Arsenal are believed to have shifted their attention to Everton teenager Anthony Gordon ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in January. A report according to Daily Mail reveals that German Bundesliga outfits Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in the signing of the young lad having shown interest by monitoring his progress. Anthony Gordon is one of Premier League most exceptional player and same goes to Everton where he currently plays having shown big prospect in the academy which caught the attention of all his suitors. The Daily Mail reports that despite being 17, top European clubs have all come for his signature and they are ready to meet up with any price that will be placed down for him. 4-3-3 Formation! Morata … [Read more...]
Agreement reached on De Gea’s replacement
Emerging reports revealed that Manchester United have now given up on keeping goalkeeper David De Gea and have already agreed on a replacement for him. The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has refused to extend his stay at the Old Trafford as he is reportedly tired of working under manager Jose Mourinho in addition to the fact that the hope of United winning a silverware this season or qualification for next year’s Champions League is slim. The Red Devils were initially ready to force De Gea for to stay for another year by activating a clause in his contract but that will no longer happen from all indications as they are already planning on replacing him. Breaking! Arsenal get bad news from president Latest report reveals that the Portuguese manager … [Read more...]
I never knew about United interest – World Cup hero
Columbian defender Yerry Mina has stated that he never knew about the interest coming from Manchester United for him. Yerry Mina admitted that he just learnt of the interest, adding that his agent might have been contacted but nothing got to him. United are still in shock that a player will dump the Old Trafford despite knowing the history of the club for Everton after Yerry Mina had a deadline day transfer with a fee reported to be £27 million. However, Yerry Mina has yet to make a full debut for Everton having joined the club with an injury he sustained during the World Cup with his countryside. Star Player Wants To Join United, Deal Could Done In The Next 48 Hours Yerry Mina was expected to add to the defence as demanded by manager Mourinho who … [Read more...]
Why Everton might be wasting time in pursuit of Shinji Kagawa
It was earlier reported that Everton are seeking for the signature of former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa in the January transfer window. Kagawa currently plays in the German Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund after joking in 2014 from the Old Trafford. Pundits have therefore warned that the pursuit of the player remains a waste of time because he would end up failing to impress again in the Premier League, just like what happened when he was with the Red Devils. It was also noted that the tense level of the Premier League is different from what was obtainable when he first came in at a younger age. He might not be able to survive the competition. Leads turn to forgotten Arsenal player Also, the Japanese might not find a place in the … [Read more...]
Former United flop close to EPL Return
West Ham United and Everton are both scrambling for the signature of Manchester United flop, Shinji Kagawa who is currently playing in the German Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. Kagawa earned the hype that ensured his move to the Emirates Stadium only to score six times in 57 appearances for United during a two-year stint. That obviously was not enough to keep him at the club. It remains the same story for the 29-year-old Japan midfielder who has only four appearances for Borussia Dortmund this season. He seems to be close to a return to the English Premier League with Everton and West Ham United seeking for his signature to boost their various teams. The mistake that almost cost Arsenal's win against Everton revealed Everton are said to have been … [Read more...]
Marco Silva tells players United are beatable
Everton boss Marco Silva has told his players that Manchester United are a team that can be beaten if they believe in their ability and show personality. Marco Silva’s side have suffered away defeats this season, and they look forward to changing it when they meet the Red Devils at the Old Trafford. Manchester United are also suffering a bad form, losing their last game in the Champions League against Juventus. Manager Silva, therefore, stated that his side can take advantage of the poor form at the Old Trafford to deliver a win at the weekend. 'We will go to Anfield to cause trouble'' - Neil Warnock speaks United have suffered some embarrassing defeat at the front of their fans in the Old Trafford Stadium which includes the embarrassing exit from … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho defends Lukaku’s performance
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended his under firing striker Romelu Lukaku against criticisms. Lukaku has been criticized for not scoring a goal for his Old Trafford team in eight games and was again found wanting in their 1-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus. The Red Devils manager is not concerned about the player’s poor form as he vows to keep faith with him for their weekend Premier League clash against Everton on Sunday. He has scored a total of four goals in 13 games this season with the manager believing he can do more if given more time to settle well. How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping The former Chelsea boss described the Belgium man as a fantastic player with good professional qualities … [Read more...]
Manchester United legend to return to the EPL
Wayne Rooney to return to the EPL Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has been tipped to return to the English Premier League before the end of his football career. These are the words of Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson who is surprised the former Everton player is currently playing in the MLS with DC United despite the great ability he still posses on the field. The former England international has scored 10 goals for his side in 17 games to ensure they qualify playing in the playoffs. Hodgson made this claim ahead of his side’s encounter against Everton with the absence of Rooney who is already off to the United States league after failing to extend his contract. The Crystal Palace boss had appointed Rooney as his captain when in charge … [Read more...]
Everton monitoring 23-year-old unused Liverpool striker
English football club, Everton are reportedly planning a move that will see Liverpool striker, Divock Origi joined them in the next transfer window. Everton want to strengthen their squad ahead of the remaining games by bringing in a new striker. The duo of Gylfi Sigurdsson and new signing Richarlison are the club's top scorers in the English premier league. Everton coach, Marco Silva had made used of Richarlison as a center forward in their 2 - 1 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium before the international break. Divock Origi, 23, has not featured in any game for the Reds this season and he is unlikely to make an appearance till the end of this season. Liverpool were close to selling him off to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the last … [Read more...]
Everton join race for Aaron Ramsey
Everton have added to the list of those seeking for the signature of Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey. It is unlikely Ramsey will remain at the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season owing to the expiration of his contract with the North London club. Efforts to have him tied down with a new deal failed as both parties failed to agree on personal terms making it likely for the Wales international to leave at the summer after he made it clear that he will not be moving in the winter Transfer window. With Liverpool, AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United all seeking for his signature, latest reports indicate that Everton have joined the list. The director of football at the Goodison Park, Marcel Brands is reported to be preparing a bid for the Gunners … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Ruben Loftus-Cheek finally bows to pressure ready to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has finally bowed to pressure and will leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window. The report was made public by the Daily Mail, which confirmed that the midfielder is now ready to accede to a loan move away from Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has reportedly grown frustrated from the limited playing chances he has gotten so far this season with Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri not seeing him as a credible player to be in the Blues first eleven. The England international had a loan spell at Crystal Palace last season, which saw him in his top form and went ahead to earn him a spot in the English national team. However, this season saw the player refusing to leave on another loan spell as he … [Read more...]
Arsenal to lose long term target to Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are set to snatch up Arsenal long term target and Ligue 1 star Nicolas Pepe. The Lille forward is one of the hottest in the French league at the moment having scored 6 goals in nine Ligue 1 games this season in addition to the 6 assists he has offered in those games. The player’s current form made it that the German side plan to lure him away from Arsenal’s side with a lucrative offer. Meanwhile, Manchester United are also reported to be monitoring the 23-year-old striker having seen his play. However, both English side might lose the player to Bayern who seems desperate and willing to strike a deal with Lille for the player in the January transfer market. According to reports, the German side have scheduled to hold talks with the Lille … [Read more...]
Arsenal could lose another star player in January
Arsenal are perceived to be getting stronger on the pitch but their ability to keep hold of their star players has been placed under doubt. Just in the January transfer window, star player Alexis Sanchez left the club to rival side Manchester United with Theo Walcott also moving the direction of Everton and many more in previous times. This season began with fears of losing Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey and reports of the situation of his unresolved contract at Arsenal remains a pain to the Gunners fans who are not ready to see him leave the club. While that is still being lamented, the reports of England international Danny Welbeck also likely to leave the club came heavily. Just like the Ramsey situation, the former United striker’s contract at the … [Read more...]
Like United, Theo Walcott says life at Arsenal was tough
It is now becoming a trend for players to think their reasons for leaving former clubs was because life became tough and unbearable with Everton striker, Theo Walcott being the latest to go the same direction. Recall that Memphis Depay recently revealed that he did not enjoy his spell at Manchester United which made him leave the club. Wilfried Zaha also made such claim of being unhappy at United because he did not live the life he wanted to live. The former Arsenal striker, Walcott also has his claim to make after saying he struggled at the Emirates Stadium in his last days at the club. Walcott scored 108 goals for Arsenal in 397 appearances but had injury challenges which kept him out most of the time. He claimed that because of his lack of playing … [Read more...]
Former United striker seeks management role
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney cannot wait to go into a full management role after retiring from active football. The former England international has seen Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard who are now into management as his role models. The England's all-time leading scorer is on the verge of securing a UEFA B coaching licence despite still in active football. He has hinted on acquiring the needed coaching badges before concluding playing career at the MLS for DC United. With his contract with the Washington club expiring by 2022, Rooney, the former Everton striker is already preparing for life after retirement, which will mark the end of 16 years of professional football. He said even after retirement, he will not be able to do away … [Read more...]
The secrete Mourinho must know to get Lukaku scoring
The best of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is always seen each time he is in his Belgium’s colours, with goals and assists. Lukaku showed his worth again by netting a double in the 3-0 victory over Iceland in the Nations League clash on Tuesday, making it 43 goals for his country so far. So far, his best is yet to be seen at United, under Jose Mourinho but the Belgium coach Roberto Martinez thinks there are secrets he knows of the player that makes him fly. This will also go to add to the impact of the legendary striker and Martinez’s assistant, Thierry Henry. These secrets must be learnt by the Portuguese manager in order to get the Manchester United striker back into scoring form at the Old Trafford. The Belgium boss who said he is … [Read more...]
How Manchester United compounded my worries – former player
Phil Neville has explained how he was made to suffer some worries after signing for Everton. Neville was made Toffees captain by boss David Moyes just one month after joining in a £3million deal in 2005 and it wasn’t pleasant enough to the fans. But the fact that he was a Manchester United player made it difficult for the fans to accept him as their player despite putting on the club’s shirt. He joined Everton after 15 years spell at Manchester United, picking up six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the Champions League. This might have prompted Moyes to making him the skipper but the fans would not see things that way as they tagged him 'the teacher's pet'. Neville stressed his first days at the Goodison Park was tough especially when he … [Read more...]
Tottenham was behind ross barkley refusal to join Chelsea
According to the Telegraph, England international Ross Barkley pulled out of a move to join Premier League Champions Chelsea because his club Everton refused to discuss with Tottenham Hotspurs. Several British news outlets reported late on Thursday that the Everton star had shockingly pulled the plug on a transfer to Stamford Bridge despite the fact the Blues had already agreed on a transfer fee of £30m with his club Everton. The 23-year-old midfielder wants more time to take a decision on his future, although there are conflicting claims whether the midfielder was actually taking Chelsea medical when took the shocking decision to go back to Goodison Park. North London club Tottenham were strongly linked with a transfer for Barkley throughout the summer … [Read more...]
Chelsea’s initial £25m bid for Exciting star Rejected
As per BBC, an offer from Premier League Champions Chelsea has been submitted to Merseyside club Everton for midfielder Ross Barkley. However, this bid falls short of Everton’s asking price and was immediately rejected. The same outfit, however, confirmed that the England international midfielder could still leave the Merseyside club before the summer transfer window slam shut on Thursday. Clearly, the Everton star wants to leave the Blues, Everton manager Ronald Koeman does not seem very convinced by Barkley either - not that Koeman was now ruling out his possible involvement once fully fit. Everton's £50m valuation is not going to be met, but the question is that is £25million too small? The report claim Conte’s side are 'expected to come back for … [Read more...]
Chelsea face serious risk of losing £40m striker; Premier League rivals hijack transfer
According to reports, Merseyside giant Everton are trying to hijack Chelsea’s approach for Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as they attempt to replace departed striker Romelu Lukaku. Everton have already splashed about £150m this summer transfer window on Gylfi Sigurdsson, Davy Klaassen, and, Michael Keane, but it looks as though manager Ronald Koeman still desire one more quality addition to his team. As per The Mirror, the Toffees are now attempting to hijack Chelsea’s £40m Vardy move and believe that they are favourites in that former Leicester scout Steve Walsh is the football director at Goodison Park. The 30-year-old England international would a quality addition at Conte’s side, as the Blues continue to pursuing a striker with Spaniard Diego Costa still … [Read more...]
Chelsea consider Everton star as alternative to 27 year old target
Premier League Champions Chelsea are eyeing Everton's Idrissa Gueye as an alternative to midfielder Danny Drinkwater. According to the Sun, the Blues are seeking recruitment in midfield but have seen a potential offer for Leicester’s Danny Drinkwater stall over the transfer fee. The West London club have already had an offer of about £20m for the Leicester City star turned down by the Foxes, who are seeking about £40m for the 27-year-old midfielder. As a result, the Antonio Conte tutored side are seeking alternatives, with PSG’s Grzegorz Krychowiak and Everton’s Idrissa Gueye having emerged as possible signings. PSG’s Krychowiak has already pulled a lot of interest, with several Premier League clubs including Arsenal and West Ham believed to be watching … [Read more...]
Chelsea Step-up Chase For Spurs £50m-rated Target As Replacement For Matic
Chelsea are hotting up in their pursuit of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, according to reports. The English star has made it clear his intentions to leave Goodison Park this summer after refusing advances from the Toffees to tie up him to a new deal. Antonio Conte is clearly furious with Chelsea's transfer activity this window and wants new faces to compete with their league rivals next season and also in Champions League. The club's hierarchy are ready to sign Ross Barkley to appease their unhappy manager but will have to beat a host of clubs in the Premier League to the signature with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both ready to sign the midfielder but are reluctant to pay Everton's £50 million asking price. Reports in the Daily Telegraph … [Read more...]