Cristiano Ronaldo has been the centerpiece of arguments concerning the finest players to have graced the great game for close to a decade now. It is not uncommon for the Portuguese superstar to be linked with moves during transfer windows, with prodigal returns to Manchester United generally being the subject matter. However, the most substantial…
Jose Mourinho is not too confident of landing Gareth Bale this summer. The Welsh international, who is easily among the best forwards in the world at the moment, proved as much in the Champions League final in Kiev against Liverpool. He came off the bench to restore Real Madrid’s lead with a sumptuous overhead kick…
Inter Milan remain persistent in knocking back bids for Milan Skriniar from two English giants. The Slovakian international moved to San Siro at the start of the previous season from Sampdoria, and took no time to establish himself in the first team at Inter. He started every league game for the Italian giants, scoring four…
Italian defender Matteo Darmian hasn’t enjoyed his time at Manchester United as much as he would’ve hoped since his arrival under former manager Louis van Gaal in 2015. The former Torino right-back fell down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho, and in the 2017-18 season, chances were very hard to come by. Darmian had to…
The season is over, and while action on the pitch will be sparse till the World Cup commences next month, the talk behind the scenes couldn’t have been more hectic. Will deals be brokered soon, or are we in it until deadline day? Here are the top news stories of the day that involve transfers:…
The horrid mistakes of German goalkeeper Loris Karius cost Liverpool the UEFA Champions League title. While the splendid bicycle kick of Gareth Bale can be a mistake forgiven, the fumbling of Benzema opener and Bale’s second goal are certainly hard to let go. Fans have been trolling and criticizing the German for his mistakes, some…
Anthony Martial is a player that most United fans want to see donning the Red Devils’ jersey even next season. Much doubt has surrounded his future and suitors are in the plenty. While the club seemed initially inclined to give him a long-term contract, refusals on his part on account of lack of playing time,…
A recurring topic of the transfer season is the saga that follows an oft-injured and frustrated Gareth Bale, linking him with Manchester United, that magnet of a club that has sought to sign him from years now. But after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph, in which Bale emerged as the unlikely hero with his brace…
2017-18 Champions League finalists Liverpool have got a massive midfield signing done. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has shown his intent at this early stage, and is thus rewarded. The Premier League giants have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Fabinho in a deal that could be worth more than £40 million. The Brazil international, 24, was also…
Fred has as good as confirmed his transfer to Manchester United via his latest social media activity. The Brazilian has been linked with a switch to the Theatre of Dreams for quite some time, especially with Jose Mourinho looking to add world-class midfield reinforcements to his squad this summer. Gianluca Di Marzio revealed last week…
Man United have opened talks with Real Betis regarding the permanent transfer of Andreas Pereira. The Belgian-born Brazil international has spent the previous two seasons out on loan at Granada and Valencia, after having made just 5 senior appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions. Jose Mourinho had expressed his desire to keep the…
Paul Pogba believes that there are a host of midfielders that are way better than him in world football. He has gone on to name at least six players he feels are world-class and have created a lot of impact. The former Juventus player is rated as one of the best midfielders, and will be…
It looks like Manchester United could be on their way to securing their first major signing of the summer, after reports have surfaced that the club has made a mammoth bid to land star midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. United a re mainly looking to better their midfield, and it seems like they have found their man. As…
Mario Mandzukic is reportedly interested in making a switch to the Premier League. The Juventus forward has been linked with a potential departure from Turin for quite some time, with his future at the Old Lady still far from 100% secure. Moreover, earlier this week, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that Jose Mourinho is…
A Man City star has surprisingly emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United. The Red Devils are set for yet another squad overhaul this summer, and are extensively linked with some of the finest stars in Europe. They have several roles in the squad that need to be improved on, and the latest position…
Paul Pogba is reportedly considering a return to Juventus this summer. Ever since his record-breaking return to Manchester United, the Frenchman has failed to replicate the sort of consistent top-drawer performances he regularly displayed during his time in Turin. The midfielder is also believed to have fallen out with Red Devils’ boss Jose Mourinho, and…
Man City withdrew their interest in Brazilian midfielder Fred, who is currently being targeted by Manchester United, and here is why. Pep Guardiola’s side was desperate to improve on their squad depth in the January transfer window, and were linked with some exciting stars from all over Europe. The manager wanted to improve his midfield…
Gareth Bale was a magician at work during the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool. The Welshman scored two goals to secure Real Madrid’s triumph, the first of which was a marvelous bicycle-kick into the back of the net. However, those might as well have been his last at the club, as the player’s future…
Real Madrid had the perfect night once again in the UEFA Champions League after winning a 13th crown overall and a third successive honour. Zinedine Zidane’s men beat Liverpool 3-1 on the night thanks to a Gareth Bale brace. The Spanish giants continued to dominate under the French boss, who won his third successive title…
Man United are preparing an €85m offer for Douglas Costa, as per sources in Italy. After having fallen out of favour at Bayern Munich, the Brazilian secured a loan move to Juventus last summer, and he has regained his old form back since. The forward managed to bag 6 goals and 14 assists over the course…
Transfer stories often occupy that rare niche in which the absurd, the ridiculous, and the truth cozy up right next to each other.Pursuits become hotspots for such stories, and when both club and player are high-profile, it becomes hard to sift through the most accurate recent update. A fine example of one such saga is…
Gareth Bale was the hero in Kiev as his wonderful brace secured Real Madrid their third consecutive UEFA Champions League title. The future of the Welshman has long been in doubt, with injury concerns and pecking orders rendering him an almost certain exit from Spain in the summer. Also, in his post-match interview, the winger claimed…
United will sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer, but only on one condition. With Michael Carrick having already retired and Marouane Fellaini’s departure looking imminent, Jose Mourinho reportedly intends to bring in two world-class central midfield reinforcements this summer. The Red Devils seem to be in advanced stages of wrapping up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk…
Salah suffered a horrible injury in the Champions League final and already there are doubts that the magician could miss out on the World Cup in Russia. The shoulder injury is yet to be confirmed as long-term, but it goes without saying that should the 25-year-old not travel to Russia next month, there are several…
Is there stopping Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League? A third successive title, four in five years, and 13th overall. Real are flying at the moment. The 3-1 win against Liverpool at Kiev in the final of the 2017-18 edition capped off another brilliant European season. In the heart of the victory was Gareth…