midfielder is on his way out of Chelsea after seeing his chances reduced to a bench role under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old is set to join former boss, Andre Villas-Boas at Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG. Confirming his departure, Oscar said: "It's 90 per cent certain, it just depends on a few bureaucratic details." But Keown holds a different view about the transfer, claiming Conte will be left with a weaker squad if the Brazilian leaves mid-season. He told Daily Mail: "I think his departure would weaken Chelsea's cause — and you question the ambition of the player, "Even though he is not playing at the moment, the 25-year-old … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer: Mourinho Set To Splash Upto £143m On Keane, Griezmann and Hector Herrera
A recent report suggested that English giants Manchester United may be lining up a return for a former defender, and have put their attention once again on a La Liga star. The Sun reported that United boss Jose Mourinho, after re-signing Frenchman Paul Pogba in the summer for a world-record fee, could be looking to bring back former Red Devils’ academy man Michael Keane. The report also states further that Manchester United are considering a move for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann. 23-year old Keane made just one appearance in the first team at United before switching to Burnley in January 2015 on a three-and-a-half year deal. And with United's manager interested in reinforcing his defense department, the centre-back is apparently being … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer, Liverpool Target Xerdan Shaqiri Alerts Club Of His Availability
Stoke City and Switzerland star Xerdan Shaqiri has openly discussed his desire to play for a club playing regularly in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) having tasted the competition when he was at German champions Bayern Munich. The 25-year old Swiss star was strongly linked with Liverpool before he moved to the Potters at the start of last season and has also been linked with other clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. Shaqiri, who has scored three league goals this season to match his total return from last season, expressed his desire to play for a UCL side in a chat with popular English news outlet Daily Mirror. He said: "At 25, it would be silly to say that I want to end my career at Stoke." "Of course I want to play Champions League again in the near … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer, Chelsea Target Tottenham Defender Eric Dier
English Premier League (EPL) league leaders Chelsea are monitoring the situation of fellow London side Tottenham's defensive player Eric Dier, who is reportedly frustrated at his lack of playing time this season on the colours of the team. Eric Dier, who can play anywhere across the backline in addition to the defensive midfield position, made his transfer to White Hart Lane from Portuguese Super League side Sporting Lisbon during the summer of 2014 and went on to do great things for Mauricio Pochettino's team as he helped them to almost win the league title before they eventually lost to champions Leicester City. In his time at Tottenham he made his debut for the Three Lions of England and went on to feature at this summer's European Championships however he … [Read more...]
Spurs Boss Opens Up On Dier’s Rumoured Move To Chelsea
Tottenham hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out possibility of Eric Dier joining Chelsea. Reports in the Times had earlier claimed that the Blues are attempting to sign the 23-year-old who has seen his role at the White Hart Lane reduced to the bench. But Pochettino told Sky sports: “Absolutely no. Eric Dier is our player,” “He extended his contract and improved his salary after the Euros. There is no doubt that his future is here at Tottenham.” Dier has recently deployed to centre-back to stand in for the injured Toby Aiderwerld while the duo of Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele has continued to play in the middle for the North London club which has sparked suggestions that the Englishman is worried that his place in the Three Lions … [Read more...]
Conte Closely Monitoring This Serie A Midfielder
Chelsea are closely monitoring Genoa midfielder Diego Laxalt according to his agent. Antonio Conte is keen on bringing the midfielder to Stamford Bridge as per his agent, Vincenzo D’Ippolito who revealed there are offers on the table for the 23-year-old. Chelsea are understood to be actively being in the market for new signings after their success in the League so far. Vincenzo D’Ippolito has revealed Conte is interested signing Laxalt having watched him since his days as Juventus boss and has continued to monitor his situation even as Chelsea manager. He told Calciomercato: ‘Genoa believe in him, but they are always open to selling their players for the right offer,’ ‘He’s not going to leave in January, but the club will definitely listen to … [Read more...]
Rudi Garcia Sure Maxime Lopez Won’t Leave For Liverpool Or Arsenal Amidst Transfer Rumours
Olympique Marseille coach Rudi Garcia has disclosed that ongoing transfer rumours involving his young midfielder Maxime Lopez won't harm him in any way despite the opening of the January transfer window in the next few weeks. Maxime Lopez, who recently returned from a serious injury, has been linked several times with English heavyweight clubs and league title contenders like Liverpool and Arsenal. Speaking about the transfer rumours surrounding his young prospect, Olympique Marseille boss Rudi Garcia, who is surely aware of those rumours, confirmed that he trusts the midfielder to stay focused. In his words, he said: "He was sent to our internal media and we saw that this boy has his head on his shoulders. We will continue to protect him." "Maxime Lopez is … [Read more...]
Tottenham Midfielder Tom Carroll Could Go On Loan
The American manager of struggling English Premier League (EPL) side Swansea City has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Carroll is a transfer target for the club with the January transfer window just some few weeks away from opening. The 24-year-old had earlier spent the 2014/15 football season at Welsh club Swansea City on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur and if what the former manager of the United States of America (USA) said is anything to go by Tom Carroll may ink a permanent deal with the Liberty Stadium outfit. When asked about transfer targets and plans ahead of the window, Bob Bradley, who is the father of American international midfielder Michael Bradley said: "You get different names out on the table, and then there are … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boss Klopp Wants Attacking Reinforcements In January
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that he is on the look out for attacking options as he prioritises what he wants to do ahead of the January transfer window scheduled to open on the 1st of January, 2017. Despite the well publicized malaise being suffered by his leaky defence, Klopp hinted that he wants to reinforce his attacking options rather than solve his team's defensive woes. Speaking on the winter transfer window that is due to open in the next few weeks, Jurgen Klopp said: "The winter transfer market is the most difficult. We are always looking." "If you watch our bench, very experienced in defence and not offence. If the situation stays like this it is clear we have open eyes." the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss further … [Read more...]
This Is How Tottenham Boss Pochettino Wants To Approach Transfer Market
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has disclosed exclusively how he would be approaching the January transfer window with the market set to open in two and a half weeks despite the fact there is uncertainty at the North London club due to the fact that head of recruitment Paul Mitchell has already served a 16-month notice period for the club to find a successor for him when he eventually leaves his post. Speaking on the transfer window, Pochettino said: "It's not about money, it's how you invest the money." "The market is crazy. You can see how the value of players has increased. You need to be clever. You need to be imaginative and creative and try to fight for good players at a very good price. "When you're building a stadium you are not only focused to … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Said He Is Open To Offers For United Stars
Jose Mourinho has revealed that he is always open to offers on players. Speculations keep flying around that the duo of Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay are moving out of Old Trafford, and that Everton are particularly interested in both players since the team needs to add more power to both their midfield and attack lines. “I am always open to listen to offers for every player,” Mourinho admitted. “More than listen to offers, I am always ready to listen to the players themselves. So any player who knocks on my door and is not happy and wants to move, when the offers are correct, I will never stop a player from leaving even if it is to a rival. "When [Juan] Mata left Chelsea to come to Manchester United [in 2014], in my mentality, [it’s] no problem … [Read more...]
Tottenham In Sensational Swoop For England Star Ross barkley
North London side Tottenham Hotspurs have been sensationally linked with Everton star Ross barkley with a view to making the deal possible during the January transfer window expected to open in few weeks' time. England international Ross Barkley has attracted some criticisms from his manager at Everton, Ronald Koeman, and according to popular English news outlet London Evening Standard, Tottenham could take advantage of the situation to get the man they want when the transfer window opens next month despite the fact that club's are always reluctant to sell their players, most especially the key ones, to other clubs in what is the mid-season transfer window. As per the report from the previously mentioned London Evening Standard a fee of £35m is regarded as the … [Read more...]
Intriguing! Manchester United Finally Struck A Deal!
The Manchester United official website just announced that the club have struck a new deal with digital music platform Deezer. Right now, Deezer becomes United's first ever official audio streaming partner. The agreement was celebrated in a video published on the MUFC website featuring current players and club legend Rio Ferdinand. The partnership will see about Deezer working to enhance the user experience on Manchester United’s digital channels, giving fans access over 43m tracks and 40k other pieces of audio content, such as podcasts. Furthermore, Deezer will feature player playlists and offer matchday playlists for fans at Old Trafford. Richard Arnold, United’s group managing director, said: “This is an exciting partnership for us and … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ace Set For Incredible £52million Move
Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to join Shanghai SIPG in incredible £52million deal in January, according to widespread reports. The Brazilian playmaker appears to be on his way to China to join former Blues boss André Villas-Boas at Shanghai SIPG due to lack of chances under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old midfielder has only managed five appearances in the Premier League since the Italian boss arrived in the summer. The Blues had earlier snubbed a bid from Chinese club, Guangzhou Evergrande during the last summer transfer window with hopes that Oscar will fight for his place in the squad with likes of Eden Hazard and Willian to contest an attacking midfield position with. However, reports in the Daily Mail suggests that Conte has lost his … [Read more...]
Key Players Out, Liverpool Starting XI vs. Middlesbrough
Anfield giants Liverpool will be hoping to get their league title challenge back on track when they travel to The Riverside to play newly promoted English Premier League (EPL) side in what is a week 16 fixture. The spotlight has been on Jurgen Klopp's side following the not too impressive performances of their German goalkeeper Loris Karius in the last two games namely the 4-3 away loss to Bournemouth at Dean Court and the 2-2 home draw with London club West Ham United. Due to these two games, Liverpool have fallen further behind league leaders by 6 points. Former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss Jurgen Klopp would be hoping his side could take the three points at stake to stay in contention for the league title. Ahead of the clash with Aitor Karanka's … [Read more...]
Mourinho Interested In £54M Ruthless Striker For Ibrahimovic Replacement
New reports emerged that Manchester United are lurking around to offer ruthless striker Edinson Cavani the chance of a move to ply his trade in England if he failed to agree a new deal with his present team Paris St Germain. Cavani had been offered by PSG a new three-year deal to replace his current contract that runs out in 2018. However, the star striker is reportedly stalling on putting pen to paper. For the last 18 months, the 29 year old Uruguay international has been a target for Manchester United and Chelsea, and Jose Mourinho would like to see him play for the red devils as he could be a possible long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The £54.3 million signing has scored 14 goals in 14 games for PSG this season and is on course to better his … [Read more...]
Good News: Manchester United Can Now Sign Wanted Defender For £15M
According to reports, English Premier League top team Manchester United are being made to realise that they will have to bring out a superb £15 million ($19 million) out of their pocket if they really want to get the services of Southampton FC defender Jose Fonte in the January window transfer. Controversial Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, looked earnestly to sign his countryman Jose Fonte from his current club Southampton FC in the summer. Speculations keeps flying round the media that the Portuguese tactician is working hard and is deeply keen to add experience to his defense department. 32-year-old Fonte who was part of Portugal’s victorious Euro 2016 campaign, has 18 months left on his contract at St Mary’s. The former Chelsea boss signed … [Read more...]
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