1. Oblak To Arsenal/Chelsea It’s the two London giants who kickstart today’s transfer round-up, as they look to find a suitable goalkeeper this summer. Arsenal have had major concerns between the posts this season, with Petr Cech now deemed unsuitable for the job. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois has proven extremely ineffective courtesy of his recent performances. Express has…
UEFA have finally confirmed that they are bringing an end to the much dreaded ‘cup-tied’ rule, and the change will be put in place from the start of the 2018/19 season. Up until this season, the rules stated that any player who had represented or had been named in the 23-man squad of one club…
Manchester United higher-ups have handed Jose Mourinho a six-man target list, which consists of potential partners for Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba. All seemed well after the Serbian international’s arrival in the summer, as it offered some dynamic range to the United midfield. But eventually, flaws have started to surface, and they’ve been exploited multiple…
One of the greatest figures in the history of the sport or not, Cristiano Ronaldo would always be among the names that surface in one’s mind during a discussion about simulation or diving. And it seems like consciously or not, the Portuguese just can’t stop avoiding such situations, as he embarrassed himself once again during…
Barcelona are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Luke Shaw, according to the Mirror. The Englishman is enduring a nightmare spell at Old Trafford, and just isn’t a Jose Mourinho player, despite doing everything in his power to convince the Portuguese of his worth. The United boss has regularly singled him out for criticism in…
Barcelona are in danger of losing one of the best defenders in world football, having refused to agree to Samuel Umtiti’s demands over a wage increase. The Catalan giants do not feel the Frenchman’s demands are justified, despite the fact that he has been one of their most consistent players since his move from Lyon…
Alexis Sanchez’s move to Manchester United from Arsenal in the January transfer window was termed as a blockbuster signing, but the Chilean is yet to show the prowess he enjoyed at the Emirates. In recent weeks, several reports around Sanchez did the rounds. Some stated that the United management is in fear that the player…
Manchester United have joined the race to sign Aaron Ramsey, and are set to go head-to-head with Juventus in the battle for his signature. The Turin-based giants are eager to sign a quality midfielder in the summer, and they have been weighing up their options. Ramsey’s name features high up on that list, and they…
It’s almost World Cup season, and everyone is excited – from the fans to the players. And when chatting in such a spirit, Paul Pogba drew a cheeky worth-watching reaction from Antoine Griezmann. Away on international duties, the Red Devils midfielder and the Atletico Madrid forward sat down and had a chat-cum-interview in the latest…
Manchester United are planning a major overhaul in the summer, as they plan to axe five names from Old Trafford. According to The Sun, Jose Mourinho has been told by his higher-ups that he would need to offload players before he can make big money signings again in order to rebuild the squad. Chris Smalling,…
United have upped the ante in their pursuit of Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney, as Jose Mourinho attempts to solve the club’s defensive crisis once and for all, reports the Daily Record. Mourinho is satisfied by the wide range of options and quality he now has in his attacking positions, but has been underwhelmed by the…
1. Lewandowski To Stay At Bayern One of the hottest stories to have emerged for the upcoming summer transfer window is the grand departure of Bayern Munich’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, to the reigning European Champions, Real Madrid. However, according to German outlet Kicker, the Bavarians have ruled out any move linking their prized asset away from the Allianz…
Arsenal have announced that Mohamed Elneny has signed a long-term contract. The Egyptian was seen as a panic buy with low potential when he first signed for the Gunners back in January of 2016. And though that seemed to be the case initially, Elneny has proven to be Arsene Wenger’s most reliable midfield backup this…
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti kept quiet when asked about whether he will sign for English club Manchester United in the future. The Frenchman was with teammate Olivier Giroud on TF1’s Telefoot programme, where he participated in a informative questionnaire which required him to reply on a ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘joker’ basis. With the latter signifying…
To the outside world, it may appear to be a random number on a shirt, but anyone who regularly follows professional sport will know exactly how important a squad number really is. In basketball, the number 23 was held by the great Michael Jordan and was subsequently retired by several teams as a mark of…
Former Chelsea star striker, Didier Drogba, has reportedly revealed his thoughts about the on-going tiff between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba. The duo’s strained relationship has been a hot topic for the past couple of months, and has caught the attention of almost every single individual connected to the football fraternity. According to the report by Telefoot…
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet. Every iteration of the tournament is held at a different location, and with a different and brand new ball designed specifically for that year. However, not everyone is impressed with the 2018 ball, as it seems to be a second coming of Jabulani.…
At Man United, while other areas that may or may not require a summer arrival are doubtful, Jose Mourinho has made it clear that a midfielder will be the club’s primary pursuit. The side clearly has a few players hot on its radar already. However, the retirement of Michael Carrick, coupled with the impending departure…
Another transfer window approaches, and Manchester United are bound to be eager to spend yet again. Despite landing Alexis Sanchez in the winter, United’s woes haven’t lessened all that much. In fact, the up and down performance of Pogba, the selection dilemma of Martial, and the impending retirement of Carrick amidst the exits of the…
Manchester United are keen on signing Bayern Munich superstar Jerome Boateng, but face immense competition from rivals Manchester City. According to The Sun, there is a fair share of chance of the German international departing the Allianz Arena in the summer, and the Mancunian giants are set to lock horns in order to secure this…
David de Gea has reportedly asked Jose Mourinho to allow him to leave the club in the summer, according to reports. The Spaniard has once again been linked with a switch to Real Madrid, and is willing to push for the move to go through. Los Blancos are on the lookout for a replacement for…
Jose Mourinho is a gem of a manager, and his resume and relationship with players is out there to prove that. However, the Portuguese gaffer has had the habit of being critical of his players. Anyone in the competitive sports will know just how important criticism is, and how it often goes a long way…
Manchester United may have lost Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the forward made a move to the Major League Soccer, but they have identified the Swede’s replacement, with the club said to be going big. Zlatan had a remarkable first season at United after landing from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer of 2016.…
Inter Milan have reportedly put a hefty price tag on their star defender, Milan Skriniar, as European giants prepare to get off with their transfer business ahead of the summer transfer window. Skriniar has been on the radar of multiple clubs, with United and Barcelona claimed to be the top contenders for the highly-rated defender’s signature.…
There seems to be no end to what David De Gea can do, as he proved yet again last night that there’s hardly a shot he can’t save. The prospect of Germany locking horns with Spain excited many fans, and the fixture did not disappoint. An early goal from Valencia man Rodrigo was cancelled out…