Monday, April 24, 2017

Jose Mourinho contacts Real Madrid over availability of Alvaro Morata

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Jose Mourinho has contacted Real Madrid officials about the availability of striker Alvaro Morata, according to reports. The Red Devils have already begun planning for life without this season’s top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And the Portuguese coach hopes that his relationship with Bernabeu officials can lead to him landing the Spanish international this summer, say Don...

Messi is not selfish – Chelsea boss Conte disagrees with Fabregas over Hazard advice

The Belgian is likely to return to the Blues' starting line-up at Southampton on Tuesday after playing a starring role off the bench in the FA Cup Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has countered claims from Cesc Fabregas that Eden Hazard must add a selfish streak to his game in order to match the levels of Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Belgium star Hazard has returned to his sparkling best form...

BAYERN AFTER ALEXIS & WALKER

Bayern Munich are ready to make a move for Alexis Sanchez and Kyle Walker, according to German media. The Chilean's contract expires at the end of next season and continues to be linked to a move away. Seeking a player to play alongside striker Robert Lewandowski - or perhaps replace him, Bayern see Alexis as the ideal signing, according to Kicker, and could pay around €30 million. Meanwhile, Bild report...

Former Man Utd star Beckham receives PFA Merit award

The England legend was honoured at Sunday's ceremony after a glittering career that saw him win numerous trophies as well as captaining his country David Beckham was honoured at the PFA ceremony on Sunday as he received the Merit award for services to football. Manchester United and England legend Beckham won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League trophy during a hugely...

'One day I will leave' - Wenger unsure of Arsenal future despite semi-final win over Man City

Despite booking a place in the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over City, the Gunners boss remains unsure of his future Arsene Wenger once again refused to give assurances about his future despite Arsenal booking a place in the final of the FA Cup by coming from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley. Sergio Aguero gave Pep Guardiola's men the lead on Sunday but Nacho Monreal brilliantly levelled...

Bow to your King! Genius Messi single-handedly drags Barcelona back from the dead

The Argentine proved his genius - and resilience - by leading the Blaugrana to a sensational victory in Madrid that has blown the title race wide open Marcello Lippi was asked earlier this week if Lionel Messi was in decline. "Every time I see Barcelona's results," the legendary Italian coach responded, "I see goals and assists from Messi. "I don't think he has declined; it's the rest of Barcelona...

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Liverpool sick of the sight of Palace & Benteke as Kop flop leaves top-four hopes in disarray

Christian Benteke returned to haunt and hurt the Reds by scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory for Sam Allardyce's side at Anfield According to Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool had done the “right things in the right moments” at Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion but in Sunday’s hosting of Crystal Palace, the manager was left to stomach the opposite.  “You must be sick of us!” came the victorious...

Still want to join Man City? Arsenal hero Alexis should change his mind on summer transfer

The Arsenal talisman was the match-winner in Sunday’s huge FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against the team he’s tipped to move to this summer Arsene Wenger made a point of letting everyone know that his future wouldn’t be affected by the outcome of Arsenal’s FA Cup journey, but after a 2-1 semi-final extra time victory over Manchester City at Wembley he might be changing his mind on that one. The...

Arsenal 2 Manchester City 1 (aet): Sanchez winner sends Wenger's men into FA Cup final

Arsenal continued their charge towards a third FA Cup crown in four years with a dramatic comeback victory against Manchester City. Alexis Sanchez scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Arsenal came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The Chile international struck from inside the six-yard box in the first period of extra time as the Gunners booked...

Manchester United hit six-year Premier League high in Burnley win

The Red Devils stretched their unbeaten sequence in the English top-flight competition to 23 games with a 2-0 victory over the Clarets at Turf Moor Manchester United’s 23-match unbeaten run in the Premier League represents a six-year high in English top-flight competition. The Red Devils stretched their sequence of games without defeat with a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday. Anthony Martial...

Man Utd ready to pay €70m for PSG defender Marquinhos

Jose Mourinho's side are willing to splash out big money to land the Brazil international but face strong resistance from the Ligue 1 champions Manchester United are ready to splash out €70 million to sign PSG centre-back Marquinhos as they look to bolster their defence ahead of the 2017-18 campaign. Ligue 1 champions PSG are, however, reluctant to sell one of their key players and understands...

VALVERDE LEADING THE RACE TO BE NEXT BARC BOSS

The Athletic Club coach played at Camp Nou for a brief period, has long been admired by the Catalan club and is the favourite to succeed Luis Enrique Ernesto Valverde is leading the race to be the next Barcelona boss as the Blaugrana look ahead to to be a new era in the summer.At the beginning of March, current coach Luis Enrique announced his decision to leave at the end of the season and...

MAN CITY TO BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR MBAPPE

Manchester City are ready to break the world transfer record to sign Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe, according to the Daily Express. The French star has scored five times in seven Champions League games this season, with City willing to spend more than the £89 million Manchester United paid to acquire Paul Pogba. ...

REAL LINE UP DYBALA SWAP DEAL

Real Madrid are willing to swap two players to sign Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala this summer, according to Don Balon Zinedine Zidane's side are ready to offer both James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata to the Serie A side in a bid to lure the Argentine to Spain. ...

Why Arsenal must build their team around Ramsey with Cazorla's days numbered

The Wales international is an intelligent player blessed with excellent technique who deserves a regular run in Arsenal's midfield There are a handful of players in the current Arsenal squad who have yet to fulfil their potential and Aaron Ramsey is undoubtedly one of them. At 26-years-old, Ramsey is entering into almost a decade playing under Arsene Wenger where he has struggled to pin down a...

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Arsenal win race to sign Sead Kolasinac

The Gunners have beaten off interest from the likes of Chelsea and Juventus to secure the 23-year-old's signature Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac has undergone a medical at Arsenal and agreed personal terms ahead of joining on a free transfer this summer,  The Bosnia & Herzegovina international will become Arsene Wenger’s first signing of the upcoming transfer window,...

Ibrahimovic injury: Shaw says Zlatan was walking around in changing room

Alarm bells were ringing when Zlatan Ibrahimovic went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury Thursday, but his team-mate Luke Shaw says the Swede was walking around the changing room after the match. Manchester United's top scorer on the season landed awkwardly near the end of regulation in the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Anderlec However, Luke Shaw was much more optimistic,...