It is yet another bad day for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as he saw his side struggle to secure a 2-2 draw against Southampton in the Saturday Premier League encounter. The Red Devils were 2 goals down but were lucky to pull another comeback to level the game but that really did not excite anyone and not even the Portuguese manager himself. The former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho seems to be getting frustrated by the day with the performance of the players and seems to have been justified with the fact that he has a not-too-good defence. It would be recalled that the United boss predicted a tough season for his side as a result of their refusal to add more options to the defence in the last transfer window. Defeat to Tottenham shows why Sarri … [Read more...]
Sanchez already out, expected United starting XI against Southampton
Manchester United will return again for the Premier League clash today (Saturday) against Southampton and this time they will be going away from home with the hope of returning to winning ways. All thanks to Marouane Fellaini who helped the Red Devils secure a late win in the Champions League clash against Young Boys to boost the confidence of the team before the Southampton. However, the Red Devils are expected to be without former Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez who picked up an injury ahead in the training and is expected to be out for a number of weeks. The United boss Jose Mourinho had hinted that Diogo Dalot might be favoured for selection but there are no chances that he will start in the game but will probably come in from the bench. Breaking! … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp top-five signing in 3 years, number one will shock you
This week marks the third anniversary since Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool coach. Although the Reds are yet to win a trophy as proof of their progress so far, they have however improved under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp. Coach Jurgen Klopp during his arrival at Anfield made some signings that have strengthened the Reds weak areas and made them become one of the strongest football clubs in Europe. Below are Jurgen Klopp top five signings according to their ranking: 5. Sadio Mane: the Senegal international joined Liverpool from Southampton at a paltry sum of £30 million. The Senegalese player on his arrival at Anfield form a great combination with Roberto Firmino, his first goal against Arsenal showed he was worth the pay. 4. Alisson Becker: 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...]
Man United On Verge Of Agreeing Deal With English Leftback
Manchester United are on the verge of agreeing on a new contract offer with Luke Shaw, according to reports. The 21-year-old has cut a frustrated figure at Old Trafford due to his reduced role under Jose Mourinho who even came out publicly to criticise the performance of the defender during the course of last season. The former Southampton man arrived United in 2014 for a record fee of £33million but has not been able to deliver due his lacklustre displays and incessant injuries, that has kept him out of their match-day squad. There are reports that Shaw might be considering his future at United with speculations that Mourinho was hoping to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender, Danny Rose following his public outburst about Spurs' transfer activity. However, … [Read more...]
£60m-rated Target Left Out Of Preseason Squad Amid Liverpool Interest
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has been left out of the club's preseason tour to Evian-les-Bains as speculation over his future continues to grow. The 25-year-old has told the Saints about his decision to leave the club this summer with reports of serious interest from Liverpool who will have to wait for Southampton to sanction a deal after the club threatened legal action for their actions earlier this summer. Reports in Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf have claimed that Van Dijk has set his sights on joining Liverpool after the Mersey side offered to increase his wages from £35,000 to £140,000-a-week. However, Southampton are understood to be holding out for a bid in the region of £60 million before talks can begin for the defender who has been an … [Read more...]
Liverpool Target Virgil Van Dijik Training Alone Amid Intense Speculation
Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijik is training alone after informing the club of his decision to leave this summer. The Dutch defender has been tipped to make a move away from the Saint Mary's this summer for a bigger club following his impressive displays with the Saints since he joined them from Celtic. There are reports that Manchester City and Liverpool are both keen on signing him this summer with the latter believed to be the front runners in a potential deal. It is understood that Southampton are holding out for a fee in region of 60 million pounds for Van Dijk and has even warned off Liverpool for making unethical approach for the defender. Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino has now said the 26-year-old has been told to train alone as he is not … [Read more...]
Arsenal Swoop In To Smash Their Transfer Record For £60million Target
Arsenal are ready to smash their transfer record with a £60 million for Southampton defender Virgil van dijk, according to reports. The Saints defender has been tipped to make a move to a bigger club since last summer, with reports that a host of clubs in Premier League are vying for his signature. The likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all looking at the possibility of signing the Dutch defender who has proved his worth in England, churning out solid displays for Southampton. Reports in The Sun claim that Arsenal are considering a move for the Van Dijk and will have to break their transfer record for the defender due to reports that the centre-back will cost a fee in the region of £60 million. Liverpool were believed to be at the fore … [Read more...]
Southampton Confident About Landing Yann Karamoh Ahead Of Arsenal
Southampton are confident of landing Caen attacker Yann Karamoh, according to reports. The promising youngster has been in a contract stand-off with the French Ligue 1 as he enters the final year of his current deal, drawing interest from a host of clubs in the Premier League. Arsenal are said to be front-runners in the deal to sign Karamoh who is dubbed as the next Kylian Mbappe due to his impressive displays appreciated by so many in France. However, the Saints are said to have been in contact with Karamoh and Caen despite their dispute, with reports that the English side are considering a £8.75million deal According to the Sun claim that Southampton will pounce on Karamoh's signature once the contract dispute has been resolved, with hopes that the … [Read more...]
Arsenal Set To Beat Chelsea, Manchester City To £50m-rated Star
Arsenal have moved ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City in the pursuit of Southampton defender, Virgil Van Dijk according to reports. The Gunners are currently on dry spell in the Premier League and Arsene Wenger has been criticised for his side's failure in the league with sessions of the fans calling for a end of his long-term reign at the Emirates. There are suggestions that the Arsenal board have told the Frenchman to re-invent himself at the club or might have to leave, with speculations that Wenger is ready to splash the cash to bring in top players to the club next season. According to the Daily Star, the Gunners have started negotiation with Van Dijk in a bid to sign him ahead of their rivals next summer. The likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and … [Read more...]
Big Blow!!!, This Chelsea Target Wants To Play For Manchester City
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk wants to play for Manchester City next season, despite keen interest from Chelsea, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been tipped to leave the Saints next summer, after been watched by big clubs in the Premier League for two windows and the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are said to be in the pursuit of his signature. However, reports in Manchester Evening News claims that Van Dijk will prefer to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City due to the Spaniard's philosophy. It is understood that Guardiola is keen on adding reinforcement to his defence after seeing his side concede cheap goals this season and is thrilled by the Dutch defender's solid displays for Southampton. There are reports … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Wants To Beat Jose Mourinho To Sign These Two Top Premier League Stars
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is prepared to bring in the Premier League duo of Romelu Lukaku and Virgil Van Dijk next summer, according to reports. The Blues have been linked with moves for several players this season, with reports that Conte is not pleased with the size of the current squad at the Stamford Bridge; Reports in Metro Uk have now confirmed that the Blues boss is prioritising deals for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk next summer transfer window. The report claim that Antonio Conte is keen to bring in stars to replace the likes of Oscar, Mikel Obi and Branislav Ivanovic who left the club during the summer transfer window. Following Chelsea's win over Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, the Italian boss revealed … [Read more...]
This Chelsea Target Is The Best Defender In Premier League – Teammate
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the Premier League, according to teammate and former Chelsea star Ryan Betrand. The Dutch defender has been linked with a move away from the Saints due to his solid displays since he joined them from Celtic in 2015, and his teammate, Betrand believes van Dijk is worth the hype, due to his solid displays so far. He told Goal.com: ‘For me, he is number one,’ ‘Number one in the Premier League. Even going into the Champions League clubs, he is one of the best and right up there for me.’ ‘Having played right next to him and seen his capabilities, I know that he is right up there,’ ‘He has got pace, strength and technical ability. He reads the game well and he is great and very reliable to play … [Read more...]
Club Chief Dashes Chelsea, Liverpool’s Hopes On Potential Target
Southampton executive director Les Reed has cleared the air concerning the future of Virgil Van Dijk, insisting he is not for sale in January. The Dutch defender has been a subject of transfer speculations and linked to a host of top clubs following his impressive form for the Saints since he arrived from Celtic. Reports suggested Chelsea were plotting an audacious move for the solid defender while Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho tried to sign him last summer but was pegged back due to financial regulations rules. Liverpool are also believed to be monitoring his situation as Jurgen Klopp hope to solve his defensive frailties. However, Les Reed has dashed their hopes with his latest revelation about the 25-year-old, claiming he will remain at St Mary's … [Read more...]
Club Plot Shock Move For Liverpool Defender
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho reportedly on the radar for Southampton. Reports in France claims that the Reds defender could be on his way out of Merseyside and the Saints have emerged as favourites to sign him. Sakho has had torrid time at Anfield since Jurgen Klopp this season due to his behaviour. The Reds boss was disgusted with the defender’s attitude and sent him home from the club’s pre season tour in United States of America; subsequently he was banished to the Under-23 where he has remained and has not made single appearance for the first team this season. The arrival of Ragnar Klavan and Joel Matip also further pecked the French defender's progress at the Anfield. Earlier reports suggested Galastaray were leading the race to sign the 26-year-old … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Splash £55m On Virgil Van Dijk
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £55 million for Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk in January. The Dutchman has been a subject of interest from a host of clubs in the Premier League due to his impressive form for the Saints since he joined. The Blues are said to be keen on bringing the former Celtic centre-back to the Stamford Bridge but will face a transfer battle from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool who also considering a swoop for the towering defender. Meanwhile, Manchester City might join in the race, having missed out on deals for Aymeric Laporte and Leonardo Bonucci. Reports in the Daily Mail have it that Chelsea and Manchester City are the frontrunners in the race. Southampton are believed to be asking for £55m to let Van Dijk … [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...]
Man Utd Got Rekindled Hope To Sign EURO 2016 Star To Old Trafford
English Premier League side SOUTHAMPTON FC have finally given Jose Fonte the go ahead to leave in January, reports stated. The star player has been locked in contract talks with Southampton and it was reported that all attempts to agree a new deal with the club keeps failing, despite the fact that different teams are already placing their eyes on him. With United's manager Jose Mourinho looking forward to the January window transfer to strengthen his defense department, it was reported that the red devils are frontrunners to sign the 32-year-old. MaisFutebol reported that Southampton have made a ‘pact’ with the defender who was part of Portugal Euro 2016-winning side this summer, allowing him to leave the club next month. Southampton have assured Fonte … [Read more...]
Wenger Wants Southampton To Win EFL Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that he wants South coast club Southampton to win this season's EFL Cup after his team was eliminated by the Saints. Arsenal were convincingly beaten 2-0 by visitors Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening in a quarter-final clash as far as the competition is concerned with the latter booking a semi-final place for the first time in 30 years. Arsene Wenger's preference for who will win the competition among the remaining four semi-finalists namely Liverpool, Hull City, Southampton and Manchester United was made known by his protégé and current Southampton manager Claude Puel after he masterminded an impressive win over his boss. Puel was a playing staff under Wenger for seven years at French club AS … [Read more...]