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…
A competitive game in Kiev has swiftly become a cause for concern. The UEFA Champions League final clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool has been built up quite well over the weeks. One of the key competitions that supporters were eager to witness was that between star-men Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah. The duo has…
Neymar has once again expressed his desire to play under Pep Guardiola. The Brazil international’s future at Paris Saint-Germain still remains far from 100% certain, despite the departure of Unai Emery. Meanwhile, he continues to get linked with mega moves to the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid. Amid such speculation, the 26-year-old has…
Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to spend big to try and land Joao Cancelo this summer, reports the Mirror. Manchester United may have a strong squad at their disposal, but there are a number of roles in the squad that need an upgrade if the Reds are to compete with the likes of Manchester City…
Samuel Umtiti seems to have added fire to stories that he is close to a move to Manchester United. Jose Mourinho, who has now purchased two centre-backs in the last two summer transfer windows, used neither for the FA Cup final, which shows that he is still in need of a defender who can be…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo replied with a stunning gesture towards one of the cameramen in Kiev, where the player was practicing with his teammates in a training session. Real are in Champions League finale, and will take on Liverpool on May 26. During the session at the Olympic Stadium, the Portuguese was taking a…
Jose Mourinho may have stated earlier that he will not be in the market for a forward in the upcoming summer transfer window, but he could be tempted to sign someone as a backup for Romelu Lukaku. United lack a central striker, as the trio of Alexis Sanchez, Marcus Rashford, and Anthony Martial all prefer…
The arrival of each transfer window is assuredly followed by rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional return to Manchester United, and this summer shall be no different. Spanish gossipmonger Diario Gol has already claimed that the Portuguese international is considering his future at the Spanish capital. Therefore, both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain – the two usual suspects…
Fred’s summer move to Manchester United has gathered pace in recent weeks, especially after Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that the Red Devils are currently locked in advanced negotiations with the player’s current club, Shakhtar Donetsk. Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for new midfield reinforcements, especially following Michael Carrick’s retirement as a…
Odd deals are starting to get announced here and there, and most supporters will already be anxious as to when their clubs will start confirming marquee transfers. In view of this, we have rounded up the top transfer stories of the day: Liverpool to Sign Fekir The Guardian reports that Liverpool are eager to sign…
Spurs are set to demand Anthony Martial in exchange for the services of Toby Alderweireld. Manchester United have already let their interest in signing the Belgian centre-back known to the London outfit, but Spurs being the hard bargainers that they are, do not intend to let their defender join a direct rival without a fight.…
At a club like Manchester United, it isn’t easy to keep hold of talented starlets due to an already star-studded squad. While Jose Mourinho will be eager to overhaul his squad and get rid of surplus talent in order to make way and create funds for marquee signings, the exit of youngster may not always…
United are currently eyeing to bolster their defensive options, and have identified a couple of targets. The Mancunian giants have listed Borussia Dortmund star Sokratis Papastathopoulos as one of their prime options. Arsenal too, are believed to be interested in Sokratis, as the player is in the final season of his contract, and has reportedly rejected a…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has disregarded comparisons with Egyptian sensation Mohamed Salah ahead of the Champions League final in Kyiv. The Portuguese international, who started the season on a weak note, took off after the turn of the year, and has been mesmerizing in front of goal, scoring literally for fun. He has been…
Jose Mourinho’s Man Utd are looking to strengthen their midfield in the summer, and after being touted to land Fred, they also feel that Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could be another viable addition. With Marouane Fellaini’s future under the clouds and Michael Carrick retiring, United are in the market to get classy midfielders, and they are willing to…
Two players that Manchester United are desperate for could make their moves before the 2018 FIFA World Cup that starts from June 14 onwards. United are close to agreeing a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred as well as Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld. These transfer rumours seem to have gained positive ground, as Jose Mourinho is…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily missed at Old Trafford. The Portuguese magician wreaked havoc at Manchester United, and hasn’t stopped continuing the same in La Liga with Real Madrid. A return to his favored chomping grounds has always been in the news, and it is a prospect that fans have looked at with great hope.…
It’s the season to be paranoid, as transfer stories regarding club favorites are running galore left, right, and center. Numerous managers will be hoping to wrap things up well in advance rather than meet the cold embrace of panic that is deadline day drama. Here are the top transfer sagas of the day: Iniesta’s New…
Manchester United have evidently been in pursuit of strong midfield reinforcements, and they seem to have wrapped a part of their business up quite early this time around. Gianluca Di Marzio – a journalist as reliable as anyone you will find across Europe – has revealed that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred is all set to…
Don Corleone’s immortal words “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse” seem to be increasingly apt to describe the transfer environments surrounding several players these days. Financially sound offers may trump even loyalty at present times, and the kind of figures that are making the rounds would cause even recent arrivals to have their…
Manchester United are prepared to swoop in for Douglas Costa if Juventus fail to make his loan deal permanent. The Brazilian international spent the 2017-18 season in Turin, and was instrumental in helping Juve retain the Serie A title, as he bagged an impressive tally of 7 goals and 13 assists throughout the campaign. Despite…
Jose Mourinho intends to sign a striker this summer, trusted Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed. Despite the Portuguese tactician claiming that his focus would be on bringing in defensive and midfield reinforcements in the current summer window, he now appears set to sign a backup striker for Romelu Lukaku. As per Di Marzio,…
A saga that has been in the making for months now could finally come to fruition. Jose Mourinho has been desperate in his hunt for a midfielder to replace the retiring Michael Carrick. This has led to a flurry of reports linking the Red Devils with several midfield maestros. But the one report that has…
Manchester United are believed to be inching closer than ever at securing Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred. The Brazilian has been in the news for quite a while now and here are 7 things that will happen once he becomes a Red Devil: https://youtu.be/1VvKRuR9TgE?t=21s
Tottenham Hotspur are holding out on a mammoth price for Toby Alderweireld as Manchester United open talks with contract rebel, according to Mirror. Manchester United’s failure to lift any silverware in the 2017/18 campaign has left Jose Mourinho frustrated, and it is evident that he is ready to make some stellar additions to his squad this…
Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout for a midfielder for quite a while now, with Manchester United desperate to win the Premier League next season and also make a lasting run in the UEFA Champions League. However, despite their attempts to sign world-class talent in the form of capable youngsters, a more mature midfield…