Last summer, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho met with Galatasaray winger ahead of the pre-season friendly between the red devils and the Turkish side. Manchester United played Galatasaray in pre-season, and Mourinho reportedly had a private word with Bruma ahead of kick off. Presently, new reports have revealed the conversation that transpired between United boss Jose Mourinho and Galatasaray winger Bruma last summer. This season, the young talent who had previously made known his desire to play in the English Premier League, has scored five goals in his 13 appearances for his club Galatasaray, and the Portuguese winger has been linked to a move to Manchester United. Bruma, speaking with Turkish website Fanatik, said: "I feel that an important manager is … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Credits Grandmother For Career Success
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a £25m summer signing from North east club Newcastle United, has lauded his maternal grandmother for his success in the world of football adding that she raised him and always took her to training in Rotterdam at an early age. Speaking about the impact of his grandma Francina Mayland on his footballing career, the Dutch international said: "When I was five, my mother wanted to leave for another city, Amsterdam. I asked if I could stay with my grandma so I stayed with her from five to 18. She took care of me." "We were not rich. We didn't have a car so we travelled by subway. But there were times when we had to be at training at 7am and it was too early for the subway so she would walk with me. Although she was … [Read more...]
Reason Arsenal Must Offer Star Duo Contract Extension – Legend
Former Arsenal player and football pundit Paul Merson has urged the North London side to give star duo Alexi Sanchez and Mesut Ozil new contracts at the club. Chilean forward Sanchez and German playmaker Ozil are presently locked in a contract extension talks with their respective contracts scheduled to expire in 18 months time in the summer of 2018. Speaking about their contract impasse with Arsenal on talksport, Merson, who scored 99 goals in 425 games for Arsenal said: "They need to get these two players signed up in my opinion – for me, they have to sign these two." "They are their best players by a mile and if they don’t sign them up, I don’t know where Arsenal go from there. "You wouldn’t buy a season ticket,” said Merson. “What’s the point if you … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Calls Out Star Defender Over His Role With Three Lions
Conte has instructed John Terry to focus more on playing rather than coaching for now. Following earlier revelations from the English veteran that he is pondering on switching to football management. The Italian boss has said he should do more on the pitch than planning his retirement already. The 47-year-old said: “John has great experience. “But now it’s important to be focused to play because, for now, he’s a footballer. “In the future he can take this decision to become a manager. I think he can, for sure.” Earlier this week, it was reported that the English FA will offer their former skipper an early route into management by giving him a position in England development teams alongside Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole and Paul … [Read more...]
Man United Fans Criticised For Fellaini Boo
Former United player Gary Neville is not happy with the section of the Manchester United fans who booed Marouane Fellaini as he was warming up at Old Trafford during the 1-0 Sunday's victory over Tottenham. Fellaini dipped himself inside a wide pool of criticism last weekend after he caused a late penalty as United draw 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park. While United are leading 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, coach Jose Mourinho sent Fellaini to warm up. His appearance on the sidelines however sparked a series of jeers from some of the Manchester United fans. The Sky Sports commentator was not impressed to see that reaction from some of the home fans at Old Trafford and while speaking during Sky Sports‘ live coverage of the game, he … [Read more...]
Former Tottenham Player Tips Club To Make Title Assault
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavyluchenko is of the opinion that his former side have a good chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title this season to further complement the fact that they missed the title to champions Leicester City last season. Tottenham are presently seven points adrift of leaders (27 points from the opening 14 games) and North London rivals Arsenal (34 points from the opening 15 games) with the possibility of going ten points adrift if Chelsea (34 points from 14 games) beat West Brom in th early kickoff on Sunday afternoon. Speaking on his forme team's chances of winning first EPL title with the club official website, the Russian international said: "I think the play of Tottenham can allow them to fight for the gold … [Read more...]
Prem Star: Why This Chelsea Player Is The Best In England
Leicester City star Robert Huth has confessed Chelsea now have the best player in the Premier League with N'Golo Kante. The Frenchman was part of Leicester city side that won the League against all odds which later earned him a transfer to the Stamford Bridge last summer transfer window. The effect of Kante's absence is clearly being felt in the Foxes side as they have struggled to win in the league while Chelsea have constantly remained on the top of the table. Prior to their 4-2 win over Manchester City at the King Power, Huth said: ‘I think N’Golo Kante is the best player in the Premier League.’ The foxes outran Pep Guardiola's men on Saturday evening to put some hopes of them staying above the relegation zone on the League table as a hattrick from … [Read more...]
Tottenham Defender Braces Up For ‘Hostile’ Reception At United
Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has disclosed that he is ready for a potential hostile reception at Old Trafford ahead of the league clash with hosts Manchester United. The England international had accused United's Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera of elbowing him during last month's 2-2 draw between England and Spain at the Wembley Stadium with the former Sporting Lisbon star telling Herrera afterwards that: "I'll see you soon." This attracted a lot of attention and abuse from United towards Dier most especially on social media. Speaking ahead of the huge clash on Sunday evening, Dier said: "What I said was taken a bit out of context. I was just joking." "It's a shame there wasn't a camera there because a video could have seen how I said it. Some times … [Read more...]
Clubs Are Interested In Signing Liverpool Star, Fans Eager To Have Him
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has said that several clubs are interested in Liverpool and England star Daniel Sturridge, who has found first team opportunities hard to come by under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and is reportedly looking to move away from Anfield. Struggling London side West Ham United has been linked with former Manchester City and Chelsea striker. Speaking with TV outlet, Sky Sports, when asked about the link to Sturridge, Slaven Bilic said: "He's one of the biggest talents, he's a great player." "The talent is there, the touch, the finishing, everything is great. The only thing that has stopped him being a regular for club and country are the injuries. He's just a player that has been linked with us, basically, and we've been linked … [Read more...]
£20m Rated Defender To Complete Chelsea Move In January – Club Manager Wants Him Urgently
Chelsea on loan defender Abdul Baba Rahman could make a shock return to Premier League in January, with various report linking him to Everton. According to report from the Sun, Everton new boss Ronald Koeman is making plans to lure the Ghanaian international left back to Goodison Park in the winter transfer window. Koeman sees Baba as a potential replacement for 31-year old Leighton Baines who has been the first choice left back for years now. The 22-year old Ghanaian moved to Stamford Bridge for a fee thought to be around £20million in the summer of 2015. He was brought in to replace departed Brazilian star Felipe Luis. However, Baba failed to establish himself in the left back and was only able to make just Eleven Premier League starts. The arrival of … [Read more...]
Done Deal: Former Chelsea Player Zach Medley Signs For Arsenal
With over 30 young stars out on loan from Stamford Bridge this season for first team football and experience, Chelsea needed to send out some players on a permanent move to find clubs who will help them fulfill their dreams. According to the latest report, Arsenal has secured the services of former Chelsea player Zach Medley. This was made known by Arsenal official website which claimed that the Gunners have signed the highly rated defender on a scholarship deal. The 16-years old star left Stamford Bridge in October after failing to impress the Blues coaching team. He was handed a trial at the Emirate Stadium, where he impressed enough to be handed scholarship deal. Medley had been with the Blues youth team since the age of eight, but will now continue his … [Read more...]
Conte Admits Blues Star Is Giving Him Selection Headache
Conte has confessed Cesc Fabregas could force his way back into his plans at the Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard was part of the Blues squad that defeated Manchester city last Saturday and appears to have won over Conte's heart after the manager admitted he has been given a big selection headache ahead of their match against West Bromvich Albion this weekend. When asked the performance of the former Arsenal skipper, he said: ‘I have to have this kind of decision for every game, ‘I think he was good. he took his opportunity and I have a choice of four midfielders: Matic, (N’Golo) Kante, (Nathaniel) Chalobah or Fabregas.’ Fabregas replaced injured Nemanja Matic in their last match and looks certain to retain his place due to his fine performance especially … [Read more...]
Van Persie Wants To Make Tottenham 22-Year-Old Striker A Premier League Star
Former Manchester United star and Dutchman Robin Van Persie has offered to help Tottenham striker refine his game so that he could become a success with his North London side. 22-year old Dutch striker Janssen sealed an £18m move to White Hart Lane from former Dutch Eredivisie champions AZ Alkmaar however he has struggled to make his mark. He has weighed in with just three goals, all from the penalty spot, in 993 minutes of football across 20 matches in all competitions. Speaking with Dutch publication AD as quoted by Football Oranje, Van Persie, who joined his current Turkish side, Fenerbahce, during the summer of 2015 said: "If I see Vincent Janssen play, I think, a really good striker." "He’s done really good in Orange. But I also see things in his game … [Read more...]
Breeaking! Chelsea 23-Year-Old Defensive Target Speaks Up
Chelsea quest for a new centre back has been on the news for a while now, with the likes of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Roma’s Antonio Rudiger and other top notch defenders being linked to Stamford Bridge. One of the centre back being monitored by Italian tactician Antonio Conte in recent weeks Michael Keane of Burnley says he feels flattered to be linked with big teams across Premier League such as Chelsea. “When you see people say nice things about you, links with other clubs even, it is flattering but it only happens if you’re doing well on the pitch. “It gives you that confidence but you can’t get carried away. I’ve just got to keep working hard, keep doing the same things and hopefully it carries on." Keane attributes his impressive development to the … [Read more...]
Our Luck Will Soon Change, Manchester United midfielder Insists
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is certain that his team's luck would soon change leading to a resurgence as far as the English Premier League (EPL) table is concerned. Jose Mourinho and his wards have come in for a lot of criticisms after a run of just one win in their last eight league games thereby leaving them nine points off the UEFA Champions League (UCL) places and thirteen points off league leaders Chelsea ahead of their game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Herrera made this know while speaking with Sky Sports. He said: "To be honest, I don't think we have to look at the table and think who is above, who is below, who is the next game." "Luck is going to change for us for sure because we are doing good … [Read more...]
Arsenal Should Not Have Conceded A Penalty Against Stoke City – Former Referee
Former English Premier League (EPL) referee Howard Webb has disclosed that league leaders Arsenal were unlucky to have a penalty kick awarded against them in their league clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. Centre referee Lee Mason pointed to spot after Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have raised his arm at Stoke City and Welsh midfielder Joe Allen leading to Birthday boy Charlie Adam's success from the spot kick to give Mark Hughes side the lead in the first half. The North London side however bounced back to edge out the visitors 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking via BT Spot, Webb, who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup final said: "Harsh, Xhaka actually makes contact with the ball, there’s some follow-through momentum." "If he … [Read more...]
Legend Drums Up Payet To Manchester United Transfer
Manchester United legend and former club goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel would like to see West Ham United star and Frenchman Dmitri Payet, who has scored just one goal in 12 appearances this season for his London side, at the club. Schmeichel made this known in a chat with AM Soccer while discussing the 20-time English champions' disappointing start to the current season. Schmeichel, who was a former Danish international said: "He's a Manchester United-type player, for sure." 'I think Mourinho has to change his way a little bit to please the fans, the club and the traditions of the club. I think he is showing signs of that, the players that he is signing, they are of a different calibre. 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is someone he probably wouldn't have signed had he … [Read more...]
I Wanted Liverpool To Sign Mahrez In The Summer, Club Legend Reveals
Former Liverpool defender and club legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he desperately wanted his boyhood club to sign Algerian and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez during the transfer window in the summer. Mahrez was influential for the Foxes as they won the English Premier League (EPL) title under the guidance of experienced Italian manager Claudio Ranieri as he weighed in with 17 goals and 10 assists. Speaking about his love for Mahrez and his desire for him to play for the 18-time English champions via popular news outlet Daily Mail. In his words, Carragher, who is a Sky Sports pundit, said: " "Mahrez angled for a move but no suitors were forthcoming." "I was desperate for Liverpool to sign Mahrez. I loved watching him last season, he used to get me … [Read more...]
Reason Arsenal Should Spend Big To Keep Alexis And Ozil – Club Legend
Former Arsenal goalkeeper and club legend David Seaman has urged the North London side tospend big money so as to keep star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil thus improving their chance of ending a 13-year league title drought Seaman, who is a former England international, was quoted as per a report from the Mirror as he added that the club should break their much publicised wage structure. In hos words, he said: "To win the title Arsenal have got to keep their best players," he said, in quotes reported by the Mirror. "We used to do that. When big clubs came calling for Thierry Henry or Patrick Vieira, we always managed to send them packing. "But then the club went through a phase of selling them, although maybe that was partly because finances forced our … [Read more...]
Wenger Insists – Arsenal Can Fight For The Title, To Splash £50m On Top Star Striker
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that his side has what it takes to fight for the English Premier League (EPL) title after the North London side moved ahead of former leaders Chelsea at the top of the table. Recall that Arsenal are interested in signing Benzema, and madrid is expecting an offer of about £50m as this might be the last opportunity to cash out on the 29-year striker. Althoigh Wenger's side has recovered well to go an unbeaten sequence of 14 games in the league since losing 4-3 at home to Liverpool on the opening day of the season. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking in his post-match press conference after the Stoke City game. He said: "We are there for the fight and we have been consistent after the first game." "It is down to us to … [Read more...]
Mourinho Now Opportuned To Sign $37million Star To Manchester United
Despite signing an outstanding defender in the person of Eric Bailly in the summer transfer window, it is obvious that Manchester United's defense has not been solid this season. As expected, the red devils boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing a new central defender, and the Portuguese seem to have different quality players in the option. Many reports keep stating that Manchester United are so much interested in Dutch international and Southampton player Virgil van Dijk and they want him at the Old Trafford. Currently, there are new speculations in the media that Stefan de Vrij, another Dutch star, is once again linked with move to Old Trafford and this time he is interested. When former United boss Louis Van Gaal is still in charge, he tried … [Read more...]
Mourinho Finally Found A Good Replacement For Eric Bailly Come January
From all indications, United boss Jose Mourinho is looking towards a returning Chris Smalling as the best replacement for Eric Bailly when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations come next January. Since Manchester United's 4-0 loss to Chelsea some weeks ago, the Portuguese coach has not featured Smalling. And in Smalling's continued absence, the boss made the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo to form a partnership at the heart of the defence. With Bailly representing his country at next year's African Cup of Nations in January, the red devils manager need to look for a player to step in to replace him, and it seems Smalling will emerged Mourinho's man. Speaking on this issue, Mourinho said: “Let’s hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the … [Read more...]
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